Psychodynamic Therapists in Louisville, KY
Feeling out of control and unable to manage everything including your own needs at times? Do you just need someone to listen and talk to? It’s okay & understandable how you may feel. You are now taking an important step to finding help. Changes in life can create anxiety, depression, a sense of loss, trauma, and stress. It is imperative to meet these points in life with healthy coping skills and tools necessary to strengthen resilience, boundaries, and self-knowledge. You really can reach your optimal mental health for a sense of long-term fulfillment and a sense of renewed optimism!
Feeling out of control and unable to manage everything including your own needs at times? Do you just need someone to listen and talk to? It’s okay & understandable how you may feel. You are now taking an important step to finding help. Changes in life can create anxiety, depression, a sense of loss, trauma, and stress. It is imperative to meet these points in life with healthy coping skills and tools necessary to strengthen resilience, boundaries, and self-knowledge. You really can reach your optimal mental health for a sense of long-term fulfillment and a sense of renewed optimism!
Hello, my name is Dr. Pam Stein. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 27 years of private practice experience. My hope for you in therapy is to achieve (or return to) your highest level of functioning and happiness. To this end, we will work hard together to alleviate, as needed: anxiety/fears, depression/sadness, self-doubt, stress, emotional/mood instability, and relationship patterns which are not working for you (e.g., difficulty with trust). I additionally have had great success helping people better manage their Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2) to stay/become as healthy as possible.
Hello, my name is Dr. Pam Stein. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 27 years of private practice experience. My hope for you in therapy is to achieve (or return to) your highest level of functioning and happiness. To this end, we will work hard together to alleviate, as needed: anxiety/fears, depression/sadness, self-doubt, stress, emotional/mood instability, and relationship patterns which are not working for you (e.g., difficulty with trust). I additionally have had great success helping people better manage their Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2) to stay/become as healthy as possible.
Hello and welcome! I'm an EMDR trained, dedicated counselor who is focused on creating a warm and supportive space where you can navigate your past and find healing in the present. My focus extends to aiding individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, relational issues, trauma, infertility, and I hold a special passion for helping those who've experienced birth trauma. Guiding you towards a brighter future is a true joy for me, and I'm here to celebrate every step of your journey.
Hello and welcome! I'm an EMDR trained, dedicated counselor who is focused on creating a warm and supportive space where you can navigate your past and find healing in the present. My focus extends to aiding individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, relational issues, trauma, infertility, and I hold a special passion for helping those who've experienced birth trauma. Guiding you towards a brighter future is a true joy for me, and I'm here to celebrate every step of your journey.
I work best with individuals who are ready to understand themselves more deeply and make meaningful changes in their lives. My ideal clients are people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and want support in building stability, confidence, and healthier patterns. Many of the people I work with are navigating life transitions, stress, relationship challenges, or the impact of past experiences and want a space where they can feel heard, supported, and guided. I’m a good fit for clients who appreciate a direct but compassionate approach.
I work best with individuals who are ready to understand themselves more deeply and make meaningful changes in their lives. My ideal clients are people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and want support in building stability, confidence, and healthier patterns. Many of the people I work with are navigating life transitions, stress, relationship challenges, or the impact of past experiences and want a space where they can feel heard, supported, and guided. I’m a good fit for clients who appreciate a direct but compassionate approach.
We all have goals and aspirations. Life has a way of presenting barriers that make achieving them difficult. Therapy can help. Whether a client is experiencing Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Relational, or Interpersonal issues, I draw on evidence-based techniques and tailor my approach to each client’s unique needs.
We all have goals and aspirations. Life has a way of presenting barriers that make achieving them difficult. Therapy can help. Whether a client is experiencing Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Relational, or Interpersonal issues, I draw on evidence-based techniques and tailor my approach to each client’s unique needs.
I specialize and pull from a wide array of therapeutic techniques including psychodynamic, family systems, & mindfulness strategies.
Feeling overmedicated, numb, or stuck? I work with people seeking REAL healing, not just symptom management. My clients have often tried meds or talk therapy, without lasting results. If you feel like deeper healing is possible, you’re right — and you’re not alone.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and integrative—focused on healing the root of distress, not just managing symptoms. Together, we unlearn conditioned patterns, reconnect with inner wisdom, and create space for lasting healing and alignment. Whether you’re looking to reduce meds, heal trauma, or come home to yourself—this is a space for real change.
