Child Therapists in 40217
Jordan Pfost
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40217
I have knowledge and experience working with young children and adolescents dealing with traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, anger and family conflicts. My goal is to help my clients explore their own strengths and utilize these in developing safe, appropriate, and adaptable coping skills to deal with day to day obstacles.
I have knowledge and experience working with young children and adolescents dealing with traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, anger and family conflicts. My goal is to help my clients explore their own strengths and utilize these in developing safe, appropriate, and adaptable coping skills to deal with day to day obstacles.
Nevada Lund
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40217
I love working with children and adolescents to help them overcome adverse challenges and build the foundation for a successful life.
I love working with children and adolescents to help them overcome adverse challenges and build the foundation for a successful life.
Callie Rose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40217
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for working with children and teens. I enjoy teaching new skills such as coping mechanisms for the client to try and reflect on. I am passionate about meeting clients where they are and building from there.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for working with children and teens. I enjoy teaching new skills such as coping mechanisms for the client to try and reflect on. I am passionate about meeting clients where they are and building from there.
Olivia Williams
Counselor, PhD, LPCA
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40217
Olivia Williams, PhD, LPCA is a developmental psychologist and is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in Kentucky specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and children & adolescent counseling. I have experience in a vast range of mental health specialties and have experience with different populations. I utilize an approach based on individualized needs, but some common approaches include person-centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Using personalized approaches allows me to explore all areas that may be impacting one’s overall wellbeing.
Olivia Williams, PhD, LPCA is a developmental psychologist and is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in Kentucky specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and children & adolescent counseling. I have experience in a vast range of mental health specialties and have experience with different populations. I utilize an approach based on individualized needs, but some common approaches include person-centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Using personalized approaches allows me to explore all areas that may be impacting one’s overall wellbeing.
Victoria Gray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40217
I have experience in working with children ages 5-18 as well as adults ages 18 and above. I have worked in foster care and adoption, community mental health and with the elderly population as well. I value the importance of taking a person-centered approach and collaborating with my clients to best meet your needs.
I have experience in working with children ages 5-18 as well as adults ages 18 and above. I have worked in foster care and adoption, community mental health and with the elderly population as well. I value the importance of taking a person-centered approach and collaborating with my clients to best meet your needs.
Frances Poyntz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, CSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40217
I have knowledge and experience working in various aspects of the social work field, including Child Protective Services, Therapeutic Foster Care, Residential Treatment Facilities, and Medicaid. My social work and case management backgrounds, have given me the tools to with children, adolescents, and adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, and traumatic experiences.
I have knowledge and experience working in various aspects of the social work field, including Child Protective Services, Therapeutic Foster Care, Residential Treatment Facilities, and Medicaid. My social work and case management backgrounds, have given me the tools to with children, adolescents, and adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, and traumatic experiences.
Don Pitts
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40217
Sometimes we all get stuck in our personal or relational life. Often this is at a time of transition when our normal coping mechanisims are not sufficient. Negative events such as losing a job or ending a relationship can stress the best of us. Positive events such as adding another child to a family or a child transitioning into adolescence or independence can also be more difficult than expected. I love helping individuals and families navigate these transition points. I can offer a fresh perspective or some additional tools that can make the difference.
Sometimes we all get stuck in our personal or relational life. Often this is at a time of transition when our normal coping mechanisims are not sufficient. Negative events such as losing a job or ending a relationship can stress the best of us. Positive events such as adding another child to a family or a child transitioning into adolescence or independence can also be more difficult than expected. I love helping individuals and families navigate these transition points. I can offer a fresh perspective or some additional tools that can make the difference.
Judy Bailey
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40217
I am very person-centered in my therapeutic approach. My goal is to meet each client where they are in their life journey and to utilize my education, knowledge and experience to assist each client with reaching their desired goals. I have a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling, as well as a master’s degree in addiction counseling, and have worked with clients with dual diagnoses. I spent 15 years working with adolescents in a residential setting; 6 of those years being the Director of Clinical Services. I have always had a passion for working with children and adolescents.
I am very person-centered in my therapeutic approach. My goal is to meet each client where they are in their life journey and to utilize my education, knowledge and experience to assist each client with reaching their desired goals. I have a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling, as well as a master’s degree in addiction counseling, and have worked with clients with dual diagnoses. I spent 15 years working with adolescents in a residential setting; 6 of those years being the Director of Clinical Services. I have always had a passion for working with children and adolescents.
Amber Hord-Helme
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40217
I provide person-centered therapy for individuals, couples, adolescents and children. I provide trauma informed care for those who have experienced loss, abuse and mood/anxiety disorders.
I provide person-centered therapy for individuals, couples, adolescents and children. I provide trauma informed care for those who have experienced loss, abuse and mood/anxiety disorders.
Erin Patrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40217
I have worked as a mental health therapist with children, teenagers, adults and older adults in an Integrated behavioral health setting and a community mental health setting treating a variety of mental health disorders. I have experience working with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, psychosis, obsessive compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD and BPD. I am also skilled at addressing symptoms related to grief and loss, relationship issues, codependency, adjustment disorders and issues specific to the LGBTQ population.
I have worked as a mental health therapist with children, teenagers, adults and older adults in an Integrated behavioral health setting and a community mental health setting treating a variety of mental health disorders. I have experience working with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, psychosis, obsessive compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD and BPD. I am also skilled at addressing symptoms related to grief and loss, relationship issues, codependency, adjustment disorders and issues specific to the LGBTQ population.
