Substance Use Therapists in Louisville, KY
I have treated a wide range of mental health disorders, but I primarily specialize in treating Trauma, Anxiety, PTSD, Substance Use Disorders, Sex Addiction, Personality Disorders, Betrayal Trauma, Co-Dependency, and Families with Addiction.
I offer therapies designed to help people make shifts at their emotional and psychological origins. I utilize an array of interventions including: EMDR, Experiential Therapies, Emotion Focused Therapy, Ego State Therapy, Psychodrama Therapy, Family Constellations, Sex Addiction Task Model, and Family Systems Therapy.
I have treated a wide range of mental health disorders, but I primarily specialize in treating Trauma, Anxiety, PTSD, Substance Use Disorders, Sex Addiction, Personality Disorders, Betrayal Trauma, Co-Dependency, and Families with Addiction.
I offer therapies designed to help people make shifts at their emotional and psychological origins. I utilize an array of interventions including: EMDR, Experiential Therapies, Emotion Focused Therapy, Ego State Therapy, Psychodrama Therapy, Family Constellations, Sex Addiction Task Model, and Family Systems Therapy.
Over 40 years of experience in the area of social work, and subject matter expert in the area of Intimate Partner Violence and Family Domestic Violence and Abuse. I also have expertise in the area of drug and alcohol abuse and have been very successful in providing services to all clients who report feeling comfortable during and after individual and group therapy.
Over 40 years of experience in the area of social work, and subject matter expert in the area of Intimate Partner Violence and Family Domestic Violence and Abuse. I also have expertise in the area of drug and alcohol abuse and have been very successful in providing services to all clients who report feeling comfortable during and after individual and group therapy.
My name is Victoria Serrano. I’ve worked in the mental health and substance abuse fields for over 25 years. Connection and community are essential in building and maintaining healthy lives. No one is meant to go it alone. Not everyone has the support they need. I work to support, and empower clients toward their goals. I offer individual therapy for adults 18 and older. I have years of successful experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, relationship dynamics, substance abuse issues, life stress, LGBTQIA concerns, women's issues, and religious trauma recovery.
My name is Victoria Serrano. I’ve worked in the mental health and substance abuse fields for over 25 years. Connection and community are essential in building and maintaining healthy lives. No one is meant to go it alone. Not everyone has the support they need. I work to support, and empower clients toward their goals. I offer individual therapy for adults 18 and older. I have years of successful experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, relationship dynamics, substance abuse issues, life stress, LGBTQIA concerns, women's issues, and religious trauma recovery.
Welcome to PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES. Human beings often struggle with unpleasant thoughts, feelings and sensations that can seem almost unbearable and impact our behaviors and relationships. When we are consumed with emotional pain and suffering, it becomes a challenge to attend to other important parts of our life. This may be an important time for you where you realize that your life has shrunk significantly and you would like to create a life 'worth living' for yourself again.
Welcome to PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES. Human beings often struggle with unpleasant thoughts, feelings and sensations that can seem almost unbearable and impact our behaviors and relationships. When we are consumed with emotional pain and suffering, it becomes a challenge to attend to other important parts of our life. This may be an important time for you where you realize that your life has shrunk significantly and you would like to create a life 'worth living' for yourself again.
In sessions, we will work on breaking down those habits and triggers to really get to the root of the substance use.
Throughout my career, I have worked with a variety of people in all walks of life. I have worked with kids placed in the foster care system, adults who have been incarcerated, adults working through substance abuse issues, and students enrolled in higher education, just to name a few!
In sessions, we will work on breaking down those habits and triggers to really get to the root of the substance use.
Throughout my career, I have worked with a variety of people in all walks of life. I have worked with kids placed in the foster care system, adults who have been incarcerated, adults working through substance abuse issues, and students enrolled in higher education, just to name a few!
I can support individuals by delivering a blended approach of interventions through session planning, tailored exercises, and dynamic resources that amplify your impact in therapy. I help guide clients in identifying, challenging, and reframing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. I help facilitate clients in externalizing problems and crafting empowering self-stories. I help you deepen client motivation through empathy, strategic questioning, and reinforcing change talk. I also integrate mindfulness scripts, DBT emotion-regulation skills, or ACT defusion exercises into a blended approach.
