Substance Use Therapists in Louisville, KY

Are you experiencing problems with addiction? Do you have trouble handling depression, trauma, and anxiety? I would like to be your guide in becoming sober and healing. As a experienced clinician, I recognize those that struggle with mental health and addiction are some of the most intelligent and artistic individuals. Often, those that experience anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts saw drugs and alcohol as a way to cope and calm their thoughts. I am here to walk you through the journey of hope to recovery, however that may look to you.

To begin, Distance Counseling is offered for clients who cannot make face to face sessions. I believe barriers seldom produce opportunities for change. On another note, I am usually asked, what person is best suited or needs counseling? Honestly, there are many ways and templates (Word document and Google Search) geared to answer this question. Those methods sound enticing. Yet, they operate from the focus of a proprietor. Another clinician may indicate the best suited clients are willing and committed. I don't need the BEST SUITED CLIENT, just those who ask for help. Let's Work Together.

I have in depth experience in working with individuals that deal with high levels of anxiety and depression. I work with them in identifying their goals within the therapeutic process and then we work toward building the necessary skills to help in minimizing and managing their symptoms. With substance abuse I have worked one on one as well as in residential settings to help individuals in identify the underlying cause of their addiction. We begin identifying skills necessary to process and overcome/manage those symptoms.

In my practice, I specialize in addressing a spectrum of emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges, placing a particular focus on anxiety, substance abuse, and depression.

I have been a substance abuse counselor for 6 years. In that time I have been able to assist patients with mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, domestic violence, and self-esteem issues among others. I have also worked with the LGBTQ community.

We all have tools we rely on to get through life, the problem is some of us have the wrong or broken tools. We keep trying to fix the problem with what we have, when what is needed is new tools. That is what you will find with me, the tools you need to tackle the issues you are facing.

It is important for me to help you to see your potential. I understand what it is to feel stuck in our lives and lose motivation. When we feel disconnected from ourselves it is important to acquire deep personal healing. My role is not about creating a “new” you, but rather one of helping you find serenity and resilience in the absence of distress. My hope is that I can help you find your original self that you knew before trauma.

I have been working as a therapist since 2014 and have developed a passion in working with people who are in recovery and have co-occurring mental health disorders. My experience in working with a variety of disorders and in many different settings have allowed me to discover that a person centered approach to your care is most important.

I have been working as a therapist for 12 years, after I accepted my first job as an in home therapist. I have been working independently since 2016.I have seen a broad spectrum of clients throughout my time as a mental health counselor; children, adolescents, and adults. In each spectrum I have assisted the clients in substance abuse, anxiety , depression, and bi-polar. My efforts as a clincincan is to assist each individual in finding strength and power to make the changes discussed during sessions, to improve their daily lives. I enjoy working with each individual to learn skills to attack each day to make it their best.

I am very client-centered. I focus on what you see as your main issues and work on what you would like to work on. It’s an open environment where I like to make my clients feel heard and comfortable.

I approach the counseling relationship with a team oriented mindset, pairing my knowledge and expertise with the client’s desire and dedication to effectuate lasting change in their quality of life. In my experience working with clients struggling with substance abuse most presenting concerns have deeply rooted primary causes and are impacted by the client’s stage of human development and environmental factors.

My approach is laid-back, and person centered; the majority of the sessions I conduct are typically directed by the client. I am a dual diagnosis specialist with two masters degrees (Mental Health Counseling and Addiction Counseling). I am licensed in KY as both an LPCC and LCADC. My training and experience allow me to handle complex issues, so that you get the care you deserve.

I have a particular interest in young adult phase of life problems related to growing family and changing family dynamics, but I truly enjoy the therapeutic relationship and seeing the strength clients are able to achieve with therapeutic support.

I am a Certified Social Worker (CSW) in Kentucky who specializes in trauma therapy, addiction, anxiety, and PTSD. I have experience working with adults and adolescents struggling with a variety of personality and mental health disorders. I previously worked for the VA where I found a passion for working with Veterans. I have been working in addiction counseling for the past couple of years providing services for sober living homes around Kentucky. I have had my own struggles which has placed me where I am today, and I absolutely love being a therapist and being able to help people toward their journal to healing.

Beginning therapy can be an overwhelming and courageous step, which can lead to powerful change for those doing the work. I believe we are at our bravest when we feel it the least. The therapy process can help individuals gain additional perspectIve, identify unknown parts, reinterpret fears and weaknesses, recognize and nurture strengths.

I have experience serving individuals with a plethora of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, codependency, ADHD, PTSD, behavioral issues, trauma history, and substance abuse. I utilize a person-centered and strengths-based approach in each client encounter to promote self-determination and overall wellbeing. My experience and education enable me to address an individual’s situation from a holistic approach, allowing me to explore all areas that may be impacting one’s mental health.

Life can be difficult no matter our situation and it can be helpful to have a support who we know will listen to us with compassion. Over the past 6+ years, I have gained experience working with a variety of concerns from everyday stress to trauma to severe mental illness. As a therapist my entire focus is the well-being of my client and utilizing my experience to assist them in finding peace.

I am a LCSW with more than twenty years of clinical experience working with individuals with severe mental illness, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, grief, and trauma. I also have more than ten years of experience supervising CSW's for licensure. My efforts are directed at supporting clients to find their own answers, gain insight and clarity, and ultimately promote their physical, mental, social, cultural, and spiritual wellbeing so that they may thrive.

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 and situations. Using ACT and CBT we are able to work together to identify and then challenge these thought patterns.