Existential Therapists in Louisville, KY
Catherine Eleson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LCMHCA , LPCC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40213
Individuals struggling with anxiety, existential questioning, or spiritual issues.
If you are motivated to understand the conscious and unconscious forces and meanings that shape your experience and relationships; If you feel you are without choices; if you are struggling with questions of self-worth; if you are grieving; if you feel hurt, betrayed or abandoned, I encourage you to take the brave first step toward your self by entering into this safe space of non-judgment. I desire to create a safe and therapeutic space where individuals feel the safety to be seen and known.
Individuals struggling with anxiety, existential questioning, or spiritual issues.
If you are motivated to understand the conscious and unconscious forces and meanings that shape your experience and relationships; If you feel you are without choices; if you are struggling with questions of self-worth; if you are grieving; if you feel hurt, betrayed or abandoned, I encourage you to take the brave first step toward your self by entering into this safe space of non-judgment. I desire to create a safe and therapeutic space where individuals feel the safety to be seen and known.
People are often held captive by their emotions and thoughts, which prevents them from reaching their full potential. My practice is informed by blending mindfulness with other modalities to alleviate this state of distraction and fully experience the present moment. To best treat my clients, I use an integrative approach that draws from many different modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, humanistic, and existential modalities. I am also trained and experienced in EMDR.
People are often held captive by their emotions and thoughts, which prevents them from reaching their full potential. My practice is informed by blending mindfulness with other modalities to alleviate this state of distraction and fully experience the present moment. To best treat my clients, I use an integrative approach that draws from many different modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, humanistic, and existential modalities. I am also trained and experienced in EMDR.
Marie Coma-Thompson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40204
I specialize in working with grief, loss, and trauma and also have experience working with anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, depression, and relationship issues. I take a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to therapy and enjoy relating to and uncovering a person’s highest self. In my work with clients, I draw from mindfulness-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as well as from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Buddhist Psychology, and Existential approaches. Additionally, I am trained in EMDR, an evidence-based treatment for trauma.
I specialize in working with grief, loss, and trauma and also have experience working with anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, depression, and relationship issues. I take a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to therapy and enjoy relating to and uncovering a person’s highest self. In my work with clients, I draw from mindfulness-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as well as from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Buddhist Psychology, and Existential approaches. Additionally, I am trained in EMDR, an evidence-based treatment for trauma.
Drawing strength from the conviction that every individual possesses the power for self-discovery and resilience, I employ therapeutic models deeply rooted in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Existential Therapy.
Clients who seek my guidance often yearn for liberation from the burdens of anxiety, stress, depression, or interpersonal strife. Their aspiration extends beyond symptom relief; they desire insight into the underlying causes. Many discover that their surface behaviors merely scratch the surface of their issues and are on a quest for genuine transformation and healing.
Drawing strength from the conviction that every individual possesses the power for self-discovery and resilience, I employ therapeutic models deeply rooted in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Existential Therapy.
Clients who seek my guidance often yearn for liberation from the burdens of anxiety, stress, depression, or interpersonal strife. Their aspiration extends beyond symptom relief; they desire insight into the underlying causes. Many discover that their surface behaviors merely scratch the surface of their issues and are on a quest for genuine transformation and healing.
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.
Leigha Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40222
Drawing from existential, humanistic, and attachment based perspectives, my primary goal is to facilitate a safe and compassionate therapeutic experience to support you in your healing journey.
Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, life and relational stressors, or healing from trauma, finding a non judgemental space to process can help you feel heard, understood and encouraged as you continue on your Life’s Journey. Working from a collaborative approach, I respect your values, and life’s experience, and can partner with you to identify your personal goals and assist you in making meaningful change to live in alignment with those values.
Drawing from existential, humanistic, and attachment based perspectives, my primary goal is to facilitate a safe and compassionate therapeutic experience to support you in your healing journey.
Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, life and relational stressors, or healing from trauma, finding a non judgemental space to process can help you feel heard, understood and encouraged as you continue on your Life’s Journey. Working from a collaborative approach, I respect your values, and life’s experience, and can partner with you to identify your personal goals and assist you in making meaningful change to live in alignment with those values.
***IN-PERSON AND TELETHERAPY APPOINTMENTS***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS***Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. We specialize in a variety of issues: trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustments through difficulty life situations, addiction, men's issues; and we work with teens and adults in an individual, couple or family setting.
***IN-PERSON AND TELETHERAPY APPOINTMENTS***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS***Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. We specialize in a variety of issues: trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustments through difficulty life situations, addiction, men's issues; and we work with teens and adults in an individual, couple or family setting.
Tiara Armstrong
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40218 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! My name is Tiara Armstrong and am a holistic-based Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor & Supervisor and an EMDR trained therapist. I specialize in helping women of color overcome intergenerational wounds and cultivate a healthier, more authentic relationship with self. With the use of holistic-based modalities I will cultivate a healing environment for you that leads to self-exploration and growth from within. Addressing the mind-body connection as a focal point of our therapeutic process, I’ll provide you with tools to help you meet your therapeutic wellness goals and create the life you desire.
