Therapists in Kentucky
Are you struggling to manage life or yourself? Are your relationships less than the good they could be in your life? Are you getting in your own way? You may be stressed or stuck. I have worked through, and walked others through struggles. I don't have magic but I have experience in life, counseling, and faith. We can sit together and I will care for you and help you build a better life plan.
Are you struggling to manage life or yourself? Are your relationships less than the good they could be in your life? Are you getting in your own way? You may be stressed or stuck. I have worked through, and walked others through struggles. I don't have magic but I have experience in life, counseling, and faith. We can sit together and I will care for you and help you build a better life plan.
Paul S Mefford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MTh, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40511 (Online Only)
I have always believed in a holistic life / treatment model. I have thirty five years of experience in diverse therapeutic environments and with a large variety of people and issues. I often tell clients the reason I come to work is because I believe that I and you can change. My goal is to provide a safe space where you can become the person you are meant to be. I am also a licensed massage therapist , reiki master , and craniosacral therapist .
I have always believed in a holistic life / treatment model. I have thirty five years of experience in diverse therapeutic environments and with a large variety of people and issues. I often tell clients the reason I come to work is because I believe that I and you can change. My goal is to provide a safe space where you can become the person you are meant to be. I am also a licensed massage therapist , reiki master , and craniosacral therapist .
Ivory Howell Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Owensboro, KY 42303
I practice therapy from the premise that our thinking patterns are generally what control our moods. If we want to feel better, we must think better. In order to help clients lead manageable, healthy lives, I teach methods by which to modify or replace problematic thinking, and I foster a supportive environment in which clients may grow within the framework of their own values and goals. If it bothers you, I believe it is worth talking about.
I practice therapy from the premise that our thinking patterns are generally what control our moods. If we want to feel better, we must think better. In order to help clients lead manageable, healthy lives, I teach methods by which to modify or replace problematic thinking, and I foster a supportive environment in which clients may grow within the framework of their own values and goals. If it bothers you, I believe it is worth talking about.
Chelsea Harvey
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bowling Green, KY 42104
I have experience working with clients of all ages, especially with adolescents and young adults. As a therapist I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma. Whether your goal is to process through traumatic events you have experienced during your life or to learn coping skills to manage your symptoms, I believe that therapy can be a great tool to help you become the best version of yourself.
I have experience working with clients of all ages, especially with adolescents and young adults. As a therapist I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma. Whether your goal is to process through traumatic events you have experienced during your life or to learn coping skills to manage your symptoms, I believe that therapy can be a great tool to help you become the best version of yourself.
Dr. Ashley works with patients across the life-span experiencing a variety of problems including but not limited to: academic struggles (ADHD, learning disorders, behavioral health in school) adjustment issues (school, work, family transitions, relocation, etc.) anxiety/worry attachment challenges behavioral problems bereavement/loss coping with chronic or acute health related conditions (pain, headaches, stomachaches, toileting challenges, cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, adjustment to diagnosis and treatment adherence, etc.) depression/sadness health behavior change
Dr. Ashley works with patients across the life-span experiencing a variety of problems including but not limited to: academic struggles (ADHD, learning disorders, behavioral health in school) adjustment issues (school, work, family transitions, relocation, etc.) anxiety/worry attachment challenges behavioral problems bereavement/loss coping with chronic or acute health related conditions (pain, headaches, stomachaches, toileting challenges, cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, adjustment to diagnosis and treatment adherence, etc.) depression/sadness health behavior change
Kaye Gallagher is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Kentucky who has been practicing since 2016. Taking the first step toward your own healing or help can feel overwhelming, but with the right support it doesn't have to. Kaye strives to create a safe, welcoming, and person-centered environment for each of her clients. Kaye's goal is to walk with you on this journey, empowering you to feel confident in making positive changes. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, life transitions, body image, and disordered eating.
