Grief Therapists in Winchester, KY
Angie C DeHart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winchester, KY 40391
I have 14 years experience in a hospital setting, assisting trauma victims and their families with illness and loss.
When you're feeling down, even the most mundane stressors can be too much to bear. Talking with a caring professional in a warm and supportive environment can be an invaluable life experience. With almost 30 years of experience working with individuals and couples, I feel confident that I can help.
I have 14 years experience in a hospital setting, assisting trauma victims and their families with illness and loss.
When you're feeling down, even the most mundane stressors can be too much to bear. Talking with a caring professional in a warm and supportive environment can be an invaluable life experience. With almost 30 years of experience working with individuals and couples, I feel confident that I can help.
Megan Manns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Winchester, KY 40391 (Online Only)
I can help clients by providing a safe place for client's to process trauma and create healthy coping skills to manage stress, anxiety, triggers, and depression.
I can help clients by providing a safe place for client's to process trauma and create healthy coping skills to manage stress, anxiety, triggers, and depression.
Joshua Johnston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winchester, KY 40391 (Online Only)
Therapy is about connecting with another person in such a way that you feel understood and valued, while trusting that your best interest is being served. There are many different ways to achieve this goal. My approach centers on working with people to understand their unique values and beliefs, which ultimately guides their experiences, and developing goals and strategies together to work toward their desired outcome. By asking the question, "what does better look like?", you are already on your way.
Therapy is about connecting with another person in such a way that you feel understood and valued, while trusting that your best interest is being served. There are many different ways to achieve this goal. My approach centers on working with people to understand their unique values and beliefs, which ultimately guides their experiences, and developing goals and strategies together to work toward their desired outcome. By asking the question, "what does better look like?", you are already on your way.
Discover the power of positive energy in life. By using a holistic approach to treat Mind, Body, and Spirit, I can help you concentrate on finding solutions, identify your strengths, increase your confidence, and overcome emotional barriers that keep you from moving forward. I understand the unique challenges adolescents are facing and welcome the opportunity to empower them to make positive changes. I have experience in successfully helping couples and families learn how to repair and rebuild their relationships. I encourage you to explore yourself and your goals in a safe, validating, and non-judgmental environment.
Discover the power of positive energy in life. By using a holistic approach to treat Mind, Body, and Spirit, I can help you concentrate on finding solutions, identify your strengths, increase your confidence, and overcome emotional barriers that keep you from moving forward. I understand the unique challenges adolescents are facing and welcome the opportunity to empower them to make positive changes. I have experience in successfully helping couples and families learn how to repair and rebuild their relationships. I encourage you to explore yourself and your goals in a safe, validating, and non-judgmental environment.
Kendra O Poe
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, NCCE-A
Verified Verified
Winchester, KY 40391
Thank you for taking the first step and considering counseling services. At Thrive Counseling & Consultation, we strive to help clients not only survive, but to thrive. Our environment is nonjudgmental in nature, and a safe place to explore life's difficulties. We have a team of therapists, and our aim is to place you with the therapist who is the best fit for your particular issues. Call today for help from a caring professional!
Thank you for taking the first step and considering counseling services. At Thrive Counseling & Consultation, we strive to help clients not only survive, but to thrive. Our environment is nonjudgmental in nature, and a safe place to explore life's difficulties. We have a team of therapists, and our aim is to place you with the therapist who is the best fit for your particular issues. Call today for help from a caring professional!
I enjoy working with clients from every background. I believe therapy is a collaborative process with the overall goal being to address your concerns or issues in a manner that works specifically for you. I traditionally work from a Cognitive/Behavioral viewpoint, but also integrate family systems and insight oriented approaches. I believe treatment is a collaborative endeavor and I strive to work with clients in the manner that is most helpful to them.
