Strength-Based Therapists in Louisville, KY

Theresa is a Licensed Professional Art Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and an approved LPAT/LPCC supervisor. She received her Masters of Education with a concentration in Art Therapy and Counseling from the University of Louisville in 2006 and a Bachelors of Fine Arts, Cum Laude, from the University of Louisville in 2002. She has over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. She is one of the co-founders of Louisville Expressive Therapies.

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.

Hi, I’m Erin. I help people navigate change with psychotherapy and modalities including CBT, mindfulness, and EMDR. Together we work through intense feelings and events that cause immense pain or stress. This could look like loss, relationships, family changes, becoming a parent, careers, chaos and transitions, or inability to identify any one thing. You might describe yourself as feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, and just “stuck,” not able to live life with purpose and happiness. Maybe you have tried everything to make changes and nothing seems to be working.

Women who are pregnant, newly postpartum, or mothers of any age are my ideal client. Issues may include postpartum depression, life changes, child-rearing, marital changes, etc. Goals may include smooth adjustment to changes, processing and healing from traumatic birth stories, and a smooth and joyous transition into motherhood. My years of work as a doula and childbirth educator as well as a mother of five children make me the ideal counselor for mothers who want to thrive not just survive.

I have experience working with adults and children. In my work with children, I have helped families address ADHD, anxiety, adjustment disorders, grief, trauma and attachment concerns. In my work with adults, I have guided persons in working through depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, trauma and relationship concerns. We can work to increase your awareness of the unconscious motivations and historical explanations for your current patterns. We can also utilize techniques to help you change your negative thinking, manage stress, improve your mood, and enhance the quality of your relationships.

Whether you're facing a new health challenge, the loss of someone close to you, or you are tired of old patterns that never seem to get better, therapy can be a step toward health and healing. I view therapy as a two-way street in which I use evidence-based strategies from ACT, CBT, narrative therapy, EMDR, and DBT, to help you reach your goals. Sessions include a balance of creating space for insights and engaging in targeted steps to reduce distress and reach your goals.

Do negative self-thoughts keep you from accepting yourself or achieving accomplishments? Have you struggled with feelings of shame? Are you tired of past experiences, including trauma, dictating how you approach life & relationships today? Are you critical of yourself? Have you been stuck on an artistic endeavor or project? Are you ready to break through to a new athletic level? Is fear holding you back? By shifting how you view and talk to yourself, you can achieve these goals and much, much more. I work with teenagers age 14+ and adults & am particularly invested in the healing of members/families of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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.

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.

You pour into others daily, but feel empty when the day is done. You wonder if the thankless tasks of daily life will ever be enjoyable again. Do you feel like you're ready for someone to pour into you? I specialize in anxiety, stress management, burnout/compassion fatigue that members of the helping profession (teachers, medical providers, mental health providers, etc) experience, and life transitions for high school and college students. Let's prioritize YOU together. Allow me to help you navigate through these moments in your life.

I am a Licensed Professional Art Therapist in Kentucky, a nationally Board-Certified Art Therapist, and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin. I am also an artist, herbalist, and aromatherapist. Theoretically I use an eclectic approach, evaluating the needs of my clients and using the most appropriate techniques and interventions. I draw most heavily from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Jungian Analytical Psychology, Person-Centered Theory, and Existential Theory.

I am licensed in Kentucky and Ohio with 11 years of professional work experience. I have around 9/10 years of experience working as a private practice clinician. Before this, I worked in a men's residential recovery program for several years during my education and for around 5 years after getting licensed. This was a wonderful experience for me and taught me so much about life and healing. In my private practice experience, I have worked in K-12 schools, in the office, and via telehealth. I have experience in helping clients with a wide variety of issues and circumstances.

CURRENTLY, WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Are you ready to live, love and lead abundantly, but is seems as though 'something' is hindering you from living a life filled with joy, peace and happiness? Has a series of unfortunate life event(s) or toxic relationships resulted in you feeling 'weighed down'? Is your adolescent experiencing behavioral issues in school and at home? Does your relationship need a serious 'double dip' of enrichment? Do you feel as though you are at a crossroad in your personal, professional, emotional or spiritual life?

Are you tired of feeling like a stranger in your own skin? Ready to reclaim your sense of belonging and control over your life? Let's embark on a journey together towards inner healing and self-discovery. Despite the pandemic of loneliness, anxiety, and depression, finding peace is possible. Whether you're grappling with past traumas, striving to boost your self-esteem, or simply seeking relief from the weight of negative emotions, I am here to guide you through every step of the process.

The team of helpers at Acadia Counseling is ready to assist you with whatever is weighing you down. Maybe you have never attended counseling before. Maybe you tried it once or twice and didn't like the professional you saw. Whatever your situation, we are ready to help!

With a compassionate and client-centered approach, I aim to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My goal is to support you in gaining insight, finding solutions, and developing the tools to navigate life's challenges. I have a passion for helping individuals heal and grow, drawing from my experience and training in CBT, mindfulness, and EMDR. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, complex trauma, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, I'm dedicated to working with you to achieve your goals.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate who enjoys working with children ages 13 and older, individuals, couples, and families. My approach in the therapeutic relationship is to be a companion with you on your journey of discovery and understanding. I work with clients experiencing symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, childhood behavioral issues, relational distress, trauma, and race based traumatic stress. I work with individuals who have been marginalized, put in a box and/or overlooked. You are both welcomed and respected.

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.

In today’s world, we witness a plethora of stressors, which affect our day to day life’s mental health wellbeing. With the increased stress, and exhaustion in routine life, meeting the demands of family, work, and personal goals, especially during the pandemic period, it gets difficult to cope. The restrictions of social distancing has further isolated individuals who are seeking support to manage their overwhelming psycho emotional state. This extent of exertion leads to mental health issues e.g., depression, anxiety. These individuals can be a wife, a mother, a student, a teacher, a doctor, or a mental health professional.