Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Hazard, KY
Hey y’all, are you ready to break free from stress, anxiety, or self-doubt and create a life aligned with your true potential?
I’m Nikki Layne, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky with over 10 years of experience guiding individuals through life’s toughest challenges. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, self-identity struggles, addiction, or LGBTQI+ issues, I’m here to help you break free from what’s holding you back and create the life you deserve.
Choosing me as your counselor means stepping into a space where you are truly heard and supported.
Hey y’all, are you ready to break free from stress, anxiety, or self-doubt and create a life aligned with your true potential?
I’m Nikki Layne, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky with over 10 years of experience guiding individuals through life’s toughest challenges. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, self-identity struggles, addiction, or LGBTQI+ issues, I’m here to help you break free from what’s holding you back and create the life you deserve.
Choosing me as your counselor means stepping into a space where you are truly heard and supported.
My therapeutic style is integrative, incorporating elements of interpersonal process therapy (IPT), acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT), and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to meet each individual's unique needs.
As a psychologist specializing in women’s mental health and perinatal mental health, I work with women who often appear to be holding everything together while privately feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, anxious, or emotionally exhausted. Many are navigating pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, relationship strain, or life transitions and reaching a point where familiar ways of coping no longer feel like enough, especially during the deeply identity-shifting experience of becoming or being a mother.
My therapeutic style is integrative, incorporating elements of interpersonal process therapy (IPT), acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT), and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to meet each individual's unique needs.
As a psychologist specializing in women’s mental health and perinatal mental health, I work with women who often appear to be holding everything together while privately feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, anxious, or emotionally exhausted. Many are navigating pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, relationship strain, or life transitions and reaching a point where familiar ways of coping no longer feel like enough, especially during the deeply identity-shifting experience of becoming or being a mother.
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Most of the patients I currently see have complex trauma, unresolved childhood or early life events. I also have lots of experience working with people through depression, anxiety or other general life stressors. Healing is difficult and starting therapy can be hard. Taking that first step is a step in the right direction.
Most of the patients I currently see have complex trauma, unresolved childhood or early life events. I also have lots of experience working with people through depression, anxiety or other general life stressors. Healing is difficult and starting therapy can be hard. Taking that first step is a step in the right direction.
Greetings! I'm Susan. While working in Human Services over the last 15 years, I've learned that receiving quality treatment can be a daunting process. More importantly, I've learned it doesn't have to be. Pathway to Peace operates to burst through the red tape of the healthcare field, and to bring quality mental health treatment directly to the residents of Kentucky. We value individual attention, interpersonal connection, and collaborative treatment. We utilize proven evidence-based practices to meet you where you are while providing the inspiration, empowerment, and guidance to get you where you want to be.
Greetings! I'm Susan. While working in Human Services over the last 15 years, I've learned that receiving quality treatment can be a daunting process. More importantly, I've learned it doesn't have to be. Pathway to Peace operates to burst through the red tape of the healthcare field, and to bring quality mental health treatment directly to the residents of Kentucky. We value individual attention, interpersonal connection, and collaborative treatment. We utilize proven evidence-based practices to meet you where you are while providing the inspiration, empowerment, and guidance to get you where you want to be.
I provide evidence-based psychotherapy, primarily ACT, CBT, and DBT, grounded in clinical science to help you manage anxiety, navigate life transitions, and strengthen relationships.
You may be feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed, perhaps struggling with relationships, self-doubt, or a major life transition. You’re looking for understanding, practical strategies, and genuine emotional support to help you regain a sense of balance. Together, we can work toward clarity, resilience, and a more authentic way of living. My approach focuses on meaningful, lasting change, not just short-term relief, so you can build self-compassion, confidence, and a stronger sense of agency in both your personal and professional life.
I provide evidence-based psychotherapy, primarily ACT, CBT, and DBT, grounded in clinical science to help you manage anxiety, navigate life transitions, and strengthen relationships.
You may be feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed, perhaps struggling with relationships, self-doubt, or a major life transition. You’re looking for understanding, practical strategies, and genuine emotional support to help you regain a sense of balance. Together, we can work toward clarity, resilience, and a more authentic way of living. My approach focuses on meaningful, lasting change, not just short-term relief, so you can build self-compassion, confidence, and a stronger sense of agency in both your personal and professional life.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in practice.
