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Liz Harris, M.A.M.F.T
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
Often, seeking guidance from an unbiased and outside source can be a vital key to personal progression. As a therapist, I want to maintain an open and honest dialogue with my clients that assists them in creating positive change in their marriages, families and individual lives. Having someone hold you accountable, as you take the necessary steps to correct unhealthy patterns, can be crucial to success. Too often, individuals choose to remain victims of their circumstances, rather than proactively changing their mindset, and becoming victors. I seek to empower clients through uncovering what may be hindering their growth.
Often, seeking guidance from an unbiased and outside source can be a vital key to personal progression. As a therapist, I want to maintain an open and honest dialogue with my clients that assists them in creating positive change in their marriages, families and individual lives. Having someone hold you accountable, as you take the necessary steps to correct unhealthy patterns, can be crucial to success. Too often, individuals choose to remain victims of their circumstances, rather than proactively changing their mindset, and becoming victors. I seek to empower clients through uncovering what may be hindering their growth.
(502) 237-9255 View (502) 237-9255
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Carolyn (Cece) Lindsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40222
Life is a series of transitions - some peaks and some valleys. I find these valleys often are a result of internal conflict and external events or pressure. I believe that we all have an authentic self and much of the internal conflict comes from living inauthentically, which develops into maladaptive behaviors. There’s “the way it seems” and “the way it is,” and sometimes we all need someone to remind us of “the way it is.” That’s where I come in - my goals are to work TOGETHER with you to navigate a new path toward living your most authentic life and finding inner peace and confidence to be that person.
Life is a series of transitions - some peaks and some valleys. I find these valleys often are a result of internal conflict and external events or pressure. I believe that we all have an authentic self and much of the internal conflict comes from living inauthentically, which develops into maladaptive behaviors. There’s “the way it seems” and “the way it is,” and sometimes we all need someone to remind us of “the way it is.” That’s where I come in - my goals are to work TOGETHER with you to navigate a new path toward living your most authentic life and finding inner peace and confidence to be that person.
(502) 236-9338 View (502) 236-9338
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Melissa Dixon
Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40513
Life is a journey and sometimes we may need a little help along the way. On life's journey we may experience anxiety, depression, grief or trauma which me may lead us feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, fearful or angry. Sometime we may need someone to walk beside us on the journey to assist in overcoming and healing from life's ups and downs.
Life is a journey and sometimes we may need a little help along the way. On life's journey we may experience anxiety, depression, grief or trauma which me may lead us feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, fearful or angry. Sometime we may need someone to walk beside us on the journey to assist in overcoming and healing from life's ups and downs.
(859) 279-2003 View (859) 279-2003
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Peaceful Solutions Counseling Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40214
We are a group of professional therapists that have a deep passion for helping others discover who they truly are, overcome emotional difficulties, recover from substance abuse, learn to live fully and enjoy their lives. Our love of family and community drives us to help others reconnect. Our belief is that a family is a system and when one person is in crisis, the whole family is in crisis. Our goal is to help each member of the family understand the problems and become part of the solution that brings their family back together.
We are a group of professional therapists that have a deep passion for helping others discover who they truly are, overcome emotional difficulties, recover from substance abuse, learn to live fully and enjoy their lives. Our love of family and community drives us to help others reconnect. Our belief is that a family is a system and when one person is in crisis, the whole family is in crisis. Our goal is to help each member of the family understand the problems and become part of the solution that brings their family back together.
(502) 333-0218 View (502) 333-0218
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Mara Elizabeth Whalen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40502
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in your capacity to heal, transform, rebuild, and rediscover the disconnected and quieted parts of yourself. I believe in you - that you deserve to be seen, heard, and empowered to be the best version of yourself. I am passionate about working with people who no longer want to struggle in silence and are looking for a warm and honest presence to help untangle and process what’s holding them back. Each session is client-directed and I am dedicated to providing you the opportunity to address whatever you are facing today in a comfortable and non-judgmental therapeutic space utilizing individualized interventions.
I believe in your capacity to heal, transform, rebuild, and rediscover the disconnected and quieted parts of yourself. I believe in you - that you deserve to be seen, heard, and empowered to be the best version of yourself. I am passionate about working with people who no longer want to struggle in silence and are looking for a warm and honest presence to help untangle and process what’s holding them back. Each session is client-directed and I am dedicated to providing you the opportunity to address whatever you are facing today in a comfortable and non-judgmental therapeutic space utilizing individualized interventions.
