Addiction Therapists in Nicholasville, KY

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Kairos Christian Counseling
Pastoral Counselor, MDiv, KLPC
Nicholasville, KY 40356
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 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.
(859) 518-8273 View (859) 518-8273
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Julie D'anniballe
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Online Only
Hi, I'm Julie D'Anniballe, founder of D'Anniballe Counseling and Wellness. I'm a licensed mental health counselor with over 18 years of experience. Additionally, I am a supervisor for the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors. At D'Anniballe Counseling and Wellness, I prioritize creating a nurturing environment for healing and personal growth. I provide mental health counseling to adults and teens who are seeking support, clarity, and meaningful change in their lives. Our first session will be our Get to Know You session.
Hi, I'm Julie D'Anniballe, founder of D'Anniballe Counseling and Wellness. I'm a licensed mental health counselor with over 18 years of experience. Additionally, I am a supervisor for the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors. At D'Anniballe Counseling and Wellness, I prioritize creating a nurturing environment for healing and personal growth. I provide mental health counseling to adults and teens who are seeking support, clarity, and meaningful change in their lives. Our first session will be our Get to Know You session.
(859) 297-4349 View (859) 297-4349
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Julie D'Anniballe
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Nicholasville, KY 40356
My specialty is providing concierge treatment for those with a substance use disorder while offering supportive counseling.
After 18 years in behavioral health, I decided to open up my own practice, D'Anniballe Counseling and Wellness. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Clinical Supervisor for the KY State board. Additionally, I am licensed in South Carolina and I am a Trauma Informed Care Trainer.
My specialty is providing concierge treatment for those with a substance use disorder while offering supportive counseling.
After 18 years in behavioral health, I decided to open up my own practice, D'Anniballe Counseling and Wellness. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Clinical Supervisor for the KY State board. Additionally, I am licensed in South Carolina and I am a Trauma Informed Care Trainer.
(859) 800-2597 View (859) 800-2597
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Sarah W. Beeghly
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Nicholasville, KY 40356
I have experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, trauma,depression, relationship issues, identity concerns, addiction recovery, grief, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
My goal is to help clients better understand themselves and process difficult life experiences. Therapy involves addressing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing through evidenced based approaches while incorporating creativity and personal interests. This can include music, movies, sports, or art to make therapy relatable and engaging.
I have experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, trauma,depression, relationship issues, identity concerns, addiction recovery, grief, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
My goal is to help clients better understand themselves and process difficult life experiences. Therapy involves addressing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing through evidenced based approaches while incorporating creativity and personal interests. This can include music, movies, sports, or art to make therapy relatable and engaging.
(859) 651-8066 View (859) 651-8066
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Jessica Herring
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC-S, LCADC
4 Endorsed
Online Only
The work we do can help with managing and coping with symptoms/traits of trauma, anxiety, depression, stress-related issues, bipolar, addictions, codependency, and much more.
My experience includes providing therapy utilizing interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
The work we do can help with managing and coping with symptoms/traits of trauma, anxiety, depression, stress-related issues, bipolar, addictions, codependency, and much more.
My experience includes providing therapy utilizing interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
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Clark Switzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
These include but are not limited to Alcohol and Drug related issues, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Dual Diagnosis and relationship related issues.
I have worked in the alcohol and chemical dependency field for 30 years. I have been a licensed practitioner of psychotherapy for 20 years. I have had additional training in several treatment modalities including an advanced training in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy at the Albert Ellis Institute in New York City.
These include but are not limited to Alcohol and Drug related issues, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Dual Diagnosis and relationship related issues.
I have worked in the alcohol and chemical dependency field for 30 years. I have been a licensed practitioner of psychotherapy for 20 years. I have had additional training in several treatment modalities including an advanced training in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy at the Albert Ellis Institute in New York City.
(859) 905-3603 View (859) 905-3603
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Julie Clarke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Waitlist for new clients
I offer individual therapy for adults struggling with problems like anxiety, depression, trauma or addictions.
