Therapists in 40243
You don't have to stay stuck in survival mode.
Maybe you grew up in a home where the adults were emotionally unavailable, caught up in their own pain — divorce, loss, instability. You learned early to read the room, manage everyone else's feelings, and keep yourself small. That's adaptation, not a character flaw.
But those patterns may be keeping you stuck now — in relationships, at work, or in that persistent feeling that something is off, even when life looks fine on paper. You're high-functioning, but carrying a quiet ache. Unsure of who you are beneath the roles you play.
You don't have to stay stuck in survival mode.
Maybe you grew up in a home where the adults were emotionally unavailable, caught up in their own pain — divorce, loss, instability. You learned early to read the room, manage everyone else's feelings, and keep yourself small. That's adaptation, not a character flaw.
But those patterns may be keeping you stuck now — in relationships, at work, or in that persistent feeling that something is off, even when life looks fine on paper. You're high-functioning, but carrying a quiet ache. Unsure of who you are beneath the roles you play.
Life is hard. If you struggle with anxiety, grief, loss or life-altering trauma, I can help you. Many of us find ourselves in relationships pleasing others at the expense of losing ourselves. Not able to say what we think, feel and need we cannot set boundaries so disassociate our head from our heart. Fragmented we want to be defined. yet stay connected, but don't know how. I am a trauma informed therapist with 25 years experience.
Life is hard. If you struggle with anxiety, grief, loss or life-altering trauma, I can help you. Many of us find ourselves in relationships pleasing others at the expense of losing ourselves. Not able to say what we think, feel and need we cannot set boundaries so disassociate our head from our heart. Fragmented we want to be defined. yet stay connected, but don't know how. I am a trauma informed therapist with 25 years experience.
I’m passionate about helping people who are struggling with the weight of past trauma—whether from childhood or adulthood—and feel stuck in patterns they desperately want to change. Trauma shapes how we view ourselves, others, and the world, often without us realizing it. This can leave us feeling like life should be different, yet no matter what we try, things stay the same. It’s exhausting, but it doesn’t have to be this way. In a safe, compassionate space, we’ll explore how your past influences your present. Together, we’ll break free from old patterns so you can experience lasting healing and freedom.
I’m passionate about helping people who are struggling with the weight of past trauma—whether from childhood or adulthood—and feel stuck in patterns they desperately want to change. Trauma shapes how we view ourselves, others, and the world, often without us realizing it. This can leave us feeling like life should be different, yet no matter what we try, things stay the same. It’s exhausting, but it doesn’t have to be this way. In a safe, compassionate space, we’ll explore how your past influences your present. Together, we’ll break free from old patterns so you can experience lasting healing and freedom.
Our practice welcomes children, families, individuals, and couples navigating life’s challenges—whether it’s anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, or personal growth. Our clients come seeking a safe, supportive space to explore their emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change. They may want to strengthen relationships, cultivate self-esteem, or enhance overall well-being. Whatever their goals, we provide compassionate, personalized guidance to help them better understand themselves and move toward the life they envision.
Our practice welcomes children, families, individuals, and couples navigating life’s challenges—whether it’s anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, or personal growth. Our clients come seeking a safe, supportive space to explore their emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change. They may want to strengthen relationships, cultivate self-esteem, or enhance overall well-being. Whatever their goals, we provide compassionate, personalized guidance to help them better understand themselves and move toward the life they envision.
Welcome to Empowering Encounters—the psychotherapy department at Hagan Health! We have a team of excellent mental health providers who see a wide variety of diagnoses and issues. Our therapists, Colleen, Vern, Suzy, Sheana, & Ervina are trained in a variety of backgrounds including social worker & marriage & family therapy. They are experienced in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, among other diagnosis. We offer individual, couple and family sessions.
Welcome to Empowering Encounters—the psychotherapy department at Hagan Health! We have a team of excellent mental health providers who see a wide variety of diagnoses and issues. Our therapists, Colleen, Vern, Suzy, Sheana, & Ervina are trained in a variety of backgrounds including social worker & marriage & family therapy. They are experienced in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, among other diagnosis. We offer individual, couple and family sessions.
