Therapists in Mercer County, KY
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Pamela Blackburn-Noble
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Some of my specialty areas are: Integrative Health Approaches for Mental Health, CBT, CBIT, DBT, Trauma Processing, Mindfulness, and Gottman Couples Therapy.
I select clinical approaches designed to provide you with brief, solution-focused therapy. From the first session, my goal is to individualize treatment to meet your specific needs and provide you with a safe and validating environment to process life stressors. My mission is to help you reach your personal goals. Whether you want to enhance your health and wellness, improve your relationships, obtain relief from problematic symptoms or resolve life challenges. We will work towards these goals together In a thorough manner that maximizes your resources and time.
Some of my specialty areas are: Integrative Health Approaches for Mental Health, CBT, CBIT, DBT, Trauma Processing, Mindfulness, and Gottman Couples Therapy.
I select clinical approaches designed to provide you with brief, solution-focused therapy. From the first session, my goal is to individualize treatment to meet your specific needs and provide you with a safe and validating environment to process life stressors. My mission is to help you reach your personal goals. Whether you want to enhance your health and wellness, improve your relationships, obtain relief from problematic symptoms or resolve life challenges. We will work towards these goals together In a thorough manner that maximizes your resources and time.
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Danville Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Danville Counseling Center offers the unique options of Christian centered counseling, couples counseling and traditional outpatient counseling.
Danville Counseling Center is dedicated to serving the emotional and mental health needs in our community. Our office is located in downtown Danville and houses ten qualified mental health professionals. Our staff specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, addiction and helping you recover from traumatic experiences through the use of progressive treatments including EMDR and TF-CBT. At Danville Counseling we believe in treating the whole person by coming to understand the stressors that are taking place and helping you build resiliency and coping skills to improve overall wellness.
Danville Counseling Center offers the unique options of Christian centered counseling, couples counseling and traditional outpatient counseling.
Danville Counseling Center is dedicated to serving the emotional and mental health needs in our community. Our office is located in downtown Danville and houses ten qualified mental health professionals. Our staff specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, addiction and helping you recover from traumatic experiences through the use of progressive treatments including EMDR and TF-CBT. At Danville Counseling we believe in treating the whole person by coming to understand the stressors that are taking place and helping you build resiliency and coping skills to improve overall wellness.
Online Therapists
Life can be challenging with many obstacles to overcome. Recognizing the need for change is your first step to starting over and improving your life. From a person-in-environment perspective, I look at the individuals entire environmental stressors that have left you feeling overwhelmed, at a loss, and a need for change. In my practice, I provide individual, family, couple, and group therapy services to children, adolescents, foster care children, adults, families, military families, and couples. Life is tough, you shouldn't have to go through it alone!
Life can be challenging with many obstacles to overcome. Recognizing the need for change is your first step to starting over and improving your life. From a person-in-environment perspective, I look at the individuals entire environmental stressors that have left you feeling overwhelmed, at a loss, and a need for change. In my practice, I provide individual, family, couple, and group therapy services to children, adolescents, foster care children, adults, families, military families, and couples. Life is tough, you shouldn't have to go through it alone!
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Warrick Stewart
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, CRC, LPC, LCMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Don't let self-doubt dissuade you from reaching out and getting the help you and your family or partner may need.
Living life on life's terms is rough. Often we hit a bump in the road for various reasons: broken relationships, declining health, depression, unresolved grief, drugs, or we are dissatisfied with our lives, and we feel that we deserve better. We don't want to be judged, but enough is enough, and we need to talk about it before we act out about it. If this is you or someone you know, then the staff at the Evolve Center can help. We have a diverse staff of counselors, social workers, coaches, and medical practitioners ready to help. Call us today for a free and confidential consultation.
Don't let self-doubt dissuade you from reaching out and getting the help you and your family or partner may need.
Living life on life's terms is rough. Often we hit a bump in the road for various reasons: broken relationships, declining health, depression, unresolved grief, drugs, or we are dissatisfied with our lives, and we feel that we deserve better. We don't want to be judged, but enough is enough, and we need to talk about it before we act out about it. If this is you or someone you know, then the staff at the Evolve Center can help. We have a diverse staff of counselors, social workers, coaches, and medical practitioners ready to help. Call us today for a free and confidential consultation.
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Mindsight Behavioral Group
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Somerset, KY 42501
We offer a wide range of counseling services tailored to your needs, including individual, family and couples-all available both in-person and online. Our expert clinicians are dedicated to addressing your specific concerns, ensuring you receive personalized support. We can see children 3+ , teens and adults!
We offer a wide range of counseling services tailored to your needs, including individual, family and couples-all available both in-person and online. Our expert clinicians are dedicated to addressing your specific concerns, ensuring you receive personalized support. We can see children 3+ , teens and adults!