Hello, I’m Shelley. I’ve had the privilege of working with both adult and adolescent clients in community mental health and private practice settings. My approach is rooted in feminist, psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and harm reduction perspectives. I deeply honor the therapeutic relationship, believing it to be vital to the process of change.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my partner and our teen, our pets, friends, and family. I also enjoy tackling home improvement projects like gardening and painting.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in practice.
Hello, I’m Shelley. I’ve had the privilege of working with both adult and adolescent clients in community mental health and private practice settings. My approach is rooted in feminist, psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and harm reduction perspectives. I deeply honor the therapeutic relationship, believing it to be vital to the process of change.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my partner and our teen, our pets, friends, and family. I also enjoy tackling home improvement projects like gardening and painting.
Online Therapists
Being yourself to the fullest is my guiding principle in pursuing a fulfilling life. As a mental health professional, I am dedicated to providing comprehensive wellness services that address the mind, body, and soul. My expertise lies in offering therapeutic approaches to healing for individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use. As a trusted expert in your mental health journey, I am dedicated to helping you build coping skills, enhance communication, and create lasting positive changes. I provide secure Telehealth services that empower clients and enhance their overall well-being.
Being yourself to the fullest is my guiding principle in pursuing a fulfilling life. As a mental health professional, I am dedicated to providing comprehensive wellness services that address the mind, body, and soul. My expertise lies in offering therapeutic approaches to healing for individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use. As a trusted expert in your mental health journey, I am dedicated to helping you build coping skills, enhance communication, and create lasting positive changes. I provide secure Telehealth services that empower clients and enhance their overall well-being.
I would like to help someone who is struggling to navigate the world around them. They often feel overwhelmed by the stressors of daily life and may experience low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and challenges in their relationships. They may feel misunderstood, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward.
Their needs include emotional support, encouragement, and a safe, nonjudgmental space where they feel truly heard and understood. They are seeking guidance to help them make sense of their emotions, build confidence, and develop healthier coping skills.
I would like to help someone who is struggling to navigate the world around them. They often feel overwhelmed by the stressors of daily life and may experience low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and challenges in their relationships. They may feel misunderstood, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward.
Their needs include emotional support, encouragement, and a safe, nonjudgmental space where they feel truly heard and understood. They are seeking guidance to help them make sense of their emotions, build confidence, and develop healthier coping skills.
Nicole Keeney
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, C-DBT
1 Endorsed
Ashland, KY 41101
Hi, I'm Nicole! It can feel so hard to simply feel okay, I get it. I'd like to take a moment to recognize survival mode-it's a sign your body and your brain are working to protect you. It's how you have survived. You're not crazy, lazy, or too much. The good news is that you don't have to stay stuck in survival mode. I work with people who are done pretending they’re fine. The ones who want to feel like themselves again—or maybe meet themselves for the first time. I’m not here to “fix” you. I’m here to help you untangle the mess, feel your feelings without drowning in them, and reconnect with the parts of you that deserve a voice.
Hi, I'm Nicole! It can feel so hard to simply feel okay, I get it. I'd like to take a moment to recognize survival mode-it's a sign your body and your brain are working to protect you. It's how you have survived. You're not crazy, lazy, or too much. The good news is that you don't have to stay stuck in survival mode. I work with people who are done pretending they’re fine. The ones who want to feel like themselves again—or maybe meet themselves for the first time. I’m not here to “fix” you. I’m here to help you untangle the mess, feel your feelings without drowning in them, and reconnect with the parts of you that deserve a voice.
Hello Queens! I've spent over 20 years helping women over 25 deal with life transitions, the overwhelming stress of trauma, toxic relationships, work, separation/ divorce, and even caregiving, especially parents raising children with school problems/adhd/ autism.
Every person’s goals differ, but here are some of the more common ways I help you thrive:
Stronger relationships
Improve the ways you interact and connect with others.
Improved quality of life
Treating root causes enables you to feel better in your daily life.
A healthier mind and body
Get support for the whole you. MIND & BODY. Yes I'm a Pilates Instructor
Hello Queens! I've spent over 20 years helping women over 25 deal with life transitions, the overwhelming stress of trauma, toxic relationships, work, separation/ divorce, and even caregiving, especially parents raising children with school problems/adhd/ autism.
Every person’s goals differ, but here are some of the more common ways I help you thrive:
Stronger relationships
Improve the ways you interact and connect with others.
