Play Therapy in Shelbyville, KY

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Our psychological associates provide neuropsychological testing for children to diagnose autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. We provide neuropsychological testing for adults with cognitive decline, dementia, or brain injury. The cost for in-person testing is $1000. We provide online neuropsychological assessments for adults susected of having ADHD or autism. We provide pre-surgical assessments for people seeking bariatric surgery and pain management procedures. We accept most major insurance plans, including Passport and other Medicaid providers as payment for online testing only.
Our psychological associates provide neuropsychological testing for children to diagnose autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. We provide neuropsychological testing for adults with cognitive decline, dementia, or brain injury. The cost for in-person testing is $1000. We provide online neuropsychological assessments for adults susected of having ADHD or autism. We provide pre-surgical assessments for people seeking bariatric surgery and pain management procedures. We accept most major insurance plans, including Passport and other Medicaid providers as payment for online testing only.
(502) 513-6418 View (502) 513-6418
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Kathleen Thornberry
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, M.Ed., LPCA
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Hello—if you’re feeling overwhelmed on your journey to parenthood, you’re not alone. Whether trying to conceive, pregnant, or postpartum, this season can bring both joy and challenge. Together, we’ll gently work through barriers keeping you from fully experiencing this transition. I offer a warm, private space to slow down, reconnect, and feel heard. Using an integrative, evidence-based approach, we’ll explore mind, body, and spirit—helping you find calm, process the past, and move forward with confidence.
Hello—if you’re feeling overwhelmed on your journey to parenthood, you’re not alone. Whether trying to conceive, pregnant, or postpartum, this season can bring both joy and challenge. Together, we’ll gently work through barriers keeping you from fully experiencing this transition. I offer a warm, private space to slow down, reconnect, and feel heard. Using an integrative, evidence-based approach, we’ll explore mind, body, and spirit—helping you find calm, process the past, and move forward with confidence.
(502) 289-6963 View (502) 289-6963
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Andrea B Dunlap
Counselor, MEd, LPCC, NCC
Serves Area
Therapy can be a little intimidating at first, and I make every effort to put you at ease in an accepting, caring, non-judgmental way. I am a person-centered clinician, which means that I collaborate with you to come up with the goals you want to work on in therapy; it truly is all about you!
Therapy can be a little intimidating at first, and I make every effort to put you at ease in an accepting, caring, non-judgmental way. I am a person-centered clinician, which means that I collaborate with you to come up with the goals you want to work on in therapy; it truly is all about you!
(502) 325-0768 View (502) 325-0768
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Ashlee Brooke Colville
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Are you or your child struggling with regulating emotions, a difficult transition, self-harm, behavioral issues, or dealing with anxiety and/or depression? If so, I can help! Counseling can be beneficial to help with many issues, such as behavioral Issues at home/school, anxiety and/or depression, ADD/ADHD, life transitions (birth, death, marriage, divorce, moving, changing schools), grief/loss, building social skills, anger control/impulse control, and trauma - just to name a few. I work with both adults & children (ages 4+) and can accommodate in-person or telehealth.
**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Are you or your child struggling with regulating emotions, a difficult transition, self-harm, behavioral issues, or dealing with anxiety and/or depression? If so, I can help! Counseling can be beneficial to help with many issues, such as behavioral Issues at home/school, anxiety and/or depression, ADD/ADHD, life transitions (birth, death, marriage, divorce, moving, changing schools), grief/loss, building social skills, anger control/impulse control, and trauma - just to name a few. I work with both adults & children (ages 4+) and can accommodate in-person or telehealth.
(502) 373-6595 View (502) 373-6595
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Laura Marie Best
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have been working as a counselor since 1999 in various clinical settings. I have experience and enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
I have been working as a counselor since 1999 in various clinical settings. I have experience and enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
(859) 759-0226 View (859) 759-0226
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Creative Spirits Behavioral Health
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MS, LMFT, LCADC
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-5054 View (502) 633-5054

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Enrica T Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW-S, LMFT-S
Jeffersontown, KY 40299
Do you struggle with overwhelming anxiety and/or fear? Are parenting concerns keeping you up at night? Do you have a difficult teenager or significant other that you struggle to effectively communicate with? Have you lost your motivation to reach your goals? Have you experienced a personally traumatic event that continues to plague you despite your best efforts to forget about it? These and many other frustrations precede my clients initial call to my office in search of methods and strategies to find relief where I help guide my clients in evaluating, processing and putting the broken pieces back together
Do you struggle with overwhelming anxiety and/or fear? Are parenting concerns keeping you up at night? Do you have a difficult teenager or significant other that you struggle to effectively communicate with? Have you lost your motivation to reach your goals? Have you experienced a personally traumatic event that continues to plague you despite your best efforts to forget about it? These and many other frustrations precede my clients initial call to my office in search of methods and strategies to find relief where I help guide my clients in evaluating, processing and putting the broken pieces back together
(502) 383-4023 View (502) 383-4023
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Tiffany Farmer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSSW, LMFT
Saint Matthews, KY 40207
Though you may be reluctant, you’ve noticed a pattern in your life of a lack of fulfillment in your relationships. You have wondered about why this might be, you have tried to look inward, to get advice... for some reason, it seems that you've not been able to get at the root of the issue. You find that this has led to feelings of unrest in your life. During the best times, you're able to focus on your other accomplishments, but have a nagging insecurity about not being able to conquer intimacy. At the worst of times, you feel despair, fear abandonment and have anxious thoughts that feel uncontrollable.
