Attachment-based Therapists in Louisville, KY

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is affirming, collaborative and excited to work with you and your family. I use of animal assisted therapy, play, narrative and non-verbal processing tools to help families write new stories. With these tools, we can treat a variety of issues, from low self-esteem, challenging family transitions, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and ADHD. I enjoy working with families of all ages, but I especially enjoy working with teens as they go through such an important phase of life.

Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, life and relational stressors, or healing from trauma, finding a non judgemental space to process can help you feel heard, understood and encouraged as you continue on your Life’s Journey. Working from a collaborative approach, I respect your values, and life’s experience, and can partner with you to identify your personal goals and assist you in making meaningful change to live in alignment with those values.

If you are motivated to understand the conscious and unconscious forces and meanings that shape your experience and relationships; If you feel you are without choices; if you are struggling with questions of self-worth; if you are grieving; if you feel hurt, betrayed or abandoned, I encourage you to take the brave first step toward your self by entering into this safe space of non-judgment. I desire to create a safe and therapeutic space where individuals feel the safety to be seen and known.

As of April 2024, I am only accepting new clients for psychological assessment. My goal is to help adults understand themselves better and find more effective ways to cope with stressors. I approach therapy from an attachment-based and interpersonal lens, and I often focus on how past relationships impact present emotions and experiences. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of therapy, and I strive to create a sense of safety that also fosters growth.

We are all trying to do our best, but sometimes we need a little help in order to achieve our goals. Therapy provides a supportive and nonjudgmental environment in order to help you grow, change, and become the person you want to be.

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.

Do you seek guidance with anxiety, fears, depression, relationships, parenting, child, family counseling, or couples/marriage therapy? It takes courage to ask for help, admitting you can’t do everything alone is the first step toward achieving wellness, in a fast-paced, demanding world. As an experienced licensed professional counselor of 15+ years, I am honored to assist you in exploring your core issues and moving toward a healthy, fulfilling life. You are not alone; I can help you by supporting you! I have a diverse background in many different areas of counseling. Please contact me at discovery502counseling.com (Private Pay)

I have extensive experience in addressing mood disorders, anxiety disorders, alcohol and substance abuse -co-occurring with mental health issues, child/parenting issues, issues related to divorce, foster care child/youth/family challenges, relationship building and restoration. I also have a broad range of therapeutic knowledge of grief and trauma. I can address issues with a Christian foundation, as requested.

Congratulations on taking such a brave first step! Whether you find yourself here desiring to heal from trauma, gain or regain control, or even seeking a way to integrate peace and tranquility into your life, I encourage you to take the next step. You made it this far and I would love the opportunity to partner with you on your journey. I will walk beside you using Strengths-Based, Trauma-Informed, Solution-Focused approaches along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness techniques empowering you to set your own pace, develop personal goals and learn coping skills to face, manage, and navigate life's challenges.

My main clinical passion lies in helping young children, primarily newborns to age nine, better understand their own emotions so that they can cope with them adaptively. I also enjoy working with adults, particularly those who have experienced stress or trauma during their childhood. I recognize that oftentimes these painful experiences block people from accessing their authentic selves, which leads to a feeling of being “stuck.” With this perspective as my guide, I help clients of all ages work through their inter- and intra-personal defenses to become "unstuck".

Are you unhappy? Does it feel like your family or your relationship is falling apart? Do you feel unsure of yourself? We've all been there-- faced with a difficult task or dilemma and unsure how to proceed. Sometimes the help of a neutral, objective professional can make all the difference. I can help you uncover the obstacles holding you back that will help you turn your goals into realities. My ultimate ambition is to help you find a sense of peace and happiness.

Life can be overwhelming, especially with the crises facing so many people and their families currently. Sometimes it can all feel like too much to handle on your own. That’s where I come in as a Therapist dedicated to walking alongside you in your therapeutic journey toward self-empowerment and actualization. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor & Clinical Supervisor (LPCC-S) with 10 years of experience providing mental health therapy. It is my belief that we all have within us the power for unconditionally loving ourselves and healing past traumas that may have hindered this ability.

Creating Connection is a small group practice aimed at providing playful and expressive therapeutic services to children, teens, and adults. We believe in treatment that is trauma informed, nurturing, and sensitive to the needs of each individual. Attachment, connection, and relationships are key to being our best selves and progress; including a positive and empowering relationship with your therapist. Each of our therapists specialize is working with different populations (all of which is listed below). We strive to maintain evidenced based practices to ensure high quality care that is accessible and consistent to all clients.

I work with individuals, families, couples, and adolescents facing tough challenges, transitions, and growth opportunities. I have over 16 years in practice with experience treating general mental health issues, substance abuse, co-dependency, trauma and grief. I work from a solution-focused, person-centered approach and address not only the individual in therapy, but their family unit or family of choice. I believe that individuals have the strength to create meaningful change in their lives, and as a helping professional, I offer support, facilitate and witness that change in a positive, friendly and collaborative way.

When first meeting with a client, I find that it is helpful to establish the client's reasoning behind attending services, common goals, and identify a plan of actions to achieve those goals. I believe that the client is the master of their own life, and I am a guide to better the client's overall health. I will work individually with clients in order to provide them with the best care possible, and ensure they are on track to meet their goals. I will provide a listening ear, an unbiased stance, and accountability to ensure they are on track to meet their goals.

"The opportunity to help you broaden your ideas of who you are and what you can be is undeniably my greatest reward. Twenty eight years of practice has taught me a great deal about people and how to help them. Feelings of unworthiness, hopelessness, shame or incompetence literally can begin to steal away your ability to recognize yourself and see your own strength, resilience, courage and competence. I know that you can experience your life as successful. It is my absolute belief that you can. Where I come in is to help you regain your own healthy, change-producing abilities.

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.

With all the ebbs and flows that life takes us through daily, having someone to talk to when life gets overwhelming can bring you inner peace and comfort. As a therapist, I offer an empathetic and safe space where people can express openly with no judgment. I meet my clients where they are in their healing process and help them navigate smoothly through their therapeutic journey. Perhaps you may need to process a traumatic experience that you have faced in the past or present or maybe you need someone to help you navigate your anxiety and depression.

I believe the greatest gift is to feel confident being fully ourselves. My work is based on the belief that the best outcomes develop from the strongest relationships, including our relationship with self. I'm passionate about helping clients break negative habits and develop new tools to lead life more fully, and in greater alignment with self.