Improved quality of life
Treating root causes enables you to feel better in your daily life.
A healthier mind and body
Get support for the whole you. MIND & BODY. Yes I'm a Pilates Instructor
My ideal client is someone ready to step into a space for themselves, even if they don’t have all the answers yet. They may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by depression, anxiety, trauma, or PTSD. Many are relying on coping strategies that haven’t made life easier. Together, we work to understand your experiences, navigate life’s stressors, and build skills to manage them so you can feel more in control, confident, and resilient.
My ideal client is someone ready to step into a space for themselves, even if they don’t have all the answers yet. They may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by depression, anxiety, trauma, or PTSD. Many are relying on coping strategies that haven’t made life easier. Together, we work to understand your experiences, navigate life’s stressors, and build skills to manage them so you can feel more in control, confident, and resilient.
Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and psychoeducation, I help clients gain insight, build resilience, improve relationships, and create lasting change.
Life shouldn't feel like constant survival mode. If you're exhausted, overwhelmed, stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, or navigating addiction in your family, you're not alone. Many of my clients have spent years holding everything together for everyone else while silently struggling themselves. Together, we identify what's keeping you stuck, build practical tools for coping, strengthen boundaries, and create meaningful change so you can move from simply surviving to living a more steady, connected, and fulfilling life
Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and psychoeducation, I help clients gain insight, build resilience, improve relationships, and create lasting change.
Life shouldn't feel like constant survival mode. If you're exhausted, overwhelmed, stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, or navigating addiction in your family, you're not alone. Many of my clients have spent years holding everything together for everyone else while silently struggling themselves. Together, we identify what's keeping you stuck, build practical tools for coping, strengthen boundaries, and create meaningful change so you can move from simply surviving to living a more steady, connected, and fulfilling life
Marsha ‘Nacole’ Ritchey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Kentucky. Nacole’s approach to therapy is to seek growth, change and acceptance through combining evidence-based treatment approaches. She has experience working in outpatient, residential and intensive in-home services with both mental health and substance abuse clients. Nacole has experience working with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorder, ADHD, Anger Management, an array of life adjustment challenges and grief therapy.
Marsha ‘Nacole’ Ritchey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Kentucky. Nacole’s approach to therapy is to seek growth, change and acceptance through combining evidence-based treatment approaches. She has experience working in outpatient, residential and intensive in-home services with both mental health and substance abuse clients. Nacole has experience working with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorder, ADHD, Anger Management, an array of life adjustment challenges and grief therapy.
I use acceptance-based counseling to gently introduce brand new ways of thinking and living.
Counseling is weird. You hang out in an office with a stranger who looks like a cozy accountant, there's some real talk about your personal problems, then money changes hands. I've been on both sides of this, so I get it. But maybe it's okay if this sort of thing is a little different, a little weird. My whole thing is about getting you unstuck, and that only happens with a change of perspective. Thinking differently. Acting differently.
I use acceptance-based counseling to gently introduce brand new ways of thinking and living.
Counseling is weird. You hang out in an office with a stranger who looks like a cozy accountant, there's some real talk about your personal problems, then money changes hands. I've been on both sides of this, so I get it. But maybe it's okay if this sort of thing is a little different, a little weird. My whole thing is about getting you unstuck, and that only happens with a change of perspective. Thinking differently. Acting differently.
Offering practical tools, advocacy support, and a safe space to explore masking, grief, and self- acceptance on the path to thriving.
My ideal client is adjusting to a new ADHD, autism, or chronic illness diagnosis and needs support processing this change. They may face grief, stigma, or self-advocacy challenges and want a safe space to explore their needs without shame. Goals include self-compassion, adaptive strategies, and redefining life goals with their diagnosis in mind. They seek to move from uncertainty to empowerment, embracing their identity while building a fulfilling, sustainable life.
Offering practical tools, advocacy support, and a safe space to explore masking, grief, and self- acceptance on the path to thriving.
My ideal client is adjusting to a new ADHD, autism, or chronic illness diagnosis and needs support processing this change. They may face grief, stigma, or self-advocacy challenges and want a safe space to explore their needs without shame. Goals include self-compassion, adaptive strategies, and redefining life goals with their diagnosis in mind. They seek to move from uncertainty to empowerment, embracing their identity while building a fulfilling, sustainable life.
