Therapists in Frankfort, KY
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Hart Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, LMHC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Frankfort, KY 40601
Sessions are available in-person and tele-health. Do you feel you have hit a dead end in life? Struggling with experiences that have you "stuck" and seem to be keeping you from enjoying life? Are you ready to make changes that can help you overcome obstacles and move forward towards your life goals? Finding solutions can often be overwhelming, but the good news is you don't have to do it alone. Making life changes requires a supportive and safe therapeutic environment, essential for meeting your specific needs and becoming a happier, healthier you. This is the first step in making that possible and I welcome you!
Sessions are available in-person and tele-health. Do you feel you have hit a dead end in life? Struggling with experiences that have you "stuck" and seem to be keeping you from enjoying life? Are you ready to make changes that can help you overcome obstacles and move forward towards your life goals? Finding solutions can often be overwhelming, but the good news is you don't have to do it alone. Making life changes requires a supportive and safe therapeutic environment, essential for meeting your specific needs and becoming a happier, healthier you. This is the first step in making that possible and I welcome you!
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Brightside Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Frankfort, KY 40601 (Online Only)
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
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Dr. Willie Thomas Boddie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Frankfort, KY 40601
I appreciate your interest in and visiting the Griffin-Lyons Counseling site. My name is Dr. Willie Boddie, and I have been practicing clinical social work in central Kentucky since 2000. I have also worked with the LBGTQ+ community, particularly in HIV/AIDS prevention and education, addressing associated mental health factors that accompany HIV disease, including trauma-related challenges. I provide trauma-informed mental health care to adults through telehealth and in-person sessions to minimize anxiety and depression symptoms frequently associated with adverse experiences or living with HIV disease. AAT is available.
I appreciate your interest in and visiting the Griffin-Lyons Counseling site. My name is Dr. Willie Boddie, and I have been practicing clinical social work in central Kentucky since 2000. I have also worked with the LBGTQ+ community, particularly in HIV/AIDS prevention and education, addressing associated mental health factors that accompany HIV disease, including trauma-related challenges. I provide trauma-informed mental health care to adults through telehealth and in-person sessions to minimize anxiety and depression symptoms frequently associated with adverse experiences or living with HIV disease. AAT is available.
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Andrea Sparrow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frankfort, KY 40601
Not accepting new clients
My passion is to help individuals dealing with challenging life experiences that cause changes in their mood, behavior, and relationships. I believe people are resilient and are capable of growing and healing from challenges such as trauma and other adversities like job loss, financial stress, relationship problems, etc. I love helping individuals achieve goals that enhance their ability to live life rather than dreading it.
My passion is to help individuals dealing with challenging life experiences that cause changes in their mood, behavior, and relationships. I believe people are resilient and are capable of growing and healing from challenges such as trauma and other adversities like job loss, financial stress, relationship problems, etc. I love helping individuals achieve goals that enhance their ability to live life rather than dreading it.
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Dr. Tim Thornberry, Jr. is a Psychologist in Kentucky who has been practicing since 2022. He has a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University, an MS in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University, and a BA in Psychology from Western Kentucky University. Dr. Thornberry can provide psychotherapy and psychological assessment services for individuals and families across the lifespan with a variety of mental health problems and/or problems with adjusting to stressors, life transitions, academic or vocational concerns, or medical issues.
Dr. Tim Thornberry, Jr. is a Psychologist in Kentucky who has been practicing since 2022. He has a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University, an MS in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University, and a BA in Psychology from Western Kentucky University. Dr. Thornberry can provide psychotherapy and psychological assessment services for individuals and families across the lifespan with a variety of mental health problems and/or problems with adjusting to stressors, life transitions, academic or vocational concerns, or medical issues.
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I am completing my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am taking clients as an intern during my clinical experience at TAG Healing Center in Frankfort under the supervision of Gina Turner, LPCC-S. I see adolescents and adults, specialize in grief and trauma, and I am a person-centered counselor who can be a helpful presence during the stresses and complexities of every day life. I have experience with intellectual disabilities, caregiver support, and addiction recovery.
I am completing my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am taking clients as an intern during my clinical experience at TAG Healing Center in Frankfort under the supervision of Gina Turner, LPCC-S. I see adolescents and adults, specialize in grief and trauma, and I am a person-centered counselor who can be a helpful presence during the stresses and complexities of every day life. I have experience with intellectual disabilities, caregiver support, and addiction recovery.
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Jessica Purvis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frankfort, KY 40601 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in a private practice setting at Lexington Counseling and Psychiatry. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy for children (10yo+), adolescents, and adults. I specialize in working with traumatic events including domestic violence, emotional abuse, neglect, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. I also provide an array of different therapy services including treatment for anxiety, depression, oppositional defiant disorder, personality disorders, etc. My ideal client is an individual motivated for change and willing to do something different!
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in a private practice setting at Lexington Counseling and Psychiatry. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy for children (10yo+), adolescents, and adults. I specialize in working with traumatic events including domestic violence, emotional abuse, neglect, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. I also provide an array of different therapy services including treatment for anxiety, depression, oppositional defiant disorder, personality disorders, etc. My ideal client is an individual motivated for change and willing to do something different!
