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Mission Statement: We treat every single person with unconditional positive regard. Our primary goal is to offer a safe place without judgement to our community. We meet people where they are and help them move forward and achieve their goals. We are currently working toward a model of treatment that includes a more complete assessment including daily living, nutrition, physical activity, and collaboration with other providers. We are excited to be offering quality mental health services to Grayson and surrounding counties.
Mission Statement: We treat every single person with unconditional positive regard. Our primary goal is to offer a safe place without judgement to our community. We meet people where they are and help them move forward and achieve their goals. We are currently working toward a model of treatment that includes a more complete assessment including daily living, nutrition, physical activity, and collaboration with other providers. We are excited to be offering quality mental health services to Grayson and surrounding counties.
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Change can be frightening and growth that results from changes in our life or sadly a crisis can be challenging or debilitating. Relationships at home and work maybe urging you to make changes. Perhaps you’ve found that everything has changed, moved on or away and that has caused a crisis, pain or an imbalance in your life. What you’ve used to cope with in the past to manage sorrow, dispair, stress, anxiety, grief or the unfinished business in your life your work and relationships may not be working for you any longer. Life is urging you to do things differently and make those changes that this process can help and heal.
Change can be frightening and growth that results from changes in our life or sadly a crisis can be challenging or debilitating. Relationships at home and work maybe urging you to make changes. Perhaps you’ve found that everything has changed, moved on or away and that has caused a crisis, pain or an imbalance in your life. What you’ve used to cope with in the past to manage sorrow, dispair, stress, anxiety, grief or the unfinished business in your life your work and relationships may not be working for you any longer. Life is urging you to do things differently and make those changes that this process can help and heal.
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As children we create beliefs about ourselves and the world around us that are a result of our interactions with our environment, our heredity and, our relationships with others. Everyday we reinforce those beliefs by our assumptions and our interpretation of events, even though those beliefs may no longer be accurate, may cause us pain, and may negatively impact our ability to function at optimum potential. Counseling and hypnotherapy facilitate awareness, change, empowerment and growth.
As children we create beliefs about ourselves and the world around us that are a result of our interactions with our environment, our heredity and, our relationships with others. Everyday we reinforce those beliefs by our assumptions and our interpretation of events, even though those beliefs may no longer be accurate, may cause us pain, and may negatively impact our ability to function at optimum potential. Counseling and hypnotherapy facilitate awareness, change, empowerment and growth.
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Derek Stegner
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40222 (Online Only)
I have many years of experience working with early childhood trauma and severe, persistent mental illness, varying from ages of 5 years to 70+. My goal is to empower and advocate for positive change within you, as the individual, and the system as a whole. The place that we will create together is a safe and judgement free space. I work through an Existential foundation, to help those I work with seek meaning and purpose, with skills built from experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, all within the context of a trauma-informed approach.
I have many years of experience working with early childhood trauma and severe, persistent mental illness, varying from ages of 5 years to 70+. My goal is to empower and advocate for positive change within you, as the individual, and the system as a whole. The place that we will create together is a safe and judgement free space. I work through an Existential foundation, to help those I work with seek meaning and purpose, with skills built from experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, all within the context of a trauma-informed approach.
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I would love to help you experience more clarity, confidence, connection, balance, peace, love, and joy! Even if you’ve struggled with trauma, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, troubled relationships or the pain of devastating losses for years, I am confident we can move toward positive change.
It takes energy to initiate therapy and can sometimes be difficult to find the right fit! I’ve been a trusted guide and healing catalyst for several decades, helping individuals of all ages, as well as couples and families to address a wide range of issues. Clients often tell me they feel at ease our first session and many experience breakthroughs and results they haven’t been able to achieve in therapy previously. I am highly compassionate, present, empathic, and will offer my undivided attention and tap into the vast knowledge, skill, and experience I’ve gained over 30 years to partner with you to get the results you want.
I would love to help you experience more clarity, confidence, connection, balance, peace, love, and joy! Even if you’ve struggled with trauma, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, troubled relationships or the pain of devastating losses for years, I am confident we can move toward positive change.
It takes energy to initiate therapy and can sometimes be difficult to find the right fit! I’ve been a trusted guide and healing catalyst for several decades, helping individuals of all ages, as well as couples and families to address a wide range of issues. Clients often tell me they feel at ease our first session and many experience breakthroughs and results they haven’t been able to achieve in therapy previously. I am highly compassionate, present, empathic, and will offer my undivided attention and tap into the vast knowledge, skill, and experience I’ve gained over 30 years to partner with you to get the results you want.