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Dr. Alexandra Forsyth
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40506 (Online Only)
Specialty areas include anxiety, trauma and PTSD, eating disorders, relationship concerns, identity development/exploration, and life transitions.
Hello and welcome! During various seasons in our lives, strength, meaning, hope, joy, empowerment, compassion, and connection can be hard to find within ourselves and with others. My role as a licensed clinical psychologist is to help you on your journey towards healing, self-reflection, understanding, and positive change. Life throws all sorts of challenges our way, and as humans it is necessary, normal, and natural to need help. I am committed to fostering a safe space where your journey is honored, and your identity is celebrated. I value collaboration, flexibility, authenticity, and being human with you in the therapeutic space.
Specialty areas include anxiety, trauma and PTSD, eating disorders, relationship concerns, identity development/exploration, and life transitions.
Hello and welcome! During various seasons in our lives, strength, meaning, hope, joy, empowerment, compassion, and connection can be hard to find within ourselves and with others. My role as a licensed clinical psychologist is to help you on your journey towards healing, self-reflection, understanding, and positive change. Life throws all sorts of challenges our way, and as humans it is necessary, normal, and natural to need help. I am committed to fostering a safe space where your journey is honored, and your identity is celebrated. I value collaboration, flexibility, authenticity, and being human with you in the therapeutic space.
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Holly Sumner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40222
I genuinely strive to create an authentic relationship with you.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, anxious? Has an addiction or the addiction of a loved one stolen years of your life? Are you angry, scared, feeling alone? Reaching out for help is the first step towards a whole new life. Life can be amazing, we just have to find our path to the life we want. Today can be the start of a whole new life. The life you have always wanted and now is the time to take the steps to creating this amazing life. Together we will make a plan for change. You have the power to make a life you love and I am here to help you find the power within.
I genuinely strive to create an authentic relationship with you.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, anxious? Has an addiction or the addiction of a loved one stolen years of your life? Are you angry, scared, feeling alone? Reaching out for help is the first step towards a whole new life. Life can be amazing, we just have to find our path to the life we want. Today can be the start of a whole new life. The life you have always wanted and now is the time to take the steps to creating this amazing life. Together we will make a plan for change. You have the power to make a life you love and I am here to help you find the power within.
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Rebekah Sidebottom
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT
Verified Verified
Campbellsville, KY 42718
My approach is layered with evidence-based interventions, practical tools, and a strong therapeutic relationship.
In Marriage & Family therapy, I've seen how unaddressed mental health issues, trauma, familial wounds, and relational struggles can intensify anxiety, depression, and stress. My clients value facing challenges with collaborative support. Where, together, we will work to change negative patterns, foster insight, nurture healthy relationships, and heal past wounds. They consider therapy an invaluable investment into their overall well-being that benefits not only their lives but, also those of future generations.
My approach is layered with evidence-based interventions, practical tools, and a strong therapeutic relationship.
In Marriage & Family therapy, I've seen how unaddressed mental health issues, trauma, familial wounds, and relational struggles can intensify anxiety, depression, and stress. My clients value facing challenges with collaborative support. Where, together, we will work to change negative patterns, foster insight, nurture healthy relationships, and heal past wounds. They consider therapy an invaluable investment into their overall well-being that benefits not only their lives but, also those of future generations.
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Individuals, couples, teens, and families from any background are welcome.
Are you struggling to reconcile your life experiences with your spiritual beliefs? Have you experienced harm from those in your life who should have been your biggest supporters and protectors? Are you working to experience harmony in your closest relationships, continuing to repeat the patterns you are trying to escape? It would be an honor to walk alongside you on a healing journey. No matter your background or life circumstances, experiencing a life worth living is possible. I have experience working with pastors, women with sexual and childhood trauma, new and soon-to-be parents, and youth in the foster care system.
Individuals, couples, teens, and families from any background are welcome.
Are you struggling to reconcile your life experiences with your spiritual beliefs? Have you experienced harm from those in your life who should have been your biggest supporters and protectors? Are you working to experience harmony in your closest relationships, continuing to repeat the patterns you are trying to escape? It would be an honor to walk alongside you on a healing journey. No matter your background or life circumstances, experiencing a life worth living is possible. I have experience working with pastors, women with sexual and childhood trauma, new and soon-to-be parents, and youth in the foster care system.
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Robin Salyer Fleischer
Counselor, NCC, LPCA, BC-TMH, CCC, CCFP
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40514 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking to create a healthy, meaningful, joyful life? Many of my clients are having a hard time coping with new life circumstances, such as becoming a parent, getting divorced, changing jobs, moving to a new area, losing a loved one, & so on. I help individuals and couples with finding effective solutions to a wide range of problems & issues. I have had years of experience in working with career decision-making, job-searching, employment transitions, resume writing, marital problems, work-related problems, interpersonal problems, spiritual problems, anxiety, & other mental health issues. The difficulties people face vary...
