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Private Practice of Angela Gibbs-Scanlon, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nicholasville, KY 40356
I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is comfortable, non-judgmental and empathetic. I believe that you are the expert in your life and it is my job to assist you with identifying and applying solutions to the obstacles that you are seeking help for. After establishing a therapeutic partnership, together, we will create a self-care plan that will assist you between sessions. Participation in therapy can result in a number of benefits to you; thus I ask for your active involvement, honesty, and openness in order to make the changes you desire.
I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is comfortable, non-judgmental and empathetic. I believe that you are the expert in your life and it is my job to assist you with identifying and applying solutions to the obstacles that you are seeking help for. After establishing a therapeutic partnership, together, we will create a self-care plan that will assist you between sessions. Participation in therapy can result in a number of benefits to you; thus I ask for your active involvement, honesty, and openness in order to make the changes you desire.
(859) 295-5868 View (859) 295-5868
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Anika Gooch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nicholasville, KY 40340  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
(859) 459-0671 View (859) 459-0671

Online Therapists

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Blue Moon Therapy, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40203
I treat people who have childhood trauma, abuse/neglect, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and dissociation. We will treat the source of your symptoms using the best therapies out there (EMDR, Brainspotting, Flash, Internal Family Systems, and Ego State Therapy). You will be able to break cycles, feel more calm, quiet your anger, talk to people with ease, have more peaceful relationships, stand up to others, think before you react, have more control over yourself, go to sleep at night without being in your head, and so much more. Your life will start to feel as if you put on a new pair of glasses.
I treat people who have childhood trauma, abuse/neglect, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and dissociation. We will treat the source of your symptoms using the best therapies out there (EMDR, Brainspotting, Flash, Internal Family Systems, and Ego State Therapy). You will be able to break cycles, feel more calm, quiet your anger, talk to people with ease, have more peaceful relationships, stand up to others, think before you react, have more control over yourself, go to sleep at night without being in your head, and so much more. Your life will start to feel as if you put on a new pair of glasses.
(502) 754-3603 View (502) 754-3603
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Alice Porter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40503
As well as depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and more!.
Hello! My name is Alice. I am a clinical social worker at Athena Women's Health in Lexington, KY. I specialize in providing trauma informed mental health care to all women. As women, we experience a variety of mental health problems that seem to go unnoticed in the world around us. My woman-centered approach to therapy is to help empower, educate, and support you on your path to healing.
As well as depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and more!.
Hello! My name is Alice. I am a clinical social worker at Athena Women's Health in Lexington, KY. I specialize in providing trauma informed mental health care to all women. As women, we experience a variety of mental health problems that seem to go unnoticed in the world around us. My woman-centered approach to therapy is to help empower, educate, and support you on your path to healing.
(859) 295-5559 View (859) 295-5559
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Barbara Hedspeth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40206
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders and mild to moderate OCD, as well as trauma and depression. My experience tells me that these conditions are highly treatable with the right approach. My primary method is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is a proven evidence based treatment for these problems. I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Cognitive Processing Therapy for the treatment of trauma. My style is direct, supportive and goal oriented with emphasis on what the client wants to work on. I use humor as well!
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders and mild to moderate OCD, as well as trauma and depression. My experience tells me that these conditions are highly treatable with the right approach. My primary method is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is a proven evidence based treatment for these problems. I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Cognitive Processing Therapy for the treatment of trauma. My style is direct, supportive and goal oriented with emphasis on what the client wants to work on. I use humor as well!
(502) 385-2488 View (502) 385-2488
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Motselisi Moseme
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40223  (Online Only)
I am a psychotherapist who has been practicing psychotherapy for almost 20 years. I value relationships. I believe that trusting relationships lead to happiness. If you have a relationship problem, then I can help. If you are going through divorce, I can help you and your family to learn strategies to cope with the family change. I strongly believe in the value of co-parenting throughout the process of divorce and post divorce. I also provide multiple coping skills to help individuals who are battling depression, anxiety and other emotional and mental illnesses.
I am a psychotherapist who has been practicing psychotherapy for almost 20 years. I value relationships. I believe that trusting relationships lead to happiness. If you have a relationship problem, then I can help. If you are going through divorce, I can help you and your family to learn strategies to cope with the family change. I strongly believe in the value of co-parenting throughout the process of divorce and post divorce. I also provide multiple coping skills to help individuals who are battling depression, anxiety and other emotional and mental illnesses.
(502) 316-6081 View (502) 316-6081
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Sunita Bhatnagar
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40207
SUCCESS IS WITHIN REACH" I am gentle yet firmly persistent in helping clients find direction, making choices of right and wrong and uncovering their ability to tell reality from distortion and delusion. My clients find the counseling experience positive, insightful and intellectual which opens the doors of lasting happiness and sense of reality for them. The introspection, self examination and self actualization greatly increases their sensitivity and attitude about what is really important in human experience and opens the doors of happiness and sense of reality." My counseling approach gives clients insight to follow for greater understanding and self actualization.