Hello and welcome! My name is Tiara Armstrong and am a holistic-based Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor & Supervisor and an EMDR trained therapist. I specialize in helping women of color overcome intergenerational wounds and cultivate a healthier, more authentic relationship with self. With the use of holistic-based modalities I will cultivate a healing environment for you that leads to self-exploration and growth from within. Addressing the mind-body connection as a focal point of our therapeutic process, I’ll provide you with tools to help you meet your therapeutic wellness goals and create the life you desire.
You know you want therapy, but you’re nervous about choosing a therapist. What if you end up with someone you have to educate about your sexual orientation or relationship structure? Or someone who doesn’t understand your gender identity or respect your pronouns? What if your therapist is dismissive of how oppression has impacted your mental health, or can’t handle the trauma you’ve been through? If you've had these worries as you look for a therapist, I might be the one for you. The people whose lives don’t fit neatly into society’s boxes aren’t just my “clinical interest” – they’re my community.
You know you want therapy, but you’re nervous about choosing a therapist. What if you end up with someone you have to educate about your sexual orientation or relationship structure? Or someone who doesn’t understand your gender identity or respect your pronouns? What if your therapist is dismissive of how oppression has impacted your mental health, or can’t handle the trauma you’ve been through? If you've had these worries as you look for a therapist, I might be the one for you. The people whose lives don’t fit neatly into society’s boxes aren’t just my “clinical interest” – they’re my community.
Molly Ann Halpin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40299 (Online Only)
My clients come from all walks of life, whether preteens navigating difficulties at school or elders reflecting on their journeys and accepting their life as a whole. Clients and I collaborate to establish tailored treatment plans that appropriately fit their needs in this season of difficulty. I work with clients individually, with their spouses, parents, or children to most effectively create sustainable change. Clients attend weekly or biweekly sessions, reviewing their challenges from previous weeks as we continue on their journey to gracefully accepting their selves now and fearlessly discovering who they're created to be.
My clients come from all walks of life, whether preteens navigating difficulties at school or elders reflecting on their journeys and accepting their life as a whole. Clients and I collaborate to establish tailored treatment plans that appropriately fit their needs in this season of difficulty. I work with clients individually, with their spouses, parents, or children to most effectively create sustainable change. Clients attend weekly or biweekly sessions, reviewing their challenges from previous weeks as we continue on their journey to gracefully accepting their selves now and fearlessly discovering who they're created to be.
Lynndi Lockenour
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40243
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be overwhelming, especially with the crises facing so many people and their families currently. Sometimes it can all feel like too much to handle on your own. That’s where I come in as a Therapist dedicated to walking alongside you in your therapeutic journey toward self-empowerment and actualization. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor & Clinical Supervisor (LPCC-S) with 10 years of experience providing mental health therapy. It is my belief that we all have within us the power for unconditionally loving ourselves and healing past traumas that may have hindered this ability.
Life can be overwhelming, especially with the crises facing so many people and their families currently. Sometimes it can all feel like too much to handle on your own. That’s where I come in as a Therapist dedicated to walking alongside you in your therapeutic journey toward self-empowerment and actualization. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor & Clinical Supervisor (LPCC-S) with 10 years of experience providing mental health therapy. It is my belief that we all have within us the power for unconditionally loving ourselves and healing past traumas that may have hindered this ability.
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I provide specialized therapy for OCD, trauma, and anxiety using effective, proven techniques. I often work with people who find it difficult to express their feelings or tend to keep their emotions bottled up. That includes people who struggle with perfectionism, shame, self-criticism, and trust issues. In our work together, I’ll both guide and follow your emotional journey, helping you explore and understand your emotions even if you’ve been through tough times like early abuse or neglect. I use a mix of effective therapies, including Inference-based CBT, which is a proven therapy for OCD that doesn’t involve exposure exercises.
I provide specialized therapy for OCD, trauma, and anxiety using effective, proven techniques. I often work with people who find it difficult to express their feelings or tend to keep their emotions bottled up. That includes people who struggle with perfectionism, shame, self-criticism, and trust issues. In our work together, I’ll both guide and follow your emotional journey, helping you explore and understand your emotions even if you’ve been through tough times like early abuse or neglect. I use a mix of effective therapies, including Inference-based CBT, which is a proven therapy for OCD that doesn’t involve exposure exercises.
Life can be confusing, stressful, and overwhelming. A good therapist can create a comfortable, collaborative space to help you explore obstacles and strengths and find your stride in a chaotic world. My goal is to give you a place where you can foster self-awareness and learn to access the resiliency that can help you move forward. I see how insecurities and conflicts in interpersonal relationships can cause anxiety, and I'm compelled to help people resolve these issues. We are much more than our problems. Everyone deserves the ability to express themselves and feel more connected to themselves and others.
