Humanistic Therapists in Lexington, KY
Jane D Samuel
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40502
Waitlist for new clients
I work from a humanistic stance and bring a compassionate and collaborative stance to my work whether it be in family, couples or individual therapy.
Are you on a path in life you never planned and feeling overwhelmed? Raising a challenging child? Facing a life transition that is stretching you to your limit? Is relational conflict causing hurt and confusion between you and your child, partner or extended family? Perhaps you simply need a safe, supportive space to share and process your pain, and get back to a sense of well-being.
I work from a humanistic stance and bring a compassionate and collaborative stance to my work whether it be in family, couples or individual therapy.
Are you on a path in life you never planned and feeling overwhelmed? Raising a challenging child? Facing a life transition that is stretching you to your limit? Is relational conflict causing hurt and confusion between you and your child, partner or extended family? Perhaps you simply need a safe, supportive space to share and process your pain, and get back to a sense of well-being.
I utilize person-centered, humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to help you get to where you want to be.
I started Root Energy Wellness to help people be happier and healthier. I will strive to help you find your unique path to overcome obstacles and solve problems by getting to the Root of your struggles in order to create more positive Energy in your life to achieve optimal Wellness. Whether through a particular treatment modality, spiritual exploration, or cognitive or somatic processing, REW is here to help you!
I utilize person-centered, humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to help you get to where you want to be.
I started Root Energy Wellness to help people be happier and healthier. I will strive to help you find your unique path to overcome obstacles and solve problems by getting to the Root of your struggles in order to create more positive Energy in your life to achieve optimal Wellness. Whether through a particular treatment modality, spiritual exploration, or cognitive or somatic processing, REW is here to help you!
I utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques with humanistic approaches, which means that the questions I ask incorporate your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.
I believe that you have the answers to your questions and problems within yourself. My role as a therapist is to help you find those answers. You are the expert of your life and your role as a client is to educate me on your perspectives and experiences.
I utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques with humanistic approaches, which means that the questions I ask incorporate your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.
I believe that you have the answers to your questions and problems within yourself. My role as a therapist is to help you find those answers. You are the expert of your life and your role as a client is to educate me on your perspectives and experiences.
Elizabeth J Thompson
Counselor, MEd, LPCA, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40509
Waitlist for new clients
My therapeutic approach is rooted in holism and humanistic principles, ensuring that you feel heard, understood, and supported.
You're tired of navigating a world that was not designed for you. Maybe you’ve had some negative therapy experiences at the hands of those who are not affirming or informed. You’re ready to try again. My clients show remarkable resilience in the face of adversity. Navigating a neurotypical world, transitioning into civilian life, or coping with the aftereffects of trauma can be isolating and make life harder than it needs to be. I greatly enjoy helping those who have experienced trauma, military/veterans, and ADHD & autistic adults. You are the expert on yourself – my job is to help you listen to and trust your own inner voice.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in holism and humanistic principles, ensuring that you feel heard, understood, and supported.
You're tired of navigating a world that was not designed for you. Maybe you’ve had some negative therapy experiences at the hands of those who are not affirming or informed. You’re ready to try again. My clients show remarkable resilience in the face of adversity. Navigating a neurotypical world, transitioning into civilian life, or coping with the aftereffects of trauma can be isolating and make life harder than it needs to be. I greatly enjoy helping those who have experienced trauma, military/veterans, and ADHD & autistic adults. You are the expert on yourself – my job is to help you listen to and trust your own inner voice.
I utilize a humanistic/person-centered approach and strive to understand intersecting identities.
Do you need support to achieve your goals and navigate daily life stressors? Have you been considering that it may be time to talk with someone to achieve the desired results you’ve been wanting? I enjoy working with clients struggling with addiction, trauma, depression/anxiety, life transitions, codependency, and relationship concerns. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy(ART), which aims to help clients process distressing events and the negative sensations that come with it. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and welcome all gender identities, sexualities, and presentations into my office.