I specialize and pull from a wide array of therapeutic techniques including psychodynamic, family systems, & mindfulness strategies.
Feeling overmedicated, numb, or stuck? I work with people seeking REAL healing, not just symptom management. My clients have often tried meds or talk therapy, without lasting results. If you feel like deeper healing is possible, you’re right — and you’re not alone.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and integrative—focused on healing the root of distress, not just managing symptoms. Together, we unlearn conditioned patterns, reconnect with inner wisdom, and create space for lasting healing and alignment. Whether you’re looking to reduce meds, heal trauma, or come home to yourself—this is a space for real change.
Seeking help is an important decision; choosing who can help is just as important. I have experience working with a variety of mental health and behavioral issues including anger management, adolescent behavioral issues, ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, relationship conflict, and family therapy. I offer these services through individual and family counseling to adolescents and adults. LGBTQ+ Friendly.
Seeking help is an important decision; choosing who can help is just as important. I have experience working with a variety of mental health and behavioral issues including anger management, adolescent behavioral issues, ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, relationship conflict, and family therapy. I offer these services through individual and family counseling to adolescents and adults. LGBTQ+ Friendly.
Hi, you may be finding yourself in the midst of a struggle that you are not quite sure how to navigate. Or maybe you know exactly how to navigate the situation, you just want someone to go along the journey with you. Life can certainly be challenging at times, and these challenges can be related to old wounds, internal battles, or external hardships. Sometimes when we face hardships, we may find ourselves feeling unfulfilled or stuck, not quite sure how to move forward. I am here to provide a place to help you find a way to move forward or to move through.
Hi, you may be finding yourself in the midst of a struggle that you are not quite sure how to navigate. Or maybe you know exactly how to navigate the situation, you just want someone to go along the journey with you. Life can certainly be challenging at times, and these challenges can be related to old wounds, internal battles, or external hardships. Sometimes when we face hardships, we may find ourselves feeling unfulfilled or stuck, not quite sure how to move forward. I am here to provide a place to help you find a way to move forward or to move through.
I often start with a base of Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused tools and add-in one or two other methods to align to a toolkit that makes most sense for the client.
I work with adolescent, young adult, and middle age clients facing every day struggles with stress, anxiety or unexpected life events. I help you to understand yourself better, learn from what challenges you, and align the emotional & rational self, so that you can be the best you. This often means confronting the uncomfortable, discovering the unknown, and gently giving yourself the grace to heal and do personal work. Sessions focus on exploring old stories, breaking old habits, creating healthy narratives, and overcoming roadblocks to allow for new actions that move you forward with growth, strength, and peace in your days.
I often start with a base of Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused tools and add-in one or two other methods to align to a toolkit that makes most sense for the client.
I work with adolescent, young adult, and middle age clients facing every day struggles with stress, anxiety or unexpected life events. I help you to understand yourself better, learn from what challenges you, and align the emotional & rational self, so that you can be the best you. This often means confronting the uncomfortable, discovering the unknown, and gently giving yourself the grace to heal and do personal work. Sessions focus on exploring old stories, breaking old habits, creating healthy narratives, and overcoming roadblocks to allow for new actions that move you forward with growth, strength, and peace in your days.
I am a relational therapist guided by psychodynamic, somatic, & Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed approaches.
If you’ve faced ongoing relational pain, loss, or life changes that left unresolved feelings, there is still hope. Maybe some of this began in early childhood with your family of origin. Perhaps you’ve experienced deep loss, and some days an ache comes with you everywhere. You may be experiencing infertility, living between hope and heartbreak.
Or maybe you feel like you are running on empty and burnt out. You’ve noticed your own energy and wellbeing fading under the weight of everyone else’s needs. Even though you’ve experienced wonderful life changes, you may find yourself grieving parts of your past or who you used to be.
I am a relational therapist guided by psychodynamic, somatic, & Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed approaches.