(859) 534-9743 View (859) 534-9743
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Craig Herink
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, TAPI
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40222
It's my passion helping people get what they want in their life and relationships. I help INDIVIDUALS make changes and overcome obstacles to get what they want in life and with the people they care about. I help COUPLES reconnect and revitalize their relationship. I work with FAMILIES to break through patterns and blocks, and begin to enjoy each other and create the home they dream of.
It's my passion helping people get what they want in their life and relationships. I help INDIVIDUALS make changes and overcome obstacles to get what they want in life and with the people they care about. I help COUPLES reconnect and revitalize their relationship. I work with FAMILIES to break through patterns and blocks, and begin to enjoy each other and create the home they dream of.
(502) 414-0030 View (502) 414-0030
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K. Vanessa Blades
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , MAC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40204
Waitlist for new clients
Making the decision to begin or continue counseling can feel like a vulnerable and challenging process for a person and entire family. Vanessa is committed to creating a safe space (as an ally and advocate with you) as we explore your strengths and work towards a more helpful, balanced, and rewarding present and future. Vanessa uses her professional and personal experience and knowledge to assist individuals and families in moving towards their goals.
Making the decision to begin or continue counseling can feel like a vulnerable and challenging process for a person and entire family. Vanessa is committed to creating a safe space (as an ally and advocate with you) as we explore your strengths and work towards a more helpful, balanced, and rewarding present and future. Vanessa uses her professional and personal experience and knowledge to assist individuals and families in moving towards their goals.
(502) 804-2469 View (502) 804-2469
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Derek Stegner
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Florence, KY 41042  (Online Only)
I have many years of experience working with early childhood trauma and severe, persistent mental illness, varying from ages of 5 years to 70+. My goal is to empower and advocate for positive change within you, as the individual, and the system as a whole. The place that we will create together is a safe and judgement free space. I work through an Existential foundation, to help those I work with seek meaning and purpose, with skills built from experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, all within the context of a trauma-informed approach.
I have many years of experience working with early childhood trauma and severe, persistent mental illness, varying from ages of 5 years to 70+. My goal is to empower and advocate for positive change within you, as the individual, and the system as a whole. The place that we will create together is a safe and judgement free space. I work through an Existential foundation, to help those I work with seek meaning and purpose, with skills built from experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, all within the context of a trauma-informed approach.
(859) 659-7869 View (859) 659-7869
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Leeann Hayslett (She-Her)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40503
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Leeann, I obtained my Master's in Social Work from the University of Kentucky in 2002. I've spent the last 18 years working with adolescents and adults who have experienced gender based violence, abuse and assault. I have a non-judgmental, collaborative approach to working with people. I offer interventions for individuals who struggle with issues including trauma, low self-image, sexual abuse, domestic violence, depression, anger, anxiety, relational problems, shame and PTSD. In addition, I am also retired from the military with 3 years Active and 17 years in the Reserves. I will ALWAYS support a Soldier!
My name is Leeann, I obtained my Master's in Social Work from the University of Kentucky in 2002. I've spent the last 18 years working with adolescents and adults who have experienced gender based violence, abuse and assault. I have a non-judgmental, collaborative approach to working with people. I offer interventions for individuals who struggle with issues including trauma, low self-image, sexual abuse, domestic violence, depression, anger, anxiety, relational problems, shame and PTSD. In addition, I am also retired from the military with 3 years Active and 17 years in the Reserves. I will ALWAYS support a Soldier!
(859) 237-7525 View (859) 237-7525
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Haley Gilbert
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Florence, KY 41042
I work with individuals (teens to adults) struggling with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, addiction (substance abuse) and trauma.
I work with individuals (teens to adults) struggling with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, addiction (substance abuse) and trauma.
(859) 681-7784 View (859) 681-7784
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Jon C Higdon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Owensboro, KY 42303
When a person is having mental health concerns/issues or when someone is struggling in life, they need to know that help isn't as scary as it sounds. I stay very down to Earth and accepting of all walks of life regardless of their background or situation. People in general have experiences that they may be embarrassed to talk about or even have a feeling of being ashamed. If you feel that the world has you down and you're struggling with mental health but want more out of life then you have found the right person to help. I strive to make each client feel valuable and comfortable while believing in their ability to heal.