July 2025 Wait-list for new clients, 8-10 weeks. Appointments are Monday through Friday during the day. Life can be challenging! Engaging in therapy can help you increase your capacity to cope with life's ups and downs, allowing you to thrive, rather than just survive. I enjoy working with clients to increase awareness of their strengths and develop skills for coping with difficulties. I welcome and have worked with individuals from a variety of different backgrounds, including clients from other countries and cultures, Black clients and other people of color and LGBTQ+ clients.
I offer individual therapy for adults struggling with problems like anxiety, depression, trauma or addictions.
July 2025 Wait-list for new clients, 8-10 weeks. Appointments are Monday through Friday during the day. Life can be challenging! Engaging in therapy can help you increase your capacity to cope with life's ups and downs, allowing you to thrive, rather than just survive. I enjoy working with clients to increase awareness of their strengths and develop skills for coping with difficulties. I welcome and have worked with individuals from a variety of different backgrounds, including clients from other countries and cultures, Black clients and other people of color and LGBTQ+ clients.
(859) 376-1795 View (859) 376-1795
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Revay Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Nicholasville, KY 40356
At Revay Therapy Services, we offer compassionate, personalized care for eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, couples therapy, and ADHD testing. We are an open and affirming practice where you are welcomed as you are and met with care, curiosity, and respect. Our clinicians use EMDR, ART, and IFS to tailor therapy to your unique needs, supporting you in building healing, clarity, resilience, and meaningful growth at your own pace.
At Revay Therapy Services, we offer compassionate, personalized care for eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, couples therapy, and ADHD testing. We are an open and affirming practice where you are welcomed as you are and met with care, curiosity, and respect. Our clinicians use EMDR, ART, and IFS to tailor therapy to your unique needs, supporting you in building healing, clarity, resilience, and meaningful growth at your own pace.
(859) 470-8531 View (859) 470-8531
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Elyse Litton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CSW
1 Endorsed
Nicholasville, KY 40356
She has experience working at the Center on Drug & Alcohol Research at UK College of Medicine, currently serving as an instructor for the Advanced Standing Graduate Program at UK College of Social Work.
Elyse is committed to helping clients clarify their goals in a supportive, collaborative environment, where safety and comfort are prioritized. She believes in empowering clients with the autonomy to navigate their own path while equipping them with tools to effectively face challenges as they arise.
She has experience working at the Center on Drug & Alcohol Research at UK College of Medicine, currently serving as an instructor for the Advanced Standing Graduate Program at UK College of Social Work.
Elyse is committed to helping clients clarify their goals in a supportive, collaborative environment, where safety and comfort are prioritized. She believes in empowering clients with the autonomy to navigate their own path while equipping them with tools to effectively face challenges as they arise.
(859) 328-2568 View (859) 328-2568
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Dr. Tom B Clark
Verified Verified
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Neurological & clinical studies have proven meditation practiced daily provides stress management, self-awareness, depression/anxiety mgn't, control pain, decrease cognitive decline, strengthen cognitive skills, decrease irritability, reduce negative emotions, improved immunity, lowers blood pressure, increases memory/focus/empathy/kindness, fight addiction.
It is a great honor to be chosen to work with my clients and assist them in developing their wholeness and ability to achieve their full potential. I have been providing Counseling /Therapy and Individual and Executive Coaching Internationally (29 years) through BradfordClarkSolutions which I established in 1996 In Melbourne Australia. I relocated back to Lexington KY in 2010. My passion for life; my commitment to bring you best practices; my combined life experiences; academic achievements; and professional experience bring you a solid foundation to assist you in achieving your full potential. Contact me for an initial consultation
Neurological & clinical studies have proven meditation practiced daily provides stress management, self-awareness, depression/anxiety mgn't, control pain, decrease cognitive decline, strengthen cognitive skills, decrease irritability, reduce negative emotions, improved immunity, lowers blood pressure, increases memory/focus/empathy/kindness, fight addiction.
