Therapists in Shelbyville, KY

As a certified sexologist, I specialize in sex therapy, Christian sex therapy, couples counseling, and affair recovery counseling.

In my practice, I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, and couples to help them achieve their goals and bring about positive changes to their lives. My approach is mindfulness based and solution-oriented, emphasizing strengths and guiding clients through emotional barriers. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is based on trust, and is at the core of my practice. With my extensive 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 seek for yourself, your relationships, and your family.

Congratulations! You have just taken the first step towards positive change in your life and you deserve it. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families with a variety of needs and believe that we can achieve the goals you are trying to reach. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist. If you are experiencing problems in your relationships that are impacted by: low or high sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, orgasm difficulty, painful intercourse, premature or delayed ejaculation, or desire discrepancy with your partner, I may be the therapist for you.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I utilize Evidence-Based, Integrative, Humanistic approaches grounded in Mindfulness to guide my work in couples therapy. My hope is to serve as a positive support in the midst of interpersonal challenges, relational injury & disconnect. I assist clients in sharpening their awareness in order to gain a deeper understanding that generates emotional safety, mutual healing & personal growth. Specialties Include: Relationships- Increasing Communication, Connection & Intimacy, Resolving Interpersonal conflict. Introspection/Mindfulness/Mindful Living. Life transitions, Anxiety, Grief, Stress.

My clinical skills are vast after over 30 years in private practice and 40 years as a social worker. I have worked with the military in Europe as a family therapist and participate in the Give an Hour Program here in Kentucky. I serve on several boards including the Kent School Social Work Board, and the National Association of Social Work Ethics Committee.

Sometimes we can feel stress and lost with relationships, our families, and ourselves. We all need help. Someone to listen to up. You might wish you could improve your sex life in your romantic relationships, or change your family and relationships interactions. Maybe you want to live a calm and peaceful life and overcome past traumas that don't let you move on. Replaying your history over and over, wishing things were different. It might be the way you think and treat yourself that brought you here. Maybe you want to discover more about yourself and never knew how.

Therapy serves a unique purpose to each individual. I'm committed to helping you, your partner, or your family work towards the goals and individual hopes you identify as important to your life and relationships. I focus on creating an atmosphere that is safe and provides you with a place to share your story without fear of judgment. Therapy can help you find solutions and learn skills to help you cope with daily stresses, relational and marital problems, past trauma, job stress, grief and loss, etc. I can offer professional guidance and support as you identify and work towards your goals.

Seeking clarity? Therapy can allow you to identify and remove blocks inhibiting change, help you make more intentional choices by offering deeper awareness of your perspective, and/or help you construct coherency or a different view of issues that are plaguing you. While I enjoy working with clients of varying backgrounds and ages (and all are welcome in my practice), I specialize in working with those who are suffering from anxiety, trauma, complex trauma, sex- and sexuality-related concerns, and who are aged 15+. You can expect me to be observant, empathic, professional, ethical, responsive, and LGBTQ+ affirming.

Christian Hartman is a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in the Greater Louisville area and graduate of Louisville Presbyterian Seminary. Whether you are dealing with a difficult relationship, family conflict, or journeying on a path of self-discovery, it is Christian’s hope that you will create meaning and understanding through therapeutic sessions. Christian’s passion for working with trauma, family dynamics, and communication patterns allows him to join with clients in a meaningful way. Christian has worked with couples (traditional and non-traditional) individuals, and families.

As a therapist who cares about her clients and their struggles, my goal is to help you achieve a fulfilling life while effectively handling any pain or suffering you may be experiencing. My method of therapy, called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, is an empirically supported approach that has been "astoundingly effective" with improving a wide range of problems, including depression, relationship issues, family conflict, poor self-worth, and stress at work.

As an integrative therapist, my treatment approach is to provide direction, support and practical feedback to help individuals, couples and families address current life challenges. With compassion, understanding and clinical expertise, I help clients find resolution to a wide range of interpersonal issues. I draw from a variety of proven methodologies and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual. Together with each client, I work to cultivate strengths and achieve relationship goals.

Being a Solution-Focused therapist, I can help you set goals and find direction. Whether you need clarity with individual issues or are dealing with marital or family concerns, together we can develop a path to recovery.

Are you overwhelmed and not sure of what to do? Do you get confusing advice from friends and family that leave you more confused. I can provide you clear direction and help you feel immediate relief. I will work with you to construct practical solutions for your problems. You can expect general improvement in your own individual well-being.

Helen Keller once said, "Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it." Although it is scary to acknowledge our pain and reach out for help, doing so is also a sign of strength and courage. I believe people do the best they can with what they have. My role is to help you utilize your strengths and share my expertise so you can develop new insights and skills to make positive life changes.

Waybridge Counseling is a group practice of specialists who provide treatment for a variety of concerns. Our specialists work in teams and this is a critical element of our success. Each team meets regularly for ongoing training and consultation in the team's specialty. We believe that this significantly increases the quality of counseling we offer.

Therapy is often a scary decision you are making at one of the most difficult times in your life. As your therapist, I'm committed to building hope and confidence in yourself and your relationships. My mission is to create a collaborative and feedback-informed environment, ensuring you feel supported while embracing challenges and pursuing desired change. I work with many clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and self-worth. I have experience helping many couples through their most difficult moments by creating a greater connection with each other.

Clients typically approach me when they have experienced trauma (single incident or complex, recent or past) or are experiencing concerns related to the perinatal time period. This includes anxiety, depression, miscarriage, birth trauma, infertility, guilt, and overwhelm. I work best with clients who are looking to explore the deeper root of their problems rather than only the symptoms. I also identify as Christian. I can incorporate faith into counseling upon a client's request; however, I work with clients from a variety of belief systems and only include clients' spiritual or religious beliefs when requested and appropriate.

I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Whether you are looking to explore your individual journey, strengthen a relationship, or navigate the messiness that life's greatest challenges can bring, I would be honored to accompany you on this journey. As your therapist, I will collaborate with you to gain insight and develop the necessary coping skills in order to create the change you've identified as meaningful in your life. My goal is to provide a different perspective on your problems and help you understand your emotions.

McKenna has worked with a wide variety of clients from various backgrounds, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She has specific training and experience in Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Her specific areas of knowledge are working with depression and anxiety; work, life, or family stress; processing through trauma experiences; and conflict and communication issues.