Family Therapy in Lexington, KY
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Marlene Huff, LCSW, offers compassionate guidance and support to individuals seeking positive change and personal growth. As a seasoned therapist practicing at LifeStance Health in Kentucky, Marlene is dedicated to helping her clients navigate life’s challenges and discover their inner strength. With more than two decades of experience, Marlene specializes in addressing a wide range of issues, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance abuse. She provides individual therapy, family therapy, and couples counseling, tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each client.
Marlene Huff, LCSW, offers compassionate guidance and support to individuals seeking positive change and personal growth. As a seasoned therapist practicing at LifeStance Health in Kentucky, Marlene is dedicated to helping her clients navigate life’s challenges and discover their inner strength. With more than two decades of experience, Marlene specializes in addressing a wide range of issues, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance abuse. She provides individual therapy, family therapy, and couples counseling, tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each client.
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I have experience with trauma, grief, relationship issues/ family therapy, depression and anxiety.
First Session is Free! Hello everyone! A little about me. First I am honest, dedicated, friendly and empathetic. I enjoy helping others in any way that I can. I am here to provide a safe, comfortable, and supportive counseling environment. I want you to feel comfortable sharing your concerns/issues with me. I want to be open and share that I myself have used therapy as a coping mechanism. I lost my grandmother a few years ago and she raised me from birth. It was a difficult time in my life and I had a lot of trauma/grief/depression and anxiety. So I can relate. This is a judgement free zone and I am here to help you love yourself!
I have experience with trauma, grief, relationship issues/ family therapy, depression and anxiety.
First Session is Free! Hello everyone! A little about me. First I am honest, dedicated, friendly and empathetic. I enjoy helping others in any way that I can. I am here to provide a safe, comfortable, and supportive counseling environment. I want you to feel comfortable sharing your concerns/issues with me. I want to be open and share that I myself have used therapy as a coping mechanism. I lost my grandmother a few years ago and she raised me from birth. It was a difficult time in my life and I had a lot of trauma/grief/depression and anxiety. So I can relate. This is a judgement free zone and I am here to help you love yourself!
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Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, couple relationships, family stress, identity, or any other issue, I'm here to help!.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Whether you are looking to explore your individual journey, strengthen a relationship, or navigate the messiness that life's greatest challenges can bring, I would be honored to accompany you on this journey. As your therapist, I will collaborate with you to gain insight and develop the necessary coping skills in order to create the change you've identified as meaningful in your life. My goal is to provide a different perspective on your problems and help you understand your emotions.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, couple relationships, family stress, identity, or any other issue, I'm here to help!.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Whether you are looking to explore your individual journey, strengthen a relationship, or navigate the messiness that life's greatest challenges can bring, I would be honored to accompany you on this journey. As your therapist, I will collaborate with you to gain insight and develop the necessary coping skills in order to create the change you've identified as meaningful in your life. My goal is to provide a different perspective on your problems and help you understand your emotions.
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Danielle D Morgan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40503
My clients describe me as an empathetic listener who helps them reflect on life's challenges and create effective methods to solve them. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with self-esteem and depressive symptoms, couples facing changing family dynamics, and survivors of domestic violence.
My clients describe me as an empathetic listener who helps them reflect on life's challenges and create effective methods to solve them. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with self-esteem and depressive symptoms, couples facing changing family dynamics, and survivors of domestic violence.
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If you are feeling overwhelmed, unhappy, or stuck, I am here to listen and provide support. The opportunity to speak with someone who is not a friend, colleague, or family member can help bring a more objective point of view to the challenges of life. My therapeutic style is conversational and honors your right to autonomy and respect. I will work collaboratively with you to create an environment in which we can bring curiosity to your situation so that insight and a way forward can be uncovered.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, unhappy, or stuck, I am here to listen and provide support. The opportunity to speak with someone who is not a friend, colleague, or family member can help bring a more objective point of view to the challenges of life. My therapeutic style is conversational and honors your right to autonomy and respect. I will work collaboratively with you to create an environment in which we can bring curiosity to your situation so that insight and a way forward can be uncovered.