If you’ve faced ongoing relational pain, loss, or life changes that left unresolved feelings, there is still hope. Maybe some of this began in early childhood with your family of origin. Perhaps you’ve experienced deep loss, and some days an ache comes with you everywhere. You may be experiencing infertility, living between hope and heartbreak.
Or maybe you feel like you are running on empty and burnt out. You’ve noticed your own energy and wellbeing fading under the weight of everyone else’s needs. Even though you’ve experienced wonderful life changes, you may find yourself grieving parts of your past or who you used to be.
The struggle to manage all of our roles can be intense. Trying to meet expectations, stay healthy, and manage the emotional burden of the past and can be exhausting and challenging every day. Our inner critic may determine our moods, and social media and social comparison can leave us feeling like we're just not enough. In addition, anxiety and depression often keep us stuck in fretting over the past, or worrying that we won't be able to keep it together in the future. When we realize that we need to address the worries or hurts that plague us, therapy can take a lot of the pressure off by healing old wounds and building self-worth.
The struggle to manage all of our roles can be intense. Trying to meet expectations, stay healthy, and manage the emotional burden of the past and can be exhausting and challenging every day. Our inner critic may determine our moods, and social media and social comparison can leave us feeling like we're just not enough. In addition, anxiety and depression often keep us stuck in fretting over the past, or worrying that we won't be able to keep it together in the future. When we realize that we need to address the worries or hurts that plague us, therapy can take a lot of the pressure off by healing old wounds and building self-worth.
It’s natural for the process of finding a therapist to feel difficult or even overwhelming. My goal is to make that first step–and every one after it–easier. Reach out for a consultation—it can help bring the clarity and comfort you need to start your journey. Our work together is collaborative. I tailor our sessions by utilizing therapeutic approaches that best fit your unique needs. I recognize you as an individual within a larger system—because when you make a change, your whole world shifts for the better. I specialize in guiding clients through the profound challenges of trauma, grief, and recognizing your inherent worth.
It’s natural for the process of finding a therapist to feel difficult or even overwhelming. My goal is to make that first step–and every one after it–easier. Reach out for a consultation—it can help bring the clarity and comfort you need to start your journey. Our work together is collaborative. I tailor our sessions by utilizing therapeutic approaches that best fit your unique needs. I recognize you as an individual within a larger system—because when you make a change, your whole world shifts for the better. I specialize in guiding clients through the profound challenges of trauma, grief, and recognizing your inherent worth.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky. At present, I am a teletherapy provider with Lexington Counseling and Psychiatry. I have been in the field of mental health for over 28 years and I am passionate about the work I do as a counselor. I have a master’s degree in both Psychological Counseling and Clinical Psychology. Throughout my career, I have made a point of getting experience in various treatment settings, because I wanted to understand the specific needs of clients within each one. In addition, I have experience working with a large variety mental health issues and disorders.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky. At present, I am a teletherapy provider with Lexington Counseling and Psychiatry. I have been in the field of mental health for over 28 years and I am passionate about the work I do as a counselor. I have a master’s degree in both Psychological Counseling and Clinical Psychology. Throughout my career, I have made a point of getting experience in various treatment settings, because I wanted to understand the specific needs of clients within each one. In addition, I have experience working with a large variety mental health issues and disorders.
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In today’s world, we witness a plethora of stressors, which affect our day to day life’s mental health wellbeing. With the increased stress, and exhaustion in routine life, efficiently balancing the demands of family, work, and personal goals seems overwhelming. Therapy can be a safe space to unpack and unload this baggage and live your life to your full potential. As a therapist i aim to be your comrade in this journey,. Therapy is an essential form of self care and self preservation !
Reach me at: Betterhelp, Sondermind, Growtherapy
In today’s world, we witness a plethora of stressors, which affect our day to day life’s mental health wellbeing. With the increased stress, and exhaustion in routine life, efficiently balancing the demands of family, work, and personal goals seems overwhelming. Therapy can be a safe space to unpack and unload this baggage and live your life to your full potential. As a therapist i aim to be your comrade in this journey,. Therapy is an essential form of self care and self preservation !
My name is Jennifer DeVore and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky providing tele-therapy. I primarily work with women and specialize in neurodivergent populations using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, strengths-based and narrative therapy.
