Art Therapy in Florence, KY
Marjie Appenfelder
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Florence, KY 41042
Marjie is a licensed professional clinical counselor who is passionate about helping people. With a masters degree in clinical mental health and art therapy Marjie brings a unique set of tools to each session. Marjie has gained experience working in community mental health, foster care, a hospice setting, acute psychiatric inpatient, working with those with severe mental illness in an outpatient setting, and private practice outpatient.
Marjie is a licensed professional clinical counselor who is passionate about helping people. With a masters degree in clinical mental health and art therapy Marjie brings a unique set of tools to each session. Marjie has gained experience working in community mental health, foster care, a hospice setting, acute psychiatric inpatient, working with those with severe mental illness in an outpatient setting, and private practice outpatient.
Analisa Hagstrom
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Florence, KY 41042 (Online Only)
Are you looking for a therapist who will sit with you through the highs and lows of life? My approach as a therapist is to meet you - without judgement - wherever you are. I will collaborate with you in setting goals and support you in your journey to reach them. I aim to provide clients with an empathetic, supportive and safe space to be uniquely you. It is my hope that through the counseling journey, you become empowered to be the person you want to be. I am grateful to have the opportunity to witness your personal journey of growth.
Are you looking for a therapist who will sit with you through the highs and lows of life? My approach as a therapist is to meet you - without judgement - wherever you are. I will collaborate with you in setting goals and support you in your journey to reach them. I aim to provide clients with an empathetic, supportive and safe space to be uniquely you. It is my hope that through the counseling journey, you become empowered to be the person you want to be. I am grateful to have the opportunity to witness your personal journey of growth.
Lexi Arsenault
Counselor, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Florence, KY 41042
Hey everyone! My name is Lexi. In counseling, my goal is to create a space where my clients feel comfortable, safe, and valued. Therefore, I enjoy using a person-centered approach where the client decides the path of treatment. I believe everyone comes into counseling with strengths already available to them. My role is to help my clients access those and build upon those strengths. I work with a variety of ages but find a unique passion for adolescents, young adults, and anyone wrestling with anxiety, relationships, depression, PTSD, OCD, and trauma.
Hey everyone! My name is Lexi. In counseling, my goal is to create a space where my clients feel comfortable, safe, and valued. Therefore, I enjoy using a person-centered approach where the client decides the path of treatment. I believe everyone comes into counseling with strengths already available to them. My role is to help my clients access those and build upon those strengths. I work with a variety of ages but find a unique passion for adolescents, young adults, and anyone wrestling with anxiety, relationships, depression, PTSD, OCD, and trauma.
Jessica Nappi
Counselor, MS, LPCA, CFRA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Florence, KY 41042
Everyone experiences change throughout their lives, it’s what keeps us human. From welcoming a new bundle of joy into the world to grieving the loss of loved ones, our lives are constantly in transition. However, change is difficult. Adjusting to change can bring about stress, anxiety, lowered self-esteem, and depression. Yet, in these moments of change is where personal growth is cultivated. As a certified first responder associate, I help clients navigate through processing the trauma and transitions they experience in the field. Have you experienced trauma or a life transition? If so, therapy can help.
Everyone experiences change throughout their lives, it’s what keeps us human. From welcoming a new bundle of joy into the world to grieving the loss of loved ones, our lives are constantly in transition. However, change is difficult. Adjusting to change can bring about stress, anxiety, lowered self-esteem, and depression. Yet, in these moments of change is where personal growth is cultivated. As a certified first responder associate, I help clients navigate through processing the trauma and transitions they experience in the field. Have you experienced trauma or a life transition? If so, therapy can help.
Melanie R Shannon
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Florence, KY 41042
Welcome to my page! My name is Mel Shannon and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. My counseling style is kind, empathetic, client-centered, and solution focused. My number one goal as a therapist is to help my clients feel safe talking about whatever is going on in their lives and to help them move forward and reach their goals. I believe in being genuine and open with my clients and moving at whatever pace they need to feel safe, comfortable, and understood. I believe that everyone has great potential to make improvements in their lives and with the right relationship and help, it can be achieved!
Welcome to my page! My name is Mel Shannon and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. My counseling style is kind, empathetic, client-centered, and solution focused. My number one goal as a therapist is to help my clients feel safe talking about whatever is going on in their lives and to help them move forward and reach their goals. I believe in being genuine and open with my clients and moving at whatever pace they need to feel safe, comfortable, and understood. I believe that everyone has great potential to make improvements in their lives and with the right relationship and help, it can be achieved!
