Female Therapists in Russell County, KY
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Serenity Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Russell Springs, KY 42642
At Serenity Counseling Services we understand that every one experiences challenges in life and sometimes these challenges make navigating from day to day difficult. This can make coping difficult which leads to the development of unhealthy habits whether that be faulty thinking, overwhelming anxiety, substance abuse, or other behavioral difficulties. We believe that effective treatment, centered around the individuals strengths and needs can provide avenues to overcome these challenges. Serenity counseling providers are specially trained in Substance Abuse, Crisis Intervention, and TF-CBT.
At Serenity Counseling Services we understand that every one experiences challenges in life and sometimes these challenges make navigating from day to day difficult. This can make coping difficult which leads to the development of unhealthy habits whether that be faulty thinking, overwhelming anxiety, substance abuse, or other behavioral difficulties. We believe that effective treatment, centered around the individuals strengths and needs can provide avenues to overcome these challenges. Serenity counseling providers are specially trained in Substance Abuse, Crisis Intervention, and TF-CBT.
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Sarah Richards
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFTA
Verified Verified
Russell Springs, KY 42642 (Online Only)
I am very passionate about my clients growing and getting help. The different therapy modalities that I use are helpful for a wide variety of circumstances such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, adjustment issues, and many more. I am trained in multiple types of therapy which helps me to choose which works best for each individual client! I have a special place in my heart for working with women and the specific struggles that they face.
I am very passionate about my clients growing and getting help. The different therapy modalities that I use are helpful for a wide variety of circumstances such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, adjustment issues, and many more. I am trained in multiple types of therapy which helps me to choose which works best for each individual client! I have a special place in my heart for working with women and the specific struggles that they face.
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Megan Harvey
Counselor, MEd, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Russell Springs, KY 42642 (Online Only)
I want to be able to help anyone that is in need of mental health services. I feel that working with children and adults to help with reduction in symptoms that they are not happy with in their life is my purpose.
I want to be able to help anyone that is in need of mental health services. I feel that working with children and adults to help with reduction in symptoms that they are not happy with in their life is my purpose.
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Joy Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Russell Springs, KY 42642 (Online Only)
Have you found yourself feeling tired, worn out, overwhelmed, or just blah more days than not? Do you feel like things could be better than they are right now if only this one little thing was different? Are you drowning in life? Are relationships hard for you? Is there something from your past that you find yourself dwelling on or being hindered by? Do you want to thrive, not just survive? I consider being a therapist to be a sacred honor and I would love to walk with you on your path to healing and joy. Walk with me and we will find your joy and peace again.
Have you found yourself feeling tired, worn out, overwhelmed, or just blah more days than not? Do you feel like things could be better than they are right now if only this one little thing was different? Are you drowning in life? Are relationships hard for you? Is there something from your past that you find yourself dwelling on or being hindered by? Do you want to thrive, not just survive? I consider being a therapist to be a sacred honor and I would love to walk with you on your path to healing and joy. Walk with me and we will find your joy and peace again.
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Megan Harvey
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, M Ed, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Russell Springs, KY 42642 (Online Only)
I can help clients with providing a safe space to explore and find an individualized plan to achieve client goals.
I can help clients with providing a safe space to explore and find an individualized plan to achieve client goals.
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Angela Aaron
Psychologist, MS, PhD, PsyPact, Cert
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Russell Springs, KY 42642
Waitlist for new clients
Felt like you were always on the outside looking in? Exhausted from people-pleasing? Always like the adult growing up. Perhaps struggle to stay in the moment without feeling guilty or regret in the past, or always a step ahead to prevent catastrophe? Plagued by loneliness? Feel like a burden if you ask of others? Nothing but perfectionism acceptable? At The Pax Collective, (Pax refers to "peace"), you'll find a safe and non-judgmental space to speak uncensored within an atmosphere of belonging. Learn how to feel at ease, form healthy relationships, and communicate effectively. Forgive yourself for not being Superhuman.
Felt like you were always on the outside looking in? Exhausted from people-pleasing? Always like the adult growing up. Perhaps struggle to stay in the moment without feeling guilty or regret in the past, or always a step ahead to prevent catastrophe? Plagued by loneliness? Feel like a burden if you ask of others? Nothing but perfectionism acceptable? At The Pax Collective, (Pax refers to "peace"), you'll find a safe and non-judgmental space to speak uncensored within an atmosphere of belonging. Learn how to feel at ease, form healthy relationships, and communicate effectively. Forgive yourself for not being Superhuman.
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Serenity Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Russell Springs, KY 42642
We understand that everyone experiences challenges in life and sometimes these challenges make navigating from day to day difficult. This can make coping difficult which leads to the development of unhealthy habits whether that be faulty thinking, overwhelming anxiety, substance abuse, or other behavioral difficulties. We believe that effective treatment, centered around the individuals strengths and needs can provide avenues to overcome these challenges.
We understand that everyone experiences challenges in life and sometimes these challenges make navigating from day to day difficult. This can make coping difficult which leads to the development of unhealthy habits whether that be faulty thinking, overwhelming anxiety, substance abuse, or other behavioral difficulties. We believe that effective treatment, centered around the individuals strengths and needs can provide avenues to overcome these challenges.
