Therapists in Nicholasville, KY

We are whole people: body, mind, heart, and soul with strengths that have helped us get through tremendous challenges in life. At some point we all hit a challenge that brings us down and at times even leads to a great unraveling of ourself. My team and I enjoy assisting in the creation of awareness through being present with you as a whole person. Present to your strengths and your challenges. Present to your process of reshaping and recapturing who you are and where you want to go.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of Kentucky, and provide individual counseling (adults 18 and over) for residents of the Lexington and surrounding Bluegrass KY area. I work from a Cognitive-Behavioral therapeutic framework integrated within a Biblical-Christian foundation.

I believe therapy is most helpful when it combines introspection and self-discovery with planning and action. My goal as a therapist is to assist my client in exploring the "stuff" that seems to be getting in the way in his or her life. Once we know what the roadblocks are, they become easier to navigate or overcome. This work often leads to new personal insights or changes that serve to bring you closer to your personal goals.

My practice focuses on those who are seeking, through a spiritual path -- healing, accountability, recovery, wholeness and balance. I have 25+ years of experience as a priest who has provided counsel and guidance to families, couples, individuals, adolescents, and children who have struggling with any variety of life issues. I have clinical training in Mental Health associated with substance abuse, PTSD, depression, grief, loss, and anxiety. I maintain a small practice with The Center for Relationships. This permits me to address each client's situation more fully and attentively.

I have been in practice since 1999, when I received my MSW from the University of Kentucky. My work has been with families and children in multiple settings, with particular focus on trauma informed care. I am comfortable with family interventions as well as working with individuals. I have always enjoyed working with children and knew that I wanted to work with children and their families in some capacity. This work has been in a variety of settings, in patient, in-home, and outpatient and in school. I have completed the training for Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and understand how trauma impacts an individual.

One of my great privileges in life is being afforded the opportunity to help others heal and grow from life hurts and challenges. Life transitions and struggles offer the opportunity to find greater clarity of purpose, more meaningful relationships, increased confidence, and personal satisfaction. Therapy is a unique and personal journey built on mutual trust and respect. My style is gentle and yet direct, respectful, engaging, and collaborative. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help identify and solve personal life challenges that arise individually, family related, and couple relationship difficulties. Healing, growth, and transformation is the goal.

I work with clients who are looking for a Christ Centered focus to overcome their life struggles. I provide a safe and gentle place to unpack your life altering hurts, habits and hang-ups.

I counsel an array of emotional and behavioral aspects including ADHD/ADD, depression, anxiety, anger management, men's issues, relationship issues, health challenges and substance abuse. I believe that people can change and grow throughout their lifespan. Counseling can facilitate self understanding as well as understanding of others. My clients range from adults and older adolescents dealing with individual life challenges, to couples dealing with relationship issues, and seniors adjusting to changes and challenges.

Despite our best efforts to lead a problem/pain/drama free life, we can't seem to make it happen. It simply is not realistic to rid ourselves of all hindrances. The good news is that edging closer to such a life, making improvements, and growing from pain is possible! My professional mission is to help you increase self-awareness, develop helpful perspectives, and help you to create tools to navigate life wholly, healthfully, and authentically. We will utilize a collaborative, honest, and supportive framework. Allow yourself to take steps toward mental and emotional fitness. If you would like help, my door is open to you.

Certain events in life can leave you feeling stuck, and in these instances Ray can help. Ray works with individuals, couples and families to help them get "unstuck" in love, work and life

Life can be difficult. Sometimes we need some help. Do you need help to get back on track? Do you need assistance to overcome continual struggles and relational conflicts? I can help you get moving in the right direction. I will assist you in this process not with simple advice or a few superficial skills but with insightful interaction and relational engagement. Your life can change! I can support you each step of the way towards a life with more purpose, harmony and peace. Life can be different. Contact me. Meet with me one time and see change is possible.

Don’t let depression or anxiety steal another day of your life. Find peace and purpose in the middle of the pain and hardship. I want to help you accomplish your goals. To get me on your team and set up your first visit, call 859-449-5725. If you are having second thoughts about the process of therapy, find out more at my website (scroll down to the link under "Links").

I specialize in the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). DBT is an evidence-based treatment that helps individuals learn to better manage thoughts, emotions and behaviors that cause problems in living. Examples of problems that DBT effectively treats include mood dysregulation, impulsivity, trouble with relationships, suicidal thoughts and self-harm. Although DBT was originally developed to treat BPD, it is also effective in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD and addiction.

A native of Florence Italy, after having practiced different approaches to mental health in Italy and the USA, I am now using an integrative model based on Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Interpersonal Neurobiology. I have worked from 1991 to 2017 as an out-patient therapist with supervisory, training and clinical leadership role at the local community mental health center with the most complex and diverse clinical configurations and with a wide range of ages among my clients. I am currently accepting referrals for adolescents, adults and seniors, although I still occasionally work with children

Helen Keller once said, "Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it." Although it is scary to acknowledge our pain and reach out for help, doing so is also a sign of strength and courage. I believe people do the best they can with what they have. My role is to help you utilize your strengths and share my expertise so you can develop new insights and skills to make positive life changes.

I believe that you have the answers to your questions and problems within yourself. My role as a therapist is to help you find those answers. You are the expert of your life and your role as a client is to educate me on your perspectives and experiences.