I have been practicing in the Louisville area since 2002. My experience ranges from acute inpatient care to out-patient therapy; working with children, adolescents and adults, as well as families and couples. Through my experience I am hoping to further apply my skills working with those who may be dealing with the following issues: anxiety, depressive/mood disorders, grief/death/dying issues, self esteem issues, peer conflicts, ADHD/ADD, social skills, parent/child relationships, and parenting skills. I want to work together to develop a therapeutic relationship that addresses your area of needs combined with empathetic understanding and validation of feelings.
I have been practicing in the Louisville area since 2002. My experience ranges from acute inpatient care to out-patient therapy; working with children, adolescents and adults, as well as families and couples. Through my experience I am hoping to further apply my skills working with those who may be dealing with the following issues: anxiety, depressive/mood disorders, grief/death/dying issues, self esteem issues, peer conflicts, ADHD/ADD, social skills, parent/child relationships, and parenting skills. I want to work together to develop a therapeutic relationship that addresses your area of needs combined with empathetic understanding and validation of feelings.
Accepting new clients.
I specialize in supporting children and adolescents facing Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, Autism, Trauma, and Learning Differences. I’m passionate about helping young clients navigate life transitions, trauma recovery, and behavioral challenges at home and school.
My approach creates a safe, compassionate, and empowering space where each child can grow and thrive. I collaborate closely with parents and caregivers to provide holistic, family-centered support tailored to each child’s unique needs.
I welcome children ages 4 to 12 from all backgrounds in Louisville, KY and nearby communities.
Accepting new clients.
I specialize in supporting children and adolescents facing Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, Autism, Trauma, and Learning Differences. I’m passionate about helping young clients navigate life transitions, trauma recovery, and behavioral challenges at home and school.
My approach creates a safe, compassionate, and empowering space where each child can grow and thrive. I collaborate closely with parents and caregivers to provide holistic, family-centered support tailored to each child’s unique needs.
I welcome children ages 4 to 12 from all backgrounds in Louisville, KY and nearby communities.
Emily is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which facilitates the accessing and processing of traumatic memories and other negative life experiences to bring these to a more adaptive conclusion. Emily is also informed in Internal Family Systems (IFS), and utilizes CBT, Interpersonal, Motivational Interviewing techniques, Person-Centered, REBT, Solution-Focused, and Trauma-Focused therapy.
Emily is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which facilitates the accessing and processing of traumatic memories and other negative life experiences to bring these to a more adaptive conclusion. Emily is also informed in Internal Family Systems (IFS), and utilizes CBT, Interpersonal, Motivational Interviewing techniques, Person-Centered, REBT, Solution-Focused, and Trauma-Focused therapy.
My clients generally feel hopeful almost as soon as making contact with me. It's reassuring to know that your therapist has 30 yrs' experience and can help! I am warm yet direct, creative yet informative, engaged yet objective. My expertise includes: family therapy, individual therapy, couples therapy and group therapy. I am very skilled in counseling adolescents and adults. Through psychotherapy, my clients have enjoyed success in replacing destructive communication patterns in the family with effective skills, overcoming anxiety and depression, connecting with others-intimately or otherwise, and increasing self-esteem.
My clients generally feel hopeful almost as soon as making contact with me. It's reassuring to know that your therapist has 30 yrs' experience and can help! I am warm yet direct, creative yet informative, engaged yet objective. My expertise includes: family therapy, individual therapy, couples therapy and group therapy. I am very skilled in counseling adolescents and adults. Through psychotherapy, my clients have enjoyed success in replacing destructive communication patterns in the family with effective skills, overcoming anxiety and depression, connecting with others-intimately or otherwise, and increasing self-esteem.
Depression, anxiety, mood swings, anger, and relationship issues can all have a profoundly negative impact on your life. People will often try to cope by turning to alcohol, drugs, and excessive electronic usage — as a way of avoiding dealing with these issues. While it is necessary to work through these negative coping patterns, it is more important to get to the underlying issues that fuel these behaviors. As a Clinical Psychologist, I have helped people identify these underlying issues, and then deal with them effectively. The goal is to get at the root of the problem so that it is gone for good.
Depression, anxiety, mood swings, anger, and relationship issues can all have a profoundly negative impact on your life. People will often try to cope by turning to alcohol, drugs, and excessive electronic usage — as a way of avoiding dealing with these issues. While it is necessary to work through these negative coping patterns, it is more important to get to the underlying issues that fuel these behaviors. As a Clinical Psychologist, I have helped people identify these underlying issues, and then deal with them effectively. The goal is to get at the root of the problem so that it is gone for good.
