Buddhist Therapists in Louisville, KY
My approach uses Buddhist meditation alongside IFS, EMDR, somatic, and mindfulness techniques to help people break through these harmful patterns.
Many people suffer alone with mental health issues for years before they ask for help. Chronic trauma and chronic anxiety can make us feel constantly overwhelmed by our feelings and reactions. Many clients describe being "stuck" and not knowing what steps they need for growth and healing. I am offering a refreshing new approach to trauma treatment for those who need more than regular "talk" therapy. My approach offers practical and holistic solutions to help you break free of the these frustrating cycles.
My approach uses Buddhist meditation alongside IFS, EMDR, somatic, and mindfulness techniques to help people break through these harmful patterns.
Many people suffer alone with mental health issues for years before they ask for help. Chronic trauma and chronic anxiety can make us feel constantly overwhelmed by our feelings and reactions. Many clients describe being "stuck" and not knowing what steps they need for growth and healing. I am offering a refreshing new approach to trauma treatment for those who need more than regular "talk" therapy. My approach offers practical and holistic solutions to help you break free of the these frustrating cycles.
I work collaboratively with those who are deeply curious about themselves and wanting to get to the root of what troubles them. Clients who seek me out are tired of repeating old patterns and ready for something new to emerge in their lives. I am skilled in supporting people who have endured and overcome a wide range of stressful life events and challenges and who value living the examined life. Powerful and painful emotions such as sadness, fear, guilt or shame may rule over all your thoughts and actions. We will help you relate to your feelings in a new and deeper way allowing for more vitality and connectedness in your being.
I work collaboratively with those who are deeply curious about themselves and wanting to get to the root of what troubles them. Clients who seek me out are tired of repeating old patterns and ready for something new to emerge in their lives. I am skilled in supporting people who have endured and overcome a wide range of stressful life events and challenges and who value living the examined life. Powerful and painful emotions such as sadness, fear, guilt or shame may rule over all your thoughts and actions. We will help you relate to your feelings in a new and deeper way allowing for more vitality and connectedness in your being.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety or emotional difficulties, looking to enhance your self-awareness, or seeking personal evolution, I am here to help you transform your challenges into opportunities for growth. The majority of my clients come due to anxiety and a history of trauma and I have seen success by using a combination of methodologies I've learned over the years. My approach is grounded in science, informed by personal experience, and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we can explore how mindfulness, somatic awareness, and nutrition can help you live more fully and authentically.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety or emotional difficulties, looking to enhance your self-awareness, or seeking personal evolution, I am here to help you transform your challenges into opportunities for growth. The majority of my clients come due to anxiety and a history of trauma and I have seen success by using a combination of methodologies I've learned over the years. My approach is grounded in science, informed by personal experience, and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we can explore how mindfulness, somatic awareness, and nutrition can help you live more fully and authentically.
I enjoy working with individuals, adolescents through seniors, of all gender identities, as well as couples and families; empowering clients and working towards overall well-being. My style of therapy is considered laid back and conversational but always tailored to what each individual needs and likes. Whether it be anxiety, grief processing, sexual & domestic/intimate partner violence, or caregiver support- I have something to offer everyone through traditional and holistic approaches. Additionally, I provide LGBTQ+ support and embrace alt-lifestyles.
I enjoy working with individuals, adolescents through seniors, of all gender identities, as well as couples and families; empowering clients and working towards overall well-being. My style of therapy is considered laid back and conversational but always tailored to what each individual needs and likes. Whether it be anxiety, grief processing, sexual & domestic/intimate partner violence, or caregiver support- I have something to offer everyone through traditional and holistic approaches. Additionally, I provide LGBTQ+ support and embrace alt-lifestyles.
McClain Owens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT 200
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am a trauma therapist that pulls from eastern and western modalities to offer holistic therapeutic services. Believing that trauma memory is stored beyond the mind and deep into the body, I weave cognitive, somatic and nature-based approaches for highly effective treatment. It is vital to understand how systemic, cultural and individual circumstances influence the mind-body connection. To better grasp what is bringing you into session, my anti-oppressive perspective is influenced by systems, and feminist theory.