I utilize a humanistic/person-centered approach and strive to understand intersecting identities.
Do you need support to achieve your goals and navigate daily life stressors? Have you been considering that it may be time to talk with someone to achieve the desired results you’ve been wanting? I enjoy working with clients struggling with addiction, trauma, depression/anxiety, life transitions, codependency, and relationship concerns. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy(ART), which aims to help clients process distressing events and the negative sensations that come with it. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and welcome all gender identities, sexualities, and presentations into my office.
I use psychodynamic, Gestalt, and humanistic therapies to help clients dig into deep-rooted challenges like emotional pain, rocky relationships, and addiction.
Ready to shake things up and make some real changes? Maybe you’re dealing with emotional pain that just won’t let go, stuck in the same old relationship patterns, or ready to face an addiction head-on. You're not looking for quick fixes—you’re here to dig deep, really get to know yourself, and go for genuine transformation. You want to feel whole, build meaningful relationships, and live a life that truly reflects who you are. If you’re ready to dive in, tackle the tough stuff, and make bold moves toward growth, I’m here to back you up with a therapeutic partnership that’s both supportive and a bit adventurous.
I use psychodynamic, Gestalt, and humanistic therapies to help clients dig into deep-rooted challenges like emotional pain, rocky relationships, and addiction.
Ready to shake things up and make some real changes? Maybe you’re dealing with emotional pain that just won’t let go, stuck in the same old relationship patterns, or ready to face an addiction head-on. You're not looking for quick fixes—you’re here to dig deep, really get to know yourself, and go for genuine transformation. You want to feel whole, build meaningful relationships, and live a life that truly reflects who you are. If you’re ready to dive in, tackle the tough stuff, and make bold moves toward growth, I’m here to back you up with a therapeutic partnership that’s both supportive and a bit adventurous.
Rachael Lastoff
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LCMHC, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40505
I come from a secular and humanistic background, utilizing DBT, CBT, humor, and reality-based therapy.
Whether you have experienced a recent setback or are trying to come to terms with an ongoing struggle, my goal is to be an unbiased listener providing reflective and direct feedback to help you gain insight and clarity. I am a gender-affirming therapist specializing in working with those in a life transition, struggling with their identity, or looking to evolve from the way they were raised. In couples counseling, I work with monogamous, open/poly, and kink relationships.
I come from a secular and humanistic background, utilizing DBT, CBT, humor, and reality-based therapy.
Whether you have experienced a recent setback or are trying to come to terms with an ongoing struggle, my goal is to be an unbiased listener providing reflective and direct feedback to help you gain insight and clarity. I am a gender-affirming therapist specializing in working with those in a life transition, struggling with their identity, or looking to evolve from the way they were raised. In couples counseling, I work with monogamous, open/poly, and kink relationships.
Sara E. Staker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , MA, LPCC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40502 (Online Only)
I primarily utilize a humanistic approach to counseling by helping clients free themselves of negative behavioral patterns and actions.
Life is too long to remain unhappy and too short to have continued regrets. During a session, my intention is to assist the client in utilizing their strengths to help them solve their struggles. I offer as much insight as needed while helping the client resolve their concerns and develop healthy coping strategies. I typically start out asking questions that help me get to know you and learn what your concerns are and future sessions consist of coping strategies, acknowledging trauma, learning how to process what has happened, and how to accept future possibilities.
I primarily utilize a humanistic approach to counseling by helping clients free themselves of negative behavioral patterns and actions.
Life is too long to remain unhappy and too short to have continued regrets. During a session, my intention is to assist the client in utilizing their strengths to help them solve their struggles. I offer as much insight as needed while helping the client resolve their concerns and develop healthy coping strategies. I typically start out asking questions that help me get to know you and learn what your concerns are and future sessions consist of coping strategies, acknowledging trauma, learning how to process what has happened, and how to accept future possibilities.
