The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Therapists in Louisville, KY
Are you tired of your struggle with anxiety? Do you worry or obsess excessively? I specialize in providing treatment for anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety, and phobias to children, teens, and adults. I also work with individuals who suffer from depression, tic-related disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and skin-picking disorder (excoriation). I specialize in using the gold standard treatment for OCD: exposure with response prevention (ERP). I specialize in using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy to treat OCD & the above-mentioned conditions.
Are you tired of your struggle with anxiety? Do you worry or obsess excessively? I specialize in providing treatment for anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety, and phobias to children, teens, and adults. I also work with individuals who suffer from depression, tic-related disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and skin-picking disorder (excoriation). I specialize in using the gold standard treatment for OCD: exposure with response prevention (ERP). I specialize in using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy to treat OCD & the above-mentioned conditions.
Life can be overwhelming when you’re balancing work, relationships, parenting, and personal expectations. Many people carry stress, anxiety, frustration, or emotional pain while trying to stay strong for others. You don’t have to face those challenges alone.
I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can explore how your experiences, relationships, and values have shaped who you are today. Together, we’ll identify patterns that may be holding you back, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools to improve communication, confidence, emotional well-being, and overall life satisfaction.
Life can be overwhelming when you’re balancing work, relationships, parenting, and personal expectations. Many people carry stress, anxiety, frustration, or emotional pain while trying to stay strong for others. You don’t have to face those challenges alone.
I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can explore how your experiences, relationships, and values have shaped who you are today. Together, we’ll identify patterns that may be holding you back, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools to improve communication, confidence, emotional well-being, and overall life satisfaction.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
My therapy journey began at the age of 15 when I faced the profound loss of my two older brothers, one to suicide and the other in a tragic accident. Unfortunately, my early experience with therapy left me feeling more disheartened. This personal encounter ignited my commitment to ensuring that no one should face such despair alone. My therapeutic approach is centered on creating a collaborative and feedback-informed environment. I am deeply committed to supporting my clients in their journey towards healing and growth. Therapy should be a space where you feel the necessary support while being nudged toward personal growth.
My therapy journey began at the age of 15 when I faced the profound loss of my two older brothers, one to suicide and the other in a tragic accident. Unfortunately, my early experience with therapy left me feeling more disheartened. This personal encounter ignited my commitment to ensuring that no one should face such despair alone. My therapeutic approach is centered on creating a collaborative and feedback-informed environment. I am deeply committed to supporting my clients in their journey towards healing and growth. Therapy should be a space where you feel the necessary support while being nudged toward personal growth.
Often, seeking guidance from an unbiased and outside source can be a vital key to personal progression. As a therapist, I want to maintain an open and honest dialogue with my clients that assists them in creating positive change in their marriages, families and individual lives. Having someone hold you accountable, as you take the necessary steps to correct unhealthy patterns, can be crucial to success. Too often, individuals choose to remain victims of their circumstances, rather than proactively changing their mindset, and becoming victors. I seek to empower clients through uncovering what may be hindering their growth.
Often, seeking guidance from an unbiased and outside source can be a vital key to personal progression. As a therapist, I want to maintain an open and honest dialogue with my clients that assists them in creating positive change in their marriages, families and individual lives. Having someone hold you accountable, as you take the necessary steps to correct unhealthy patterns, can be crucial to success. Too often, individuals choose to remain victims of their circumstances, rather than proactively changing their mindset, and becoming victors. I seek to empower clients through uncovering what may be hindering their growth.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed and disconnected? Do you find yourself constantly distracted from what you feel? You are not alone in feeling that! Trauma expert, Dr. Peter Levine describes trauma as "any experience that stuns us like a bolt out of blue; it overwhelms us, leaving us altered & disconnected." It can be trauma with a big "T" or with a small "t", but our bodies and brains respond similarly as it undermines our sense of safety and feeling of being in control. During our session time, we’ll focus on the power of incremental and gentle adjustments to increase your sense of safety and control within your body and environment.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and disconnected? Do you find yourself constantly distracted from what you feel? You are not alone in feeling that! Trauma expert, Dr. Peter Levine describes trauma as "any experience that stuns us like a bolt out of blue; it overwhelms us, leaving us altered & disconnected." It can be trauma with a big "T" or with a small "t", but our bodies and brains respond similarly as it undermines our sense of safety and feeling of being in control. During our session time, we’ll focus on the power of incremental and gentle adjustments to increase your sense of safety and control within your body and environment.
Counseling can be an amazing discovery into new ways of creating happiness. My dedication is fired by my clients' "Aha!" moments. It's not unusual for a client say, "This is really amazing-- Can I get my wife (mother-in-law, son, brother) in here?" That means we are doing therapy right! My people enjoy the counseling experience and laugh as often as they experience other emotions. I use a great deal of stories, humor, and building on strengths to inspire progress from one success to another. When clients have small successes as a foundation, they can launch to a lifetime of satisfaction.