When a person is having mental health concerns/issues or when someone is struggling in life, they need to know that help isn't as scary as it sounds. I stay very down to Earth and accepting of all walks of life regardless of their background or situation. People in general have experiences that they may be embarrassed to talk about or even have a feeling of being ashamed. If you feel that the world has you down and you're struggling with mental health but want more out of life then you have found the right person to help. I strive to make each client feel valuable and comfortable while believing in their ability to heal.
(270) 817-2910 View (270) 817-2910
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New Hope Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40223
I enjoy partnering with people as they make changes in their lives. I recently helped satisfied clients have significantly lowered depression levels, reduced panic attacks, let go of disturbing memories from childhood victimization, learn to successfully manage stressful work situations, speak up for themselves with families & friends, begin new romantic relationships, strengthen their partner relationships, and become more effective and loving parents, among many, many more exciting life ventures.
I enjoy partnering with people as they make changes in their lives. I recently helped satisfied clients have significantly lowered depression levels, reduced panic attacks, let go of disturbing memories from childhood victimization, learn to successfully manage stressful work situations, speak up for themselves with families & friends, begin new romantic relationships, strengthen their partner relationships, and become more effective and loving parents, among many, many more exciting life ventures.
(502) 437-9987 View (502) 437-9987
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Henry Lucas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40222
Looking for more clarity in your life? Feel like you're missing something or being left behind? Tired of feeling stuck? Do you have painful unspoken memories or experiences? My hope is to help you identify your problems and assist in creating solutions. I believe in establishing a trusting relationship that creates opportunity for potential, growth and clarity around a variety of issues.
Looking for more clarity in your life? Feel like you're missing something or being left behind? Tired of feeling stuck? Do you have painful unspoken memories or experiences? My hope is to help you identify your problems and assist in creating solutions. I believe in establishing a trusting relationship that creates opportunity for potential, growth and clarity around a variety of issues.
(502) 443-1623 View (502) 443-1623
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Tammy Siry Horton
Counselor, LPCC-S, MTIC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Covington, KY 41011
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Supervisor. As a trauma informed certified therapist, my counseling style is warm, empathetic, honest, and direct. You can expect counseling to be goal-oriented, active, and productive. It is important to me you feel comfortable, confident, safe and empowered. It is my goal to treat each person as a unique individual, worthy of unconditional acceptance, regardless of their circumstances or struggles. I desire to see people live as whole, healthy individuals. It is a great honor to walk with others as they work through their own processes of individual healing.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Supervisor. As a trauma informed certified therapist, my counseling style is warm, empathetic, honest, and direct. You can expect counseling to be goal-oriented, active, and productive. It is important to me you feel comfortable, confident, safe and empowered. It is my goal to treat each person as a unique individual, worthy of unconditional acceptance, regardless of their circumstances or struggles. I desire to see people live as whole, healthy individuals. It is a great honor to walk with others as they work through their own processes of individual healing.
(859) 903-1201 View (859) 903-1201
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Casey Hudson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40505
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, tired, or anxious? Do you feel as if everything has become too much to handle? Are you trying to cope with a past trauma in your life? Then it may be time for you to take the first step in finding a solution to the things in your life that are troubling you. I utilize the following treatment modalities: CBT, DBT, ART, and motivational interviewing. I also have experience navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and comorbidity.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, tired, or anxious? Do you feel as if everything has become too much to handle? Are you trying to cope with a past trauma in your life? Then it may be time for you to take the first step in finding a solution to the things in your life that are troubling you. I utilize the following treatment modalities: CBT, DBT, ART, and motivational interviewing. I also have experience navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and comorbidity.
(859) 470-2697 View (859) 470-2697
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Heather Oldham
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Richmond, KY 40475
My name is Heather Oldham— legally soon Atcher. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor. I have been practicing independently since 2019 and graduated with my masters in 2016. My approach to therapy is completely rooted with a strength-based focus. I love getting to know individuals and supporting them through the hardest moments of their lives in such a way that promotes healing long after our therapeutic relationship is done. I currently work as a Program Director/therapist in corrections.
My name is Heather Oldham— legally soon Atcher. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor. I have been practicing independently since 2019 and graduated with my masters in 2016. My approach to therapy is completely rooted with a strength-based focus. I love getting to know individuals and supporting them through the hardest moments of their lives in such a way that promotes healing long after our therapeutic relationship is done. I currently work as a Program Director/therapist in corrections.