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It's important to remember that every step you take, no matter how small or big, is a step toward growth and well-being. As a therapist, I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for your development, guided by empathy, trust, and collaboration. With a diverse background in individual, couple, family, and school-based therapy, I integrate therapeutic modalities such as Emotionally Focused, Structual, and Narrative Therapy techniques. These tools are designed to guide you in navigating life's challenges. I am deeply passionate about working with humans who, like all of us, are just trying to figure out life.
It's important to remember that every step you take, no matter how small or big, is a step toward growth and well-being. As a therapist, I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for your development, guided by empathy, trust, and collaboration. With a diverse background in individual, couple, family, and school-based therapy, I integrate therapeutic modalities such as Emotionally Focused, Structual, and Narrative Therapy techniques. These tools are designed to guide you in navigating life's challenges. I am deeply passionate about working with humans who, like all of us, are just trying to figure out life.
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I have a Master's in Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy.
I provide therapy for a range of concerns including mild-moderate depression, anxiety, substance use, life adjustment/stress management, and career. My experience includes in-patient, university, community, and private practice settings. I am a board approved clinical supervisor and serve as the clinical director of a university training center for graduate students.
I have a Master's in Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy.
I provide therapy for a range of concerns including mild-moderate depression, anxiety, substance use, life adjustment/stress management, and career. My experience includes in-patient, university, community, and private practice settings. I am a board approved clinical supervisor and serve as the clinical director of a university training center for graduate students.
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I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate dedicated to guiding individuals, couples, and families towards positive change. Ideal clients are those recognizing the value of investing in relationships. Whether you're an individual seeking personal growth, a couple grappling with communication, or a family navigating transitions, I'm here for you. Your goals, from fostering healthier relationships to improving communication, guide our work. Together, we'll create a safe space for exploration and growth.
I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate dedicated to guiding individuals, couples, and families towards positive change. Ideal clients are those recognizing the value of investing in relationships. Whether you're an individual seeking personal growth, a couple grappling with communication, or a family navigating transitions, I'm here for you. Your goals, from fostering healthier relationships to improving communication, guide our work. Together, we'll create a safe space for exploration and growth.
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Lena Bergman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, CSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40509 (Online Only)
Lena previously has worked for the State of Kentucky as a social worker and partnered with families and children to find resources and work through issues the family faced. Lena has been an educator for Bluegrass Community and Technical College for several years teaching in the social work and human services areas. She has adopted two children through foster care and understands how trauma can impact children and families.
Lena previously has worked for the State of Kentucky as a social worker and partnered with families and children to find resources and work through issues the family faced. Lena has been an educator for Bluegrass Community and Technical College for several years teaching in the social work and human services areas. She has adopted two children through foster care and understands how trauma can impact children and families.
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Christopher Griggs Westerman
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, NCC, RPT-S, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40502
I use play therapy, family therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to help assess the issues that are causing distress and then promote change to improve the family life.
Many feel overwhelmed at times with family life. Feeling that a child's problem is overwhelming or out of control. This can often lead to break downs in parenting or just relationships in the family. I have found over the years I help best when things look the worst and that many families have what it takes to change and make things feel more in control. I hope to help families and children feel like they can meet the challenges that life throws at them. Besides counseling I also offer supervision for Drug and Alcohol Counselors, Play therapy, and professional counselors in Kentucky.
I use play therapy, family therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to help assess the issues that are causing distress and then promote change to improve the family life.
Many feel overwhelmed at times with family life. Feeling that a child's problem is overwhelming or out of control. This can often lead to break downs in parenting or just relationships in the family. I have found over the years I help best when things look the worst and that many families have what it takes to change and make things feel more in control. I hope to help families and children feel like they can meet the challenges that life throws at them. Besides counseling I also offer supervision for Drug and Alcohol Counselors, Play therapy, and professional counselors in Kentucky.
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Delmetria Cayson Combs
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S, MDiv
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40509
Having returned to my hometown of Lexington, I am eager to assist you with any life challenges you may face, including anxiety, depression, relationships, family stress, identity issues, or any other unexpected difficulties.
Whether you are looking to explore your individual journey, strengthen a relationship, or navigate the messiness that life's greatest challenges can bring, I would be honored to accompany you on your journey. I bring a unique blend of experiences that I think will help you to define and meet your goals. Now that I have returned to my hometown of Lexington, I would like to help you with any life challenge whether it be anxiety, depression, relationships, family stress, identity, or any other issue that life throws at you.