I can support individuals by delivering a blended approach of interventions through session planning, tailored exercises, and dynamic resources that amplify your impact in therapy. I help guide clients in identifying, challenging, and reframing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. I help facilitate clients in externalizing problems and crafting empowering self-stories. I help you deepen client motivation through empathy, strategic questioning, and reinforcing change talk. I also integrate mindfulness scripts, DBT emotion-regulation skills, or ACT defusion exercises into a blended approach.
My ideal client is an adult or woman seeking support for trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, or major life transitions.
I provide trauma-informed counseling using evidence-based approaches to support healing, emotional regulation, and personal growth. I specialize in trauma, substance use, reentry support, and life transitions. I offer individual and group therapy in a safe, supportive, and empowering environment.
My ideal client is an adult or woman seeking support for trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, or major life transitions.
I provide trauma-informed counseling using evidence-based approaches to support healing, emotional regulation, and personal growth. I specialize in trauma, substance use, reentry support, and life transitions. I offer individual and group therapy in a safe, supportive, and empowering environment.
I also guide loved ones worried about someone’s substance use or mental health.
I provide individual therapy, family consultation, and intervention planning. My approach is grounded in systems thinking, trauma-informed care, and motivational strategies that respect readiness for change. Services are confidential, tailored, and private pay with superbills available.
I also guide loved ones worried about someone’s substance use or mental health.
I provide individual therapy, family consultation, and intervention planning. My approach is grounded in systems thinking, trauma-informed care, and motivational strategies that respect readiness for change. Services are confidential, tailored, and private pay with superbills available.
Sometimes life can be hard. We can get trapped living in the problem rather than the solution. Let's work together to make the changes you want. Although I enjoy working with all client types, my specialty is addiction. I particularly enjoy working with adolescent and young adult males who are struggling with "failure to launch" issues as they make the transition to becoming responsible adults. My motto is "people will not care how much you know until they know how much you care." Building a positive client/therapist relationship sets the basis for growth. There are a lot of very good therapists in Louisville. I am one of them.
Sometimes life can be hard. We can get trapped living in the problem rather than the solution. Let's work together to make the changes you want. Although I enjoy working with all client types, my specialty is addiction. I particularly enjoy working with adolescent and young adult males who are struggling with "failure to launch" issues as they make the transition to becoming responsible adults. My motto is "people will not care how much you know until they know how much you care." Building a positive client/therapist relationship sets the basis for growth. There are a lot of very good therapists in Louisville. I am one of them.
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. The important part is that we start pulling you out of it.
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. The important part is that we start pulling you out of it.
All clients are my ideal client! I believe that each and every person has the potential to grow but sometimes needs the opportunity (or push) to get started. I have openings for individual clients age 5 and above.
All clients are my ideal client! I believe that each and every person has the potential to grow but sometimes needs the opportunity (or push) to get started. I have openings for individual clients age 5 and above.
Hello my name is Toya Liggons I am eager to help you navigate life by encouraging you through a positive attitude. My core belief is that every person has their own "super power". Let's find your's!
Hello my name is Toya Liggons I am eager to help you navigate life by encouraging you through a positive attitude. My core belief is that every person has their own "super power". Let's find your's!
Welcome! I offer a warm and safe space where you can feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and emotions. My approach to therapy is both goal-oriented and focused, ensuring that we work together towards meaningful change. I utilize EMDR to help resolve the core conflicts underlying many psychological and behavioral struggles. I also incorporate mindfulness and acceptance techniques to strengthen emotional regulation skills. to help you build resilience and navigate life's challenges more effectively. I believe in your capacity for growth and healing and I'm confident we can work towards creating lasting change in your life.
Welcome! I offer a warm and safe space where you can feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and emotions. My approach to therapy is both goal-oriented and focused, ensuring that we work together towards meaningful change. I utilize EMDR to help resolve the core conflicts underlying many psychological and behavioral struggles. I also incorporate mindfulness and acceptance techniques to strengthen emotional regulation skills. to help you build resilience and navigate life's challenges more effectively. I believe in your capacity for growth and healing and I'm confident we can work towards creating lasting change in your life.
My experience includes treating a broad range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma related disorders, substance use disorders, and serious mental illnesses.
