Therapists in Louisville, KY

Life can be challenging, and it's essential to acknowledge that everyone is doing their best to navigate their unique circumstances. Occasionally, individuals may find themselves in a cycle that they struggle to break free from. Have you considered establishing boundaries or modifying certain behaviors to facilitate positive change? Together, we can work together to identify solutions that promote a more fulfilling life. By gaining greater insight into their thoughts and emotions, individuals can make informed decisions that enhance their sense of control, reduce stress, and increase overall satisfaction with life.

I specialize in working with adults and couples who are dealing with issues related to attachment, identity, and trauma. This includes intergenerational trauma, racial trauma, PTSD, and other related concerns. I also work with clients who have a diagnosis or symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, and depression, or experience high stress. I am passionate about providing an affirming and inclusive space for historically marginalized groups, including but not limited to BIPOC, interracial couples, and women. I also enjoy working with fellow members of the queer community.

Accepting new clients immediately (licensed in KY and IN). I work with kids, teenagers, and young adults on issues including: self esteem, boundaries, coping skills, anxiety, depression, trauma history, and family dynamics. I really enjoy providing a casual and welcoming atmosphere for clients that allows them to safely explore what's on their minds and sort through things they are struggling with.

My approach to therapy is founded on respect and compassion for my clients, meeting them wherever they may be in their journey. Life can be filled with so many challenging moments and uncertainties, and as a therapist it's my top priority to provide a safe, comfortable and judgement-free space for clients to express themselves.

We are here and now; but is your past a healthy part of it? The past can be a time of learning and moving forward, or it can be a red light in our lives and freeze us in that moment of time. It can paralyze us. Or, it can have us living in a world of caution lights where we fearfully drift through them, unaware of the present or future, or vigilantly white knuckling our way, just existing and just “getting through” each day. How we come to terms with the past, forgiving our mistakes and others’ faults can catapult us into a more peaceful and fulfilling life.

Tracy Pennington, LCSW, offers compassionate therapy services at LifeStance Health, serving the community of Kentucky. Tracy is committed to providing personalized care and support to individuals, couples, and families facing various life challenges. With a person-centered approach, Tracy strives to create a safe and empathetic space for her clients to explore their emotions, develop coping skills, and navigate through difficult times. She specializes in treating a range of mental health conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related disorders such as PTSD.

If you're seeking a therapist, I offer a welcoming and inclusive space for clients of all backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ population. I understand the unique challenges and dynamics that LGBTQIA+ individuals and relationship. My ideal clients are those who are facing various challenges in their interpersonal connections, such as communication breakdowns, unresolved conflicts, trust issues, and emotional disconnection. They may be experiencing feelings of loneliness, frustration, or dissatisfaction within their relationships and are seeking space to explore and address these issues. Their needs revolve around finding effect

Making the decision to seek therapy can be overwhelming. We understand that, and we are here to help guide you through the process and clear a path to emotional well-being. By working together, we can develop a strategy that promotes a healthier life for you and the ones closest to you. Our compassionate approach provides a safe and caring environment for you to seek the support that you deserve.

Often clients have lost hope, being driven by anxiety and depression along with lack of coping skills other than substance use or behaviors that no longer work. Often there is unresolved trauma or grief or the family system has broken down. My client's receive Hope at first session, I have experience of seeing client's find healing as they activate the great healer inside. Clients find a new way of coping and framing their process to meet their goals.

Finding the right therapist is extremely important. The strength of client-therapist bond privides the positive and accepting atmosphere in which issues of mind/spirit/body may be addressed. By exploring and addressing the roots of current problems, resolution and healing can be manifested in the client's life. My focus for each client is to maximize their potential. I take a conversational-collaborative and eclectic approach as I work with clients with various issues. My clients set goals and leave therapy with the skills they need. Sessions usually occur weekly in an effort to maintain a constructive intensity toward self-awareness and restoration.

Struggling with a problem or relationship? Tired of feeling the same way and repeating the same old patterns? Need more self confidence or want to feel more hopeful about your future? Helping you cope with stressors, navigating difficult transitions, and providing guidance in which you can feel more in control of your life is a key focus of my therapy. Through my goal oriented approach, I help clients find the tools and discover coping strategies to feel better and strengthen their supports. I have expertise in working with individuals, marriages/couples, parents, and families

I enjoy working with a variety of people. I know how difficult it can be to make that first step towards healing by seeing a therapist. I want to meet you along the way in making that step as simple as I can. My goal is to ensure that we are a good fit to collaborate and then determine what your most pressing needs are. I am especially interested in working with BIPOC individuals who are moving past cultural assumptions about mental health and pursuing healing in the midst of their doubts.

Do you feel stuck in patterns that affect your daily functioning, relationship and marital satisfaction, or not reaching your full potential of who you want to become as a man, husband, or father? Are you experiencing frustration, stagnation, and avoidance? Do you struggle maintaining motivation and momentum that lead to unhealthy habits? Does your marriage continue to have the same pattern of arguments and conflict? This cycle can result in low self-confidence, depression, anxiety, strained relationships and marriages, as well as impact your physical health.

My practice focuses primarily on individuals and couples who are dealing with traumas, addictions and communication issues. I give my patients the support to sort through the racket in their heads and find clarity. Many times emotional issues stem from events in our lives which have been either buried or minimized. I help my patients explore these events in order to identify the old beliefs and ideas that created disfunctional coping mechanisms. Once identified, these old ideas and beliefs can be replaced with new healthier ones.

Healing is a messy process-- it takes courage and grit, it requires internal resources and consistent support, it forces us to go backward before we can even think of moving forward in ways that would make us feel proud. Despite the difficulty, you know that what you need is not a band-aid. You need something more thorough. Something that will help you to not only deal with the pain of the things that have already happened, the things that have been done to you and the shame around choices you may have made, but you need to know that in the future you won't have to continue feeling this way as new choices and challenges emerge.

You've taken the first step! Is your trauma becoming more of a problem for you? Are you struggling with motivation and feeling more overwhelmed. Are you using unsustainable or unhealthy ways to cope with life? You are not alone. Life is pretty complex and sometimes presents us with challenges that require extra support. Being curious or even feed up enough to look for extra support for your struggles shows a lot of courage. Congratulations to you for not allowing those old fears to consume you and taking the first step to improve your life.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, adolescents, children and families. My experience has taught me that people seek counseling for a wide variety of reasons. Finding a therapist that you feel comfortable with and you can trust is oftentimes a process. I hope this site is helpful to you in that search.

My most basic goal is to be authentic, accepting and actively engaged with all of my clients. We'll work to make fundamental connections and collaborate to discover new ways of thinking, feeling and relating to the world. I hope to help facilitate personal growth by creating a welcoming environment and acting as a thoughtful, creative catalyst to self-awareness. I firmly support educating and empowering people as a life tool to overcome adversity, that effective counseling is an active partnership, and that clients who are able to achieve a deeper understanding and awareness also grow closer to their authentic selves. Let's explore!

Mara Rohrer is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky who has been practicing since 2010. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Indiana University and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Louisville. Mara’s goal in each session is to help clients gain personal insight and learn skills. She uses best practices from a variety of techniques to meet each person’s specific needs. Mara specializes in working with Mood Disorders, Trauma, and Addiction.