Therapists in Eastland Park-Dixie Plantation, Lexington, KY

Wanting to move toward being the best and most authentic version of yourself? Just needing a bit of help or push? I'm here to do just that in an open-minded, welcoming, and nonjudgmental environment! I believe the counselor and client relationship is a collaboration where the client’s experiences and feelings are combined with the counselor’s tools and knowledge- to help facilitate movement forward while processing the client’s past. I do this utilizing a multitude of evidence based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and person-centered therapy; among others!

I have over 22 years experience in the Mental Health industry, both in Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health. I specialize in addiction, addiction medicine and trauma. Experienced in all aspects of mental health counseling, including adult, and young adult. I am an integrative counselor, utilizing Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and believe that my client's needs be met with open, unconditional positive regard throughout each session.

Perhaps you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disappointed, or like life is just passing you by. Maybe your relationships feel dry and you're having trouble connecting with your loved ones. You might think to yourself, "That's it. I don't want to continue living like this. I want better for myself. I want to enjoy life again." Congratulations to you for embracing this first step toward change. You are brave for this, and I know we can continue to take steps forward together.

I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate dedicated to guiding individuals, couples, and families towards positive change. Ideal clients are those recognizing the value of investing in relationships. Whether you're an individual seeking personal growth, a couple grappling with communication, or a family navigating transitions, I'm here for you. Your goals, from fostering healthier relationships to improving communication, guide our work. Together, we'll create a safe space for exploration and growth.

Healing comes from within. I work from an intergenerational approach to address the many factors that lead to who we are and how experiences affect us all uniquely. I believe that trust, honesty and empathy are the foundations of all healthy relationships and will always provide a safe place for healing. All of us are unique, our experiences are all pieces of who we are. I use multiple evidence based approaches to aid in healing. I have experience working with diverse populations and families of all compositions. I work with all ages and specialize in trauma, family dynamics/relationships, severe mental illness and neurodivergence.

Stuck. Overwhelmed. Burned out. Numb. Invisible. Frustrated. Lonely. Misunderstood. Feeling behind. Nagging Doubts. Procrastinating. Shame. Fear of making mistakes. Hiding your self. Lost. Empty. Confused. You aren't sure how you got here. This isn't the life you imagined. You are searching for RELIEF. You’ve already tried what you know to feel better & still feel stuck. Does any of this feel familiar? I know that it IS possible to live the life you want. You DESERVE to feel joy & fulfilled! Working with me, you will feel: Hope. Joy. Connection. Peace. Confident. Purpose. Balanced. Whole. Focused. Empowered. Motivated.

You just want the pain, chaos, and emptiness you feel to go away once and for all. Whether it is eating secretly to comfort yourself, having to drink every night to sleep, pushing yourself to achieve, or isolating yourself. Attempting to balance family, work, and your self-care can feel overwhelming and tends to end with you feeling worse about yourself and how you can't get it together. Shame and guilt keep you stationary where you are, and if you had to admit that things were not where you wanted you might actually crumble. Let's figure out a new normal, together.

Have you ever felt like you were missing out on something but not sure what? Do you feel like you could be fulfilled but you don't know how to get there? Are you going through a transition in your life and need reassurance or guidance from a non-judgmental place? If so, now is a good time to reach out and explore your own inner strength to make life feel whole again. I work with individuals from teens to retirement age, couples in different stages of their relationship, and young adults who are trying to find their own identity in this world. I also work with clients who want to change their story and create their own.

Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, and/or depression? Are you finding it difficult to parent your child? Have you struggled with addiction, only to relapse? Do you have a history of trauma that makes building and maintaining relationships difficult? I have worked with individuals struggling with all of these things and believe that we can work together to overcome these obstacles and allow you to fully enjoy all that life has to offer.

Everyone feels stressed sometimes, but what happens when it becomes too intense and takes center stage in your life? Maybe chronic and persistent worry about a stressful situation or relationship is taking control of your thoughts, or you are struggling to heal from a past trauma. Maybe you find yourself feeling physical symptoms from anxiety, like a fast heart rate, feeling nervous, difficulty sleeping, and feeling fatigued. Do you find yourself having difficulty feeling calm and at peace?

Life's overwhelming stressors can often get you off track making you feel alone and without anyone to confide in to offer support and encouragement. The essential thing to remember is that everyone experiences these moments throughout their lives; it's what makes us human.

Are you feeling exhausted trying to navigate life's obstacles? If you've felt you need someone in your corner to help achieve your emotional and mental health goals, then I encourage you to contact me to schedule an appointment. I strive to offer you a genuine and compassionate ear through challenging times. I want to help you find relief from any of the anxiety, depression, or trauma you have experienced.

Have you been feeling overwhelmed, tired, or anxious? Do you feel as if everything has become too much to handle? Are you trying to cope with a past trauma in your life? Then it may be time for you to take the first step in finding a solution to the things in your life that are troubling you. I utilize the following treatment modalities: CBT, DBT, ART, and motivational interviewing. I also have experience navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and comorbidity.

There never seems to be the right time to work on yourself but the baggage seems to be getting heavier every day. You feel yourself struggling to maintain what is while desperately getting back to what once was for yourself and your family. The feelings of loneliness and sadness follow you no matter what is going on in your life and it is draining you. Everyone around you depends on you to keep going but it's so difficult to imagine living like this another day.

You are looking online for something to help the sadness and heaviness in your chest go away once and for all. You feel like a tightly wound ball of yarn and everything in your life feels like it is plucking at you and making you unravel. Balancing all of your roles in your life is nothing short of a miracle and the fear of failing at something wakes you up at night. No one may even suspect you are struggling but you cry when you are alone and feel like everything you are doing doesn't even matter anyway. There is a better way to manage life on life's terms.

Do you ever feel like you’re living on the margins of your life? As a therapist, I work with people to explore their lives on a deep level because it is my experience that the more deeply we work, the deeper our healing. We will work together to identify what is holding you back, has you stuck. I don't think it is what's wrong with you; I think it's what's happened to you. You may identify the stuck place as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship isuses, blocked life transitions, creativity, or spiritual growth. You may recognize this as a yearning to deepen and grow.

I believe that you are the expert in your life. I am honored to hear about your experiences and to help you process life events in a safe environment. I am passionate about providing clients with a space to feel seen, heard, and understood. My goal is to help you deepen your understanding of yourself by diving into your past experiences and how they affect you today. I believe that therapy is a relational process. My approach to therapy is multi-faceted and I commonly use a client-centered, relational approach with mindfulness woven into each session.

“I’ve carried these weights for so long. I do not know how I am going to open Pandora’s box without falling apart.” “I never had time for emotions/feelings. Life has taught me to stuff them down and not deal with them. I have achieved so much, and now, I am afraid it will all come tumbling down once I start to feel.” “I’ve never had time for myself. Most of my life is spent on the needs and wishes of other people.” Do any of these statements resonate with you? I have interacted with many clients over the years who have all said something similar to the statements above.

You might look like you have it all together to the outside world. But, behind the scenes, you have been stumbling for some time. You may lack confidence or direction, have depression or anxiety, or struggle with your day-to-day life while feeling like you have no one to go to for help. Perhaps you’re dealing with past traumas that haven’t been resolved. Whatever the reason that has brought you to me today, I encourage you to contact me and schedule an appointment.