Women's Issues Therapists in Louisville, KY
Mrs. Whiteside has worked in various mental health settings maintaining her unwavering focus on mothers and small children. As a perinatal psychotherapist, Mrs. Whiteside works with mothers and/or families who are struggling with perinatal mental illness during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Mrs. Whiteside is currently a social work doctoral student at The University of Louisville researching the impact of perinatal mood disorders, as evidence indicates that depression and other mood disorders in parents can have a harmful impact on children, including cognitive difficulties, insecure attachment, and behavioral problems.
Mrs. Whiteside has worked in various mental health settings maintaining her unwavering focus on mothers and small children. As a perinatal psychotherapist, Mrs. Whiteside works with mothers and/or families who are struggling with perinatal mental illness during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Mrs. Whiteside is currently a social work doctoral student at The University of Louisville researching the impact of perinatal mood disorders, as evidence indicates that depression and other mood disorders in parents can have a harmful impact on children, including cognitive difficulties, insecure attachment, and behavioral problems.
Life is full of challenges, both expected and unexpected, that can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, or even traumatized. These struggles often impact individuals, couples, and families, with our family of origin playing a key role in how we cope. I am passionate about helping people navigate these difficulties, whether they stem from sudden crises or long-standing issues. With advanced training in EFT, clinical hypnosis, PCIT, and Attachment Theory, I provide tools for healing and growth. You don’t have to face this alone—let’s work together at Dayspring Family Therapy. A brighter day awaits!
Life is full of challenges, both expected and unexpected, that can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, or even traumatized. These struggles often impact individuals, couples, and families, with our family of origin playing a key role in how we cope. I am passionate about helping people navigate these difficulties, whether they stem from sudden crises or long-standing issues. With advanced training in EFT, clinical hypnosis, PCIT, and Attachment Theory, I provide tools for healing and growth. You don’t have to face this alone—let’s work together at Dayspring Family Therapy. A brighter day awaits!
Maybe you've been told what you're experiencing is “normal,” but it doesn't feel normal to you. Anxiety, intrusive thoughts, grief, hormonal changes, pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, or the transition into parenthood may have left you wondering, “Why didn't anyone tell me this could feel this hard?” You deserve to feel understood—not dismissed.
Maybe you've been told what you're experiencing is “normal,” but it doesn't feel normal to you. Anxiety, intrusive thoughts, grief, hormonal changes, pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, or the transition into parenthood may have left you wondering, “Why didn't anyone tell me this could feel this hard?” You deserve to feel understood—not dismissed.
Anxiety, ADHD, chronic illness, OCD - it affects every aspect of your day-to-day. Or maybe you're in the depths of motherhood, exhausted and overwhelmed from carrying the never-ending mental load of your household, and wondering if things will ever get easier. So many things in life are out of our control, leaving us to feel helpless that anything will change. You may feel burned out and can’t seem to figure out how to get out of this cycle. Now more than ever, people are feeling the pressure to do all the things in all their roles - perfectly. It's unsustainable - which you know, or you wouldn’t be here reading this.
Anxiety, ADHD, chronic illness, OCD - it affects every aspect of your day-to-day. Or maybe you're in the depths of motherhood, exhausted and overwhelmed from carrying the never-ending mental load of your household, and wondering if things will ever get easier. So many things in life are out of our control, leaving us to feel helpless that anything will change. You may feel burned out and can’t seem to figure out how to get out of this cycle. Now more than ever, people are feeling the pressure to do all the things in all their roles - perfectly. It's unsustainable - which you know, or you wouldn’t be here reading this.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kentucky and Indiana with nearly a decade of experience working with clients of all ages. I work with children age 10+, teens, and adults. I believe fully in the resilience of each person, and love working with parents and caregivers who are working to break generational cycles. I recognize you as the expert on your individual experience and will affirm your knowledge of your own identity and how this shapes the way you move through the world. I am trained in multiple research-supported interventions for clients who have experienced trauma, including EMDR and TF-CBT.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kentucky and Indiana with nearly a decade of experience working with clients of all ages. I work with children age 10+, teens, and adults. I believe fully in the resilience of each person, and love working with parents and caregivers who are working to break generational cycles. I recognize you as the expert on your individual experience and will affirm your knowledge of your own identity and how this shapes the way you move through the world. I am trained in multiple research-supported interventions for clients who have experienced trauma, including EMDR and TF-CBT.