Cassaundra Ogden
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Florence, KY 41042
Do you find your child or teen struggling with behaviors, isolation, or trouble getting along with peers or family members? Have they lost interest in things that normally brought them joy, or expressed worrisome thoughts about changes or ongoing stressors in their life? Has their school performance suffered due to these symptoms? As a former teacher-turned-therapist, I have seen this struggle all too often. I am here to tell you, you and your child are not alone, and I can help! I understand the vulnerable experience children and teens go through in this phase of life, and it is important to help them identify and express emotions
Do you find your child or teen struggling with behaviors, isolation, or trouble getting along with peers or family members? Have they lost interest in things that normally brought them joy, or expressed worrisome thoughts about changes or ongoing stressors in their life? Has their school performance suffered due to these symptoms? As a former teacher-turned-therapist, I have seen this struggle all too often. I am here to tell you, you and your child are not alone, and I can help! I understand the vulnerable experience children and teens go through in this phase of life, and it is important to help them identify and express emotions
Lesley N Wespesser
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S, NCC, TRCC
Verified Verified
Florence, KY 41042 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with people who are wanting to make positive changes in their lives from the comfort of their home using Telehealth services in Kentucky. I can help you work through your life stressors, chronic trauma or sort through issues and concerns you have, to find clarity. I want someone who is tired of how things are, wanting to move forward in their life. I have experience working with children, teens and adults in individual, couples and family counseling with a variety of issues and concerns. If you are ready to make changes please contact me so we can begin the process of making positive changes in your life!
I enjoy working with people who are wanting to make positive changes in their lives from the comfort of their home using Telehealth services in Kentucky. I can help you work through your life stressors, chronic trauma or sort through issues and concerns you have, to find clarity. I want someone who is tired of how things are, wanting to move forward in their life. I have experience working with children, teens and adults in individual, couples and family counseling with a variety of issues and concerns. If you are ready to make changes please contact me so we can begin the process of making positive changes in your life!
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Meghan Havlin, LLC
Art Therapist, ATR-BC, LPAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, KY 41014
I have been effectively supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, and more for many years through art therapy and Somatic Experiencing (trauma healing) techniques, which regulates trauma from the nervous system in creative, effective ways.
You crave peace and normalcy again. But everywhere you turn, you find anxiety, overwhelm, and hopelessness staring you in the face. You feel like you are barely getting by each day, and hang on to the one shred of hope you have left, which seems to be fading with each new day and each new disappointment. You feel like you’ve tried everything- traditional talk therapy, yoga, self-help methods, spending time in nature, everything, but nothing has a lasting effect on the fear, exhaustion, and overwhelm you feel inside. You know soon something has to give. However, deep down you still have a shred of hope for something better.
I have been effectively supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, and more for many years through art therapy and Somatic Experiencing (trauma healing) techniques, which regulates trauma from the nervous system in creative, effective ways.
You crave peace and normalcy again. But everywhere you turn, you find anxiety, overwhelm, and hopelessness staring you in the face. You feel like you are barely getting by each day, and hang on to the one shred of hope you have left, which seems to be fading with each new day and each new disappointment. You feel like you’ve tried everything- traditional talk therapy, yoga, self-help methods, spending time in nature, everything, but nothing has a lasting effect on the fear, exhaustion, and overwhelm you feel inside. You know soon something has to give. However, deep down you still have a shred of hope for something better.
Meghan Spaulding
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Covington, KY 41011
I utilize evidenced based therapies: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused therapy, along with DBT strategies, client centered therapy, mindfulness strategies, and Art Therapy to support the process of personal growth and wellness.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor since 2007 with an educational background in Expressive Therapies; I received my M.Ed. in 2004. I have been in private practice in the Northern Kentucky area since 2010. Previously, I have worked with children, teens, and their families through in-home therapy and residential treatment. My experience has taught me the value of a holistic, client centered focus in treatment. I will work to validate, support, challenge, and encourage you to work toward finding your balance and healing in our ever-complicated lives.
I utilize evidenced based therapies: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused therapy, along with DBT strategies, client centered therapy, mindfulness strategies, and Art Therapy to support the process of personal growth and wellness.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor since 2007 with an educational background in Expressive Therapies; I received my M.Ed. in 2004. I have been in private practice in the Northern Kentucky area since 2010. Previously, I have worked with children, teens, and their families through in-home therapy and residential treatment. My experience has taught me the value of a holistic, client centered focus in treatment. I will work to validate, support, challenge, and encourage you to work toward finding your balance and healing in our ever-complicated lives.