I enjoy working with clients from every background. I believe therapy is a collaborative process with the overall goal being to address your concerns or issues in a manner that works specifically for you. I traditionally work from a Cognitive/Behavioral viewpoint, but also integrate family systems and insight oriented approaches. I believe treatment is a collaborative endeavor and I strive to work with clients in the manner that is most helpful to them.
I enjoy working with persons of all ages (early childhood through adult.) My approach to treatment is eclectic and contingent upon the client's personality and therapeutic goals. I am committed to using scientifically based treatment interventions to ensure patients are provided the most dynamic techniques to achieve maximum outcomes in the least amount of time. Particular areas of interest include but are not limited to: parent child relational problems, child behavioral difficulties, issues related to emotional dysregulation, depression, anxiety and trauma related stress.
I enjoy working with persons of all ages (early childhood through adult.) My approach to treatment is eclectic and contingent upon the client's personality and therapeutic goals. I am committed to using scientifically based treatment interventions to ensure patients are provided the most dynamic techniques to achieve maximum outcomes in the least amount of time. Particular areas of interest include but are not limited to: parent child relational problems, child behavioral difficulties, issues related to emotional dysregulation, depression, anxiety and trauma related stress.
Samantha N Upshaw Maxey
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winchester, KY 40391
Living life to the fullest is sometimes easier said than done. I believe people are innately good and wish to do their very best. Sometimes we get to places where doing our best, or living our best lives, is the most difficult thing we can face. My goal, as a clinical counselor, is to help people see their potential and help them identify ways to reach that potential. I specialize in an array of clients and look forward to finding individualized paths to help lead people to a more fulfilled life.
Living life to the fullest is sometimes easier said than done. I believe people are innately good and wish to do their very best. Sometimes we get to places where doing our best, or living our best lives, is the most difficult thing we can face. My goal, as a clinical counselor, is to help people see their potential and help them identify ways to reach that potential. I specialize in an array of clients and look forward to finding individualized paths to help lead people to a more fulfilled life.
Galen McIntosh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Winchester, KY 40391 (Online Only)
Galen is a native Kentuckian that has spent the last decade exploring the concepts of meaning; purpose; and the role that our suffering plays in not only constructing our greatest challenges, but also in forming the paths to realizing our greatest selves. Galen has worked with people from all across the Commonwealth within a variety of domains: student, educator, researcher, and therapist have all been caps donned during his work to better the quality of Being with whomever he provides help. He is a writer, philosopher, and a friend of nature who loves meeting new people and broadening his perspectives on life.
Galen is a native Kentuckian that has spent the last decade exploring the concepts of meaning; purpose; and the role that our suffering plays in not only constructing our greatest challenges, but also in forming the paths to realizing our greatest selves. Galen has worked with people from all across the Commonwealth within a variety of domains: student, educator, researcher, and therapist have all been caps donned during his work to better the quality of Being with whomever he provides help. He is a writer, philosopher, and a friend of nature who loves meeting new people and broadening his perspectives on life.
William Derenge
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, MBA, LPCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winchester, KY 40391
Following a multidimensional approach to counseling and therapy, I focus not only on diagnosis and treatment but on the overall mental health and wellness of the clients I serve. I regard the therapeutic relationship shared with clients as the most important element of therapy and the highest predictor of positive and successful outcomes. My approach is tailored to the specific needs of each client to provide a unique therapeutic experience. Today I serve clients of all ages and backgrounds in person and online from Lexington, KY, as well as telehealth for Florida clients. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) trained clinician.
Following a multidimensional approach to counseling and therapy, I focus not only on diagnosis and treatment but on the overall mental health and wellness of the clients I serve. I regard the therapeutic relationship shared with clients as the most important element of therapy and the highest predictor of positive and successful outcomes. My approach is tailored to the specific needs of each client to provide a unique therapeutic experience. Today I serve clients of all ages and backgrounds in person and online from Lexington, KY, as well as telehealth for Florida clients. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) trained clinician.