Are you feeling anxiety and a sense of overwhelm? Whether you are feeling this due to life circumstances, relationship difficulties, or larger societal issues, I look forward to helping you move through this feeling of being stuck. Anxiety, depression, and couple conflict can be difficult, but I enjoy collaborating with clients to help them utilize their strengths to meet challenges. I believe everyone has unique skills that can be enhanced with therapy to develop increased coping skills. I have experience with LGBTQ+ individuals and women and the particular obstacles they face.
Are you feeling anxiety and a sense of overwhelm? Whether you are feeling this due to life circumstances, relationship difficulties, or larger societal issues, I look forward to helping you move through this feeling of being stuck. Anxiety, depression, and couple conflict can be difficult, but I enjoy collaborating with clients to help them utilize their strengths to meet challenges. I believe everyone has unique skills that can be enhanced with therapy to develop increased coping skills. I have experience with LGBTQ+ individuals and women and the particular obstacles they face.
You just want the pain, chaos, and emptiness you feel to go away once and for all. Whether it is eating secretly to comfort yourself, having to drink every night to sleep, pushing yourself to achieve, or isolating yourself. Attempting to balance family, work, and your self-care can feel overwhelming and tends to end with you feeling worse about yourself and how you can't get it together. Shame and guilt keep you stationary where you are, and if you had to admit that things were not where you wanted you might actually crumble. Let's figure out a new normal, together.
You just want the pain, chaos, and emptiness you feel to go away once and for all. Whether it is eating secretly to comfort yourself, having to drink every night to sleep, pushing yourself to achieve, or isolating yourself. Attempting to balance family, work, and your self-care can feel overwhelming and tends to end with you feeling worse about yourself and how you can't get it together. Shame and guilt keep you stationary where you are, and if you had to admit that things were not where you wanted you might actually crumble. Let's figure out a new normal, together.
Are you navigating the tenderness of prenatal/postpartum transitions? Perhaps you’re struggling to repair trust with your partner and seeking to open communication as a couple or an ENM relationship. Maybe you are looking to heal from sexual or spiritual trauma. Whatever season or challenge you may find yourself facing, I offer a supportive space to those seeking hope, healing, and closer alignment with authentic living by cultivating curiosity, self-compassion, and mind/body/spirit connection.
Are you navigating the tenderness of prenatal/postpartum transitions? Perhaps you’re struggling to repair trust with your partner and seeking to open communication as a couple or an ENM relationship. Maybe you are looking to heal from sexual or spiritual trauma. Whatever season or challenge you may find yourself facing, I offer a supportive space to those seeking hope, healing, and closer alignment with authentic living by cultivating curiosity, self-compassion, and mind/body/spirit connection.
I believe it is important for us all to remember that no two people have the same story. Having the ability to own your story is the bravest thing a person can do. I enjoy creating a safe space that validates both you and your experiences. Empowering you in a way that allows you to discover the strength that is within 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 believe it is important for us all to remember that no two people have the same story. Having the ability to own your story is the bravest thing a person can do. I enjoy creating a safe space that validates both you and your experiences. Empowering you in a way that allows you to discover the strength that is within 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 work with individuals, couples and families facing conflict, women's issues, trauma and PTSD.
Life can feel overwhelming at times—leaving you stuck, discouraged, or unsure of your next step. Choosing to begin therapy is an act of courage and a sign that part of you is ready for change. Together, we’ll explore supportive ways to navigate life’s challenges and help you feel more grounded, empowered, and aligned with yourself. Whether you’re facing life transitions, relationship or family concerns, anxiety, depression, grief, or struggles with self-esteem, you don’t have to do it alone. Healing is possible, and with the right support, you can shift old patterns, gain clarity, and begin creating a new, more authentic narrative.
I work with individuals, couples and families facing conflict, women's issues, trauma and PTSD.