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Don't lose heart; moving through pain to a place of healing isn't easy, but you don't have to do this alone.
Welcome! I work predominantly with adult females in various stages of life. I have active licenses to practice in Kentucky and Indiana, and I offer both in-office and telehealth (live video) services. My office is in East Louisville near the Gene Snyder freeway.
Don't lose heart; moving through pain to a place of healing isn't easy, but you don't have to do this alone.
Welcome! I work predominantly with adult females in various stages of life. I have active licenses to practice in Kentucky and Indiana, and I offer both in-office and telehealth (live video) services. My office is in East Louisville near the Gene Snyder freeway.
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Kristi Collier Thompson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40223
Waitlist for new clients
I am a trauma-informed, licensed counselor specializing in children, teenagers, adults and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, relational trauma (adoption, foster care, chronic illness, abuse or neglect), chronic illness and chronic pain. With over 20 years of experience, I am certified in EMDR, and trained in Theraplay, internal family systems (IFS), DBT, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, solution-focused brief counseling, trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), Prepare-Enrich and mindfulness.
I am a trauma-informed, licensed counselor specializing in children, teenagers, adults and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, relational trauma (adoption, foster care, chronic illness, abuse or neglect), chronic illness and chronic pain. With over 20 years of experience, I am certified in EMDR, and trained in Theraplay, internal family systems (IFS), DBT, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, solution-focused brief counseling, trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), Prepare-Enrich and mindfulness.
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Bethany Killian
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, KY 42134 (Online Only)
Hi there, and welcome! I’m Bethany, your friendly neighborhood queer, goth mental health counselor on wheels. Cerebral palsy and a lifetime as a wheelchair user has given me unique insight into chronic illness, anxiety, and feeling “othered” by society. You aren’t broken and you certainly don’t have to feel like a passive participant in your own life. Rock bottom often provides the most fertile soil for positive growth. I can’t wait to see what blooms for you. LLAP!
Hi there, and welcome! I’m Bethany, your friendly neighborhood queer, goth mental health counselor on wheels. Cerebral palsy and a lifetime as a wheelchair user has given me unique insight into chronic illness, anxiety, and feeling “othered” by society. You aren’t broken and you certainly don’t have to feel like a passive participant in your own life. Rock bottom often provides the most fertile soil for positive growth. I can’t wait to see what blooms for you. LLAP!
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Kimberly Sego Becker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (Online Only)
I have had extensive experience treating individuals suffering from anxiety and panic attacks, depression, adjustment and relationship problems, existential and spiritual issues, and chronic pain. I have done compassionate work with many individuals who have suffered experiences of deep grief and loss. I hold a BA in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Social Work from U of L. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings. Currently, I have a private clinical practice where I provide psychotherapy and counseling services to adults over the age of 18.
I have had extensive experience treating individuals suffering from anxiety and panic attacks, depression, adjustment and relationship problems, existential and spiritual issues, and chronic pain. I have done compassionate work with many individuals who have suffered experiences of deep grief and loss. I hold a BA in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Social Work from U of L. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings. Currently, I have a private clinical practice where I provide psychotherapy and counseling services to adults over the age of 18.
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Barbara J Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW, OSW, IIC, ESSE
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40203
Waitlist for new clients
Heuser Hearing Institute Integrative Counseling & Wellness Clinic provides in-clinic, telehealth and video remote sessions for individuals, families and caregivers of all ages to cope with the stress and practical challenges of life, hearing health, as well as for those in need of connection to Community Health Navigation and/or other community-based resources. We offer patient-centered assessment, diagnosis and counseling services, integrative traditional and modern therapy approaches. We work with patients experiencing stress during sudden or progressive illness, traumatic brain injuries, hearing loss and ear-related disorders
Heuser Hearing Institute Integrative Counseling & Wellness Clinic provides in-clinic, telehealth and video remote sessions for individuals, families and caregivers of all ages to cope with the stress and practical challenges of life, hearing health, as well as for those in need of connection to Community Health Navigation and/or other community-based resources. We offer patient-centered assessment, diagnosis and counseling services, integrative traditional and modern therapy approaches. We work with patients experiencing stress during sudden or progressive illness, traumatic brain injuries, hearing loss and ear-related disorders
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Central Kentucky Counseling Associates, LLC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Danville, KY 40422
At Central Kentucky Counseling Associates, we serve a wide variety of clients and needs ranging from the more common depression, anxiety issues to more complex chronic mental illness, addiction, family conflicts and more. We have highly trained and highly skills clinicians available to get you quickly scheduled and to meet you where you are at! -Whether you need in-home counseling, in-school counseling for your child or if you prefer the traditional setting of coming to the office, we will provide effective mental health counseling treatment to get you on the road to the change you've been hoping for.