SUCCESS IS WITHIN REACH" I am gentle yet firmly persistent in helping clients find direction, making choices of right and wrong and uncovering their ability to tell reality from distortion and delusion. My clients find the counseling experience positive, insightful and intellectual which opens the doors of lasting happiness and sense of reality for them. The introspection, self examination and self actualization greatly increases their sensitivity and attitude about what is really important in human experience and opens the doors of happiness and sense of reality." My counseling approach gives clients insight to follow for greater understanding and self actualization.
(502) 273-1621 View (502) 273-1621
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Renew Counseling, LLC
Counselor
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40207
Renew Counseling Services was established in 2014, and quickly grew to become a group practice with more than 30 therapists. Our therapists are not only trained in several therapeutic models but also come from different backgrounds and life experiences. ​ The practice was created with the belief that all people can make great strides towards personal growth when ready for change. We know trauma plays an important role in the difficulties many face. We are a practice of therapists trained extensively in EMDR, Expressive Therapy, Family Therapy, DBT and CBT. We have many years of experience, knowledge and practice.
Renew Counseling Services was established in 2014, and quickly grew to become a group practice with more than 30 therapists. Our therapists are not only trained in several therapeutic models but also come from different backgrounds and life experiences. ​ The practice was created with the belief that all people can make great strides towards personal growth when ready for change. We know trauma plays an important role in the difficulties many face. We are a practice of therapists trained extensively in EMDR, Expressive Therapy, Family Therapy, DBT and CBT. We have many years of experience, knowledge and practice.
(502) 804-5467 View (502) 804-5467
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Derek Stegner
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Florence, KY 41042  (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.
(859) 659-7869 View (859) 659-7869
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Inspiring Hope Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, CPC, LPCCS
Verified Verified
Erlanger, KY 41018
Patients come to us looking for Hope, looking for someone to listen, looking for someone who understands. It is hard to ask for help from someone else, it takes courage and strength to acknowledge that one needs help from another. Our job isn't to judge, it is to help walk with you through the ups and the downs of life. We all need help sometimes, call today and start the road to healing.
Patients come to us looking for Hope, looking for someone to listen, looking for someone who understands. It is hard to ask for help from someone else, it takes courage and strength to acknowledge that one needs help from another. Our job isn't to judge, it is to help walk with you through the ups and the downs of life. We all need help sometimes, call today and start the road to healing.
(859) 545-3708 View (859) 545-3708
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Matt Gilbert
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40222
Dr. Gilbert specializes in difficulties associated with the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder. He is also a specialist in the treatment of complex psychological trauma and its associated impulsive behaviors and actions including self-harm, chronic suicidality and suicidal actions, dyscontrolled anger, and the quickly shifting mood states and interpersonal chaos that often accompany these struggles.  Additional areas of interest include mindfulness-based approaches to health and wellness, cycling mood disorders, depression, men’s issues, relationship concerns, and most general mental health difficulties.
Dr. Gilbert specializes in difficulties associated with the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder. He is also a specialist in the treatment of complex psychological trauma and its associated impulsive behaviors and actions including self-harm, chronic suicidality and suicidal actions, dyscontrolled anger, and the quickly shifting mood states and interpersonal chaos that often accompany these struggles.  Additional areas of interest include mindfulness-based approaches to health and wellness, cycling mood disorders, depression, men’s issues, relationship concerns, and most general mental health difficulties.
(502) 871-4660 View (502) 871-4660
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Randall D. Frost
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Florence, KY 41042  (Online Only)
We accept clients that are interested in making personal changes in their behavior that will benefit their quality of life. We believe that people are able to make changes that are necessary to meet their goals.
We accept clients that are interested in making personal changes in their behavior that will benefit their quality of life. We believe that people are able to make changes that are necessary to meet their goals.
(859) 755-4088 View (859) 755-4088
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Tamika January
Counselor, LPCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40243  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with a passion for helping individuals and families heal from past experiences, develop healthy communication patterns, establish boundaries, and operate within a safe, loving dynamic. I am a certified trauma-informed care provider. I believe your ability to grow lies within you. I look forward to working with you. Contact me to begin your healing journey today. Immediate openings for new clients.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with a passion for helping individuals and families heal from past experiences, develop healthy communication patterns, establish boundaries, and operate within a safe, loving dynamic. I am a certified trauma-informed care provider. I believe your ability to grow lies within you. I look forward to working with you. Contact me to begin your healing journey today. Immediate openings for new clients.
(502) 680-8892 View (502) 680-8892
Melissa R Deaton
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Frankfort, KY 40601
Welcome! I am Melissa Deaton, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a passion for helping individuals navigate the challenges of life and achieve emotional wellness by healing from past hurts and traumas. With extensive experience in mental health counseling, I specialize in working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and complex childhood trauma. My therapeutic approach is compassionate, client-centered, and grounded in evidence-based practices with a foundation on a strong therapeutic alliance.