Life can feel overwhelming at times—leaving you stuck, discouraged, or unsure of your next step. Choosing to begin therapy is an act of courage and a sign that part of you is ready for change. Together, we’ll explore supportive ways to navigate life’s challenges and help you feel more grounded, empowered, and aligned with yourself. Whether you’re facing life transitions, relationship or family concerns, anxiety, depression, grief, or struggles with self-esteem, you don’t have to do it alone. Healing is possible, and with the right support, you can shift old patterns, gain clarity, and begin creating a new, more authentic narrative.
Candace Park Counseling and Consultation
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, chronic stress, grief, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, career uncertainty, and major life transitions. I provide individual, couple, and family therapy to people across Kentucky, Alabama, and Louisiana via telehealth, offering a warm, affirming space where you can feel seen and supported. With over a decade of experience in counseling centers and employee assistance programs, I especially enjoy working with people seeking balance, clarity, and confidence during pivotal moments of personal and professional change.
I work with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, chronic stress, grief, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, career uncertainty, and major life transitions. I provide individual, couple, and family therapy to people across Kentucky, Alabama, and Louisiana via telehealth, offering a warm, affirming space where you can feel seen and supported. With over a decade of experience in counseling centers and employee assistance programs, I especially enjoy working with people seeking balance, clarity, and confidence during pivotal moments of personal and professional change.
Stephanie Gentile
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
3 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40222
You're a high achiever. You've often been told you have it all together, and you strive to create a life you love. Despite this, you keep seeming to fall short. Maybe you experience nights riddled with anxiety, or you have this gnawing feeling that it's never enough. I work with women struggling with burn out, depression, anxiety, perfectionism, people pleasing, and/or unhealthy relationship dynamics. You're wanting results, but you don't know quite how to get there. I'm the therapist who you come to when you're ready to get uncomfortable. I'll help you align with your values to create a life you love!
You're a high achiever. You've often been told you have it all together, and you strive to create a life you love. Despite this, you keep seeming to fall short. Maybe you experience nights riddled with anxiety, or you have this gnawing feeling that it's never enough. I work with women struggling with burn out, depression, anxiety, perfectionism, people pleasing, and/or unhealthy relationship dynamics. You're wanting results, but you don't know quite how to get there. I'm the therapist who you come to when you're ready to get uncomfortable. I'll help you align with your values to create a life you love!
You may be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stretched thin from being the one others rely on - whether at work, in your family, or in your relationships. On the outside, you may appear composed, while privately feeling drained, second-guessing yourself, or unsure how to set boundaries without guilt.
I work with women who often feel responsible for others and are ready to stop carrying so much on their own. My approach is calm, grounded, and centered on creating a steady space where you can better understand your needs, build clearer boundaries, and move forward with more steadiness, confidence, and faith.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stretched thin from being the one others rely on - whether at work, in your family, or in your relationships. On the outside, you may appear composed, while privately feeling drained, second-guessing yourself, or unsure how to set boundaries without guilt.
I work with women who often feel responsible for others and are ready to stop carrying so much on their own. My approach is calm, grounded, and centered on creating a steady space where you can better understand your needs, build clearer boundaries, and move forward with more steadiness, confidence, and faith.
I work with adolescents, families and adults to address a wide range of emotional, behavioral and interpersonal problems such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, PTSD, trauma, and ADHD. I work with my clients to gain insight, break patterns and thrive.
I work with adolescents, families and adults to address a wide range of emotional, behavioral and interpersonal problems such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, PTSD, trauma, and ADHD. I work with my clients to gain insight, break patterns and thrive.
Hey! Much gratitude and appreciation that you stopped by. Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self esteem? Do you sometimes wonder how you will make it through the day? Heartbreak? Trauma? Autoimmune/Chronic Illness? I am a skilled psychotherapist who believes that my job is to meet each individual where they are by looking at the whole person in order to get them to where they want to be. I believe that change is made through establishing nonjudgmental, supportive and healthy relationships. My focus is to create a collaborative, warm and comfortable environment in which clients feel safe to explore their "TRUTHS".
Hey! Much gratitude and appreciation that you stopped by. Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self esteem? Do you sometimes wonder how you will make it through the day? Heartbreak? Trauma? Autoimmune/Chronic Illness? I am a skilled psychotherapist who believes that my job is to meet each individual where they are by looking at the whole person in order to get them to where they want to be. I believe that change is made through establishing nonjudgmental, supportive and healthy relationships. My focus is to create a collaborative, warm and comfortable environment in which clients feel safe to explore their "TRUTHS".