My treatment long specialized in work with young males, adult men and families in crisis, but has now broadened to working with all genders and stages of development. Using an eclectic approach, I give the client the support to tell their own story, help them in self-discovery and collaborate to change behaviors and thoughts within their realm of control. I believe all people need to be recognized and valued as creative, sovereign, powerful and emotional human beings. Please note: I co-own and operate a group practice, Mandala House, when you call the number in my profile, your call will be directed there. Thank you.
My treatment long specialized in work with young males, adult men and families in crisis, but has now broadened to working with all genders and stages of development. Using an eclectic approach, I give the client the support to tell their own story, help them in self-discovery and collaborate to change behaviors and thoughts within their realm of control. I believe all people need to be recognized and valued as creative, sovereign, powerful and emotional human beings. Please note: I co-own and operate a group practice, Mandala House, when you call the number in my profile, your call will be directed there. Thank you.
With 30+ years of counseling experience I can help you create a new chapter to your life story. Do you feel "stuck", repeating patterns that get in the way of you having the life you want? Do you battle with depression, anxiety or low self-worth or are unresolved issues interfering with you achieving your goals? Do you struggle with family relationships or getting over childhood events? Are you an adult with ADHD & need help developing strategies to be successful? Do you have unresolved trauma?
With 30+ years of counseling experience I can help you create a new chapter to your life story. Do you feel "stuck", repeating patterns that get in the way of you having the life you want? Do you battle with depression, anxiety or low self-worth or are unresolved issues interfering with you achieving your goals? Do you struggle with family relationships or getting over childhood events? Are you an adult with ADHD & need help developing strategies to be successful? Do you have unresolved trauma?
If you have been struggling with emotional difficulties, or if your family has had difficulties adjusting, I have over 20 years of experience helping adults, children, teens, and families who struggle with a variety of emotional and relational problems. In therapy I integrate CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and expressive activities with a client-centered nature infused interpersonal approach. I give regular homework and coach clients to practice skills learned and encourage family involvement to accelerate their therapeutic progress. I assess each individual's biopsychosocialspiritual needs and develop goals addressing their entire being.
If you have been struggling with emotional difficulties, or if your family has had difficulties adjusting, I have over 20 years of experience helping adults, children, teens, and families who struggle with a variety of emotional and relational problems. In therapy I integrate CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and expressive activities with a client-centered nature infused interpersonal approach. I give regular homework and coach clients to practice skills learned and encourage family involvement to accelerate their therapeutic progress. I assess each individual's biopsychosocialspiritual needs and develop goals addressing their entire being.
Do you find daily life to be challenging and even overwhelming at times? Do you feel like no matter what you have tried, nothing seems to help or get better? Maybe you have made progress and find that you need some extra help. This might be the first time you are seeking help. Whatever your situation, I believe that you possess the abilities and skills within yourself to help you meet your goals. My desire is to work with you to help you heal and grow. I am a Christian, though I work with people from many backgrounds and approach each individual with respect and the same care.
Do you find daily life to be challenging and even overwhelming at times? Do you feel like no matter what you have tried, nothing seems to help or get better? Maybe you have made progress and find that you need some extra help. This might be the first time you are seeking help. Whatever your situation, I believe that you possess the abilities and skills within yourself to help you meet your goals. My desire is to work with you to help you heal and grow. I am a Christian, though I work with people from many backgrounds and approach each individual with respect and the same care.
I hold a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville’s Kent School of Social Work. I believe that each person is the expert of their own life and possesses an innate capacity to heal and grow. My goal is to support individuals in moving from merely surviving to truly thriving through a collaborative and empowering therapeutic process. Being person-centered, trauma-informed, and committed to lifelong learning are not just guiding principles—they are foundational to who I am and how I practice.
I hold a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville’s Kent School of Social Work. I believe that each person is the expert of their own life and possesses an innate capacity to heal and grow. My goal is to support individuals in moving from merely surviving to truly thriving through a collaborative and empowering therapeutic process. Being person-centered, trauma-informed, and committed to lifelong learning are not just guiding principles—they are foundational to who I am and how I practice.
Hi, my name is Ashley Royles, and I am the owner of Rise and Thrive Counseling located in Shelbyville, KY. We believe that every person has the innate capacity to heal, grow, and thrive—even through life’s most difficult challenges. Our team of compassionate, highly trained therapists is dedicated to helping you reconnect with your strengths, find clarity, and build a life that feels meaningful and authentic.