Christa Faulkner
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
Covington, KY 41018 (Online Only)
Alongside working as an independent professional counselor since 2008, I have also freelanced in art and design and worked in environmental and social advocacy.
You are not alone if you have felt more anxious, stressed, and burnt out these past few years. Losses, social isolation, family tensions, work fatigue, and uncertainty have created an imbalance in our lives, decreasing our overall wellness - from depression, anxiety, and poor attention to unhealthy relationships with substances and ourselves.
Alongside working as an independent professional counselor since 2008, I have also freelanced in art and design and worked in environmental and social advocacy.
You are not alone if you have felt more anxious, stressed, and burnt out these past few years. Losses, social isolation, family tensions, work fatigue, and uncertainty have created an imbalance in our lives, decreasing our overall wellness - from depression, anxiety, and poor attention to unhealthy relationships with substances and ourselves.
Momentum Counseling
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Fort Wright, KY 41011
Life can be tough! We provide solution-focused therapy to help with difficult situations by utilizing an eclectic approach to counseling, blending reality therapy, person-centered and cognitive behavioral strategies to best serve our clients' needs.
Life can be tough! We provide solution-focused therapy to help with difficult situations by utilizing an eclectic approach to counseling, blending reality therapy, person-centered and cognitive behavioral strategies to best serve our clients' needs.
Pursuing Resilience
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, KY 41018 (Online Only)
Life can be a rollercoaster and sometimes hard to navigate on your own. Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by life demands and struggling to find your peace of mind and happiness in day-to-day life? Are you struggling to communicate with your partner(s) and feeling misunderstood? Struggling with feeling disconnected or has infidelity been an issue in your relationship/marriage? Are there unresolved issues in your familial relationships? Everyone could use a little help to address such issues from time to time.
Life can be a rollercoaster and sometimes hard to navigate on your own. Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by life demands and struggling to find your peace of mind and happiness in day-to-day life? Are you struggling to communicate with your partner(s) and feeling misunderstood? Struggling with feeling disconnected or has infidelity been an issue in your relationship/marriage? Are there unresolved issues in your familial relationships? Everyone could use a little help to address such issues from time to time.
Laurie Sharp-Page
Counselor, MS, LPCC-S, CWC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport, KY 41071 (Online Only)
I specialize in empowering individuals to cultivate more effective coping skills, enabling them to break free from self-sabotage and and find the rhythm of their best mental health. Clients seek my support for the adaptable and innovative approaches I offer, guiding them through a journey from ineffective coping to a more fulfilling life. My services are predominantly virtual, yet I also offer personalized in-person and community interventions tailored to each client's unique requirements
I specialize in empowering individuals to cultivate more effective coping skills, enabling them to break free from self-sabotage and and find the rhythm of their best mental health. Clients seek my support for the adaptable and innovative approaches I offer, guiding them through a journey from ineffective coping to a more fulfilling life. My services are predominantly virtual, yet I also offer personalized in-person and community interventions tailored to each client's unique requirements
MacKenzie Brown
Counselor, MEd, LPC, LPCA
Verified Verified
Erlanger, KY 41018
Welcome to my profile! I'm glad you are here. Counseling can be intimidating, but I commend you for taking the first step. I specialize in youth and young adults in areas of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, self-esteem, and stress. I have a client-centered, holistic, and eclectic approach to counseling. Whatever you choose to water will grow!
Welcome to my profile! I'm glad you are here. Counseling can be intimidating, but I commend you for taking the first step. I specialize in youth and young adults in areas of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, self-esteem, and stress. I have a client-centered, holistic, and eclectic approach to counseling. Whatever you choose to water will grow!
Shaina Theis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, KY 41018
Hello, my name is Shaina and it's a pleasure to meet you. I have been practicing therapy for 4 years, but I have been in the mental health field for 8 years. I'm married and have two little girls. I reside in a small town on the Ohio River in Kentucky. I am currently in school earning my doctorate degree in social work. Mental health, education, and ending the stigma of mental illness are very important to me.
Hello, my name is Shaina and it's a pleasure to meet you. I have been practicing therapy for 4 years, but I have been in the mental health field for 8 years. I'm married and have two little girls. I reside in a small town on the Ohio River in Kentucky. I am currently in school earning my doctorate degree in social work. Mental health, education, and ending the stigma of mental illness are very important to me.