It is a great honor to be chosen to work with my clients and assist them in developing their wholeness and ability to achieve their full potential. I have been providing Counseling /Therapy and Individual and Executive Coaching Internationally (29 years) through BradfordClarkSolutions which I established in 1996 In Melbourne Australia. I relocated back to Lexington KY in 2010. My passion for life; my commitment to bring you best practices; my combined life experiences; academic achievements; and professional experience bring you a solid foundation to assist you in achieving your full potential. Contact me for an initial consultation
(859) 903-0968 View (859) 903-0968
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Larry Springate
Verified Verified
Nicholasville, KY 40356
As a relationship/ADHD coach, I work with couples to help resolve communication and conflict issues, with the goal of strengthening their relationships. I also help people with life transitions, and to understand and make the best of their individual strengths. Working with ADHD individuals is a specialty, helping them be their best self. I believe that people can change and grow throughout their lifespan. My clients are primarily adults dealing with individual life challenges, couples dealing with relationship issues, and seniors adjusting to life and health changes and transitions.
As a relationship/ADHD coach, I work with couples to help resolve communication and conflict issues, with the goal of strengthening their relationships. I also help people with life transitions, and to understand and make the best of their individual strengths. Working with ADHD individuals is a specialty, helping them be their best self. I believe that people can change and grow throughout their lifespan. My clients are primarily adults dealing with individual life challenges, couples dealing with relationship issues, and seniors adjusting to life and health changes and transitions.
(859) 780-5053 View (859) 780-5053
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Dan Pugel
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Nicholasville, KY 40356
I'm privileged to counsel individuals, couples and families. Going through difficult times alone or without adequate help is too much for anyone to bear. Try counseling for yourself and find encouragement, support, new possibilities and change to help today and into your future. For more information go to www.journeycounseling.net
I'm privileged to counsel individuals, couples and families. Going through difficult times alone or without adequate help is too much for anyone to bear. Try counseling for yourself and find encouragement, support, new possibilities and change to help today and into your future. For more information go to www.journeycounseling.net
(859) 903-4302 View (859) 903-4302
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Jan Cottrell
Pastoral Counselor, MA, MDiv, DMin, LPC
Nicholasville, KY 40356
I have clinical training in Mental Health associated with substance abuse, PTSD, depression, grief, loss, and anxiety.
During Mental Health clinical training at the Lexington VA hospital, I provided pastoral care to veterans and their families. My training and practice is focused on working with those who suffer with addiction disorders and with PTSD using spiritually modified Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Jungian-oriented treatment and other therapeutic modalities.
I have clinical training in Mental Health associated with substance abuse, PTSD, depression, grief, loss, and anxiety.
During Mental Health clinical training at the Lexington VA hospital, I provided pastoral care to veterans and their families. My training and practice is focused on working with those who suffer with addiction disorders and with PTSD using spiritually modified Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Jungian-oriented treatment and other therapeutic modalities.
(859) 350-1629 View (859) 350-1629
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Paul S Mefford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MTh, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Life contains many challenges: sometimes navigating them alone feels overwhelming. Challenges may involve anxiety or depression, making it hard to move forward. There may also be past trauma which keeps knocking at the door interfering with every aspect of life. Stress at work and other frustrations with your life can make deciding where to go next a challenge. You may have a specific goal you want to achieve and need help choosing the best way to reach it. Receiving objective advice is not always easy, especially from family and friends, and deciding alone seems impossible.
Life contains many challenges: sometimes navigating them alone feels overwhelming. Challenges may involve anxiety or depression, making it hard to move forward. There may also be past trauma which keeps knocking at the door interfering with every aspect of life. Stress at work and other frustrations with your life can make deciding where to go next a challenge. You may have a specific goal you want to achieve and need help choosing the best way to reach it. Receiving objective advice is not always easy, especially from family and friends, and deciding alone seems impossible.
(812) 541-9643 View (812) 541-9643
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Justin Goff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Hello, my name is Justin Goff. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and MBA, and I'm excited to meet you and start working with you on your therapy goals! I greatly enjoy meeting and learning about others, and helping them achieve goals that truly bring about higher levels of gratitude and contentment in everyday life. I'm compatible with anyone willing to engage in therapy by using evidence-based strategies like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness. I demystify these techniques and equip my clients to practice them for everyday living.