Having returned to my hometown of Lexington, I am eager to assist you with any life challenges you may face, including anxiety, depression, relationships, family stress, identity issues, or any other unexpected difficulties.
Whether you are looking to explore your individual journey, strengthen a relationship, or navigate the messiness that life's greatest challenges can bring, I would be honored to accompany you on your journey. I bring a unique blend of experiences that I think will help you to define and meet your goals. Now that I have returned to my hometown of Lexington, I would like to help you with any life challenge whether it be anxiety, depression, relationships, family stress, identity, or any other issue that life throws at you.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40503
We are a private counseling practice in Lexington. Our remarkable team of clinical social workers and clinical counselors consist of Jessica Jaramillo, Vicki Von Almen Gray, Jennifer Congleton, Emma Lovely, Leeann Hayslett, Monica Stewart, Dr. Imelda Bratton, Joan Scales, Emily Porter, Dr. Becky Hill, and Rachel O'Farrell . We have a variety of specialties, experiences, and skills. As our name reflects, we focus on the clinical needs for all ages: young children, school aged children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We offer day, evening, and Saturday sessions, to support diverse individual and family needs.
We are a private counseling practice in Lexington. Our remarkable team of clinical social workers and clinical counselors consist of Jessica Jaramillo, Vicki Von Almen Gray, Jennifer Congleton, Emma Lovely, Leeann Hayslett, Monica Stewart, Dr. Imelda Bratton, Joan Scales, Emily Porter, Dr. Becky Hill, and Rachel O'Farrell . We have a variety of specialties, experiences, and skills. As our name reflects, we focus on the clinical needs for all ages: young children, school aged children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We offer day, evening, and Saturday sessions, to support diverse individual and family needs.
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC-S, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40509
Our specialties include general mental health for adults, adolescents and children, including depression, anxiety, relationships, family issues, grief, stress, adolescent issues, play therapy, substance abuse, marriage, work stress, and separation/divorce.
Hello! Our office of over 50 counselors, therapists, nurse practitioners and psychologists provide counseling, therapy, psychological and psychiatric services to all ages. We are committed to helping you. We care about our professional roles and the people we serve. We help all ages and most every mental health and life issue. Our goal is your success and well being. Most of our referrals come from the thousands of people we have helped like you. Please call today. If we can't help, we will find someone that can. Never, ever give up! Over 25 years. Five locations. Hundreds of years of combined experience. Call 859.338.0466 today.
Our specialties include general mental health for adults, adolescents and children, including depression, anxiety, relationships, family issues, grief, stress, adolescent issues, play therapy, substance abuse, marriage, work stress, and separation/divorce.
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McKenna has worked with a wide variety of clients from various backgrounds, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She has specific training and experience in Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Her specific areas of knowledge are working with depression and anxiety; work, life, or family stress; processing through trauma experiences; and conflict and communication issues.
McKenna has worked with a wide variety of clients from various backgrounds, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She has specific training and experience in Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Her specific areas of knowledge are working with depression and anxiety; work, life, or family stress; processing through trauma experiences; and conflict and communication issues.
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Family Village Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40511 (Online Only)
We offer individual sessions, couples therapy, family sessions and will be beginning targeted groups soon.
Family Village Counseling Center is a telehealth only mental health agency. We have multiple therapists with many years experience, offering services children, teens, families, adults and couples. Our therapists offer laid-back, flexible services, to allow you to feel more comfortable in connecting with a therapist that meets your therapeutic needs. We accept Medicaid and are in network with most major commercial insurance plans. We do offer private pay options for individuals and can explore payment plans or a sliding scale fee if needed.
We offer individual sessions, couples therapy, family sessions and will be beginning targeted groups soon.
Family Village Counseling Center is a telehealth only mental health agency. We have multiple therapists with many years experience, offering services children, teens, families, adults and couples. Our therapists offer laid-back, flexible services, to allow you to feel more comfortable in connecting with a therapist that meets your therapeutic needs. We accept Medicaid and are in network with most major commercial insurance plans. We do offer private pay options for individuals and can explore payment plans or a sliding scale fee if needed.