Are you looking to create a healthy, meaningful, joyful life? Many of my clients are having a hard time coping with new life circumstances, such as becoming a parent, getting divorced, changing jobs, moving to a new area, losing a loved one, & so on. I help individuals and couples with finding effective solutions to a wide range of problems & issues. I have had years of experience in working with career decision-making, job-searching, employment transitions, resume writing, marital problems, work-related problems, interpersonal problems, spiritual problems, anxiety, & other mental health issues. The difficulties people face vary...
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Creative Counseling Solutions PLLC - Linda Rose
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, MEd, ATR
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40222
I'm accepting Clients! and offering ZOOM, phone and office sessions. FIRST SESSION DISCOUNT! Feeling Stuck? Need Solutions? Everyone does sometimes. When you're stuck, try something different! I treat Individuals, couples, families - I am genuine, down to earth, empathetic and take a gentle approach, I treat depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, grief/loss, job stresses, toxic relationships and divorce recovery. Are you a highly sensitive person? Does life overwhelm you? I understand and I can help. If spirituality is a comfort, I am a Christian and comfortable including all faiths into our conversations.
I'm accepting Clients! and offering ZOOM, phone and office sessions. FIRST SESSION DISCOUNT! Feeling Stuck? Need Solutions? Everyone does sometimes. When you're stuck, try something different! I treat Individuals, couples, families - I am genuine, down to earth, empathetic and take a gentle approach, I treat depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, grief/loss, job stresses, toxic relationships and divorce recovery. Are you a highly sensitive person? Does life overwhelm you? I understand and I can help. If spirituality is a comfort, I am a Christian and comfortable including all faiths into our conversations.
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Hi, I’m Rosalie. I help couples and parents who are stressed out and need support. I believe you’re doing the best you can. Maybe you are ready to work on marital problems that have slowly built up over the years. Maybe you're not sure if you and your spouse/partner can recover the love and connection that you once counted on. Perhaps you would like to feel more confident as a parent or co-parent. Maybe you just need to figure out where to start. I can help you no matter where you are in your couple/family journey.
Hi, I’m Rosalie. I help couples and parents who are stressed out and need support. I believe you’re doing the best you can. Maybe you are ready to work on marital problems that have slowly built up over the years. Maybe you're not sure if you and your spouse/partner can recover the love and connection that you once counted on. Perhaps you would like to feel more confident as a parent or co-parent. Maybe you just need to figure out where to start. I can help you no matter where you are in your couple/family journey.
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Brittanie Mahanna
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MaEd, LPCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Radcliff, KY 40160
Hello, I'm Brittanie. I specialize in work with couples and relationship distress. With empathy and understanding, I create a safe and nonjudgmental space where couples can explore their concerns, discover new perspectives, and develop effective strategies to overcome relationship hurdles. My approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each couple, as I firmly believe that every relationship is one-of-a-kind. Whether you're dealing with communication breakdowns, unresolved conflicts, infidelity, or other complex challenges, I am committed to providing you with the guidance and tools necessary to restore harmony and connection.
Hello, I'm Brittanie. I specialize in work with couples and relationship distress. With empathy and understanding, I create a safe and nonjudgmental space where couples can explore their concerns, discover new perspectives, and develop effective strategies to overcome relationship hurdles. My approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each couple, as I firmly believe that every relationship is one-of-a-kind. Whether you're dealing with communication breakdowns, unresolved conflicts, infidelity, or other complex challenges, I am committed to providing you with the guidance and tools necessary to restore harmony and connection.
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Acadia Counseling Louisville
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40207
com) to view each counselor profile and select the right match for you! Some of our specialties include: anxiety, insomnia, codependency, parenting struggles, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and hopelessness/worthlessness.
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!
com) to view each counselor profile and select the right match for you! Some of our specialties include: anxiety, insomnia, codependency, parenting struggles, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and hopelessness/worthlessness.
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!
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Tera Rumbaugh Crawford
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, MEd, LPCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40216 (Online Only)
For example, she can assist clients that are struggling with issues involving anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, general stress, trauma, low self-esteem, life balance, or school-related issues.
Whatever difficult situation you are facing, you do not have to face it alone! Tera is dedicated to providing an open and supportive counseling environment to overcome any personal concerns. She believes that you are capable of making the necessary changes in your life to create a positive future for yourself. Tera will be there to help you and guide you as you begin this journey towards better mental health.