Life can be confusing, stressful, and overwhelming. A good therapist can create a comfortable, collaborative space to help you explore obstacles and strengths and find your stride in a chaotic world. My goal is to give you a place where you can foster self-awareness and learn to access the resiliency that can help you move forward. I see how insecurities and conflicts in interpersonal relationships can cause anxiety, and I'm compelled to help people resolve these issues. We are much more than our problems. Everyone deserves the ability to express themselves and feel more connected to themselves and others.
Are you stuck in life and struggling to find a way to move forward? Are you looking for someone to listen and aid you in thinking through your life and helping you find answers to questions like, "Who am I?, What am I doing?, Why am I doing this?, Can this get better?" If the answer is "Yes", then you have come to the right place.
Are you stuck in life and struggling to find a way to move forward? Are you looking for someone to listen and aid you in thinking through your life and helping you find answers to questions like, "Who am I?, What am I doing?, Why am I doing this?, Can this get better?" If the answer is "Yes", then you have come to the right place.
Is there growing distance or escalating conflict in your relationship? Are you or your partner beginning to lose trust in one another? Have you had a bad experience with couples therapy in the past? All of these are areas I am passionate about & skilled at helping clients work through. I am a Master Trainer in Gottman Method, informed by extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy. My specialization means that your therapy with me will involve the two of you interacting in profoundly new ways in an emotionally safe environment. With me serving as your guide on the side, you'll learn to relate to each other honestly & lovingly.
Is there growing distance or escalating conflict in your relationship? Are you or your partner beginning to lose trust in one another? Have you had a bad experience with couples therapy in the past? All of these are areas I am passionate about & skilled at helping clients work through. I am a Master Trainer in Gottman Method, informed by extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy. My specialization means that your therapy with me will involve the two of you interacting in profoundly new ways in an emotionally safe environment. With me serving as your guide on the side, you'll learn to relate to each other honestly & lovingly.
Chris Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40207
Do you ever find yourself wondering: How did I get here? Where am I going? Why am I even doing this? When thinking about your relationship, do you ask yourself: Where did the passion and intimacy go? Is this all there is to love? How will I ever be able to trust again? Has anxiety worn you down? Is frustration and anger constantly causing trouble in your life? Is fear keeping you from living the life you want? Is there something you can’t stop? If you answered yes to any of these, you are likely at a crossroads. Please read on.
Do you ever find yourself wondering: How did I get here? Where am I going? Why am I even doing this? When thinking about your relationship, do you ask yourself: Where did the passion and intimacy go? Is this all there is to love? How will I ever be able to trust again? Has anxiety worn you down? Is frustration and anger constantly causing trouble in your life? Is fear keeping you from living the life you want? Is there something you can’t stop? If you answered yes to any of these, you are likely at a crossroads. Please read on.
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.
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.
Emily Dean
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40214
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys working with couples, adolescents, and adults of all ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and eclectic relationship dynamics. I strive to create a therapeutic atmosphere that allows you to feel safe to come as you are and leave one step closer to who you want to be.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys working with couples, adolescents, and adults of all ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and eclectic relationship dynamics. I strive to create a therapeutic atmosphere that allows you to feel safe to come as you are and leave one step closer to who you want to be.
I strive to provide the highest possible quality mental health care services at affordable rates. I use an eclectic, strength-based approach when working with clients. I take the time to get to know clients very well, and then choose the best approach from therapies such as client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and reality therapy. I believe the relationship between the therapist and client is one of the most important elements in therapy.
I strive to provide the highest possible quality mental health care services at affordable rates. I use an eclectic, strength-based approach when working with clients. I take the time to get to know clients very well, and then choose the best approach from therapies such as client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and reality therapy. I believe the relationship between the therapist and client is one of the most important elements in therapy.
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How does existential therapy work?
Existential therapy focuses on a patient’s inner experiences. The therapist tries to help the individual comprehend and alleviate symptoms by exploring their interior life. By confronting negative disquiet and emotions, the individual will hopefully become more open to finding meaning and purpose. This therapy can be administered to individuals or groups.
Is existential therapy evidence-based?
Existential therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has determined that existential therapy can lead to significant improvement in the mental health of patients, and for some people it can be just as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of existential therapy are enduring, even long after treatment has ended.
How long does existential therapy last?
The goal of existential therapy is to understand a person’s internal experiences, which may sound like a lengthy process, but it does not have to be so in-depth. However, sessions are not short-term, and therapy can continue for months or up to a year. And because patients learn the theory behind existential therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is existential therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with existential therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in improving feelings of isolation, feelings of purposelessness, as well as conditions such as anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can persist even after the end of existential therapy, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve developed during treatment.