Passport Health Plan Therapists in Kentucky

Since 2007, I have been working with individuals, couples and families to improve their understanding of personal barriers, appraise resources and empower change. I leverage my clinical training and professional insights to increase applications of logic-based decision-making. If you have reached an impasse, complicated by the confusion of your feelings and the challenge of your circumstances, I would like the opportunity to help you.

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).

We are all presented with challenges. Do you wish for a more satisfying life? Do you wish you could more easily use your potential, feel better about yourself, feel less stressed, and meet your goals? Then my services could be for you.

People often struggle with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship conflict, and trauma-related issues. Every client will be warmly welcomed into my office and together we will collaborate to meet goals to help you be the best version of you. To meet these goals, we will use tools from multiple evidenced based interventions.

I love to work with people who are new to counseling or ready to work through their problems. They are ready to commit to bettering their life. I love working with clients that have had trouble with other therapists judging them or not giving them the opportunity to grow. I enjoy helping to show them that there is more to counseling than that.

I provide both counseling and psychological testing/evaluation to teens and adults. Both services will explore current difficulties in your daily functioning, impact of life events, personality traits, and how your behavior may be influenced by the environment around you. I primarily focus on ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Mood disorders, and ASD for counseling and testing, while exploring differential diagnosis for evaluations as well.

My work is driven by the belief that people can change and heal from mental health challenges that cause them problems in life. Making positive change can be difficult, exhausting, and overwhelming; but it is also courageous, rewarding, and important work. I would welcome the opportunity to walk together with you, facilitating the important process of positive change.

I see my role as a therapist as one of transferring fundamental knowledge while cultivating critical thinking skills by applying theory and concepts to current health-, economic, - and industry-related issues. Through this application, areas that are void of knowledge will ultimately emerge. I offer an authentic presence within a collaborative, understanding relationship in which self-discovery can be non-threatening. I believe in practicing rigorously authenticity, surrounding the outcome, and doing uncomfortable work to reach the goals that we all want to achieve in life.

Though you may be reluctant, you’ve noticed a pattern in your life of a lack of fulfillment in your relationships. You have wondered about why this might be, you have tried to look inward, to get advice... for some reason, it seems that you've not been able to get at the root of the issue. You find that this has led to feelings of unrest in your life. During the best times, you're able to focus on your other accomplishments, but have a nagging insecurity about not being able to conquer intimacy. At the worst of times, you feel despair, fear abandonment and have anxious thoughts that feel uncontrollable.

I envision my ideal client as someone who seeks a safe and empathetic space to explore their inner struggles, personal growth, and emotional well-being. They come with a genuine desire for self-discovery, a need for guidance in navigating life's challenges, and the goal of achieving greater mental and emotional balance. My aim is to help them understand themselves, find clarity in their objectives, and support them in their journey towards a happier and more fulfilling life.

My goal as a therapist is to encourage clients to attain their greatest potential, to help them transform their lives to being filled with increased ease and balance, and to empower them to recognize their internal competencies that they may access as coping skills for handling the complexities of daily challenges.

Optimal Living Services partners with clients to increase their awareness of issues and empowers them to develop the skills to manage these challenges. We believe that every individual has obstacles they will need to face, and that the services our team provides will give hope to all of our clients.

What part of your life is the source of feelings of depression, anxiety, perfectionism, shame, or relational issues? It can be difficult to develop self awareness in which we can distinguish the root cause of poor quality of life. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is geared towards aiding clients in developing a self awareness of unhealthy thinking habits and behaviors and teaching thought stopping, mindfulness techniques, and replacement thoughts. I also utilize Dialectical Behavioral and Brief Solution Focused strategies, which aid clients in the most time efficient manner possible.

I believe everyone has the power within themselves to heal, grow, and change. I can be the person who helps you unlock your beautiful, authentic, inner spirit no matter what your age, background, or lifestyle. My therapeutic interventions vary with the needs of the people who entrust me to participate in their journey via a trauma-informed lens. I am a believer of being kind to yourself and others, being present, being mindful, and living your best life.

If you're seeking a therapist, I offer a welcoming and inclusive space for clients of all backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ population. I understand the unique challenges and dynamics that LGBTQIA+ individuals and relationship. My ideal clients are those who are facing various challenges in their interpersonal connections, such as communication breakdowns, unresolved conflicts, trust issues, and emotional disconnection. They may be experiencing feelings of loneliness, frustration, or dissatisfaction within their relationships and are seeking space to explore and address these issues. Their needs revolve around finding effect

Overwhelmed by the hectic pace of life, societal pressures, or difficult life transitions? Is your child or teen struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem/self-worth, or difficult behaviors? Are you navigating teen pregnancy and/or parenting? Feeling hopeless, lost or stuck? Better days are waiting for you! Always remember that where you are now is not your final destination. Life can change for the better at any moment. As long as we have hope, we can get through anything! Let me help you and/or your family learn skills and unlock insights within yourself that will help you move forward with intention, purpose and HOPE!

ATTENTION WORRIERS!!! Are you CONSTANTLY feeling anxious, experiencing panic or anxiety attacks? Do you find yourself angry, UNABLE TO CONTROL your thoughts? Has disappointment after disappointment caused you to feel HELPLESS to create change and HOPELESS for a better future leading to depression symptoms? Have you been experiencing family conflict, relationship issues, LOSS OF IDENTITY that has led to feelings of OVERWHELM, low self-esteem, poor coping skills or all around feeling unmotivated.

Welcome! I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist committed to fostering a collaborative and empowering therapeutic experience- with a passion for working with diverse communities. My commitment to diversity and cultural competence ensures that each client receives personalized care that respects their unique identity and experiences.

We would all enjoy an opportunity to make a wish that would quickly solve our problems and improve our lives. Making a wish and having a dream renews hope for living. I believe that therapy is about renewing hope for your life. At Wishing Tree Counseling, I use a client-centered therapeutic approach that incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and canine therapy when working with my clients.