Kaye Gallagher is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Kentucky who has been practicing since 2016. Taking the first step toward your own healing or help can feel overwhelming, but with the right support it doesn't have to. Kaye strives to create a safe, welcoming, and person-centered environment for each of her clients. Kaye's goal is to walk with you on this journey, empowering you to feel confident in making positive changes. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, life transitions, body image, and disordered eating.
Amanda Crabtree received her bachelor's degree in Psychology, and her master's degree and doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University. She completed her predoctoral internship at Kentucky River Community Care in Hazard, KY and post-doctorate at New Vista as a Program Manager for the Center for Women and Children, a 28-day residential treatment center for mothers struggling with Substance Use Disorders.
Amanda Crabtree received her bachelor's degree in Psychology, and her master's degree and doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University. She completed her predoctoral internship at Kentucky River Community Care in Hazard, KY and post-doctorate at New Vista as a Program Manager for the Center for Women and Children, a 28-day residential treatment center for mothers struggling with Substance Use Disorders.
I counsel an array of emotional and behavioral aspects including ADHD/ADD, depression, anxiety, anger management, men's issues, relationship issues, aging and health challenges and substance abuse. I believe that people can change and grow throughout their lifespan. Counseling can facilitate self understanding as well as understanding of others. My clients range from adults and older adolescents dealing with individual life challenges, to couples dealing with relationship issues, and seniors adjusting to life and health changes and challenges.
I counsel an array of emotional and behavioral aspects including ADHD/ADD, depression, anxiety, anger management, men's issues, relationship issues, aging and health challenges and substance abuse. I believe that people can change and grow throughout their lifespan. Counseling can facilitate self understanding as well as understanding of others. My clients range from adults and older adolescents dealing with individual life challenges, to couples dealing with relationship issues, and seniors adjusting to life and health changes and challenges.
Synergy Counseling and Wellness Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Madisonville, KY 42431
I provide ethical, moral and compassionate holistic healing by delivering multi-faceted services that can help guide others to a better understanding of who they are. It is my goal to provide my clients with the respect, honor, and support they deserve. I utilize traditional and non traditional forms of psychotherapy to individualize each clients treatment goals.
I provide ethical, moral and compassionate holistic healing by delivering multi-faceted services that can help guide others to a better understanding of who they are. It is my goal to provide my clients with the respect, honor, and support they deserve. I utilize traditional and non traditional forms of psychotherapy to individualize each clients treatment goals.
Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Bowling Green
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Bowling Green, KY 42101
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Phoenix Preferred Care provides individual counseling, family counseling, and collateral support to clients of all ages. Our staff are trauma-informed and work collaboratively with clients from a strengths-based approach using evidenced-based treatment.
Phoenix Preferred Care provides individual counseling, family counseling, and collateral support to clients of all ages. Our staff are trauma-informed and work collaboratively with clients from a strengths-based approach using evidenced-based treatment.
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Family Village Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40511 (Online Only)
Family Village Counseling Center is a telehealth only mental health agency. We have multiple therapists with many years experience, offering services children, teens, families, adults and couples. Our therapists offer laid-back, flexible services, to allow you to feel more comfortable in connecting with a therapist that meets your therapeutic needs. We accept Medicaid and are in network with most major commercial insurance plans. We do offer private pay options for individuals and can explore payment plans or a sliding scale fee if needed.
Family Village Counseling Center is a telehealth only mental health agency. We have multiple therapists with many years experience, offering services children, teens, families, adults and couples. Our therapists offer laid-back, flexible services, to allow you to feel more comfortable in connecting with a therapist that meets your therapeutic needs. We accept Medicaid and are in network with most major commercial insurance plans. We do offer private pay options for individuals and can explore payment plans or a sliding scale fee if needed.
Searching for answers, solutions and help indicates that you are already making positive choices and are engaged in the healing process. Choosing to begin therapy is a gift to yourself and to your relationships. It is an opportunity to heighten self-awareness, create more positive connections and live a more healthy and satisfying life.
Searching for answers, solutions and help indicates that you are already making positive choices and are engaged in the healing process. Choosing to begin therapy is a gift to yourself and to your relationships. It is an opportunity to heighten self-awareness, create more positive connections and live a more healthy and satisfying life.