Welcome! I am Melissa Deaton, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a passion for helping individuals navigate the challenges of life and achieve emotional wellness by healing from past hurts and traumas. With extensive experience in mental health counseling, I specialize in working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and complex childhood trauma. My therapeutic approach is compassionate, client-centered, and grounded in evidence-based practices with a foundation on a strong therapeutic alliance.
(502) 549-1703 View (502) 549-1703
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Lea Ann Lafave
Counselor, LPCC-S, RPT, ICST, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel overwhelmed and stressed with life? Are your problems more than you can handle on your own? Are suffering from Anxiety, Depression, Anger, or other irritable moods? Do you feel stuck? Have you experienced a traumatic incident? Have you had any major life changes? Have you recently lost a loved one, friend, or relationship? Whatever your concerns are, you are not alone. I am committed to creating a safe and nonjudgmental atmosphere in which you can be supported in your efforts to change and heal.
Do you feel overwhelmed and stressed with life? Are your problems more than you can handle on your own? Are suffering from Anxiety, Depression, Anger, or other irritable moods? Do you feel stuck? Have you experienced a traumatic incident? Have you had any major life changes? Have you recently lost a loved one, friend, or relationship? Whatever your concerns are, you are not alone. I am committed to creating a safe and nonjudgmental atmosphere in which you can be supported in your efforts to change and heal.
(270) 975-3313 View (270) 975-3313
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Jessica Marie Hayes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leitchfield, KY 42754  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist committed to fostering a collaborative and empowering therapeutic experience- with a passion for working with diverse communities. My commitment to diversity and cultural competence ensures that each client receives personalized care that respects their unique identity and experiences.
Welcome! I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist committed to fostering a collaborative and empowering therapeutic experience- with a passion for working with diverse communities. My commitment to diversity and cultural competence ensures that each client receives personalized care that respects their unique identity and experiences.
(270) 245-3212 View (270) 245-3212
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Ebony C Jackson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Florence, KY 41042  (Online Only)
Working with Children, Teens, Adults, Families, and Groups is my passion. All people that struggle with anxiety, mood disorders, personality, attention , trauma issues, etc. The goal is to focus on the need of the client. My philosophy is to meet the client where they are, allowing for them to lead the treatment and trust me in moments where they feel stuck, to help them manage those moments and get themselves back to their true selves. I want my clients to feel empowered to believe in themselves and their ability conquer their goals in therapy, so that they can manage their lives.
Working with Children, Teens, Adults, Families, and Groups is my passion. All people that struggle with anxiety, mood disorders, personality, attention , trauma issues, etc. The goal is to focus on the need of the client. My philosophy is to meet the client where they are, allowing for them to lead the treatment and trust me in moments where they feel stuck, to help them manage those moments and get themselves back to their true selves. I want my clients to feel empowered to believe in themselves and their ability conquer their goals in therapy, so that they can manage their lives.
(859) 209-6823 View (859) 209-6823
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Anna Thomas-Brien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40513
Hello! Welcome to the first step in making change. I hope that you're proud of yourself for being here. I am a firm believer that therapy should be a safe and empathic space for exploring, healing, and feeling. I'm happy to offer that to each of my patients. Whether your goal is to take small steps to improve your overall wellbeing or work towards large life changes, I would love to join you in your journey.
Hello! Welcome to the first step in making change. I hope that you're proud of yourself for being here. I am a firm believer that therapy should be a safe and empathic space for exploring, healing, and feeling. I'm happy to offer that to each of my patients. Whether your goal is to take small steps to improve your overall wellbeing or work towards large life changes, I would love to join you in your journey.
(859) 710-1760 View (859) 710-1760
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Connie S Morris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40207
I have provided individual therapy to adults for the past fifteen years and consider it a privilege to help others in their personal growth experience. I am passionate about helping people meet their goals, and find balance in their lives. I will provide a warm, non-judgmental environment to support you through your treatment.
I have provided individual therapy to adults for the past fifteen years and consider it a privilege to help others in their personal growth experience. I am passionate about helping people meet their goals, and find balance in their lives. I will provide a warm, non-judgmental environment to support you through your treatment.
(859) 379-7517 View (859) 379-7517
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Catherine Leigh Stone-Hahn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40217
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience working with a diverse range of clients. I use Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients cope with a myriad of things, include chronic issues, as they both teach coping skills and aid in adapting to situations that are immutable. ACT helps clients learn how to cope with difficult emotions: once a client is able to process the idea that thoughts and feelings are affected by the events they experience, the people they meet and the environment they live in, they are better able to learn how to manage emotions.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience working with a diverse range of clients. I use Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients cope with a myriad of things, include chronic issues, as they both teach coping skills and aid in adapting to situations that are immutable. ACT helps clients learn how to cope with difficult emotions: once a client is able to process the idea that thoughts and feelings are affected by the events they experience, the people they meet and the environment they live in, they are better able to learn how to manage emotions.
(502) 747-1397 View (502) 747-1397

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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists

How long does OCD treatment take?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.

What happens if OCD is not treated?

Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.

Are there medications for OCD?

Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.

Can OCD come back after treatment?

Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.