The therapy room is a space where people should feel seen, understood, and supported while working collaboratively to make meaningful change. I am committed to fostering healing, growth, and empowerment with patients. Humanistic and developmental orientations help me to provide individualized, wholistic mental health care. Multiculturally informed practices build safety and guide my clinical work.
My experience includes treating a broad range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma related disorders, substance use disorders, and serious mental illnesses.
The therapy room is a space where people should feel seen, understood, and supported while working collaboratively to make meaningful change. I am committed to fostering healing, growth, and empowerment with patients. Humanistic and developmental orientations help me to provide individualized, wholistic mental health care. Multiculturally informed practices build safety and guide my clinical work.
Addiction is just a way of trying to get at something else. Something bigger. Call it transcendence if you want, but it’s a rat in a maze." 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. I want to step into the struggle alongside you.Grief is another one of my passions, I used IADC and EMDR to help people with their grief.
Addiction is just a way of trying to get at something else. Something bigger. Call it transcendence if you want, but it’s a rat in a maze." 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. I want to step into the struggle alongside you.Grief is another one of my passions, I used IADC and EMDR to help people with their grief.
I work with individuals and couples to overcome personal and relational struggles in order to help them build more successful relationships throughout their life. The majority of my clients want to have more fulfilling relationships, whether that be personally or professionally.
I work with individuals and couples to overcome personal and relational struggles in order to help them build more successful relationships throughout their life. The majority of my clients want to have more fulfilling relationships, whether that be personally or professionally.
I have worked with clients ranging from age 14 through adulthood with varying issues including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship challenges, substance use and recovery, and overall difficult stages of life.
Hello! My name is Amanda White. I am an LCSW in Kentucky, and my role as a therapist is to help you feel seen, heard, and supported as we navigate difficult stages of life. I believe that everyone would benefit from having unbiased therapeutic support in a space that allows you to process, challenge, and grow from unwanted feelings, emotions, and behaviors.
I have worked with clients ranging from age 14 through adulthood with varying issues including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship challenges, substance use and recovery, and overall difficult stages of life.
Hello! My name is Amanda White. I am an LCSW in Kentucky, and my role as a therapist is to help you feel seen, heard, and supported as we navigate difficult stages of life. I believe that everyone would benefit from having unbiased therapeutic support in a space that allows you to process, challenge, and grow from unwanted feelings, emotions, and behaviors.
Hi, my name is Daniel Lee, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. For more than 30 years, I have provided therapy and clinical services in Central Kentucky, with offices in both Lexington and Louisville. My passion is working with young men, particularly Black males ages 15 to 25, who are navigating the pressures of growing up in a society that too often sees them as dangerous instead of human.
Hi, my name is Daniel Lee, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. For more than 30 years, I have provided therapy and clinical services in Central Kentucky, with offices in both Lexington and Louisville. My passion is working with young men, particularly Black males ages 15 to 25, who are navigating the pressures of growing up in a society that too often sees them as dangerous instead of human.
I'm Tracy, a licensed therapist (LMSW, CSW) in Indiana and Kentucky with over 10 years’ experience in the mental health field specializing in major life transitions, anxiety, depressive disorders and substance use disorder.
Your mental health consists of various aspects such as past experiences, lifestyle, environment, mindset, and physical health. We will examine these areas comprehensively to identify any factors that may be affecting your well-being.
Our work together will be action-based, with you at the helm. Everything you need is already inside of you.
I'm Tracy, a licensed therapist (LMSW, CSW) in Indiana and Kentucky with over 10 years’ experience in the mental health field specializing in major life transitions, anxiety, depressive disorders and substance use disorder.
Your mental health consists of various aspects such as past experiences, lifestyle, environment, mindset, and physical health. We will examine these areas comprehensively to identify any factors that may be affecting your well-being.
Our work together will be action-based, with you at the helm. Everything you need is already inside of you.
We all have tools we rely on to get through life, the problem is some of us have the wrong or broken tools. We keep trying to fix the problem with what we have, when what is needed is new tools. That is what you will find with me, the tools you need to tackle the issues you are facing.
We all have tools we rely on to get through life, the problem is some of us have the wrong or broken tools. We keep trying to fix the problem with what we have, when what is needed is new tools. That is what you will find with me, the tools you need to tackle the issues you are facing.
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Substance Use Therapists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.