I have always desired to understand feelings, behavior and the human mind; always been driven toward solving the questions that start with why. However, after leading many spontaneous counseling sessions with clients, witnessing the empowering feeling it brings to simply aid someone find a way forward, instead, I also became driven toward solving the questions that start with how. I would deem it a privilege to take the time with someone to answer how they can move forward from their situation and how they can deal with whatever hand life has dealt them.
I have always desired to understand feelings, behavior and the human mind; always been driven toward solving the questions that start with why. However, after leading many spontaneous counseling sessions with clients, witnessing the empowering feeling it brings to simply aid someone find a way forward, instead, I also became driven toward solving the questions that start with how. I would deem it a privilege to take the time with someone to answer how they can move forward from their situation and how they can deal with whatever hand life has dealt them.
Sadie Mathew
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MAEd, LPCA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40517
Waitlist for new clients
At a time when mental health is being recognized with the importance it deserves, there is still much to understand; with the same passion that I express for the essential things in my life, I have decided to reciprocate with gratitude, spending time to guide those who need to recognize their value, potential and purpose in this life. I use various evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and A.R.T. (accelerated Resolution Therapy).
At a time when mental health is being recognized with the importance it deserves, there is still much to understand; with the same passion that I express for the essential things in my life, I have decided to reciprocate with gratitude, spending time to guide those who need to recognize their value, potential and purpose in this life. I use various evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and A.R.T. (accelerated Resolution Therapy).
If you're seeking a therapist, perhaps you’re already asking questions like, "why am I feeling the way I am, how did it come to this, and how would I like my life to be different?" In the course of our work together, I'll help you to hold on to the curiosity and courage it takes to pursue these questions. Together, we'll come to understand your troubling thoughts and feelings as bearing messages, that, when they can be heard as such, will allow you to speak the truth about your life. I firmly believe that, no matter how difficult your struggle, it is only in the speaking of this truth that solutions can be found.
If you're seeking a therapist, perhaps you’re already asking questions like, "why am I feeling the way I am, how did it come to this, and how would I like my life to be different?" In the course of our work together, I'll help you to hold on to the curiosity and courage it takes to pursue these questions. Together, we'll come to understand your troubling thoughts and feelings as bearing messages, that, when they can be heard as such, will allow you to speak the truth about your life. I firmly believe that, no matter how difficult your struggle, it is only in the speaking of this truth that solutions can be found.
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Hi , I'm Chyenne ! I'm glad you found my profile. If you are looking for quality , down to earth therapeutic support from the comfort of your own home please contact me. I currently provide therapy services online. I provide therapy on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Hi , I'm Chyenne ! I'm glad you found my profile. If you are looking for quality , down to earth therapeutic support from the comfort of your own home please contact me. I currently provide therapy services online. I provide therapy on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
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.
As far as anyone around you can tell, you are doing okay (maybe even great!), but deep down you feel you are barely holding it together. You’ve spent your whole life taking care of others and ignoring your own needs for the benefit of everyone around you. It feels like no one, maybe not even yourself, knows the real you. If you truly let someone in, what if they look at you completely different? You are terrified people will reject you and see you as a burden if you are no longer the "strong one." The fears creep in each time you think about breaking down the wall you've carefully crafted to keep others from getting too close.
As far as anyone around you can tell, you are doing okay (maybe even great!), but deep down you feel you are barely holding it together. You’ve spent your whole life taking care of others and ignoring your own needs for the benefit of everyone around you. It feels like no one, maybe not even yourself, knows the real you. If you truly let someone in, what if they look at you completely different? You are terrified people will reject you and see you as a burden if you are no longer the "strong one." The fears creep in each time you think about breaking down the wall you've carefully crafted to keep others from getting too close.
