Therapists Beginning With G in Kentucky

For the past 40 years I have been practicing in both Louisville and Bardstown,Kentucky. I pride myself in taking a very caring, professional approach to each and every client. I have specialized in anxiety problems but also have worked with many people who have depression. Working with children is especially satisfying as is working with couples in troubled relationships. I believe very strongly in the importance of family and I begin therapy where the client is and what their goals are. Additionally, I’ve presented workshops to hospitals and businesses and supervised new therapists.

Many individuals struggle with anxiety, depression, panic, and struggle to process trauma. When adjusting to these changing life situations finding healthy coping solutions can be challenging. Many individuals turn to unhealthy coping behaviors to cope with their emotions. As a clinician, I enjoy assisting clients and their families to find healthy coping skills and rebuild and renew their motivation and purpose to create their best life.

My goal is to assist people in making sense of the changes all around us so that we can learn from them, rather than feel bogged down by them. If you've felt overwhelmed, if the things that used to get you through the day aren't cutting it anymore, and if you've realized it's time for something to change: give me a call. I work with folks navigating issues of identity and change within relationships, orientation, and spirituality. I also serve fellow therapists who have, understandably, recognized their own need for additional support in unprecedented times.

I am currently accepting new clients, both in office and for telehealth. If you are reading this, you may have wondered if you could benefit from counseling, but perhaps are unsure how to find the right therapist, get started, or what to expect. Utilizing more than 28 years of experience, I help clients successfully manage depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, substance-use, eating, body image, and stress-related issues in a judgment-free, supportive environment.

We are able to work with individuals with substance abuse issues to work on relapse prevention, finding their triggers for using, and the underlining issues with mental health if there is anything.

I work with adults, older adults, and couples in transition. I believe people have all the tools they need to supersede surviving and grow into thriving. Some times it is in our confusion and life's difficult points that we cannot see which tools we need to utilize in order to have the peace and joy we strive for. Working with an understanding and patient counselor can be the key to becoming empowered and making the necessary changes needed to achieve your goals. In therapy, we will always design custom goals and strive to meet them, together.

Finding the true origin of an issue or challenge, as well as exploring skill sets and solution paths to address this, is an ever-evolving and interesting journey. I enjoy embarking on this journey with kids, teens and adults. I utilize a strengths-based, reality-based, motivational approach. Interventions are guided by evidence-based practices and good ol' trial and error... since every person is unique. My therapy dog, Boss Paws, sometimes joins in. He may give a nudge of support or simply look cute (like fuzzballs do) and provide an element of anxiety relief. He's cool like that!

You cannot possibly imagine all the wonderful things yet to happen". I absolutely love this statement! Hello! My name is Cathy and I'm excited to get to work with you! It's my goal to provide you with support and individualized counseling to help you achieve whole body wellness. With compassion and validation, I work with each client to help them explore the root causes of their symptoms, build upon their own strengths, & achieve the goals they have set for themselves. I have been trained in integrative mental health therapy which allows me to bring in a specialized knowledge base that includes brain and body systems and more!

To the outside world, your life looks great. But behind the forced smiles and fake selfies, something is wrong, and it has been for a while. Let's get real for a minute. Chances are you probably feel like there's no hope left. And if we're being honest, looking for help might just be your last ditch effort before giving up and throwing in the towel. Whether your life is a constant mess and everything is falling apart, or because you aren't sure where else to turn, you've come to the right place.

I work with adolescents, couples, families, individuals and groups. I am encouraging, empowering, and work hard to help clients achieve their goals in mental health as well as quality of life. My knowledge as a therapist began in my undergraduate work at The University of Kentucky. I acquired a Master's Degree in Social Work at The University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work. I attend continuing education courses, as it is very important to me, to learn additional ways to help others.

Effective counseling is all about connection. We seek to be understood, to be known, and to share life with someone else. Counseling provides a safe place to try out ways of connecting with another person, with ourselves, and with our world without fear of hurting others or our own reputation in the process. The majority of my clients come to me wanting to work on navigating life with differences of gender identity and sexuality; taking time to shared in a safe place is vitally important.

*Immediate openings* I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kentucky and Indiana with nearly a decade of experience working with clients of all ages. I work with children age 4+, teens, and adults. I believe fully in the resilience of each person, and particularly enjoy working with clients who are new to trauma-focused work. I recognize you as the expert on your individual experience and will affirm your knowledge of your own identity and how this shapes the way you move through the world. I am trained in multiple research-supported interventions for clients who have experienced trauma, including TF-CBT for children and teens.

Do you identify as gender diverse (transgender, non-binary, gender queer, etc)? Are currently questioning or discovering your gender and/or needing a referral letter for medical transition steps? Jack Garner, LCSW is a licensed clinical therapist in the states of Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee and is a member of WPATH. Their practice is offered online where they provide individual counseling and coaching as well as referral letters for medical transition steps, such as HRT and surgeries (Note: Referral Letters are provided under an Informed Consent Model, meaning just one session with NO additional fees for your letter).

Life circumstances can deeply affect us. Over the last two decades, I have walked beside countless individuals and couples facing life changes, difficult decisions, crisis and/or addiction recovery, and the challenge of overcoming dysfunctional behaviors. I have also worked extensively with those seeking to improve or begin relationships, explore career options, and many simply gaining a deeper understanding of who they are.

I offer a practical, nonjudgmental approach to those wishing to address difficulties or distress in their lives. My objective is to assist clients in meeting their goals through a process of consideration, collaboration, and resource-building.

Most likely, if you're reading this, it's because you've hit that wall - and what you do next could make it a true turning point in your life. Do you find yourself feeling anxious and unsatisfied? Even stagnant and exhausted from carrying that proverbial monkey around? I'm absolutely confident that I can help. Why? Because for years I have successfully worked with the most extreme and complex trauma cases. How? RELATIONSHIP. Yes, I'm extensively trained with a litany of certifications, but that is far less important than my personality and approach. Why?

I enjoy working with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD and I also enjoy working with adult who are in recovery from substance use disorders. I enjoy helping people gain a better understanding of their relationship with drugs and alcohol. Additionally, I enjoy with anyone in the helping profession (teachers, therapists, medical professionals, etc.), current students pursuing helping professions, and recent graduates adjusting to working life. I work with individuals to develop a greater sense of emotional connectedness and I enjoy helping people prioritize self-care and develop a sense of self-love.

I am here to help individuals and families find ways to resolve personal conflicts. We all have times that we struggle with what challenges come to us in our lives and sometimes we need help to do so. As an objective individual I am here to listen and work with you to make positive changes. I am a Humana preferred Humana provider!

Recent years have been turbulent times for so many of us. Those of us with a history of depression, anxiety, and/or trauma may have experienced a significant emotional impact from just living through these times. How do we steady our course and breathe a little easier in the face of all we've been up against? Counseling provides an accepting environment to explore issues and identify what we want to change and where we want to go. Once what we want is clear, it becomes easier to see the steps we need to take, and the kind of support we will need along the way.