I am a trauma therapist that pulls from eastern and western modalities to offer holistic therapeutic services. Believing that trauma memory is stored beyond the mind and deep into the body, I weave cognitive, somatic and nature-based approaches for highly effective treatment. It is vital to understand how systemic, cultural and individual circumstances influence the mind-body connection. To better grasp what is bringing you into session, my anti-oppressive perspective is influenced by systems, and feminist theory.
Hi, I'm David! Welcome to my little corner of the Psychology Today website! Maybe you've come here because something needs to change. Maybe you're feeling stuck, you're struggling, you're addicted, you're in spiritual exile or bondage and you want to be free and know that you belong. If you're 'going through it' like this, you need someone who's been there to talk to.
Sometimes change comes quickly, other times not so much, but I have found that when you give voice to your struggles with someone you can trust, you are able to come up with solutions for coping and access the courage to get what you need. We can do this together.
Hi, I'm David! Welcome to my little corner of the Psychology Today website! Maybe you've come here because something needs to change. Maybe you're feeling stuck, you're struggling, you're addicted, you're in spiritual exile or bondage and you want to be free and know that you belong. If you're 'going through it' like this, you need someone who's been there to talk to.
Sometimes change comes quickly, other times not so much, but I have found that when you give voice to your struggles with someone you can trust, you are able to come up with solutions for coping and access the courage to get what you need. We can do this together.
You've built a successful career, but privately, money is still a source of stress, shame, or conflict and you can't figure out why. You've tried to fix it. Something keeps getting in the way.
Knowledge about money is not the issue. You're stuck in patterns that run deeper than budgets.
Maybe it's tension with your partner over spending. Anxiety about your career in an AI-driven world. Burnout despite working harder than ever. If you're a smart professional who feels overwhelmed by money, you're in the right place.
Here's how we work: 1. Get clear. A free consultation to identify what's really driving the stress.
You've built a successful career, but privately, money is still a source of stress, shame, or conflict and you can't figure out why. You've tried to fix it. Something keeps getting in the way.
Knowledge about money is not the issue. You're stuck in patterns that run deeper than budgets.
Maybe it's tension with your partner over spending. Anxiety about your career in an AI-driven world. Burnout despite working harder than ever. If you're a smart professional who feels overwhelmed by money, you're in the right place.
Here's how we work: 1. Get clear. A free consultation to identify what's really driving the stress.
Kandace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Currently not accepting in person appointment/ clients.
I specialize in the stuff most people prefer to sweep under the rug; complex trauma, addiction, and unique mental health challenges. You know, the things that, if left unchecked, turn you into a flaming dumpster fire of a person. I also specialize in unique populations like polyamory and neurodivergent. Together, we’ll work through the darkness and find a way to make life suck a little less. Or, who knows, maybe even a lot less. Life’s chaotic, but we can still make progress while acknowledging that, sometimes, it’s a bit of a dumpster fire.
Currently not accepting in person appointment/ clients.
I specialize in the stuff most people prefer to sweep under the rug; complex trauma, addiction, and unique mental health challenges. You know, the things that, if left unchecked, turn you into a flaming dumpster fire of a person. I also specialize in unique populations like polyamory and neurodivergent. Together, we’ll work through the darkness and find a way to make life suck a little less. Or, who knows, maybe even a lot less. Life’s chaotic, but we can still make progress while acknowledging that, sometimes, it’s a bit of a dumpster fire.
When I meet with a new client, I want emphasize the confidentiality of our work together as well as its limits. I let them know the therapy room is a place where there is nothing unspeakabe. I ask them to put into words what their goal(s) are for therapy and let them know i believe they can change. I ask if they have any questions for me and let them know that I approach therapy from a system based perspective. From me they can expect respect at all times. They can expect me to gently challeng them. There will homework and my reason for assigning it. I also let them know I have a quirky sense of humor.