Counseling can be an amazing discovery into new ways of creating happiness. My dedication is fired by my clients' "Aha!" moments. It's not unusual for a client say, "This is really amazing-- Can I get my wife (mother-in-law, son, brother) in here?" That means we are doing therapy right! My people enjoy the counseling experience and laugh as often as they experience other emotions. I use a great deal of stories, humor, and building on strengths to inspire progress from one success to another. When clients have small successes as a foundation, they can launch to a lifetime of satisfaction.
Angela Touchton, EMDR Certified
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC, LPCC-S
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Feeling stuck in the same emotional or relational cycles is exhausting. You might want a deeper understanding of these patterns rather than just managing symptoms. I work with adults who are ready for reflection and meaningful change.
My approach is collaborative and engaged. I won’t just sit back; I share observations to help you build self-awareness and shift old habits. We’ll work together to find the "why" behind your struggles so you can move forward with more intention and clarity. If you’re curious about your own patterns and ready to do the work, let's connect.
Feeling stuck in the same emotional or relational cycles is exhausting. You might want a deeper understanding of these patterns rather than just managing symptoms. I work with adults who are ready for reflection and meaningful change.
My approach is collaborative and engaged. I won’t just sit back; I share observations to help you build self-awareness and shift old habits. We’ll work together to find the "why" behind your struggles so you can move forward with more intention and clarity. If you’re curious about your own patterns and ready to do the work, let's connect.
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Life can feel overwhelming when we face changes in relationship dynamics, work transitions, addiction, illness, grief, faith shifts, political stress, and other challenges. Clients come to me for many reasons, often because life has thrown them off balance and left them feeling confused, numb, lost, or stuck.
Life can feel overwhelming when we face changes in relationship dynamics, work transitions, addiction, illness, grief, faith shifts, political stress, and other challenges. Clients come to me for many reasons, often because life has thrown them off balance and left them feeling confused, numb, lost, or stuck.
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and each person’s path comes with its own set of challenges. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, or navigating a major life transition, know that you don’t have to go through it alone. I believe deeply in the power of connection and the strength that comes from being truly heard and supported.
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and each person’s path comes with its own set of challenges. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, or navigating a major life transition, know that you don’t have to go through it alone. I believe deeply in the power of connection and the strength that comes from being truly heard and supported.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
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FAQ - About LDS Counseling
What can a Latter-day Saint (LDS) therapist help with?
LDS therapists are licensed mental health professionals who are familiar with the beliefs, values, and cultural context of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Therefore, like other licensed therapists, LDS therapists can help with concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, and family conflict. They may be especially helpful if you want to incorporate the role of family, church participation, prayer, and community expectations into therapy. An LDS therapist may also support you with concerns that intersect with faith, such as questions about identity or belonging, shame, sexuality, marital expectations, parenting, or navigating relationships.
How does being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints affect therapy?
For many Latter-day Saints, faith is closely connected to emotional wellbeing, family life, and decision-making. A therapist who understands Latter-day Saint beliefs and culture may be better able to recognize why church involvement and practices feel central to your life. This shared understanding can help you feel more comfortable and less burdened by the need to explain your religious background. It may also strengthen the therapeutic alliance, which refers to the working relationship between you and your therapist and is tied to positive therapy outcomes. At the same time, you and your therapist do not need to share the same faith to work together effectively. Many therapists who are not Latter-day Saint can still provide culturally responsive care if they approach your beliefs with respect and humility, rather than making assumptions or dismissing the role of faith.
Can an LDS therapist help with marriage and couples counseling?
LDS therapy can include marriage counseling, couples counseling, and premarital counseling. For many couples, these sessions may include discussion of how shared beliefs shape the relationship, such as expectations around marriage, family life, church participation, and parenting. Therapy may also be helpful when partners have different views about faith; for example, one partner may be more active in church than the other, have different beliefs about gender roles or parenting, or be navigating their own questions about faith. Depending on your preferences as a couple, an LDS therapist may incorporate faith-informed reflection alongside other evidence-based relationship tools, such as communication skills, emotional regulation strategies, and conflict-resolution techniques.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience working with LDS clients?
If faith is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with LDS clients. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask questions such as, “Have you worked with clients who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?” or “How do you incorporate aspects of faith into therapy sessions?” As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A good therapist should respond to your concerns with respect and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed, misunderstood, or find yourself having to explain your beliefs constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of LDS therapists?
The directory of LDS therapists includes therapists who have shared their faith background in their profiles or therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with LDS clients or communities, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation. Not all therapists choose to disclose this information on their profile, and these individuals would not appear in search results for this reason.