Though you may be reluctant, you’ve noticed a pattern in your life of a lack of fulfillment in your relationships. You have wondered about why this might be, you have tried to look inward, to get advice... for some reason, it seems that you've not been able to get at the root of the issue. You find that this has led to feelings of unrest in your life. During the best times, you're able to focus on your other accomplishments, but have a nagging insecurity about not being able to conquer intimacy. At the worst of times, you feel despair, fear abandonment and have anxious thoughts that feel uncontrollable.
(502) 443-9947 View (502) 443-9947
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Revitalize Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Versailles, KY 40383
Our ideal client is ready to engage in change, even if they feel unsure or overwhelmed. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions like grief or relationship issues. They seek a safe, nonjudgmental space to feel heard, gain clarity, and build emotional resilience. Their goals may include healing, improving relationships, managing stress, or living more authentically. At their core, they believe—however faintly—that change is possible.
Our ideal client is ready to engage in change, even if they feel unsure or overwhelmed. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions like grief or relationship issues. They seek a safe, nonjudgmental space to feel heard, gain clarity, and build emotional resilience. Their goals may include healing, improving relationships, managing stress, or living more authentically. At their core, they believe—however faintly—that change is possible.
(859) 279-4732 View (859) 279-4732
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Lauren Holloway-Pope
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have been working with clients through talk and play therapies in the Central Kentucky area for over 3 years from children to parents.
Potential match for clients seeking an open-minded and forward-thinking therapist with experience working with ADHD in children and adults, anxiety symptoms, prenatal and postpartum struggles, parenting techniques, and life transitions. My approach is personable and client-led to set a pace you feel comfortable with. I believe no one knows your issues like you do, I am here to support your goals and help you find your path to improved mental health and manageable life. I offer flexible scheduling (some late nights and weekends available upon need) and telehealth services.
I have been working with clients through talk and play therapies in the Central Kentucky area for over 3 years from children to parents.
Potential match for clients seeking an open-minded and forward-thinking therapist with experience working with ADHD in children and adults, anxiety symptoms, prenatal and postpartum struggles, parenting techniques, and life transitions. My approach is personable and client-led to set a pace you feel comfortable with. I believe no one knows your issues like you do, I am here to support your goals and help you find your path to improved mental health and manageable life. I offer flexible scheduling (some late nights and weekends available upon need) and telehealth services.
(859) 484-7776 View (859) 484-7776
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Becoming Whole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Online Only
I'm here to listen and to help; never to judge or make things worse. Trauma and anxiety are hard and life is weird, having support is often what helps us through the hard things.
I'm here to listen and to help; never to judge or make things worse. Trauma and anxiety are hard and life is weird, having support is often what helps us through the hard things.
(502) 947-2547 View (502) 947-2547
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Amy Beddow
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I use trauma-informed therapy, CBT, child-centered play therapy, emotional regulation strategies, mindfulness, and strengths-based approaches tailored to each client's needs.
Do you find yourself worrying more often than not? In today’s fast-paced world, mental health often takes a backseat to careers, finances, relationships, parenting, and the daily stressors of life. Therapy can provide a safe and supportive space to slow down, heal, and reconnect with yourself. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, mood disorders, grief and loss, OCD, addiction, parenting and co-parenting challenges, and trauma-informed care. I strive to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout their healing journey.
I use trauma-informed therapy, CBT, child-centered play therapy, emotional regulation strategies, mindfulness, and strengths-based approaches tailored to each client's needs.
Do you find yourself worrying more often than not? In today’s fast-paced world, mental health often takes a backseat to careers, finances, relationships, parenting, and the daily stressors of life. Therapy can provide a safe and supportive space to slow down, heal, and reconnect with yourself. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, mood disorders, grief and loss, OCD, addiction, parenting and co-parenting challenges, and trauma-informed care. I strive to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout their healing journey.
(270) 955-0132 View (270) 955-0132
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1st Priority Healthcare
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPCC, LPCA
Louisville, KY 40218
1st Priority Healthcare provides services to children, teens, adults, and families. We offer an array of services that put the total well-being of our clients at the forefront. We also provide a day treatment program tailored to children with mental illnesses, and a host of other services for persons of all ages, and levels of need.
1st Priority Healthcare provides services to children, teens, adults, and families. We offer an array of services that put the total well-being of our clients at the forefront. We also provide a day treatment program tailored to children with mental illnesses, and a host of other services for persons of all ages, and levels of need.
(502) 236-5861 View (502) 236-5861
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Southland Child, Adult, and Family Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Serves Area
Per age and clinical needs, play therapy, anxiety interventions, trauma treatments, DBT, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, & other interventions may be utilized.