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Trisha Jarnagin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MAEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40517
What would your life be like if you woke up tomorrow and everything was just how you wanted it to be? What would be different? Therapy can help you identify and reach those goals. Whether your focus is individual, with your partner, or with a family member, the process can be beneficial and effective. My job is to help guide you through the choices, decisions, and communication patterns that are stopping you from making those improvements or changes. Therapy does not have to be intimidating or anxiety provoking. It can instead be an interactive, thought-provoking, learning experience. I am glad to partner with you on this journey.
What would your life be like if you woke up tomorrow and everything was just how you wanted it to be? What would be different? Therapy can help you identify and reach those goals. Whether your focus is individual, with your partner, or with a family member, the process can be beneficial and effective. My job is to help guide you through the choices, decisions, and communication patterns that are stopping you from making those improvements or changes. Therapy does not have to be intimidating or anxiety provoking. It can instead be an interactive, thought-provoking, learning experience. I am glad to partner with you on this journey.
Often people come into my office wondering how and when things will get better, whether it is a parent bringing in their child they are not sure how to help after a traumatic event, or an individual just wondering how they will make it into next week. I believe in working with people through their crisis and into living fuller, healthier lives. This can look like individual sessions or even integration of family systems depending on the needs of each client.
Often people come into my office wondering how and when things will get better, whether it is a parent bringing in their child they are not sure how to help after a traumatic event, or an individual just wondering how they will make it into next week. I believe in working with people through their crisis and into living fuller, healthier lives. This can look like individual sessions or even integration of family systems depending on the needs of each client.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40511
It's tough to be a kid or teen right now and it's tough to parent a kid or teen. The more motivated a young person and their family are to improve, the more successful we are in therapy. It will go best when everyone is (1) honest enough to really get to know themselves, (2) empathetic enough to care about the effects their choices and actions have on others, and (3) brave enough to do things differently so they can feel better, have healthier relationships, and enjoy more successes.
It's tough to be a kid or teen right now and it's tough to parent a kid or teen. The more motivated a young person and their family are to improve, the more successful we are in therapy. It will go best when everyone is (1) honest enough to really get to know themselves, (2) empathetic enough to care about the effects their choices and actions have on others, and (3) brave enough to do things differently so they can feel better, have healthier relationships, and enjoy more successes.
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I am very interested in helping people with PTSD, alcoholism and addiction, and marriage and family/parenting issues, as well as men’s issues, military/veteran issues, career/life transitions, and those interested in faith-based/Christian Counseling.
As someone who wants to change the world, I chose the counseling profession because I came to believe the best way to facilitate that change is by helping individuals, marriages, and families become fully healthy emotionally, physically, relationally, and spiritually.
I am very interested in helping people with PTSD, alcoholism and addiction, and marriage and family/parenting issues, as well as men’s issues, military/veteran issues, career/life transitions, and those interested in faith-based/Christian Counseling.
As someone who wants to change the world, I chose the counseling profession because I came to believe the best way to facilitate that change is by helping individuals, marriages, and families become fully healthy emotionally, physically, relationally, and spiritually.
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When working with couples and families, I take the role of an active and compassionate participant in the therapy process helping family members identify the negative interaction cycle, restructure relationship interactions, and strengthen relationship.
As a clinician, I get the privilege to parachute into my clients’ lives and help them make meaning of their unique life experiences. I strongly believe that human beings have an innate ability for growth and self-realization. As I navigate my clients’ personal journeys, I aim to identify and remove internal mental barriers that prevent them from discovering their own self-actualizing forces. Just as a seed needs water and sunlight to develop into a beautiful tree, human beings need mental and emotional balance to live meaningful and fulfilling lives.
When working with couples and families, I take the role of an active and compassionate participant in the therapy process helping family members identify the negative interaction cycle, restructure relationship interactions, and strengthen relationship.
As a clinician, I get the privilege to parachute into my clients’ lives and help them make meaning of their unique life experiences. I strongly believe that human beings have an innate ability for growth and self-realization. As I navigate my clients’ personal journeys, I aim to identify and remove internal mental barriers that prevent them from discovering their own self-actualizing forces. Just as a seed needs water and sunlight to develop into a beautiful tree, human beings need mental and emotional balance to live meaningful and fulfilling lives.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.