When I meet with a new client, I want emphasize the confidentiality of our work together as well as its limits. I let them know the therapy room is a place where there is nothing unspeakabe. I ask them to put into words what their goal(s) are for therapy and let them know i believe they can change. I ask if they have any questions for me and let them know that I approach therapy from a system based perspective. From me they can expect respect at all times. They can expect me to gently challeng them. There will homework and my reason for assigning it. I also let them know I have a quirky sense of humor.
Change can be frightening and growth that results from changes in our life or sadly a crisis can be challenging or debilitating. Relationships at home and work maybe urging you to make changes. Perhaps you’ve found that everything has changed, moved on or away and that has caused a crisis, pain or an imbalance in your life. What you’ve used to cope with in the past to manage sorrow, dispair, stress, anxiety, grief or the unfinished business in your life your work and relationships may not be working for you any longer. Life is urging you to do things differently and make those changes that this process can help and heal.
Change can be frightening and growth that results from changes in our life or sadly a crisis can be challenging or debilitating. Relationships at home and work maybe urging you to make changes. Perhaps you’ve found that everything has changed, moved on or away and that has caused a crisis, pain or an imbalance in your life. What you’ve used to cope with in the past to manage sorrow, dispair, stress, anxiety, grief or the unfinished business in your life your work and relationships may not be working for you any longer. Life is urging you to do things differently and make those changes that this process can help and heal.
You’re Not Stuck—Just Searching for the Right Guide.
Life doesn’t come with a manual, and no one prepared you for:
•The job loss that shook your identity
•The relationship that left you questioning your worth
•The childhood wounds that still whisper “not enough”
•The overwhelming sense that everyone else has it figured out.
Here’s what I know: Your struggles aren’t a sign of weakness, they’re proof you’re human. But you don’t have to navigate them alone.
You’re Not Stuck—Just Searching for the Right Guide.
Life doesn’t come with a manual, and no one prepared you for:
•The job loss that shook your identity
•The relationship that left you questioning your worth
•The childhood wounds that still whisper “not enough”
•The overwhelming sense that everyone else has it figured out.
Here’s what I know: Your struggles aren’t a sign of weakness, they’re proof you’re human. But you don’t have to navigate them alone.
I believe in relationship-driven therapy where the client is in the driver’s seat and I am the navigator, offering directions for pathways to healing, recovery and freedom. I am a passionate advocate and ally to those who have been abused, underserved, or marginalized and care deeply about individuals and groups working to find their voices and gain strength through therapy and other avenues of recovery. I am always looking to find common understanding with my client, and will strive to provide a holistic and respectful partnership with YOU! I believe everyone deserves the best life has to offer!
I believe in relationship-driven therapy where the client is in the driver’s seat and I am the navigator, offering directions for pathways to healing, recovery and freedom. I am a passionate advocate and ally to those who have been abused, underserved, or marginalized and care deeply about individuals and groups working to find their voices and gain strength through therapy and other avenues of recovery. I am always looking to find common understanding with my client, and will strive to provide a holistic and respectful partnership with YOU! I believe everyone deserves the best life has to offer!
Are you feeling stuck in your healing journey and overwhelmed by the state of the world? I specialize in supporting people who are ready to take a different approach to therapy that gets to the root causes of your challenges, including inner struggles like depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts and trauma, as well as their intersection with external stressors like climate change, political instability and systemic injustice. Rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis, we will work together to understand the origins of your suffering and co-create an actionable path towards both healing and living a more meaningful life.
Are you feeling stuck in your healing journey and overwhelmed by the state of the world? I specialize in supporting people who are ready to take a different approach to therapy that gets to the root causes of your challenges, including inner struggles like depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts and trauma, as well as their intersection with external stressors like climate change, political instability and systemic injustice. Rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis, we will work together to understand the origins of your suffering and co-create an actionable path towards both healing and living a more meaningful life.
Accepting new clients!
Are you experiencing personal or relational struggles, such as sexual anxiety, intimacy concerns, or shame? I recognize that seeking therapy can be a deeply personal and sometimes challenging step, especially when it involves sensitive topics like sex, identity, and relationships. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable exploring these aspects of your life. Whether you're dealing with sexual concerns, navigating questions around your identity, or seeking to strengthen your relationships, I'm here to listen and support you with compassion and care.