Carrie Heuser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40222
Not accepting new clients
For as long as I can remember I have loved to listen, help and encourage others. As a therapist I am honored to be asked to share a part of your journey, to help you seek, grow and/or learn more about yourself, to confront what may be holding you back, and to discover strategies on how to pursue your dreams and reach your goals. I am here to listen and share in your journey of healing while providing you with an empathetic, compassionate and safe environment.
For as long as I can remember I have loved to listen, help and encourage others. As a therapist I am honored to be asked to share a part of your journey, to help you seek, grow and/or learn more about yourself, to confront what may be holding you back, and to discover strategies on how to pursue your dreams and reach your goals. I am here to listen and share in your journey of healing while providing you with an empathetic, compassionate and safe environment.
Victoria Gray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Princeton, KY 42445 (Online Only)
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.
Megan Rorex
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bowling Green, KY 42101 (Online Only)
Hi there! I’m a LCSW currently practicing as a mental health therapist in Bowling Green, Kentucky. I have 10+ years of experience serving a wide variety of populations across an extensive range of settings and roles. I specialize in working with PTSD and other trauma related disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, ADHD, and various mood disorders/issues including but not limited to anxiety and depression.
Hi there! I’m a LCSW currently practicing as a mental health therapist in Bowling Green, Kentucky. I have 10+ years of experience serving a wide variety of populations across an extensive range of settings and roles. I specialize in working with PTSD and other trauma related disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, ADHD, and various mood disorders/issues including but not limited to anxiety and depression.
I specialize in counseling people experiencing anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms and enjoy working with those in the LGBTQ community. I am from a small town in southeastern KY and obtained my Bachelor’s in Psychology and Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from EKU. I spent my internship at The Ridge Behavioral Health and have 2.5 years of experience in the foster care system. I am trained in EMDR and use it to assist clients in diffusing their most distressing memories into non-distressing memories.
I specialize in counseling people experiencing anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms and enjoy working with those in the LGBTQ community. I am from a small town in southeastern KY and obtained my Bachelor’s in Psychology and Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from EKU. I spent my internship at The Ridge Behavioral Health and have 2.5 years of experience in the foster care system. I am trained in EMDR and use it to assist clients in diffusing their most distressing memories into non-distressing memories.
Joan Lawhorn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40504 (Online Only)
I have been a social worker for over 20 years and look forward to assisting you in your journey to healing, acceptance, forgiveness, and peace of mind.
I have been a social worker for over 20 years and look forward to assisting you in your journey to healing, acceptance, forgiveness, and peace of mind.
Samika Wheat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40215 (Online Only)
Hi there! I’m SaMika. Many people see therapy as a one-sided conversation in which the “expert” talks to you and tells you what to do. What is the joy in that? I find joy in working with other experts to create solutions to great change- and guess what? You are the expert on YOU. I believe one of the bravest things someone can do is work to understand their own story.
Hi there! I’m SaMika. Many people see therapy as a one-sided conversation in which the “expert” talks to you and tells you what to do. What is the joy in that? I find joy in working with other experts to create solutions to great change- and guess what? You are the expert on YOU. I believe one of the bravest things someone can do is work to understand their own story.
Melissa Acker is a licensed clinical social worker. She has 14 years of experience working with clients in inpatient, outpatient and in-home settings. She received her masters degree in social work from the Kent School at the University of Louisville.
Melissa Acker is a licensed clinical social worker. She has 14 years of experience working with clients in inpatient, outpatient and in-home settings. She received her masters degree in social work from the Kent School at the University of Louisville.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Average cost per session
$120
Therapists in Kentucky who prioritize treating:
91% | Anxiety |
85% | Depression |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
68% | Self Esteem |
66% | Coping Skills |
63% | Relationship Issues |
60% | Stress |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
77% | Aetna |
70% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
60% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Kentucky see their clients
72% | In Person and Online | |
28% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
19% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Kentucky?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.