Malinda Paul
Counselor, RN, PCC-S
Verified Verified
Crestview Hills, KY 41017
Not accepting new clients
I hope to provide you with a holistic counseling experience through my 17 years in the mental health field, Reiki training, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master of Arts in Counseling. We will explore not only emotional stress but how the spiritual and physical body is responding. We will then make a plan to manage psychological, spiritual, and physical stressors; setting a path for wellness in all aspects of your life.
I hope to provide you with a holistic counseling experience through my 17 years in the mental health field, Reiki training, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master of Arts in Counseling. We will explore not only emotional stress but how the spiritual and physical body is responding. We will then make a plan to manage psychological, spiritual, and physical stressors; setting a path for wellness in all aspects of your life.
Online Therapists
Kelly Fleischer
Art Therapist, MEd, ATR-BC, LPAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40205
I am an experienced art therapist with a passion for guiding children 5+, teens, and young adults on a journey of self-discovery and healing through art, talk therapy and other expressive modalities such as movement, play, and mindfulness. Clients can expect a safe and nurturing space to explore their emotions, thoughts, and challenges. These clients may be grappling with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-expression, or communication difficulties.
I am an experienced art therapist with a passion for guiding children 5+, teens, and young adults on a journey of self-discovery and healing through art, talk therapy and other expressive modalities such as movement, play, and mindfulness. Clients can expect a safe and nurturing space to explore their emotions, thoughts, and challenges. These clients may be grappling with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-expression, or communication difficulties.
Molly Fitzgerald King
Counselor, LPCC-S, LPAT
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40220
I am accepting clients for private pay and superbilling. I help adults who struggle with emotional reactivity, anxiety, and distractibility. I specialise in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and treat individuals with addiction, trauma disorders, depression, and anxiety. My current primary focus is Autism. I use shame resilience methods and mindful self compassion. I love to incorporate art, dance, yoga, and music into my work. I also strive to make mindfulness skills more accessible for people who struggle with sitting still.
I am accepting clients for private pay and superbilling. I help adults who struggle with emotional reactivity, anxiety, and distractibility. I specialise in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and treat individuals with addiction, trauma disorders, depression, and anxiety. My current primary focus is Autism. I use shame resilience methods and mindful self compassion. I love to incorporate art, dance, yoga, and music into my work. I also strive to make mindfulness skills more accessible for people who struggle with sitting still.
Bloom Counseling + Wellness Studio
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40222
Counseling for adults & children ages 4+ ● Parent coaching ● Couples counseling ● Art therapy ● Medication management for ages 6+ ● GeneSight testing.
Now offering psychiatric assessment, ADHD evaluations & medication management for ages 6 and older. Bloom Counseling + Wellness Studio provides counseling & medication management services for children, adults, couples & families with a specialty in preconception, pregnancy, postpartum and parenting support. We also help clients struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions & more. In addition, we have a contract with Oldham County Schools to provide in-school sessions.
Counseling for adults & children ages 4+ ● Parent coaching ● Couples counseling ● Art therapy ● Medication management for ages 6+ ● GeneSight testing.
Now offering psychiatric assessment, ADHD evaluations & medication management for ages 6 and older. Bloom Counseling + Wellness Studio provides counseling & medication management services for children, adults, couples & families with a specialty in preconception, pregnancy, postpartum and parenting support. We also help clients struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions & more. In addition, we have a contract with Oldham County Schools to provide in-school sessions.
Eileen O'Neill Estes
Art Therapist, PhD, LPAT-S, ATR-BC, GC-C
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40222
I am a licensed and board-certified art therapist and a certified grief counselor. I began my career in the field of mental health 30+ years ago. My journey began, and remains, in the area of psycho-oncology working with cancer patients and their family members. Over the years, I have branched grief and loss as it relates to major life changes, traumatic events, and living with mental health diagnoses. I frequently use art therapy as a tool to help clients gain a clearer picture of themselves, their strengths and the areas of themselves and their lives that they want to nurture and grow.
I am a licensed and board-certified art therapist and a certified grief counselor. I began my career in the field of mental health 30+ years ago. My journey began, and remains, in the area of psycho-oncology working with cancer patients and their family members. Over the years, I have branched grief and loss as it relates to major life changes, traumatic events, and living with mental health diagnoses. I frequently use art therapy as a tool to help clients gain a clearer picture of themselves, their strengths and the areas of themselves and their lives that they want to nurture and grow.
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Art Therapy
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.