Depression Therapists in Louisville, KY
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.
Therapy is a process of exploring layers of the self which takes time, compassion, understanding and encouragement. My intention is to meet people where they are in this process and through collaboration establish goals for growth and change. I seek to offer support to those on their journey to personal well being and healing by utilizing integrative somatic based approaches. I am a licensed Art Therapist, Reiki Master, & have been trained in The Havening Techniques.
Therapy is a process of exploring layers of the self which takes time, compassion, understanding and encouragement. My intention is to meet people where they are in this process and through collaboration establish goals for growth and change. I seek to offer support to those on their journey to personal well being and healing by utilizing integrative somatic based approaches. I am a licensed Art Therapist, Reiki Master, & have been trained in The Havening Techniques.
I have experience working with clients who suffer from overwhelming anxiety, depression, mood disorders and substance use illness.
Safe and secure environment to promote comfortability within the therapeutic session. I will demonstrate active listening, empathy and problem-solving techniques to help clients identify challenges and unhealthy feelings to better manage symptoms.
I have experience working with clients who suffer from overwhelming anxiety, depression, mood disorders and substance use illness.
Safe and secure environment to promote comfortability within the therapeutic session. I will demonstrate active listening, empathy and problem-solving techniques to help clients identify challenges and unhealthy feelings to better manage symptoms.
Changes in life can create anxiety, depression, a sense of loss, trauma, and stress.
I practice a wide variety of approaches which include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, expressive techniques, & mindfulness strategies. I can provide an evaluation and therapeutic support for teens and adults who struggle with symptoms from ADD, depression, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, and other mental health issues.
Changes in life can create anxiety, depression, a sense of loss, trauma, and stress.
I practice a wide variety of approaches which include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, expressive techniques, & mindfulness strategies. I can provide an evaluation and therapeutic support for teens and adults who struggle with symptoms from ADD, depression, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, and other mental health issues.
I am a licensed psychologist with more than 20 years of experience helping adults, older adolescents, and couples with a wide range of emotional and life issues such as: depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, relationship issues, and grief/loss.
I work with clients to create a warm, supportive, and safe environment in which exploration and change can occur.
I am a licensed psychologist with more than 20 years of experience helping adults, older adolescents, and couples with a wide range of emotional and life issues such as: depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, relationship issues, and grief/loss.
I work with clients to create a warm, supportive, and safe environment in which exploration and change can occur.
I hold a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville’s Kent School of Social Work. I believe that each person is the expert of their own life and possesses an innate capacity to heal and grow. My goal is to support individuals in moving from merely surviving to truly thriving through a collaborative and empowering therapeutic process. Being person-centered, trauma-informed, and committed to lifelong learning are not just guiding principles—they are foundational to who I am and how I practice.
I hold a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville’s Kent School of Social Work. I believe that each person is the expert of their own life and possesses an innate capacity to heal and grow. My goal is to support individuals in moving from merely surviving to truly thriving through a collaborative and empowering therapeutic process. Being person-centered, trauma-informed, and committed to lifelong learning are not just guiding principles—they are foundational to who I am and how I practice.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Masters from University of Louisville in 2016. I have worked in community mental health for a number of years as well as in residential settings with teens and survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Masters from University of Louisville in 2016. I have worked in community mental health for a number of years as well as in residential settings with teens and survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence.
I have worked with a diverse range of populations and issues and I have expertise in areas ranging from anxiety and depression to post traumatic stress disorder.
My clients will be treated with respect and genuine care, compassion and concern. We will work together to create goals and find solutions. I also consider myself to be a holistic counselor, which means I try to focus on the whole person (mind, body and spirit.) "The part can never be well unless the whole is well." - Plato.
I have worked with a diverse range of populations and issues and I have expertise in areas ranging from anxiety and depression to post traumatic stress disorder.
My clients will be treated with respect and genuine care, compassion and concern. We will work together to create goals and find solutions. I also consider myself to be a holistic counselor, which means I try to focus on the whole person (mind, body and spirit.) "The part can never be well unless the whole is well." - Plato.
I enjoy working with folks who identify as LGBTQ, neurodivergent, who are working to navigate life changes and stressors, experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and who are looking for a calm space to explore emotions and thoughts.