(859) 681-8047 View (859) 681-8047
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Hannah Conn (Hoverter)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40502
I believe in focusing not just on the individual client but the whole family in treatment, offering not only one on one child counseling, individual adolescent and adult counseling, but parenting and family sessions. At times individual sessions are the best approach due to the unique needs of the client, these being offered for children, adolescents and adults. With over 17 years of experience in counseling, I continue to greatly enjoy helping each individual take a step towards healing and the wholeness for which they were designed.
I believe in focusing not just on the individual client but the whole family in treatment, offering not only one on one child counseling, individual adolescent and adult counseling, but parenting and family sessions. At times individual sessions are the best approach due to the unique needs of the client, these being offered for children, adolescents and adults. With over 17 years of experience in counseling, I continue to greatly enjoy helping each individual take a step towards healing and the wholeness for which they were designed.
(859) 353-6842 View (859) 353-6842
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April Lynn Jones Positively Speaking Counseling
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Florence, KY 41042
Hi, we are so glad you're here! Our ideal client would be someone who is willing to take that first step towards healthy change in his or her life by starting counseling services. We will identify your strengths together and use those strengths to help propel you forward in making the necessary changes you would like to make in your life. At Positively Speaking, we use a collaborative approach, to promote the necessary steps for change in order to facilitate growth, positive change and healing in your life, so that you can be the best you that you can be! Please note: April is not accepting new clients at this time, but her team is!
Hi, we are so glad you're here! Our ideal client would be someone who is willing to take that first step towards healthy change in his or her life by starting counseling services. We will identify your strengths together and use those strengths to help propel you forward in making the necessary changes you would like to make in your life. At Positively Speaking, we use a collaborative approach, to promote the necessary steps for change in order to facilitate growth, positive change and healing in your life, so that you can be the best you that you can be! Please note: April is not accepting new clients at this time, but her team is!
(859) 951-6500 View (859) 951-6500
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Taylor Wallace- Yocom
Counselor, LPCA
Verified Verified
Pewee Valley, KY 40056
I love being able to work with individuals and families to help determine the best ways to engage and support them. I am a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, providing individual, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. My approach is client-centered. Building a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust is an important part of my practice. With my professional experience, education, and personal life insights, I aim to be a compassionate and effective therapist. My dedication is to guide you in achieving the transformation you want for yourself, your relationships, and your family.
I love being able to work with individuals and families to help determine the best ways to engage and support them. I am a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, providing individual, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. My approach is client-centered. Building a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust is an important part of my practice. With my professional experience, education, and personal life insights, I aim to be a compassionate and effective therapist. My dedication is to guide you in achieving the transformation you want for yourself, your relationships, and your family.
(502) 461-1375 View (502) 461-1375
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Enrica Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW-S, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Do you struggle with overwhelming anxiety and/or fear? Are parenting concerns keeping you up at night? Do you have a difficult teenager or significant other that you struggle to effectively communicate with? Have you lost your motivation to reach your goals? Have you experienced a personally traumatic event that continues to plague you despite your best efforts to forget about it? These and many other frustrations precede my clients initial call to my office in search of methods and strategies to find relief where I help guide my clients in evaluating, processing and putting the broken pieces back together
Do you struggle with overwhelming anxiety and/or fear? Are parenting concerns keeping you up at night? Do you have a difficult teenager or significant other that you struggle to effectively communicate with? Have you lost your motivation to reach your goals? Have you experienced a personally traumatic event that continues to plague you despite your best efforts to forget about it? These and many other frustrations precede my clients initial call to my office in search of methods and strategies to find relief where I help guide my clients in evaluating, processing and putting the broken pieces back together
(502) 383-4023 View (502) 383-4023
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Attachment-based Therapists

Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?

Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.

What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?

Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.

How long does attachment-based therapy last?

Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.

Does attachment-based therapy work?

Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.