My passion is working with survivors of adulthood and childhood trauma (including religious trauma or religious deconstruction) using both talk therapy and somatic processing/movement (including yoga)
My passion is working with survivors of adulthood and childhood trauma (including religious trauma or religious deconstruction) using both talk therapy and somatic processing/movement (including yoga)
Marlene Belew Huff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40513
Life is about collecting good memories! If you are ready to make a change or need someone to talk with about issues you cannot get off your mind, psychotherapy may be right for you. I am empathetic and engaging and believe that you should leave a therapy session, feeling hopeful that you can manage any challenges that come your way. If you are in the midst of a life transition or just not sure of the direction that you will take next, I'd like to speak with you. My specialty areas are working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, or managing an unsure future. I hope that you'll commit to enhancing your life today!
Life is about collecting good memories! If you are ready to make a change or need someone to talk with about issues you cannot get off your mind, psychotherapy may be right for you. I am empathetic and engaging and believe that you should leave a therapy session, feeling hopeful that you can manage any challenges that come your way. If you are in the midst of a life transition or just not sure of the direction that you will take next, I'd like to speak with you. My specialty areas are working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, or managing an unsure future. I hope that you'll commit to enhancing your life today!
As a therapist, I work with clients who are teens and adults. In our therapeutic relationship and work, I help clients gain control over their lives and help them learn to cope and understand whatever issues they come with. I specialize in LGBTQ+ issues, trauma, addiction, anxiety, grief, and other concerns that people may deal with on a daily basis. My goal in my therapeutic abilities is to assist clients in understanding their problems and guide them to become the best possible version of themselves.
As a therapist, I work with clients who are teens and adults. In our therapeutic relationship and work, I help clients gain control over their lives and help them learn to cope and understand whatever issues they come with. I specialize in LGBTQ+ issues, trauma, addiction, anxiety, grief, and other concerns that people may deal with on a daily basis. My goal in my therapeutic abilities is to assist clients in understanding their problems and guide them to become the best possible version of themselves.
Open Doors Counseling Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40509
We provide services to people who are seeking Identity Counseling, Trauma and Grief Counseling, Mood and Anxiety Counseling, and more. We foster a safe space for people who identify as LGBTQ+, LGBTQ+ allies, and people who are seeking behavioral health services. The core values for ODCC are Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE).
We provide services to people who are seeking Identity Counseling, Trauma and Grief Counseling, Mood and Anxiety Counseling, and more. We foster a safe space for people who identify as LGBTQ+, LGBTQ+ allies, and people who are seeking behavioral health services. The core values for ODCC are Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE).
I have been a licensed marriage and family therapist since 1989 helping individuals and couples improve the quality of their lives by addressing unresolved trauma and dysfunctional interactional patterns stemming from abuse, addiction and toxic family relationships. I specialize in working with depression, anxiety and PTSD. I help my clients feel emotionally connected in their relationships, develop skillful communication strategies and develop internal resources to manage distressing emotional experiences. I provide a safe and inclusive space for your healing to begin and take hold.
I have been a licensed marriage and family therapist since 1989 helping individuals and couples improve the quality of their lives by addressing unresolved trauma and dysfunctional interactional patterns stemming from abuse, addiction and toxic family relationships. I specialize in working with depression, anxiety and PTSD. I help my clients feel emotionally connected in their relationships, develop skillful communication strategies and develop internal resources to manage distressing emotional experiences. I provide a safe and inclusive space for your healing to begin and take hold.
Whitney Allen
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCA, CADC, TCM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40509 (Online Only)
I approach therapy from a “person-centered”, whole wellness model. My style of therapy is more “laid back” and I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients. I am an LGBTQIA+ ally. I specialize in trauma, grief, and career counseling but I am looking forward to expanding into identity counseling and other needs for the LGTBQIA+ community.
I approach therapy from a “person-centered”, whole wellness model. My style of therapy is more “laid back” and I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients. I am an LGBTQIA+ ally. I specialize in trauma, grief, and career counseling but I am looking forward to expanding into identity counseling and other needs for the LGTBQIA+ community.
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How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.