At Central Kentucky Counseling Associates, we serve a wide variety of clients and needs ranging from the more common depression, anxiety issues to more complex chronic mental illness, addiction, family conflicts and more. We have highly trained and highly skills clinicians available to get you quickly scheduled and to meet you where you are at! -Whether you need in-home counseling, in-school counseling for your child or if you prefer the traditional setting of coming to the office, we will provide effective mental health counseling treatment to get you on the road to the change you've been hoping for.
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Dr. Pat Peacock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40503
I began my career working with chronic pain patients in a multidisciplinary setting. My career has included helping clients with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and adult children issues including emotional, psychological, physical, and sexual abuse. Most recently, I worked with veterans with PTSD from combat, sexual trauma, and other military related trauma issues. I have extensive experience helping trauma survivors recover from their experiences.
I began my career working with chronic pain patients in a multidisciplinary setting. My career has included helping clients with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and adult children issues including emotional, psychological, physical, and sexual abuse. Most recently, I worked with veterans with PTSD from combat, sexual trauma, and other military related trauma issues. I have extensive experience helping trauma survivors recover from their experiences.
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Counseling Connections, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Owensboro, KY 42301
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal clients are those motivated to heal, change, and grow. I believe in radical acceptance and fearless conversation. I work with a wide variety of issues and use counseling techniques best suited to the needs of my clients. I have over 20 years of clinical practice as an clinical social worker, and over 30 years of experience working with troubled families and couples.
My ideal clients are those motivated to heal, change, and grow. I believe in radical acceptance and fearless conversation. I work with a wide variety of issues and use counseling techniques best suited to the needs of my clients. I have over 20 years of clinical practice as an clinical social worker, and over 30 years of experience working with troubled families and couples.
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Mina Thevenin, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40242
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to join you on your path in this moment. We are all here such a short time...you are purpose, already, you know. And somewhere within, you know this truth. Our roles day in/day out r merely opportunities to be who we truly are IN the right now.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to join you on your path in this moment. We are all here such a short time...you are purpose, already, you know. And somewhere within, you know this truth. Our roles day in/day out r merely opportunities to be who we truly are IN the right now.
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Samantha Rouse
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Greensburg, KY 42743
Waitlist for new clients
One of the most misunderstood and poorly cared for populations is mothers. Motherhood is challenging, regardless of what form of motherhood you hold. I want to help those that are struggling to navigate through the messiness and stressors of motherhood. This includes post-partum difficulties, pregnancy and infant loss, infertility, empty-nesting, and more. I don't just care for mothers, but fathers too. Allow me the privilege of walking with you through this part of your life.
One of the most misunderstood and poorly cared for populations is mothers. Motherhood is challenging, regardless of what form of motherhood you hold. I want to help those that are struggling to navigate through the messiness and stressors of motherhood. This includes post-partum difficulties, pregnancy and infant loss, infertility, empty-nesting, and more. I don't just care for mothers, but fathers too. Allow me the privilege of walking with you through this part of your life.
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Shonda Tibbs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bowling Green, KY 42101 (Online Only)
Accepting New TeleheaIth Clients. I work with clients to treat a broad spectrum of disorders including Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Marriage and Relationship, Grief and Loss, Depression, Parental Alienation, Family Estrangement, Personality Disorders, LBGQT+, Social Reintegration, Preventing Recidivism, Trauma Focus, Geriatrics, Teens/Young Adults. My goal is to assist clients in identifying triggers and stressors to their current life stressors as well as processing past trauma to assist in developing a plan for growth, healing and success. Providing an emotionally safe environment for you to process, cope, grow and heal!