I am a LPCC who is focused on creating a safe space for clients to explore growth, change, navigate life transitions, increase distress tolerance, and improve their quality of life. I approach therapy as a collaborative trauma informed experience and want to empower clients to make the changes that they want to make in their life and help increase their support system.
I enjoy working with folks who identify as LGBTQ, neurodivergent, who are working to navigate life changes and stressors, experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and who are looking for a calm space to explore emotions and thoughts.
I am a LPCC who is focused on creating a safe space for clients to explore growth, change, navigate life transitions, increase distress tolerance, and improve their quality of life. I approach therapy as a collaborative trauma informed experience and want to empower clients to make the changes that they want to make in their life and help increase their support system.
Being a child, teen, or young adult today can feel overwhelming. There is so much pressure to succeed, navigate relationships, manage emotions, and figure out who you are. Together, we work to deepen self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and build confidence.
I specialize in working with those who feel overwhelmed by their emotions, struggling with behavioral challenges, or navigating the impact of trauma and major life stressors. Clients often appreciate my approachable, down-to-earth style, which is grounded in evidence-based practices that support nervous system regulation and deeper healing, not just symptom relief.
Being a child, teen, or young adult today can feel overwhelming. There is so much pressure to succeed, navigate relationships, manage emotions, and figure out who you are. Together, we work to deepen self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and build confidence.
I specialize in working with those who feel overwhelmed by their emotions, struggling with behavioral challenges, or navigating the impact of trauma and major life stressors. Clients often appreciate my approachable, down-to-earth style, which is grounded in evidence-based practices that support nervous system regulation and deeper healing, not just symptom relief.
Jennifer Shanks, LCSW, LCADC, L.L.C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
2 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40207
Are you ready to work on managing your depression and anxiety so that life can be more fulfilling?
I also use my three certified therapy dogs in my practice to provide additional comfort and support through this healing process.
Are you ready to work on managing your depression and anxiety so that life can be more fulfilling?
I also use my three certified therapy dogs in my practice to provide additional comfort and support through this healing process.
I am a licensed therapist working with children, teens, and young adults that are struggling to overcome anxiety, depression, and stress.
My approach is warm, supportive, and grounded in humor (because we all need to laugh sometimes). I use a variety of techniques from CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care. At the core of my approach, I am meeting you or your child where you are.
I am a licensed therapist working with children, teens, and young adults that are struggling to overcome anxiety, depression, and stress.
My approach is warm, supportive, and grounded in humor (because we all need to laugh sometimes). I use a variety of techniques from CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care. At the core of my approach, I am meeting you or your child where you are.
If you are living with depression or anxiety, having trouble managing a major transition or stressor, wading through grief, or seeking support in coping with difficult emotions or traumatic memories, I would be happy to work alongside you in identifying the resources you need to manage these difficulties successfully.
I have experience addressing depression, anxiety, grief, major life adjustments, general coping skills, and past trauma or abuse. I am sensitive to issues of faith and spirituality and am willing to incorporate spirituality into treatment at your request.
If you are living with depression or anxiety, having trouble managing a major transition or stressor, wading through grief, or seeking support in coping with difficult emotions or traumatic memories, I would be happy to work alongside you in identifying the resources you need to manage these difficulties successfully.
I have experience addressing depression, anxiety, grief, major life adjustments, general coping skills, and past trauma or abuse. I am sensitive to issues of faith and spirituality and am willing to incorporate spirituality into treatment at your request.
Mark’s primary clinical specialties include anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma.
In addition to these areas, he offers care for a broad range of additional concerns. A key focus of Mark’s work is supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital.
Mark’s primary clinical specialties include anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma.
In addition to these areas, he offers care for a broad range of additional concerns. A key focus of Mark’s work is supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital.
I use my skills to work with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, grief,self esteem, conflicts, ADHD/ADD, parent/child, family, relationships, and other related maladies.
Cassandra D. Harris-Gray is the CEO of Creative Spirits Networks, INC a full serviced outpatient mental health corporation. Cassandra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT), Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor(LCADC), and Mental Health Coach. I work with clients utilizing strength based competences to promote and navigate through life changes. She has authored her first book "90 Days of Power" and has served as a monthly columnist, a motivational speaker, corporate trainer and relationship seminar leader. She has over 20 plus years of clinical practice working with clients to create change.