There are good people in this world and you are one of them. I am sorry you went through what you did. Let's work together to heal. Sessions available this week.
There are good people in this world and you are one of them. I am sorry you went through what you did. Let's work together to heal. Sessions available this week.
I take a strengths-based and person-centered approach to therapy, utilizing evidence-based practices such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and more.
Hi, I'm Rachael! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the beautiful state of Kentucky. I work with teens and adults to treat anxiety and depression, learn skills to cope with stress, navigate life transitions, practice better self-care, and more. I have experience working with people with disabilities, young moms, and the LGBTQ+ community.
I take a strengths-based and person-centered approach to therapy, utilizing evidence-based practices such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and more.
Hi, I'm Rachael! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the beautiful state of Kentucky. I work with teens and adults to treat anxiety and depression, learn skills to cope with stress, navigate life transitions, practice better self-care, and more. I have experience working with people with disabilities, young moms, and the LGBTQ+ community.
Starting therapy isn’t easy—you may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward in your life and relationships. I provide a safe, respectful, and supportive space where you can explore yourself honestly while being challenged to grow. I help you better understand your patterns, build practical skills, and create meaningful change. My approach integrates trauma-informed DBT with psychodynamic, existential, and cognitive behavioral therapies, balancing deep insight with real-world tools so that your progress actually lasts.
Starting therapy isn’t easy—you may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward in your life and relationships. I provide a safe, respectful, and supportive space where you can explore yourself honestly while being challenged to grow. I help you better understand your patterns, build practical skills, and create meaningful change. My approach integrates trauma-informed DBT with psychodynamic, existential, and cognitive behavioral therapies, balancing deep insight with real-world tools so that your progress actually lasts.
I am empathetic, warm, and highly skilled in Cognitive-Behavioral and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, among others, to help us understand our life's challenges.
I routinely complete ADHD evaluations for children and adults of all ages. A complete evaluation report is available.
I am empathetic, warm, and highly skilled in Cognitive-Behavioral and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, among others, to help us understand our life's challenges.
I routinely complete ADHD evaluations for children and adults of all ages. A complete evaluation report is available.
I also focus on mindfulness, acceptance and emotional regulation techniques.
As an AuDHD person myself (autism and ADHD) person myself, I am passionate about helping neurodiverse kids, adolescents, and adults find their identity, understand themselves, and help them to self-advocate for their needs. Social, communication, sensory, and behavioral support needs do not always look “stereotypical” in autism. I have lived experience with PDA (pathological demand avoidance) children and adults. Behavioral difficulties are often seen as non-comoliance and purposeful. We know not always the case and there are often underlying factors and functions of behavior. It is often nervous system and regulation needs.
I also focus on mindfulness, acceptance and emotional regulation techniques.
As an AuDHD person myself (autism and ADHD) person myself, I am passionate about helping neurodiverse kids, adolescents, and adults find their identity, understand themselves, and help them to self-advocate for their needs. Social, communication, sensory, and behavioral support needs do not always look “stereotypical” in autism. I have lived experience with PDA (pathological demand avoidance) children and adults. Behavioral difficulties are often seen as non-comoliance and purposeful. We know not always the case and there are often underlying factors and functions of behavior. It is often nervous system and regulation needs.
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists
How does acceptance and commitment therapy work?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages a person to listen to their self-talk. A person’s inner dialog can be indicative of how they treat themselves. ACT also encourages self-compassion; this can lead to a better understanding of negative thought patterns and emotional states. This understanding can then lead the individual to needed behavior change.
What are the goals of acceptance and commitment therapy?
The goal of acceptance and commitment is to expand a person’s psychological flexibility, a trait that encourages an individual to live in the present moment and to accept all their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, even ones that are difficult such as sadness and anxiety. In ACT, this acceptance is congruent with the individual’s values and beliefs.
Does acceptance and commitment therapy work for depression?
Acceptance and commitment therapy is effective for depression because it allows the individual to view their discomfort and suffering differently. Depressive feelings about relationship heartaches, for example, are a part of life. A despondent person learns to let go of their struggles and instead view their painful thoughts and feelings with compassion. This will lead the individual toward positive change.
How long are people typically in acceptance and commitment therapy?
A typical acceptance and commitment therapy session is 50 minutes long with one session per week. Treatment for common problems such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties can last between eight weeks to four months. However, more severe cases may require more than one session a week and/or a longer time frame for treatment.