Somatic Therapists in Louisville, KY

Pulling from eastern and western modalities, my clients are encouraged to reach for acceptance, integration and personal peace. You are the expert of your experiences, your goals and your healing–I am here to assist you on your journey. I believe that all humans are capable and deserving of healing, and through our work together, I believe you can live out your goals to fruition.

Every now and then life has a way of hitting us hard. I believe that when individuals enter counseling they are feeling gridlocked in their current situation and need assistance navigating their way out of the storms. I see counseling as a process by which I guide my client in exploration and identification of their needs. Through cognitive and somatic techniques I help raise clients' awareness of ineffective behaviors, toxic cycles, and distorted thinking patterns that may be standing in the way of the changes they desire in life. I believe that transformation begins when we slow down, tune into our bodies, and honor what comes up.

Welcome! I want to applaud you for taking the first step to better your situation, and for taking care of yourself. I have over 14 years of direct experience working with adolescents, adults, and seniors suffering from a wide variety of mental health disorders. Some of those include depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, stress, mood disorders, and issues related to abuse. If you are brave, curious, and intelligent, then I'm your therapist! I also offer supervision as a supervisor of record for Licensed Professional Counselor Associates (LPCAs) in Kentucky.

I believe that we can get stuck in the mire of hopelessness when we feel overwhelmed, or when our circumstances are more than we can handle. If you struggle with navigating your emotions, finding meaning/purpose, overcoming difficult or painful circumstances of the past (flashbacks, avoidance, fear, triggers) or even the present (arguments, emotional angst, numbness, irritation, anxiety, worry, hypervigilance), I want to support you. I specialize in anxiety; depression; eating disorders; relational issues; sex therapy and education, as well as helping folks work through general/sexual trauma using somatic or body-centered methods.

Often clients have lost hope, being driven by anxiety and depression along with lack of coping skills other than substance use or behaviors that no longer work. Often there is unresolved trauma or grief or the family system has broken down. My client's receive Hope at first session, I have experience of seeing client's find healing as they activate the great healer inside. Clients find a new way of coping and framing their process to meet their goals.

We all experience ebbs and flows in life, times of thriving and times of struggle. Times of struggle can often manifest as anxiety, depression, or feeling disconnected from the true self. Finding support and guidance from a neutral source can be a necessary path towards reclaiming your vitality. I take a collaborative, empathetic approach— with warmth, acceptance, and non-judgment to develop a strong therapeutic connection. My intention is to meet you where you are and together establish an individualized plan for growth, self-awareness, utilization of strengths and optimal well-being. I take an integrative approach to whole-health.

Krystal Angevine has over 25 years experience in holistic counseling and is a past recipient of the Indiana Social Work Leader of the Year award. Krystal specializes in IFS therapy, EMDR, Biofeedback, and she is an Advanced-level provider of Somatic Experiencing Trauma Therapy. Areas of expertise include panic attacks, PTSD, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, migraine headaches, phobias, ADHD, trauma, stress, addictions, nightmares, and sleep disturbance. Krystal is BCIA Board certified in biofeedback and has been a speaker at State and international conferences. Krystal excels in helping clients enhance their healer within.

Have you been feeling unsure of your life's purpose? Do you continue to hit forks in the road and fail to find the path to healing? Does it feel like other people got a handbook on how to handle emotions, relationships, and work-life balance, but you were left off the list? If you answered "yes" to these questions, we may be a great fit.

Are you tired of arguing with your partner? Did you find out your partner has cheated? Are you thinking of ending your relationship? I can help you reconnect with your partner by rebuilding trust and closeness using the most effective method of couple therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy. Is anxiety, depression, or trauma getting in the way of your relationships, work, or life? I can help you get to the root of the problem and give you tools to feel better. Are you struggling with the unique difficulties of being LGBTQ? I can help you develop the confidence and skills to live as your authentic self.

Are you tired of listening to those negative thoughts that constantly swirl around in your head? Are you exhausted from the act of coping with daily life? Would you like a safe place to explore those thoughts and feelings? Call me to set up an appointment and we can work together to "quiet the chatter" in your head.

As a psychotherapist, Brenda forms a collaborative relationship with clients empowering them to find their own truth. She views her role as one of support and guidance to facilitate client self-exploration, recognition of values, and goal-setting. My goal is to assist and support you as you navigate your gender journey.

Every now and then life has a way of hitting us hard. We believe that when individuals enter counseling they are feeling gridlocked in their current situation and need assistance navigating their way out of the storms. We see counseling as a process by which we guide our clients in exploration and identification of their needs. Through therapeutic techniques we help raise clients' awareness of ineffective behaviors and distorted thinking that may be standing in the way of the change they desire. At Sims Counseling & Consulting, we believe that transformation begins with renewed thoughts, meaning if you change your thinking; you can change your life!

I believe that people have journeyed a long way to come to therapy, bringing with them vast and complicated histories. These histories are often fraught with moments of pain, disconnect, and isolation from one’s world and loved ones. I believe that therapy is a space for an ongoing relationship where one may feel safe, secure, and understood by the therapist as a means to feel connected once again the self, others, and the world.

Telehealth only -Many people suffer alone with mental health issues for years before they ask for help. I use Buddhist meditation techniques along with evidence based trauma therapies to help people break through these harmful patterns. I offer a variety of approaches including EMDR, IFS, and meditation/mindfulness techniques that are uniquely suited to treat trauma and associated issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and PTSD. Individual, family, and group therapy options are currently available.

The priority of any addict is to anesthetize the pain of living to ease the passage of day with some purchased relief.”- Russell Brand. Addiction, in its many forms, has been one of my passions since entering this field. I would love to work with anyone struggling to control behaviors that have gotten out of their control. There is power and healing when a client shares their deepest and darkest thoughts in hopes of inviting change and escaping shame. Shame and judgement keep us all locked away in our minds. I want to step into the struggle alongside you, and seek to help you find a way to a life full of freedom and recovery.

Demetria specializes in depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma disorders. She works with ages 12 and up. My ideal client is ready to evolve. We will talk, laugh, and uncover some challenging topics. It is my goal to assist you with challenging yourself to evolve into your ideal, healed version of yourself. Let's chat!

***IN-PERSON AND TELETHERAPY APPOINTMENTS***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS***Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. We specialize in a variety of issues: trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustments through difficulty life situations, addiction, men's issues; and we work with teens and adults in an individual, couple or family setting.

In addition to being a licensed counselor, I am also a committed Christian and practice in a Christian counseling center. I work with individuals: teenagers (14+) and adults of various ages and with a variety of issues. Although my experience is not limited to these, specific areas of focus include the following: depression, anxiety, high-functioning autism, adoption-related issues, alcoholism and eating disorders, spiritual struggles, and general life issues. I am interested in working with people who are ready to improve the quality of their life.