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Breath of Grace Wellness
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd , LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Russell Springs, KY 42642
Breath of Grace Wellness opened with the hope and prayer of providing high quality counseling to those in need. We believe in meeting each client where they are. Counselors and staff at Breath of Grace Wellness, are trained to help you navigate through your journey. Breath of Grace Wellness, is honored and pleased to announce the addition of an LCSW to our team of counselors. The addition of Patrick Burke, LCSW allows us to further meet the needs of our clients, and serve individuals with medicare. Take a breath, considering counseling is a big step. We hope to walk this journey of healing with you.
Breath of Grace Wellness opened with the hope and prayer of providing high quality counseling to those in need. We believe in meeting each client where they are. Counselors and staff at Breath of Grace Wellness, are trained to help you navigate through your journey. Breath of Grace Wellness, is honored and pleased to announce the addition of an LCSW to our team of counselors. The addition of Patrick Burke, LCSW allows us to further meet the needs of our clients, and serve individuals with medicare. Take a breath, considering counseling is a big step. We hope to walk this journey of healing with you.
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Vivian Hicks
Counselor, LMHC, MHP, CMHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jamestown, KY 42629
Not accepting new clients
I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and have been credentialed by Washington State as a Child Mental Health Specialist and a Mental Health Professional. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, individuals and couples. My priority is to create space for my clients to feel safe and supported with whatever challenges they are currently facing. I have advanced training in Trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and emotion focused couples therapy. I have worked in a community mental health setting and correctional facilities dealing with co-morbid disorders.
I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and have been credentialed by Washington State as a Child Mental Health Specialist and a Mental Health Professional. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, individuals and couples. My priority is to create space for my clients to feel safe and supported with whatever challenges they are currently facing. I have advanced training in Trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and emotion focused couples therapy. I have worked in a community mental health setting and correctional facilities dealing with co-morbid disorders.
Online Therapists
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Letitia 'tish' Holland-Cundiff
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40509
Tish is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Kentucky and provides individual therapy and counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults. After completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Sociology, Tish continued her education at Lindsey Wilson College and earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling. Tish has worked in the mental health field for 25 years and has been a licensed practitioner for 22 of those years. She has experience with individuals who are dually diagnosed and has a long history of working with individuals who have experienced traumatic events.
Tish is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Kentucky and provides individual therapy and counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults. After completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Sociology, Tish continued her education at Lindsey Wilson College and earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling. Tish has worked in the mental health field for 25 years and has been a licensed practitioner for 22 of those years. She has experience with individuals who are dually diagnosed and has a long history of working with individuals who have experienced traumatic events.
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Christina Edwards
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Grange, KY 40031
Are you struggling with not feeling good enough? Feeling too anxious to leave home or easily overwhelmed by daily life? Is your child struggling with maintaining behaviors at home or experienced significant trauma from home or school? If you're wanting to generally feel brighter so that you can live your best life now, then I can be there to help you heal. People often only think of trauma as a major disaster but it can be much less obvious like: negative self talk, negative sibling interactions, bad teachers, abusive relationships, parental overreactions and bullying. All leave scars and need some help to heal.
Are you struggling with not feeling good enough? Feeling too anxious to leave home or easily overwhelmed by daily life? Is your child struggling with maintaining behaviors at home or experienced significant trauma from home or school? If you're wanting to generally feel brighter so that you can live your best life now, then I can be there to help you heal. People often only think of trauma as a major disaster but it can be much less obvious like: negative self talk, negative sibling interactions, bad teachers, abusive relationships, parental overreactions and bullying. All leave scars and need some help to heal.
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As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have been serving the Louisville community since 1994. I work with adults that have been faced with daily stressors or life challenges. Beginning counseling can be difficult and challenging. Recognizing this, I offer a supportive and comfortable environment to begin your counseling journey. I enjoy working with my clients to create new coping skills, new ways of thinking, along with building better communication skills.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have been serving the Louisville community since 1994. I work with adults that have been faced with daily stressors or life challenges. Beginning counseling can be difficult and challenging. Recognizing this, I offer a supportive and comfortable environment to begin your counseling journey. I enjoy working with my clients to create new coping skills, new ways of thinking, along with building better communication skills.
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The Healing Spot
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Waitlist for new clients
Does your child have behavioral problems at home and/or school? Does he/she suffer from anxiety or depression? Have they experienced a trauma or have difficulty getting along with others? I can help you work thru the issues you are facing in order to achieve happiness.
Does your child have behavioral problems at home and/or school? Does he/she suffer from anxiety or depression? Have they experienced a trauma or have difficulty getting along with others? I can help you work thru the issues you are facing in order to achieve happiness.
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Accepting new clients! If you feel that past therapy has been “directionless,” I am the provider for you. My approach is rooted in compassion, and heavily skills-based. You’ll leave our sessions with tools, choices, and an increased understanding of yourself, your relationship, or your teen, My experience with attachment-based modalities, Internal Family Systems techniques, and complex PTSD, has helped me to incorporate somatic practices into my therapy session, as well as techniques to reprogram deep subconscious wiring that keeps us stuck in harmful patterns and ruts. I specialize in working with those struggling with anxiety.