We offer individual, couples, and family therapy for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, and more. We look forward to hearing from you.
Hi, my name is Ashley Royles, and I am the owner of Rise and Thrive Counseling located in Shelbyville, KY. We believe that every person has the innate capacity to heal, grow, and thrive—even through life’s most difficult challenges. Our team of compassionate, highly trained therapists is dedicated to helping you reconnect with your strengths, find clarity, and build a life that feels meaningful and authentic.
We offer individual, couples, and family therapy for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, and more. We look forward to hearing from you.
At Dawkins Counseling Solutions, INC., I believe that healing is possible. I can understand the toll life can take on you. Not sleeping, feeling stuck, overthinking, feeling helpless, or constantly on edge will add up on those tolls you pay as you try to make through each day. It does not have to be that way, there is hope!
In a session with me, you will be heard and supported every step of the way. I will provide tools, resources, and education on what I see so that you will be right there in understanding yourself on a deeper level. Together, we will formulate a plan specialized to fit your needs and desired outcome.
At Dawkins Counseling Solutions, INC., I believe that healing is possible. I can understand the toll life can take on you. Not sleeping, feeling stuck, overthinking, feeling helpless, or constantly on edge will add up on those tolls you pay as you try to make through each day. It does not have to be that way, there is hope!
In a session with me, you will be heard and supported every step of the way. I will provide tools, resources, and education on what I see so that you will be right there in understanding yourself on a deeper level. Together, we will formulate a plan specialized to fit your needs and desired outcome.
I specialize in helping men with problematic sexual behaviors (porn addiction, sex addiction, affairs, etc.). There is hope for this problem. You may be fresh off a discovery and on the verge of losing your relationship. Or maybe you want to be in a relationship but feel like your porn use is holding you back. Whatever your situation and whatever behaviors you are struggling with, you can overcome this issue and have the life you want. Your relationships can be restored and you can live your life free of pornography and unwanted sexual behaviors.
I specialize in helping men with problematic sexual behaviors (porn addiction, sex addiction, affairs, etc.). There is hope for this problem. You may be fresh off a discovery and on the verge of losing your relationship. Or maybe you want to be in a relationship but feel like your porn use is holding you back. Whatever your situation and whatever behaviors you are struggling with, you can overcome this issue and have the life you want. Your relationships can be restored and you can live your life free of pornography and unwanted sexual behaviors.
Does your child or teenager appear anxious, irritable, or distant? Do you find your current parenting strategies are ineffective? As a Clinical Psychologist, I provide Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that is research-based and time-limited. My speciality areas include obsessive compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic and agoraphobia, separation anxiety, specific phobia's, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Does your child or teenager appear anxious, irritable, or distant? Do you find your current parenting strategies are ineffective? As a Clinical Psychologist, I provide Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that is research-based and time-limited. My speciality areas include obsessive compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic and agoraphobia, separation anxiety, specific phobia's, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Nicole Cokie Griffin
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, MML, LPCC
3 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40243
Waitlist for new clients
Our mental health is important to our overall well-being. When it is good, it increases our productivity, enhances our self-image and improves our quality of life. For over 25 years, I've been committed to walking with others through their most challenging times. A safe, non-judgmental and compassionate listener can make all of the difference. I’m here to support you as you pursue change, hope, healing and even a resolve to the issues you face. Recently, I’ve gained additional skills by earning a second master’s degree, this time in Clinical Mental Health.
Our mental health is important to our overall well-being. When it is good, it increases our productivity, enhances our self-image and improves our quality of life. For over 25 years, I've been committed to walking with others through their most challenging times. A safe, non-judgmental and compassionate listener can make all of the difference. I’m here to support you as you pursue change, hope, healing and even a resolve to the issues you face. Recently, I’ve gained additional skills by earning a second master’s degree, this time in Clinical Mental Health.
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Number of Therapists in 40243
90+
Average cost per session
$145
Therapists in 40243 who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 80% | Depression |
| 72% | Relationship Issues |
| 72% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 61% | Self Esteem |
| 61% | Stress |
| 59% | Grief |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 82% | Aetna |
| 80% | Anthem |
| 66% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 40243 see their clients
| 86% | In Person and Online | |
| 14% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 74% | Female | |
| 26% | Male |