Accepting New TeleheaIth Clients. I work with clients to treat a broad spectrum of disorders including Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Marriage and Relationship, Grief and Loss, Depression, Parental Alienation, Family Estrangement, Personality Disorders, LBGQT+, Social Reintegration, Preventing Recidivism, Trauma Focus, Geriatrics, Teens/Young Adults. My goal is to assist clients in identifying triggers and stressors to their current life stressors as well as processing past trauma to assist in developing a plan for growth, healing and success. Providing an emotionally safe environment for you to process, cope, grow and heal!
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No matter what has brought you to therapy, your experience is valid. I believe that even the most unlikeable, confusing, extreme parts of you have a wisdom to be understood, a protectiveness to be thanked, and a vulnerability to be seen and heard. In my practice, I will seek to meet you exactly where you are, and together we can tend to the unique challenges in your life. My ultimate goal is for clients to uncover their essential self—to rediscover their own innate wisdom and strength that can face whatever life brings. We will work together to create a life where you feel more aware and in charge of your journey.
No matter what has brought you to therapy, your experience is valid. I believe that even the most unlikeable, confusing, extreme parts of you have a wisdom to be understood, a protectiveness to be thanked, and a vulnerability to be seen and heard. In my practice, I will seek to meet you exactly where you are, and together we can tend to the unique challenges in your life. My ultimate goal is for clients to uncover their essential self—to rediscover their own innate wisdom and strength that can face whatever life brings. We will work together to create a life where you feel more aware and in charge of your journey.
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Jaime Seelmeyer - Somatic & Energy Therapy
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC, Reiki, Yoga
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40205 (Online Only)
I support clients who identify as sensitive, empathic, intuitive or creative. With a decade of experience providing trauma-focused support, I weave together talk therapy with somatic (body-focused) techniques, energy psychology, therapeutic meditation and energy therapies including reiki and shamanism. My approach supports the holistic self by meeting body, mind, emotion, energy and soul. We all experience disharmony, ebbs and flows in life, times of thriving and times of struggle. Times of struggle can often manifest as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, unresolved grief or feeling disconnected from the true self.
I support clients who identify as sensitive, empathic, intuitive or creative. With a decade of experience providing trauma-focused support, I weave together talk therapy with somatic (body-focused) techniques, energy psychology, therapeutic meditation and energy therapies including reiki and shamanism. My approach supports the holistic self by meeting body, mind, emotion, energy and soul. We all experience disharmony, ebbs and flows in life, times of thriving and times of struggle. Times of struggle can often manifest as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, unresolved grief or feeling disconnected from the true self.
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Sarah Elizabeth Light
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bowling Green, KY 42101
With more than 18 years experience, I’m a practicing LCSW & the owner of Lighthouse Counseling, LLC. Here we specialize in diagnosing and treating the following Mental Health Disorders and related concerns: Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Past/Present Trauma, PTSD, ASD, Crisis Intervention, Life Challenges/Adjustments, Co- Parenting/Custodial Issues, Grief/Loss, Behavior Challenges, Personality Disorders and Addiction Problems. Christian Faith-Based Services, treating Workplace Trauma for First Responders & other Professionals, and Couples/Marriage Counseling are my specialties! Our website is: www.lighthousecounselingllc.org
With more than 18 years experience, I’m a practicing LCSW & the owner of Lighthouse Counseling, LLC. Here we specialize in diagnosing and treating the following Mental Health Disorders and related concerns: Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Past/Present Trauma, PTSD, ASD, Crisis Intervention, Life Challenges/Adjustments, Co- Parenting/Custodial Issues, Grief/Loss, Behavior Challenges, Personality Disorders and Addiction Problems. Christian Faith-Based Services, treating Workplace Trauma for First Responders & other Professionals, and Couples/Marriage Counseling are my specialties! Our website is: www.lighthousecounselingllc.org
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Tracey L.Carson LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40222
My clinical skills are vast after over 30 years in private practice and 40 years as a social worker. I have worked with the military in Europe as a family therapist and participate in the Give an Hour Program here in Kentucky. I serve on several boards including the Kent School Social Work Board, and the National Association of Social Work Ethics Committee.
My clinical skills are vast after over 30 years in private practice and 40 years as a social worker. I have worked with the military in Europe as a family therapist and participate in the Give an Hour Program here in Kentucky. I serve on several boards including the Kent School Social Work Board, and the National Association of Social Work Ethics Committee.
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Chronic Pain Therapists
How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophizing, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.
Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.
How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.