Parenting Therapists in Columbia, KY

Do you feel like your life and relationships are spinning out of control? Sometimes life can throw punches...that we're not prepared for. We often feel as if nobody understands or can hear our frustrations. I offer you a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental environment to discuss life issues. It is important to me that my clients feel comfortable and have the freedom to discuss what ever life brings their way. I invite my clients the opportunity to heal, revive, and restore their life, relationships, and mind.

I enjoy working with persons of all ages (early childhood through adult.) My approach to treatment is eclectic and contingent upon the client's personality and therapeutic goals. I am committed to using scientifically based treatment interventions to ensure patients are provided the most dynamic techniques to achieve maximum outcomes in the least amount of time. Particular areas of interest include but are not limited to: parent child relational problems, child behavioral difficulties, issues related to emotional dysregulation, depression, anxiety and trauma related stress.

Virtual and in- person sessions being offered. I work with all ages, and families to address a wide range of emotional and behavioral problems. I discover and get to know each person individually. I base my counseling style on my clients needs, strengths and goals. I utilize multiple models in the counseling experience: Advanced Accelerated Resolution; ART, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral and Play Therapies. I apply Therapeutic Art Techniques to the treatment process. I also have had real life experiences dealing and overcoming life stressors of my own. I offer Mental Health, ADHD and Parenting Assessments/ Classes.

Everyone is different and needs treatment based on your individual needs and strengths. As an experienced therapist, I can teach you the skills you need to resolve current stressors and challenges. I will help you identify where you feel stuck and help you move towards positive change.

I have had the privilege of working with unique individuals, families, and couples while experiencing life-giving breakthroughs. People experiencing a variety of issues including, but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, pregnancy/postpartum/parenting, grief/loss, and healthy relationships can benefit from therapy.

If you are reading this to seek out support for yourself or a loved one, I am proud of you! Asking for help is a brave thing to do. I hope you give yourself credit for each piece of your journey. As a therapist, I walk alongside a person or family and give encouragement and honest reflections of what I see. I am kind and understanding. I work with transgender people for support during all phases of life. One of my specialties is supporting parents of transgender people of all ages. I am transgender and LGBTQ+ affirming. I help parents of transgender and LGBTQ+ people build their confidence in parenting.

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.

Everyone deserves a safe space to heal from pain. I strive to provide a welcoming environment that is adaptable to my clients’ needs and interests. I am a Licensed Professional Art Therapist who loves utilizing art to communicate and navigate through life’s challenges. It is important to me to provide my clients with tools to build the proper toolbox they require to meet their goals and achieve their highest potential. I work with children and adults facing a variety of diagnoses including but not limited to: depression, bipolar, anxiety, trauma, outbursts/ tantrums, and neurodivergence.

The transition into motherhood is hard, and it becomes even harder when things don’t go as planned. Add in the pressure to perfectly “do it all” and it’s no wonder women are often left feeling stressed, burnt out, overwhelmed, anxious, and/or depressed. Many of my clients come to me with goals of finding peace, gaining confidence, healing from past wounds, and changing the patterns that are keeping them stuck. Whether you are just starting the process of trying to conceive, in the throes of infertility treatment, pregnant/postpartum, or years into child rearing - I get it and I can help you reconnect to what matters most to you.

As an integrative therapist, my treatment approach is to provide direction, support and practical feedback to help individuals, couples and families address current life challenges. With compassion, understanding and clinical expertise, I help clients find resolution to a wide range of interpersonal issues. I draw from a variety of proven methodologies and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual. Together with each client, I work to cultivate strengths and achieve relationship goals.

Therapy serves a unique purpose to each individual. I'm committed to helping you, your partner, or your family work towards the goals and individual hopes you identify as important to your life and relationships. I focus on creating an atmosphere that is safe and provides you with a place to share your story without fear of judgment. Therapy can help you find solutions and learn skills to help you cope with daily stresses, relational and marital problems, past trauma, job stress, grief and loss, etc. I can offer professional guidance and support as you identify and work towards your goals.