Aimee E Kidd
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Winchester, KY 40391
In today’s fast-paced world of high demands and overstimulation, people need a peaceful place to relax and refocus. They need to be heard without judgement or interruption. Children need a caring adult to be present with them in the moment, someone to provide them with undivided attention. Teenagers need understanding. Couples need unbiased perspective. Every person's needs matter.
In today’s fast-paced world of high demands and overstimulation, people need a peaceful place to relax and refocus. They need to be heard without judgement or interruption. Children need a caring adult to be present with them in the moment, someone to provide them with undivided attention. Teenagers need understanding. Couples need unbiased perspective. Every person's needs matter.
This is not the life you pictured, is it? You know things need to change but have no idea where to start. Being a human in this fast-paced society is quite difficult and often times heartbreaking. I strive to place the therapeutic relationship as my primary focus, because until someone feels authentically accepted, change is not going to be possible.
This is not the life you pictured, is it? You know things need to change but have no idea where to start. Being a human in this fast-paced society is quite difficult and often times heartbreaking. I strive to place the therapeutic relationship as my primary focus, because until someone feels authentically accepted, change is not going to be possible.
I am a Certified Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor practicing mental health and substance use therapy in Lexington, Kentucky. I aim to support and encourage individuals in obtaining their goals and improving their overall quality of life. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and varying backgrounds and am LGBTQ+ affirming. I have experience in a variety of settings including community mental health, addiction treatment and more on an individual and group level.
I am a Certified Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor practicing mental health and substance use therapy in Lexington, Kentucky. I aim to support and encourage individuals in obtaining their goals and improving their overall quality of life. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and varying backgrounds and am LGBTQ+ affirming. I have experience in a variety of settings including community mental health, addiction treatment and more on an individual and group level.
Stacy Lynn Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Winchester, KY 40391
Waitlist for new clients
At Seeds of Change Counseling Center, we understand that reaching out can be overwhelming, our friendly therapists will do their best to put you at ease. If you would like to experience relief from your trauma-related symptoms, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, depression, panic attacks, or just want to feel like your old self again, ask me about Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). I am recently certified in providing Trauma-Informed Yoga and enjoy "walk and talk" therapy as well.
At Seeds of Change Counseling Center, we understand that reaching out can be overwhelming, our friendly therapists will do their best to put you at ease. If you would like to experience relief from your trauma-related symptoms, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, depression, panic attacks, or just want to feel like your old self again, ask me about Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). I am recently certified in providing Trauma-Informed Yoga and enjoy "walk and talk" therapy as well.
Brianna Prewitt
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPCA, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winchester, KY 40391
Waitlist for new clients
In a world filled with labels and titles, we are all simply human first. Being human means we are all bound to get it wrong sometimes no matter how much we have (or don’t have) figured out. Life is hard, and it’s natural that challenges sometimes cloud the way we see ourselves and the world; however, I believe worthiness is our birthright, and it is my goal as a clinician to help my clients see that their worthiness has no prerequisite and isn’t something to be earned.
In a world filled with labels and titles, we are all simply human first. Being human means we are all bound to get it wrong sometimes no matter how much we have (or don’t have) figured out. Life is hard, and it’s natural that challenges sometimes cloud the way we see ourselves and the world; however, I believe worthiness is our birthright, and it is my goal as a clinician to help my clients see that their worthiness has no prerequisite and isn’t something to be earned.
We are dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services that address a wide range of issues and needs. Our facility serves a diverse clientele, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, offering tailored support to meet each individual's unique circumstances. We understand that mental health concerns are as varied as the people who experience them, and our team is equipped to provide counseling, medication management, and case management services to ensure a holistic approach to care.
We are dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services that address a wide range of issues and needs. Our facility serves a diverse clientele, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, offering tailored support to meet each individual's unique circumstances. We understand that mental health concerns are as varied as the people who experience them, and our team is equipped to provide counseling, medication management, and case management services to ensure a holistic approach to care.