Accepting new clients! If you feel that past therapy has been “directionless,” I am the provider for you. My approach is rooted in compassion, and heavily skills-based. You’ll leave our sessions with tools, choices, and an increased understanding of yourself, your relationship, or your teen, My experience with attachment-based modalities, Internal Family Systems techniques, and complex PTSD, has helped me to incorporate somatic practices into my therapy session, as well as techniques to reprogram deep subconscious wiring that keeps us stuck in harmful patterns and ruts. I specialize in working with those struggling with anxiety.
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Delaney Price
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40505
While I have experience working in a dual-diagnosis treatment center for those struggling with substance abuse, I also have experience working with clients living with the effects of trauma, mood disorders like anxiety and depression, self-harm and suicide ideation, OCD tendencies and psychosis. In the counseling office I am supportive, non-judgmental and empathetic while maintaining a direct and solution-oriented approach to help you achieve your goals. I'm LGBTQ+ affirming and welcome all gender identities, sexualities, and presentations into my office.
While I have experience working in a dual-diagnosis treatment center for those struggling with substance abuse, I also have experience working with clients living with the effects of trauma, mood disorders like anxiety and depression, self-harm and suicide ideation, OCD tendencies and psychosis. In the counseling office I am supportive, non-judgmental and empathetic while maintaining a direct and solution-oriented approach to help you achieve your goals. I'm LGBTQ+ affirming and welcome all gender identities, sexualities, and presentations into my office.
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Michelle Ivy Oak
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSEd, MMFT, LMFT, CHPS®
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40243
I believe everyone has the power within themselves to heal, grow, and change. I can be the person who helps you unlock your beautiful, authentic, inner spirit no matter what your age, background, or lifestyle. My therapeutic interventions vary with the needs of the people who entrust me to participate in their journey via a trauma-informed lens. I am a believer of being kind to yourself and others, being present, being mindful, and living your best life.
I believe everyone has the power within themselves to heal, grow, and change. I can be the person who helps you unlock your beautiful, authentic, inner spirit no matter what your age, background, or lifestyle. My therapeutic interventions vary with the needs of the people who entrust me to participate in their journey via a trauma-informed lens. I am a believer of being kind to yourself and others, being present, being mindful, and living your best life.
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Rachel Kolodziej is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana who has been practicing since 2015. Rachel graduated from Indiana University, Bloomington in 2011, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. She continued to pursue higher education at University of Louisville and obtained a Master's of Science in Social Work with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2015. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Kentucky and Indiana, as well as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Indiana.
Rachel Kolodziej is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana who has been practicing since 2015. Rachel graduated from Indiana University, Bloomington in 2011, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. She continued to pursue higher education at University of Louisville and obtained a Master's of Science in Social Work with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2015. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Kentucky and Indiana, as well as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Indiana.
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Jennifer Waugh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kentucky who has been practicing since 2018. As a combat veteran, Jennifer has experience in working with service members and their families as they navigate the struggles of reintegration and adapting to an ever-changing world and readjusting to functioning as part of a family structure. She is passionate about helping families and individuals through the complexities of addiction and significant mental health conditions by utilizing a strengths-based approach.
Jennifer Waugh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kentucky who has been practicing since 2018. As a combat veteran, Jennifer has experience in working with service members and their families as they navigate the struggles of reintegration and adapting to an ever-changing world and readjusting to functioning as part of a family structure. She is passionate about helping families and individuals through the complexities of addiction and significant mental health conditions by utilizing a strengths-based approach.
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Sue Bione
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Scottsville, KY 42164 (Online Only)
I work with people that are going through lifes hardships including but not limited to, trauma, childhood abuse, depression, marital conflict, anxiety, and general relationship problems. I believe that each person has the ability to heal and find the answers they are looking for. I am honored when clients allow me to walk with them on that journey. I do my best to provide a compassionate and caring atmosphere for each client.
I work with people that are going through lifes hardships including but not limited to, trauma, childhood abuse, depression, marital conflict, anxiety, and general relationship problems. I believe that each person has the ability to heal and find the answers they are looking for. I am honored when clients allow me to walk with them on that journey. I do my best to provide a compassionate and caring atmosphere for each client.
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When faced with life challenges we can often feel alone and misunderstood. I strive to make people feel heard and validated in their experiences. The relationship between you and I can be one of the most foundational elements to change by providing you with a safe place that is nonjudgmental, empathetic, and honest. It can be difficult navigating our mental and emotional processes and responses, and our social environments. My goal is to help you explore and overcome your challenges, and empower you to make change.
When faced with life challenges we can often feel alone and misunderstood. I strive to make people feel heard and validated in their experiences. The relationship between you and I can be one of the most foundational elements to change by providing you with a safe place that is nonjudgmental, empathetic, and honest. It can be difficult navigating our mental and emotional processes and responses, and our social environments. My goal is to help you explore and overcome your challenges, and empower you to make change.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.