I’m a licensed psychologist originally from West Virginia, now rooted in Louisville. I earned my MA and PsyD from Spalding University, specializing in general and health psychology across the lifespan. My passion for reducing mental health stigma and health disparities has grown throughout my work, and I prioritize building trust and a strong therapeutic relationship, using cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, ACT and DBT-informed skills to support change. Seeing the people I work with grow and improve their quality of life fuels my passion for care and reinforces my belief in the resilience of the human spirit.
I’m a licensed psychologist originally from West Virginia, now rooted in Louisville. I earned my MA and PsyD from Spalding University, specializing in general and health psychology across the lifespan. My passion for reducing mental health stigma and health disparities has grown throughout my work, and I prioritize building trust and a strong therapeutic relationship, using cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, ACT and DBT-informed skills to support change. Seeing the people I work with grow and improve their quality of life fuels my passion for care and reinforces my belief in the resilience of the human spirit.
Empowerment Life Coaching is based on a holistic approach toward mental health: blending the collaborative elements of coaching with the academic support of Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Women’s & Gender Studies. This method offers a radical shift into providing wellness care focused on mind, body, and spirit. I specialize in women’s empowerment, reparenting, compassion fatigue, burnout, grief, and pet loss. I also love helping clients identify and develop boundaries and encourage their capacity to integrate into everyday life. The goal is to feel empowered, embodied, and deeply connected to your authentic Self.
Empowerment Life Coaching is based on a holistic approach toward mental health: blending the collaborative elements of coaching with the academic support of Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Women’s & Gender Studies. This method offers a radical shift into providing wellness care focused on mind, body, and spirit. I specialize in women’s empowerment, reparenting, compassion fatigue, burnout, grief, and pet loss. I also love helping clients identify and develop boundaries and encourage their capacity to integrate into everyday life. The goal is to feel empowered, embodied, and deeply connected to your authentic Self.
You’re the one keeping everything moving — the schedules, the needs, the details that only you seem to notice. But in the middle of all that giving, who’s taking care of you?
I understand that tension well. As a therapist, I work with Christian women who are carrying a great deal of responsibility — in their homes, their relationships, and their communities.
Together, we create space for you to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and find renewed strength rooted in your faith.
You don’t have to keep running on empty. Healing is possible — and you deserve it too.
You’re the one keeping everything moving — the schedules, the needs, the details that only you seem to notice. But in the middle of all that giving, who’s taking care of you?
I understand that tension well. As a therapist, I work with Christian women who are carrying a great deal of responsibility — in their homes, their relationships, and their communities.
Together, we create space for you to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and find renewed strength rooted in your faith.
You don’t have to keep running on empty. Healing is possible — and you deserve it too.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and I specialize in couples counseling, trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction, and women’s issues. For those who desire it, I can integrate Christian counseling into the sessions. My approach enables me to support you in a way that respects your values and beliefs while also making use of the best practices in mental health care. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while using evidence-based therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and I specialize in couples counseling, trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction, and women’s issues. For those who desire it, I can integrate Christian counseling into the sessions. My approach enables me to support you in a way that respects your values and beliefs while also making use of the best practices in mental health care. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while using evidence-based therapy.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in painful patterns, or disconnected—from yourself or in your relationships—you’re not alone. Maybe you find yourself overreacting and then regretting it, shutting down when things feel too intense, or repeating the same conflicts over and over. You might struggle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, or feeling like you’re “too much” or “not enough” at the same time.
For many individuals, these patterns are rooted in early relationships—especially the relationship with their mother or primary caregiver.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in painful patterns, or disconnected—from yourself or in your relationships—you’re not alone. Maybe you find yourself overreacting and then regretting it, shutting down when things feel too intense, or repeating the same conflicts over and over. You might struggle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, or feeling like you’re “too much” or “not enough” at the same time.
For many individuals, these patterns are rooted in early relationships—especially the relationship with their mother or primary caregiver.
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- Glenview
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- Lyndon
- Middletown
- Mount Washington
- Pewee Valley
- Prospect
- Saint Matthews
- Shepherdsville
Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.