Therapists in Lexington, KY

Your authentic self is waiting for you! Challenging or traumatic life experiences often overshadow our authentic selves. We may feel stuck, lack motivation, or chronically procrastinate. Irrational and self defeating thoughts lead to fear, anxiety, depression, excessive worry, and may manifest in physical symptoms. When we live in this cycle too long it becomes our normal. We may recycle past trauma into present relationships. We find harmful ways to cope; such as people pleasing, codependency and addictive behaviors including, but not limited to substance abuse.

With twenty years of experience, I have focused my work on children's mental health. I was the Intensive Children's Outpatient Director / IMPACT Supervisor at a community mental health center for seven years. I was also employed as the Treatment Director for a private therapeutic foster care agency. During this time, I taught general and developmental psychology for Bluegrass Community and Technical College System. I also contracted with First Steps to provide early intervention services to Kentucky's children. I have provided psychological services for the Children's Advocacy Center and Bluegrass Boys Ranch.

My goal is to help every person that has been the victim of trauma, or repeatedly deals with traumatic scenes, to be able to live a healthy, reduced stress, and productive life that is not overshadowed by their trauma or career. Thin Line Counseling, LLC, provides therapy to those that are hurting from past trauma, depression, anxiety, or PTSD. The agency also specializes in providing therapy to the public safety members that stand the thin line between order and chaos. As a former public safety member, I understand the traumas that are observed by those that protect our communities.

At Mended, we aim to provide quality care, support, and education to individuals & families throughout the Lexington area. The Mended team operates with intentionality, adapting their services to the unique needs of each client, empowering them to make healthy changes, as well as promoting emotional & physical wellness.

Hi there! I'm glad you're here. Ask yourself the following questions. Do you find yourself in an unfamiliar place in life? Do you have a complicated relationship that is impacting other areas? Do you deal with impairments that impact your quality of life? Do you struggle with your identity? Do you find it difficult to stick to your goals? Do you wish had more support as a parent? Do you have a child/teen who needs help learning new tools? If you answered YES to any of them then therapy is right for you. I would love to meet you!

Karyn Stute received her Master's degree from Pepperdine University and currently has over 15 years experience working with couples, teens, and individuals who are challenged by life circumstances. Karyn's journey has allowed her to work in diverse settings including private practice, clinics, school-based interventions, and substance abuse counseling. Karyn has an easy going, warm, yet firm counseling style that gets results Families benefit from her approach which de-emphasizes the "identified patient" construct which leads to a more harmonious family dynamic. In couples therapy, Karyn creates a safe environment in which to open up about the hidden hurts in the relationship.

We all want to be loved, understood, and accepted for who we are; when we don't feel like we are, it can be tough. Don't worry, though. Therapy can help! Together, we can work through what you're struggling with to create a more balanced, fulfulling life for you. In addition to working with adolescents and adults (13+), I specialize in working with teens in the foster care system, adoptees of all ages, those struggling with their self-worth or identity, and caregivers. I work with most mental health conditions, including, but not limited to, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders.

Therapy is about building trust and nurturing yourself through deeper self-awareness. As a therapist, I am dedicated to providing a safe place for others to acknowledge, heal, and grow from life’s challenges. My goal in therapy is to help clients build self-confidence and find a deeper understanding of themselves and their place in the world. I am committed to helping clients find ways to cope in order to live a more holistic, healthy, joyful life. You can expect to always be met with empathy, kindness, and understanding.

Do you feel abandoned, lost, anxious, or afraid? Have you been hurt by those who you cared for most? Do you have feelings of emotional disconnection from your spouse or significant other? Regardless of what you have been through, you have the potential for greatness! Your relationships deserve to blossom! I desire to walk by your side as you let go of the emotional baggage that has been keeping you from reaching your potential and living your best life. Remember, life is not just about surviving but progressing and always being the best person we can be.

I am a doctoral student at the University of Kentucky in the Department of Education and the Center for Research on Counseling Education. My research focuses on mood disorders, with a specific focus on understudied populations such as individuals with disabilities. I believe that when a counselor recognizes the more significant contextual issues which affect the client's well-being, advocacy in combination with behavioral therapy can be an appropriate intervention for the client.

I have experience working with clients of all ages, but most of my clinical practice has focused on adolescents and young adults. I consider this a specialty of mine and I really enjoy working with clients in those age groups. I especially enjoy working with clients who are struggling in social relationships, with life transitions, and adjusting to new environments. I have experience working with clients on issues including anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, parent-child relational problems, trauma, and adolescent substance abuse.

There are always reasons why people do the things they do. My approach is to help alleviate shame and unnecessary guilt by helping clients understand the “why” behind their emotions and behaviors. I use a trauma-informed approach with all my clients and aim to create an emotionally safe space to explore vulnerable thoughts and feelings.

Please use my client portal to schedule an appointment.

Are you looking for inner peace and calm? Maybe you are finding it difficult to regain balance and overall wellness in your current journey. Birchwood Healing Place can provide a unique and safe environment to foster growth, while promoting wellness within the mind. body. and spirit.

I have worked with a broad range of clients with different mental health concerns. I enjoy helping those that feel they are stuck in how they think and process the world by assisting them in learning coping skills to change the thought patterns that keep them cycling through all the negativity. I am someone that will listen, never judge, and give you an outside perspective on what is causing you distress. I desire to work with people who want to change their mindset and are willing to try new things while understanding that healing takes time.

I am a Certified Social Worker practicing mental health and substance use therapy in Lexington, Kentucky. I aim to support and encourage individuals in obtaining their goals and improving their overall quality of life. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and varying backgrounds. I specialize in addiction recovery and I am LGBTQ+ affirming. I have experience in a variety of settings including community mental health, addiction treatment and more on an individual and group level.

If you are struggling with emotional stress, long for better relationships, or wish to address difficult circumstances in the past or present, then the assistance of a mental health professional may be a step in the right direction. Building a partnership with a therapist can help you process those issues and build skills to better tackle challenges. As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I help clients understand how the mind interprets and reacts to situations, and then arm them with tools. With knowledge brings awareness, and awareness creates the opportunity for positive change.

My guiding philosophy in working with clients is that what is right with a person can enable them to overcome what is wrong with them. My years of working with patients in various treatment settings have only strengthened that view. Whether the issue is depression, trauma, painful personal loss or getting through a difficult crossroad in one's life, my basic approach is to help the person find their own pathways to healing. This is like a process of making "repairs," not of the body necessarily, but repairing one's perspective on life and finding the wherewithal to constructively move forward.