I use my skills to work with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, grief,self esteem, conflicts, ADHD/ADD, parent/child, family, relationships, and other related maladies.
Cassandra D. Harris-Gray is the CEO of Creative Spirits Networks, INC a full serviced outpatient mental health corporation. Cassandra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT), Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor(LCADC), and Mental Health Coach. I work with clients utilizing strength based competences to promote and navigate through life changes. She has authored her first book "90 Days of Power" and has served as a monthly columnist, a motivational speaker, corporate trainer and relationship seminar leader. She has over 20 plus years of clinical practice working with clients to create change.
My ideal clients are individuals who may feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges, whether they’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or navigating transitions.
My approach is rooted in empathy and insight. I offer a safe space for clients to explore their innermost thoughts and feelings. By fostering trust and providing compassionate support, I help clients develop insight into their choices and how that impacts their lives.
My ideal clients are individuals who may feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges, whether they’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or navigating transitions.
My approach is rooted in empathy and insight. I offer a safe space for clients to explore their innermost thoughts and feelings. By fostering trust and providing compassionate support, I help clients develop insight into their choices and how that impacts their lives.
My treatment long specialized in work with young males, adult men and families in crisis, but has now broadened to working with all genders and stages of development. Using an eclectic approach, I give the client the support to tell their own story, help them in self-discovery and collaborate to change behaviors and thoughts within their realm of control. I believe all people need to be recognized and valued as creative, sovereign, powerful and emotional human beings. Please note: I co-own and operate a group practice, Mandala House, when you call the number in my profile, your call will be directed there. Thank you.
My treatment long specialized in work with young males, adult men and families in crisis, but has now broadened to working with all genders and stages of development. Using an eclectic approach, I give the client the support to tell their own story, help them in self-discovery and collaborate to change behaviors and thoughts within their realm of control. I believe all people need to be recognized and valued as creative, sovereign, powerful and emotional human beings. Please note: I co-own and operate a group practice, Mandala House, when you call the number in my profile, your call will be directed there. Thank you.
It is my goal to collaboratively work with clients that may be struggling with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, life changes, self esteem, and identity issues.
I take an integrative approach incorporating EMDR, motivational interviewing, CBT, and mindfulness into therapy. However I do not restrict myself, understanding that the most important thing is finding an approach that meets the needs of the client.
It is my goal to collaboratively work with clients that may be struggling with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, life changes, self esteem, and identity issues.
I take an integrative approach incorporating EMDR, motivational interviewing, CBT, and mindfulness into therapy. However I do not restrict myself, understanding that the most important thing is finding an approach that meets the needs of the client.
Life can feel heavy. Whether you're navigating anxiety that never seems to quiet down, processing a loss, working through trauma, or simply feeling stuck in patterns you can't seem to break, therapy can be a place to breathe, reflect, and begin to heal. I'm Claire, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a warm, collaborative approach to therapy. I work with adults who are ready to do meaningful inner work — not because something is "wrong" with them, but because they deserve support, clarity, and a space that is entirely theirs.
Life can feel heavy. Whether you're navigating anxiety that never seems to quiet down, processing a loss, working through trauma, or simply feeling stuck in patterns you can't seem to break, therapy can be a place to breathe, reflect, and begin to heal. I'm Claire, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a warm, collaborative approach to therapy. I work with adults who are ready to do meaningful inner work — not because something is "wrong" with them, but because they deserve support, clarity, and a space that is entirely theirs.
Through psychotherapy, my clients have enjoyed success in replacing destructive communication patterns in the family with effective skills, overcoming anxiety and depression, connecting with others-intimately or otherwise, and increasing self-esteem.
Each person has an innate striving toward mastery, and I begin by immediately accessing that powerful drive. Feeling understood for their strengths as well as their struggles is very important when people are hurting. A sense of humor helps too! In addition, I love giving talks and workshops for large groups.
Through psychotherapy, my clients have enjoyed success in replacing destructive communication patterns in the family with effective skills, overcoming anxiety and depression, connecting with others-intimately or otherwise, and increasing self-esteem.
Each person has an innate striving toward mastery, and I begin by immediately accessing that powerful drive. Feeling understood for their strengths as well as their struggles is very important when people are hurting. A sense of humor helps too! In addition, I love giving talks and workshops for large groups.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.