Accepting new clients!
Are you experiencing personal or relational struggles, such as sexual anxiety, intimacy concerns, or shame? I recognize that seeking therapy can be a deeply personal and sometimes challenging step, especially when it involves sensitive topics like sex, identity, and relationships. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable exploring these aspects of your life. Whether you're dealing with sexual concerns, navigating questions around your identity, or seeking to strengthen your relationships, I'm here to listen and support you with compassion and care.
Feeling overwhelmed by relentless self-criticism, anxiety, or the weight of feeling like you're never enough? I am here to support you along your journey of remembering your purpose, releasing unhelpful internal narratives, and reinforcing your inherent value along the way. Reserving an intake session with me is the first, most powerful step on your therapy journey.
Feeling overwhelmed by relentless self-criticism, anxiety, or the weight of feeling like you're never enough? I am here to support you along your journey of remembering your purpose, releasing unhelpful internal narratives, and reinforcing your inherent value along the way. Reserving an intake session with me is the first, most powerful step on your therapy journey.
It can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to finding the right provider and how to get help with the issues that are often most personal to us. Whatever issue brought you to my profile, rest assured, there is a way forward that honors your past and creates a future you want to see. Let's talk and see how I can help.
My Services:
-Psychotherapy (specializing in trauma/PTSD/cPTSD, anxiety, depression)
-Expert LGBTQ+ Psychotherapy
-Expert Psychotherapy and Testing with Veterans
-Eating Disorder Treatment
-Neuropsychological & Psychological Testing
-Clinical Supervision
It can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to finding the right provider and how to get help with the issues that are often most personal to us. Whatever issue brought you to my profile, rest assured, there is a way forward that honors your past and creates a future you want to see. Let's talk and see how I can help.
My Services:
-Psychotherapy (specializing in trauma/PTSD/cPTSD, anxiety, depression)
-Expert LGBTQ+ Psychotherapy
-Expert Psychotherapy and Testing with Veterans
-Eating Disorder Treatment
-Neuropsychological & Psychological Testing
-Clinical Supervision
My clients are often people who often feel like they’ve had to translate themselves to be understood in a world that wasn’t built with them in mind. Many identify as autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent, and are navigating intersecting identities around gender, sexuality, culture, and mental health. They may be high-masking, deeply self-aware, and exhausted from trying to meet expectations that don’t fit. They’re often thoughtful, creative, and resilient, even if they don’t always feel that way.
My clients are often people who often feel like they’ve had to translate themselves to be understood in a world that wasn’t built with them in mind. Many identify as autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent, and are navigating intersecting identities around gender, sexuality, culture, and mental health. They may be high-masking, deeply self-aware, and exhausted from trying to meet expectations that don’t fit. They’re often thoughtful, creative, and resilient, even if they don’t always feel that way.
Do you need guidance as you navigate the world? Therapy has a way of clarifying the inventory of your strengths and challenges as an individual, a couple or family.
I have worked with all ages as a trained, trauma-informed therapist. I also have experience with neurodivergence if that’s you. I have sat with those in crisis, working through life dilemmas, and wondering how to be themselves. Some clients tell stories, others paint, use a sand tray and yet others learn somatic exercises to help them return to their bodies, where healing begins.
Do you need guidance as you navigate the world? Therapy has a way of clarifying the inventory of your strengths and challenges as an individual, a couple or family.
I have worked with all ages as a trained, trauma-informed therapist. I also have experience with neurodivergence if that’s you. I have sat with those in crisis, working through life dilemmas, and wondering how to be themselves. Some clients tell stories, others paint, use a sand tray and yet others learn somatic exercises to help them return to their bodies, where healing begins.
This space is for the question-askers, seekers, wounded, or weary. This is the right space for you if your family, relationships, or faith experiences have been stressful, confusing, or harmful to you. This includes experiences with trauma, narcissism, dysfunctional relationships and families, and religious teachings. My practice focuses on those who have tried to "do all the right things," wondering why things are still so hard. Unfortunately, being hard on ourselves, working hard, achieving all the things, and taking care of everyone around us doesn't often lead to the sort of healing and peace we long for.