Hello, my name is Justin Goff. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and MBA, and I'm excited to meet you and start working with you on your therapy goals! I greatly enjoy meeting and learning about others, and helping them achieve goals that truly bring about higher levels of gratitude and contentment in everyday life. I'm compatible with anyone willing to engage in therapy by using evidence-based strategies like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness. I demystify these techniques and equip my clients to practice them for everyday living.
(502) 680-8701 View (502) 680-8701
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Kiva Johns Adkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Online Only
Have you struggled with addiction, only to relapse?
I utilize training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Abuse, and a Person-centered approach to therapy. I meet you where you are emotionally. I am not here to tell you what to do or what medicine to take, unless those are the avenues you wish to pursue. I am a partner in your treatment. We work together.
Have you struggled with addiction, only to relapse?
I utilize training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Abuse, and a Person-centered approach to therapy. I meet you where you are emotionally. I am not here to tell you what to do or what medicine to take, unless those are the avenues you wish to pursue. I am a partner in your treatment. We work together.
(859) 459-0738 View (859) 459-0738
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Allison Santana
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10+ years of counseling experience working with adolescents, parents, families, and couples. I am currently living in Kentucky but licensed in Alabama, Kentucky and Florida. I offer both video and phone session with telehealth service for anyone located in those three states. Therapy is scary because it opens up all the feelings and memories that we have been hiding. But therapy can bring hope, joy and personal growth to a better version of yourself. What better way to have therapy than in the comfort of your home!
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10+ years of counseling experience working with adolescents, parents, families, and couples. I am currently living in Kentucky but licensed in Alabama, Kentucky and Florida. I offer both video and phone session with telehealth service for anyone located in those three states. Therapy is scary because it opens up all the feelings and memories that we have been hiding. But therapy can bring hope, joy and personal growth to a better version of yourself. What better way to have therapy than in the comfort of your home!
(850) 612-8593 View (850) 612-8593
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Brandy Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You’ve been carrying the weight of everyone and everything—trying to hold it all together while quietly running on empty. Maybe anxiety has you stuck in “what if” mode or you’re tired of letting old wounds shape how you see yourself. You want to feel more grounded, hopeful, and confident in your future. Therapy with me is a space to untangle what’s keeping you stuck, rediscover your strengths, and start building the calm and balance you’ve been craving.
You’ve been carrying the weight of everyone and everything—trying to hold it all together while quietly running on empty. Maybe anxiety has you stuck in “what if” mode or you’re tired of letting old wounds shape how you see yourself. You want to feel more grounded, hopeful, and confident in your future. Therapy with me is a space to untangle what’s keeping you stuck, rediscover your strengths, and start building the calm and balance you’ve been craving.
(859) 251-2647 View (859) 251-2647
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Laura Wafer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, PhD
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals, families, and couples through a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, substance use concerns, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and LGBT-related issues.
Do you feel abandoned, lost, or overwhelmed by anxiety? Have you been hurt by those you care about most? Are you struggling with emotional disconnection in your relationships? No matter the challenges you've faced, know that you have the power to create positive change. Your relationships deserve to flourish, and so do you. I would be honored to walk with you on your journey, helping you release the emotional burdens holding you back and guiding you toward living your fullest life. Life isn’t just about surviving—it’s about growing, healing, and becoming the best version of yourself.
I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals, families, and couples through a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, substance use concerns, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and LGBT-related issues.
Do you feel abandoned, lost, or overwhelmed by anxiety? Have you been hurt by those you care about most? Are you struggling with emotional disconnection in your relationships? No matter the challenges you've faced, know that you have the power to create positive change. Your relationships deserve to flourish, and so do you. I would be honored to walk with you on your journey, helping you release the emotional burdens holding you back and guiding you toward living your fullest life. Life isn’t just about surviving—it’s about growing, healing, and becoming the best version of yourself.
(859) 354-3956 View (859) 354-3956
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Jonica Davis
Pre-Licensed Professional, T-LPA, MS
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, insomnia, substance use concerns, PTSD, and chronic pain.
I specialize in evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and multicultural feminist theory.
My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, insomnia, substance use concerns, PTSD, and chronic pain.
I specialize in evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and multicultural feminist theory.
(859) 695-2533 View (859) 695-2533

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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.

How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.

How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.

How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.