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Jessica Marie Guidry
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC`
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frankfort, KY 40601 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky. At present, I am a teletherapy provider with Lexington Counseling and Psychiatry. I have been in the field of mental health for over 28 years and I am passionate about the work I do as a counselor. I have a master’s degree in both Psychological Counseling and Clinical Psychology. Throughout my career, I have made a point of getting experience in various treatment settings, because I wanted to understand the specific needs of clients within each one. In addition, I have experience working with a large variety mental health issues and disorders.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky. At present, I am a teletherapy provider with Lexington Counseling and Psychiatry. I have been in the field of mental health for over 28 years and I am passionate about the work I do as a counselor. I have a master’s degree in both Psychological Counseling and Clinical Psychology. Throughout my career, I have made a point of getting experience in various treatment settings, because I wanted to understand the specific needs of clients within each one. In addition, I have experience working with a large variety mental health issues and disorders.
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Susan Buckman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frankfort, KY 40601
We would all enjoy an opportunity to make a wish that would quickly solve our problems and improve our lives. Making a wish and having a dream renews hope for living. I believe that therapy is about renewing hope for your life. At Wishing Tree Counseling, I use a client-centered therapeutic approach that incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and canine therapy when working with my clients.
We would all enjoy an opportunity to make a wish that would quickly solve our problems and improve our lives. Making a wish and having a dream renews hope for living. I believe that therapy is about renewing hope for your life. At Wishing Tree Counseling, I use a client-centered therapeutic approach that incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and canine therapy when working with my clients.
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Lexington Counseling & Psychiatry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Frankfort, KY 40601
Hello and welcome to our Frankfort location at Lexington Counseling & Psychiatry! Our address is 105 Diagnostic Drive Suite B, Frankfort, KY 40601. We have continued to grow to best serve your needs. Our LCP Frankfort office has 10 counselors, therapists, and nurse practitioners who are here to provide counseling, therapy, psychological, and psychiatric services to all ages. We are committed to helping you! We care about our professional roles and the people we serve. We help all ages and most every mental health and life issue. Our goal is your success and well being!
Hello and welcome to our Frankfort location at Lexington Counseling & Psychiatry! Our address is 105 Diagnostic Drive Suite B, Frankfort, KY 40601. We have continued to grow to best serve your needs. Our LCP Frankfort office has 10 counselors, therapists, and nurse practitioners who are here to provide counseling, therapy, psychological, and psychiatric services to all ages. We are committed to helping you! We care about our professional roles and the people we serve. We help all ages and most every mental health and life issue. Our goal is your success and well being!
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Kristina Elizabeth Hayden
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Frankfort, KY 40601
I work with adolescents, adults, children, couples, families, and groups. As a counselor, I believe the most important element in treatment is the relationship between the therapist and the client. Utilizing this relationship we can work together to address many of life's challenges. It is my goal to help clients learn coping skills in a supportive, warm and nonjudgmental environment. My experience includes working with trauma survivors, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders and family conflict while focusing on relapse prevention.
I work with adolescents, adults, children, couples, families, and groups. As a counselor, I believe the most important element in treatment is the relationship between the therapist and the client. Utilizing this relationship we can work together to address many of life's challenges. It is my goal to help clients learn coping skills in a supportive, warm and nonjudgmental environment. My experience includes working with trauma survivors, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders and family conflict while focusing on relapse prevention.
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Morgan Paige Chaffins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frankfort, KY 40601
I will encourage you to openly share what's on your heart and mind, without holding back due to fear of judgment. My only request is that you come to our sessions as your authentic self. Therapy is most productive when you have a strong motivation for change. With this motivation, you'll be more likely to put in the necessary work to achieve your therapeutic goals. Building mutual trust is vital in therapy. Through this mutual trust, my aim is to help you become the best version of yourself. "I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship."
I will encourage you to openly share what's on your heart and mind, without holding back due to fear of judgment. My only request is that you come to our sessions as your authentic self. Therapy is most productive when you have a strong motivation for change. With this motivation, you'll be more likely to put in the necessary work to achieve your therapeutic goals. Building mutual trust is vital in therapy. Through this mutual trust, my aim is to help you become the best version of yourself. "I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship."
Melissa R Deaton
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Frankfort, KY 40601
Welcome! I am Melissa Deaton, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a passion for helping individuals navigate the challenges of life and achieve emotional wellness by healing from past hurts and traumas. With extensive experience in mental health counseling, I specialize in working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and complex childhood trauma. My therapeutic approach is compassionate, client-centered, and grounded in evidence-based practices with a foundation on a strong therapeutic alliance.
Welcome! I am Melissa Deaton, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a passion for helping individuals navigate the challenges of life and achieve emotional wellness by healing from past hurts and traumas. With extensive experience in mental health counseling, I specialize in working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and complex childhood trauma. My therapeutic approach is compassionate, client-centered, and grounded in evidence-based practices with a foundation on a strong therapeutic alliance.