Online Therapists
Judy Jepsen
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Georgetown, KY 40324 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals 16+ who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work-related stress, family issues, anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, ADHD, trauma, and adjustment difficulties.
Clients come to therapy for a variety of reasons, but the result they want is the same. They want change, something different. Sometimes, those of us who are successful in other areas of life struggle to make and sustain change in the areas most personal, most important to us. They are out of tools and ideas, that's where therapy comes in. A good therapist not only listens, but helps clarify goals. They help clients understand and accept their own thoughts and feelings, while keeping the goal of change in sight. A good therapist draws on a client's strengths while also helping them develop new strategies and coping skills.
I specialize in working with individuals 16+ who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work-related stress, family issues, anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, ADHD, trauma, and adjustment difficulties.
Clients come to therapy for a variety of reasons, but the result they want is the same. They want change, something different. Sometimes, those of us who are successful in other areas of life struggle to make and sustain change in the areas most personal, most important to us. They are out of tools and ideas, that's where therapy comes in. A good therapist not only listens, but helps clarify goals. They help clients understand and accept their own thoughts and feelings, while keeping the goal of change in sight. A good therapist draws on a client's strengths while also helping them develop new strategies and coping skills.
Candice Jackson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40504 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience providing care to a wide range of clients, but my focus has been working with people finding their way through grief and loss. While grief is a universally human experience, most of us don't talk or share much about it, much less how to live through it. No one is meant to grieve alone, and it is my privilege to join others on this path.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience providing care to a wide range of clients, but my focus has been working with people finding their way through grief and loss. While grief is a universally human experience, most of us don't talk or share much about it, much less how to live through it. No one is meant to grieve alone, and it is my privilege to join others on this path.
I have a particularly keen understanding of issues faced by people dealing with chronic illnesses, caregiving, and a variety of grief & loss issues (both death & non- death related such as a relationship loss).
Are thoughts of retirement or making career changes bringing up fear and angst for you? Have you recently become a caregiver for a loved one who is struggling with a chronic illness or have you been diagnosed with a life-threatening chronic illness and are still coming to terms with it? Are you struggling with a relationship loss or a death loss? As we go through life we undergo so many transitions- some planned and some unplanned. If you need a safe space to explore how these transitions are affecting you then I may be the professional for you.
I have a particularly keen understanding of issues faced by people dealing with chronic illnesses, caregiving, and a variety of grief & loss issues (both death & non- death related such as a relationship loss).
Are thoughts of retirement or making career changes bringing up fear and angst for you? Have you recently become a caregiver for a loved one who is struggling with a chronic illness or have you been diagnosed with a life-threatening chronic illness and are still coming to terms with it? Are you struggling with a relationship loss or a death loss? As we go through life we undergo so many transitions- some planned and some unplanned. If you need a safe space to explore how these transitions are affecting you then I may be the professional for you.
Sharon Kathleen Whitmer
Pastoral Counselor, KYLPC, EdD, MEd
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40241 (Online Only)
I not only have counseled clients with some of life's most difficult heartaches, I have experienced childhood abuse, domestic violence, and grief.
While I am trained in counseling theories and techniques, I believe using the Bible as a guide to explore the emotions that often paralyze our daily lives and relationships is fundamental to reaching healing and growth. I have earned a Doctor of Education, Master of Education, Post-Master in Marriage & Family Therapy, and a Kentucky License in Pastoral Counseling.
I not only have counseled clients with some of life's most difficult heartaches, I have experienced childhood abuse, domestic violence, and grief.
While I am trained in counseling theories and techniques, I believe using the Bible as a guide to explore the emotions that often paralyze our daily lives and relationships is fundamental to reaching healing and growth. I have earned a Doctor of Education, Master of Education, Post-Master in Marriage & Family Therapy, and a Kentucky License in Pastoral Counseling.
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Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.