Trauma Focused Therapists in Harrodsburg, KY

Are you ready to take back your life from Anxiety, Depression, fear, self-doubt, anger, grief, trauma, or some other debilitating symptom? Do you want to experience support and therapy in a way you have never received it before? Are you searching for real compassion, authentic care, and someone you can trust? If so then we are the counseling practice you have been seeking. Nurture Nest provides counseling services for clients of all ages and our therapists are the most trustworthy, competent, caring in this business. Let us show you how different therapy can be!

It is the case that life is rarely as we expect it to be and may seem more difficult and confusing than we can bear alone. You may expend a tremendous amount of energy holding it together or trying to maintain the appearance of perfection leaving you feeling depleted and unfulfilled. My hope is to meet you where you are and walk alongside you to help sort out your emotions, enhance your relationships, understand yourself, achieve goals, and facilitate healing.

As a trauma-informed clinician, I can help with a range of issues from depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders and many more mental health issues. My goal is to help individuals clarify and reach their own goals to be their best selves.

At Mended, we aim to provide quality & professional care, support, and education to individuals & families throughout the Greater Lexington area. The Mended team operates with intentionality, adapting their services to the unique needs of each client, empowering them to make healthy changes, as well as promoting emotional & physical wellness.

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.

Are you struggling to reconcile your life experiences with your spiritual beliefs? Have you experienced harm from those in your life who should have been your biggest supporters and protectors? Are you working to experience harmony in your closest relationships, continuing to repeat the patterns you are trying to escape? It would be an honor to walk alongside you on a healing journey. No matter your background or life circumstances, experiencing a life worth living is possible. I have experience working with pastors, women with sexual and childhood trauma, new and soon-to-be parents, and youth in the foster care system.

I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. You deserve a life worth living! Whether you are a parent looking for a therapist to work with your child/teenager or an adult struggling to find their purpose in life, you have the ability to become the best version of yourself. As your therapist, I would help you discover your strengths & develop a confidence in your abilities to better understand your emotions and make life more meaningful.

People often struggle with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship conflict, and trauma-related issues. Every client will be warmly welcomed into my office and together we will collaborate to meet goals to help you be the best version of you. To meet these goals, we will use tools from multiple evidenced based interventions.

Amber Rakes is a dedicated and compassionate Certified Social Worker (CSW) with a strong commitment to improving the mental health and well-being of her clients. She earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and her passion for helping others has guided her throughout her career. Amber works with Angel Arms Counseling where the moto is to find peace. She will use her experience and understanding to help you on your journey on whatever path you have chosen. LGBT+ friendly. Amber works with a wide variety of issues and is eager to help others.

****Now accepting new clients and offering Telehealth/teletherapy services.***** I have a history of helping those with individual issues as well as family issues. I am trained in trauma focused modalities as well as Parent-Child Interaction therapy, used to strengthen and improve parents relationships with their children as well as behavioral issues. If you struggle with mood issues, trauma related issues or relationship issues with your child or other family members, I would love to talk to you and see how we can walk this path together to create a more desired outcome.