This space is for the question-askers, seekers, wounded, or weary. This is the right space for you if your family, relationships, or faith experiences have been stressful, confusing, or harmful to you. This includes experiences with trauma, narcissism, dysfunctional relationships and families, and religious teachings. My practice focuses on those who have tried to "do all the right things," wondering why things are still so hard. Unfortunately, being hard on ourselves, working hard, achieving all the things, and taking care of everyone around us doesn't often lead to the sort of healing and peace we long for.
My name is Swan Roberts. I am a licensed therapist, LCSW (licensed clinical social worker). I love helping people through my work and I have been doing this for 6 years. I decided to become a therapist because I had a therapist that helped me ease through the transition of getting out medically from active duty army service, which inspired me to follow this career path. It takes courage to make the decision of facing the things that are causing you turmoil, including trauma, and I am glad you are here. I look forward to meeting you and help you transform your life through healing evidence based interventions: EMDR, IFS, SE, & CBT.
My name is Swan Roberts. I am a licensed therapist, LCSW (licensed clinical social worker). I love helping people through my work and I have been doing this for 6 years. I decided to become a therapist because I had a therapist that helped me ease through the transition of getting out medically from active duty army service, which inspired me to follow this career path. It takes courage to make the decision of facing the things that are causing you turmoil, including trauma, and I am glad you are here. I look forward to meeting you and help you transform your life through healing evidence based interventions: EMDR, IFS, SE, & CBT.
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Buddhist Therapists
Is buddhism beneficial for mental health?
While Buddhism itself is not a treatment for mental health conditions, its practices can greatly enhance mental well-being by introducing coping skills and ideas that promote overall wellness. Key Buddhist practices, such as mindfulness, have been shown to alleviate symptoms of various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. Moreover, Buddhism's focus on self-compassion, non-judgment, and acceptance can benefit individuals with particularly negative or self-critical thought patterns.
What are the concepts and principles of buddhism as a therapeutic approach?
Core Buddhist principles are often used in therapy to help clients gain insight into their thoughts and emotions. Concepts such as suffering (dukkha) and impermanence (anicca) are applied to help clients recognize that common forms of suffering, like repetitive negative thought patterns, can be accepted and viewed as impermanent. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are additional core concepts utilized frequently in Buddhist therapy sessions. The Four Noble Truths highlight the existence of suffering as an inherent part of the human experience—an insight frequently used to move clients toward greater acceptance. The Eightfold Path, which includes right understanding, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right concentration, and right mindfulness, offers practical skills to alleviate suffering.
What is the buddhist approach and practice during a therapy session?
Therapists informed by Buddhist principles often integrate mindfulness and meditation practices into therapy sessions to help clients cultivate greater acceptance, compassion, and non-judgment toward themselves and others. Typically, Buddhist therapists guide clients through mindfulness exercises, such as breathing exercises or body scans, and encourage them to practice similar exercises outside of sessions. Additionally, many Buddhist therapists utilize elements of Positive Psychology or Compassion-Focused Therapy, which can help reduce symptoms of self-criticism and shame common among clients with various mental health conditions. In general, Buddhist therapists strive to embody the compassion and non-judgmental approach they promote, often incorporating exercises aimed at developing compassion in session, such as loving-kindness meditation (Metta).
Is mindfulness the same as buddhism in the context of therapy?
While Buddhist therapists frequently integrate mindfulness practices into therapy sessions, the terms mindfulness and Buddhism are not synonymous in the context of therapy. Therapists may use mindfulness techniques, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), without identifying as a Buddhist therapist. In contrast, those practicing within a Buddhist belief framework typically encourage mindfulness therapies, in addition to foundational Buddhist beliefs, such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. These therapists may also guide clients toward a deeper understanding of Buddhist philosophy, unlike those who use Buddhist mindfulness principles without the broader spiritual context.