My approach
Using a framework that honors neurodiversity, my approach will always vary by client according to needs and goals. We begin by talking about self care and what that means to you so you can feel better right away. Then we look at barriers that are keeping you from feeling good.
My name is Jennifer DeVore and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky providing tele-therapy. I primarily work with women and specialize in neurodivergent populations using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, strengths-based and narrative therapy.
My approach
Using a framework that honors neurodiversity, my approach will always vary by client according to needs and goals. We begin by talking about self care and what that means to you so you can feel better right away. Then we look at barriers that are keeping you from feeling good.
I also offer DBT, psychodynamic therapy, and ACT so that I can tailor services to meet your needs.
I provide both in-person and telehealth sessions. I specialize in working with youth, adolescents, and young adults in areas of anxiety, depression, school issues, trauma, conflict/decision making, and life transitions. I have extensive experience with at-risk youth and families and psychoeducational programs across multiple topics, including mental health, relationship issues, substance use, LGBTQ needs, trauma, and others.
I also offer DBT, psychodynamic therapy, and ACT so that I can tailor services to meet your needs.
I provide both in-person and telehealth sessions. I specialize in working with youth, adolescents, and young adults in areas of anxiety, depression, school issues, trauma, conflict/decision making, and life transitions. I have extensive experience with at-risk youth and families and psychoeducational programs across multiple topics, including mental health, relationship issues, substance use, LGBTQ needs, trauma, and others.
Brittany Braden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for guiding clients through life's difficulties; helping them to develop healthy ways to cope with anxiety and difficulties within their personal relationships. I use a integrative, trauma informed approach to therapy having had training in a variety of modalities including: CBT, TFCBT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing and Play Therapy.
Brittany Braden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for guiding clients through life's difficulties; helping them to develop healthy ways to cope with anxiety and difficulties within their personal relationships. I use a integrative, trauma informed approach to therapy having had training in a variety of modalities including: CBT, TFCBT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing and Play Therapy.
It's easy to judge. It's more difficult to understand. Through judging, we separate. Through understanding, we grow. (Doe Zantamata) Therapy can be hard, it can be awkward, and it can be messy, but it's also where the magic happens to self discovery, healing, forgiveness and strength. Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, or just to see the light? You are not the only one, and you do not have to sit in the dark alone. In therapy I use researched based treatments such as EMDR, solution focused and CBT techniques to help you live as your best self. I will meet you where you are at, and work toward your healing together.
It's easy to judge. It's more difficult to understand. Through judging, we separate. Through understanding, we grow. (Doe Zantamata) Therapy can be hard, it can be awkward, and it can be messy, but it's also where the magic happens to self discovery, healing, forgiveness and strength. Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, or just to see the light? You are not the only one, and you do not have to sit in the dark alone. In therapy I use researched based treatments such as EMDR, solution focused and CBT techniques to help you live as your best self. I will meet you where you are at, and work toward your healing together.
Hi, I'm Mika.
Before moving into private practice, I worked in a university counseling setting, where I encountered clients presenting to therapy to address a wide range of struggles and life transitions. That experience deepened my understanding of how layered and complex our idea of “wellness” can be. It underscored the importance of exploring a person’s inner world—how their past, relationships, and search for meaning intersect in the ongoing work of living a more integrated and authentic life.
Hi, I'm Mika.
Before moving into private practice, I worked in a university counseling setting, where I encountered clients presenting to therapy to address a wide range of struggles and life transitions. That experience deepened my understanding of how layered and complex our idea of “wellness” can be. It underscored the importance of exploring a person’s inner world—how their past, relationships, and search for meaning intersect in the ongoing work of living a more integrated and authentic life.
As a clinician, I serve all people regardless of race, ethnicity, religious/spiritual affiliation/beliefs, gender, and sexual orientation. As a black clinician, I strive to destroy the stigma of mental health, especially within the black/African American community.
As a clinician, I serve all people regardless of race, ethnicity, religious/spiritual affiliation/beliefs, gender, and sexual orientation. As a black clinician, I strive to destroy the stigma of mental health, especially within the black/African American community.
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Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.