Heather Patterson
Counselor, LPCC, RPT
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40217
My goal as a therapist is to help individuals achieve their highest level of functioning based on their stage of development. I recognize that oftentimes trauma and toxic stress block people from accessing their authentic selves which leads to a feeling of being “stuck.” Moreover, these blocks must be worked through to avoid reenacting harmful intra- and inter-personal patterns of interaction. With my youngest clients, I utilize the therapeutic powers of play to help with emotional processing and becoming “unstuck.”
My goal as a therapist is to help individuals achieve their highest level of functioning based on their stage of development. I recognize that oftentimes trauma and toxic stress block people from accessing their authentic selves which leads to a feeling of being “stuck.” Moreover, these blocks must be worked through to avoid reenacting harmful intra- and inter-personal patterns of interaction. With my youngest clients, I utilize the therapeutic powers of play to help with emotional processing and becoming “unstuck.”
Rhea Caudill
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40217
I use my 14 years of experience in working with mental health and substance abuse to help clients learn to recognize ineffective coping skills and behaviors and then work together to develop new, more effective coping skills.
I use my 14 years of experience in working with mental health and substance abuse to help clients learn to recognize ineffective coping skills and behaviors and then work together to develop new, more effective coping skills.
Diana Browning
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40217
I am experienced in techniques to help clients deal with anxiety such as thought stopping, reframing and mindfulness. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients to change thier automatic negative thoughts to positive thoughts. I encourage clients to focus on self care and help them develop a menu of coping skills to utilize in order to get through difficult times.
I am experienced in techniques to help clients deal with anxiety such as thought stopping, reframing and mindfulness. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients to change thier automatic negative thoughts to positive thoughts. I encourage clients to focus on self care and help them develop a menu of coping skills to utilize in order to get through difficult times.
Adrine Hardy
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40217
Develop and improve coping skills, effective communication, problem-solving, increase emotional awareness.
Develop and improve coping skills, effective communication, problem-solving, increase emotional awareness.
Alicia Lacy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40217
I can help my clients meet their goals through my experience, education, and available tools.
I can help my clients meet their goals through my experience, education, and available tools.
Janet Rittenhouse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40217
Many of my clients are struggling to overcome situations and expectations that feel out of their control. Whether these are coming from the inside or outside they can be overwhelming and painful. It can feel like we are no match for our thoughts and feelings but my clients learn to recognize their resources, using them to tame negativity bias, isolation and despair. In that process clients experience their relationships and actions aligning more with what they really want.
Many of my clients are struggling to overcome situations and expectations that feel out of their control. Whether these are coming from the inside or outside they can be overwhelming and painful. It can feel like we are no match for our thoughts and feelings but my clients learn to recognize their resources, using them to tame negativity bias, isolation and despair. In that process clients experience their relationships and actions aligning more with what they really want.
Ashlee Mayberry-Marshall
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40217
I often utilize a combination of approaches to challenge unhealthy ways of thinking (cognitive distortions) and to better help client understand their behaviors. Through this approach I commonly encourage “homework” out of session to practice of strategies learn in session. I am naturally able to quickly identifying a clients underlying issue and work to find more immediate changes and coping strategies that can be implemented to achieve desired resolutions. Focusing less on the past and more on the future. I often used to explore and utilize strengths the client already possesses to work on identified issues.
I often utilize a combination of approaches to challenge unhealthy ways of thinking (cognitive distortions) and to better help client understand their behaviors. Through this approach I commonly encourage “homework” out of session to practice of strategies learn in session. I am naturally able to quickly identifying a clients underlying issue and work to find more immediate changes and coping strategies that can be implemented to achieve desired resolutions. Focusing less on the past and more on the future. I often used to explore and utilize strengths the client already possesses to work on identified issues.
Catherine Leigh Stone Hahn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40217
I use Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients cope with a myriad of things, include chronic issues, as they both teach coping skills and aid in adapting to situations that are immutable. ACT helps clients learn how to cope with difficult emotions: once a client is able to process the idea that thoughts and feelings are affected by the events they experience, the people they meet and the environment they live in, they are better able to learn how to manage emotions and situations. Using ACT and CBT we are able to work together to identify and then challenge these thought patterns.
I use Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients cope with a myriad of things, include chronic issues, as they both teach coping skills and aid in adapting to situations that are immutable. ACT helps clients learn how to cope with difficult emotions: once a client is able to process the idea that thoughts and feelings are affected by the events they experience, the people they meet and the environment they live in, they are better able to learn how to manage emotions and situations. Using ACT and CBT we are able to work together to identify and then challenge these thought patterns.
Ciara Krueger
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40217
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Kentucky and Wisconsin. My professional experience comes from a variety of settings, such as schools, home, outpatient treatment centers, and private practice. I welcome individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and young adults. I have experience in counseling individuals and families dealing with adjustment challenges, anxiety, and depression.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Kentucky and Wisconsin. My professional experience comes from a variety of settings, such as schools, home, outpatient treatment centers, and private practice. I welcome individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and young adults. I have experience in counseling individuals and families dealing with adjustment challenges, anxiety, and depression.
Nicole Davis
Counselor, LPCA
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40217
Hi. I’m Nicole Davis. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. More specifically, I am someone who sparks change in people’s lives through evidence-based theories. My goal is to assist you through your journey to stay well. We can work together in developing and maintaining coping strategies that promote a safe and healthy lifestyle. Together, we explore past and present life events and uncover patterns, trauma, and or other barriers that may have contributed to disruptions in your well-being.
Hi. I’m Nicole Davis. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. More specifically, I am someone who sparks change in people’s lives through evidence-based theories. My goal is to assist you through your journey to stay well. We can work together in developing and maintaining coping strategies that promote a safe and healthy lifestyle. Together, we explore past and present life events and uncover patterns, trauma, and or other barriers that may have contributed to disruptions in your well-being.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in 40217 provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in 40217 build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in 40217 build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.