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Kelli Hood
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S, NCC, ICCDPD
Verified Verified
Frankfort, KY 40601
Not accepting new clients
Life can bring challenges. Depending on where we are in life, those challenges may seem unmanageable. I want to walk with you on your journey to navigate those challenges in a way that is supportive, and helps you to figure out the next leg of your journey. I want to use compassion to empower clients on their journey toward healing and growth.
Life can bring challenges. Depending on where we are in life, those challenges may seem unmanageable. I want to walk with you on your journey to navigate those challenges in a way that is supportive, and helps you to figure out the next leg of your journey. I want to use compassion to empower clients on their journey toward healing and growth.
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Jessica Duval
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Frankfort, KY 40601
Waitlist for new clients
We all have an internal pressure cooker that holds strong feelings and repressed emotions. This is especially true with today’s adolescents and teenagers. When anxiety, fear, depression, and outside stressors fill their barometer up, they reach a boiling point of eruption that plays out in extreme anger, defiance, substance abuse, addictions to social media and screens, overeating, and other destructive behaviors.
We all have an internal pressure cooker that holds strong feelings and repressed emotions. This is especially true with today’s adolescents and teenagers. When anxiety, fear, depression, and outside stressors fill their barometer up, they reach a boiling point of eruption that plays out in extreme anger, defiance, substance abuse, addictions to social media and screens, overeating, and other destructive behaviors.
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Edwin Barnes
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Frankfort, KY 40601
I place particular focus on persons experiencing Anxiety. Depression. Relationship and Communication issues, Grief and Trauma recovery, PTSD, Veterans in recovery. I am committed to illustrating how enduring resilience can be formed in clients’ behavior and self-perception. I devote primary attention to any individual who has had past or present thoughts of self-harm. Activating improvement plans, achieving goals, and building confidence are the center of my person-centered counseling.
I place particular focus on persons experiencing Anxiety. Depression. Relationship and Communication issues, Grief and Trauma recovery, PTSD, Veterans in recovery. I am committed to illustrating how enduring resilience can be formed in clients’ behavior and self-perception. I devote primary attention to any individual who has had past or present thoughts of self-harm. Activating improvement plans, achieving goals, and building confidence are the center of my person-centered counseling.
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Megan Ashby
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Frankfort, KY 40601
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families treating a variety of life's problems. I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and judgment free environment for all of my clients. As a counselor I use a variety of techniques and work to increase my clients coping skills, communication skills, and ability to deal with life's full variety of problems. I work from and focus on evidenced based treatments to provide clients with the best treatment possible to sustain their long term mental health.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families treating a variety of life's problems. I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and judgment free environment for all of my clients. As a counselor I use a variety of techniques and work to increase my clients coping skills, communication skills, and ability to deal with life's full variety of problems. I work from and focus on evidenced based treatments to provide clients with the best treatment possible to sustain their long term mental health.
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I have had experience working with youth, young adults and families. I specialize in working with needs around: LGBTQ+ and non binary support, grief and loss counseling, psychoeducation along with practical guidance in how to deal with anxiety, depression and trauma utilizing CBT/ DBT & somatic approaches.
I have had experience working with youth, young adults and families. I specialize in working with needs around: LGBTQ+ and non binary support, grief and loss counseling, psychoeducation along with practical guidance in how to deal with anxiety, depression and trauma utilizing CBT/ DBT & somatic approaches.
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William DeWitt
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Frankfort, KY 40601
William DeWitt is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Kentucky who has been practicing since 1987. He has a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Central Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Western Washington University. William approaches each client as an individual and adjusts the treatment to meet their individual needs. He works collaboratively with the client to determine the best approach for the client's particular struggles.
William DeWitt is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Kentucky who has been practicing since 1987. He has a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Central Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Western Washington University. William approaches each client as an individual and adjusts the treatment to meet their individual needs. He works collaboratively with the client to determine the best approach for the client's particular struggles.
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Felicia A Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frankfort, KY 40601
As human beings, we all struggle with a large variety of emotions daily. However, we have the ability to heal from the pain of our worst experiences, but sometimes it just hard to know where to start. The first step to starting the healing process can be difficult, but also the most important choice you can make for yourself. I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Associate (LPCA) having earned a Master of Education degree. My experience includes working with diverse populations, providing personalized treatment for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and many other behavioral health disorders.
As human beings, we all struggle with a large variety of emotions daily. However, we have the ability to heal from the pain of our worst experiences, but sometimes it just hard to know where to start. The first step to starting the healing process can be difficult, but also the most important choice you can make for yourself. I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Associate (LPCA) having earned a Master of Education degree. My experience includes working with diverse populations, providing personalized treatment for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and many other behavioral health disorders.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Frankfort, KY
100+
Average cost per session
$100
Therapists in Frankfort, KY who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
91% | Depression |
74% | Trauma and PTSD |
68% | Coping Skills |
63% | Grief |
62% | Relationship Issues |
59% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
85% | Aetna |
80% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
75% | Elevance |
How Therapists in Frankfort, KY see their clients
75% | In Person and Online | |
25% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
74% | Female | |
26% | Male |
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How can I find a therapist in Frankfort?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.