For example, she can assist clients that are struggling with issues involving anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, general stress, trauma, low self-esteem, life balance, or school-related issues.
Whatever difficult situation you are facing, you do not have to face it alone! Tera is dedicated to providing an open and supportive counseling environment to overcome any personal concerns. She believes that you are capable of making the necessary changes in your life to create a positive future for yourself. Tera will be there to help you and guide you as you begin this journey towards better mental health.
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Scottsville Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Scottsville, KY 42164
We support individuals, families, and couples.
Welcome to Scottsville Counseling Center. We're glad you stopped by! SCC was founded on a mission to provide quality, affordable care tailored to your needs via a collaborative approach. We consider our work a sacred investment, and labor to ensure you have the best possible support.
We support individuals, families, and couples.
Welcome to Scottsville Counseling Center. We're glad you stopped by! SCC was founded on a mission to provide quality, affordable care tailored to your needs via a collaborative approach. We consider our work a sacred investment, and labor to ensure you have the best possible support.
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I enjoy working with adults and couples in a safe, confidential, non-judgmental environment where you can share your thoughts and feelings while giving you helpful, practical skills and information on how you can gain power and happiness in your life as well as peace. I have been voted as a 3 Best marriage counselors in Louisville, KY (2016 & 2019) and was ranked by "Kev's Best" as a top marriage counsellor in Spring 2022. I enjoy helping couples of all stages and challenges to succeed with long term happiness and peace in their relationships.
I enjoy working with adults and couples in a safe, confidential, non-judgmental environment where you can share your thoughts and feelings while giving you helpful, practical skills and information on how you can gain power and happiness in your life as well as peace. I have been voted as a 3 Best marriage counselors in Louisville, KY (2016 & 2019) and was ranked by "Kev's Best" as a top marriage counsellor in Spring 2022. I enjoy helping couples of all stages and challenges to succeed with long term happiness and peace in their relationships.
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I specialize in working with adult individuals and couples who struggle with patterns of relational difficulties.
Though you may be reluctant, you’ve noticed a pattern in your life of a lack of fulfillment in your relationships. You have wondered about why this might be, you have tried to look inward, to get advice... for some reason, it seems that you've not been able to get at the root of the issue. You find that this has led to feelings of unrest in your life. During the best times, you're able to focus on your other accomplishments, but have a nagging insecurity about not being able to conquer intimacy. At the worst of times, you feel despair, fear abandonment and have anxious thoughts that feel uncontrollable.
I specialize in working with adult individuals and couples who struggle with patterns of relational difficulties.
Though you may be reluctant, you’ve noticed a pattern in your life of a lack of fulfillment in your relationships. You have wondered about why this might be, you have tried to look inward, to get advice... for some reason, it seems that you've not been able to get at the root of the issue. You find that this has led to feelings of unrest in your life. During the best times, you're able to focus on your other accomplishments, but have a nagging insecurity about not being able to conquer intimacy. At the worst of times, you feel despair, fear abandonment and have anxious thoughts that feel uncontrollable.
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Janet Cabral
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MSMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40222
Welcome! I’m Janet Cabral, a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate with a Masters degree in Couples and Family Therapy from the University of Louisville. My journey in the field of mental health and therapy has been profoundly shaped by my diverse experiences and passion for helping individuals, couples, families, and children achieve emotional well-being and stronger relationships. Fluent in Spanish, I am committed to providing culturally sensitive and inclusive care. My bilingual skills enable me to connect with and support Spanish-speaking clients, ensuring they feel understood and respected throughout their therapeutic journey
Welcome! I’m Janet Cabral, a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate with a Masters degree in Couples and Family Therapy from the University of Louisville. My journey in the field of mental health and therapy has been profoundly shaped by my diverse experiences and passion for helping individuals, couples, families, and children achieve emotional well-being and stronger relationships. Fluent in Spanish, I am committed to providing culturally sensitive and inclusive care. My bilingual skills enable me to connect with and support Spanish-speaking clients, ensuring they feel understood and respected throughout their therapeutic journey
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Danielle Palmer
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Florence, KY 41042
I work primarily with couples and adult individuals. My experience has led me to individuals who struggle with grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and anger-related issues. I also work with people who suffer from addiction and problems related to their substance use. Apart from working with individuals one-on-one, my time spent working with couples in relationship/marriage counseling has focused on communication, conflict, infidelity, parenting, and intimacy.
I work primarily with couples and adult individuals. My experience has led me to individuals who struggle with grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and anger-related issues. I also work with people who suffer from addiction and problems related to their substance use. Apart from working with individuals one-on-one, my time spent working with couples in relationship/marriage counseling has focused on communication, conflict, infidelity, parenting, and intimacy.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.