We are a private counseling practice in Lexington. Our team of mental health therapists consist of Jessica Jaramillo, Vicki Von Almen Gray, Jennifer Congleton, Emma Lovely, Leeann Hayslett, Monica Stewart, Dr. Imelda Bratton, Joan Scales, Emily Porter, Rachel O'Farrell, Donna Armstrong, Ashley Spears, Mihee Jeon, and Carol Ross. We have a variety of specialties, experiences, and skills. As our name reflects, we focus on the clinical needs for all ages: young children, school aged children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We offer day, evening, and Saturday sessions, to support diverse individual and family needs.
Per age and clinical needs, play therapy, anxiety interventions, trauma treatments, DBT, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, & other interventions may be utilized.
We are a private counseling practice in Lexington. Our team of mental health therapists consist of Jessica Jaramillo, Vicki Von Almen Gray, Jennifer Congleton, Emma Lovely, Leeann Hayslett, Monica Stewart, Dr. Imelda Bratton, Joan Scales, Emily Porter, Rachel O'Farrell, Donna Armstrong, Ashley Spears, Mihee Jeon, and Carol Ross. We have a variety of specialties, experiences, and skills. As our name reflects, we focus on the clinical needs for all ages: young children, school aged children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We offer day, evening, and Saturday sessions, to support diverse individual and family needs.
(859) 904-5796 View (859) 904-5796
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The Healing Cove Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with children, teens, young adults, and parents. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, depression, or emotional dysregulation, therapy can be a place to better understand what is happening and begin moving towards healing. My goal is to create a space where clients feel safe, supported, and understood.
I work with children, teens, young adults, and parents. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, depression, or emotional dysregulation, therapy can be a place to better understand what is happening and begin moving towards healing. My goal is to create a space where clients feel safe, supported, and understood.
(502) 490-2184 View (502) 490-2184
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Morgan Zielke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Louisville, KY 40218
Every person has a unique and valuable story to tell. Through my work as a social worker and mental health therapist, I strive to provide validation, empathy, and compassion to your story. You might be struggling to manage anxiety, depression, relationships, or maybe just life in general. I believe every individual is the expert in their own story and has the ability to create the life they desire; sometimes, you just need an unbiased individual who will listen and support you along the way.
Every person has a unique and valuable story to tell. Through my work as a social worker and mental health therapist, I strive to provide validation, empathy, and compassion to your story. You might be struggling to manage anxiety, depression, relationships, or maybe just life in general. I believe every individual is the expert in their own story and has the ability to create the life they desire; sometimes, you just need an unbiased individual who will listen and support you along the way.
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Jaclyn Curtsinger
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Let's face it: life can be hard. Do you feel anxious, worried, or overwhelmed? Or do you wonder how to lessen stress and feel greater balance? Maybe you are experiencing a life transition, such as a new baby. If you are seeking support to garner new awareness and tools that help you navigate the road ahead, let’s work together to create a journey that flourishes with healing and possibilities! I’m here to help you design and build a healthier life through an open, solution-based approach. As we journey forward, I’ll help guide and walk with you throughout your transition using a client-centered, collaborative approach.
Let's face it: life can be hard. Do you feel anxious, worried, or overwhelmed? Or do you wonder how to lessen stress and feel greater balance? Maybe you are experiencing a life transition, such as a new baby. If you are seeking support to garner new awareness and tools that help you navigate the road ahead, let’s work together to create a journey that flourishes with healing and possibilities! I’m here to help you design and build a healthier life through an open, solution-based approach. As we journey forward, I’ll help guide and walk with you throughout your transition using a client-centered, collaborative approach.
(270) 278-1398 View (270) 278-1398
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Counseling, Ltd.
Counselor, MS, LPCC-S
Serves Area
I built Counseling Ltd 20 years ago to help clients find their way through life. I want no one to suffer needlessly when we can help you heal. We have experienced counselors in multiple states that understand your pain. Great listeners with big hearts. We service clients with most insurances being accepted. We are a professional counseling firm with experienced counselors in Sexual Abuse, Relationship/Marital Counseling, Family counseling, Codependency Counseling, Gender Identity, Incarceration/Probation Counseling, and specialize in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling for adults and teens, as well as Trauma and PTSD.
I built Counseling Ltd 20 years ago to help clients find their way through life. I want no one to suffer needlessly when we can help you heal. We have experienced counselors in multiple states that understand your pain. Great listeners with big hearts. We service clients with most insurances being accepted. We are a professional counseling firm with experienced counselors in Sexual Abuse, Relationship/Marital Counseling, Family counseling, Codependency Counseling, Gender Identity, Incarceration/Probation Counseling, and specialize in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling for adults and teens, as well as Trauma and PTSD.
(614) 932-2425 View (614) 932-2425
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Lexington Counseling & Psychiatry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Frankfort, KY 40601
Hello and welcome to our Frankfort location at Lexington Counseling & Psychiatry! Our address is 105 Diagnostic Drive Suite B, Frankfort, KY 40601. We have continued to grow to best serve your needs. Our LCP Frankfort office has 10 counselors, therapists, and nurse practitioners who are here to provide counseling, therapy, psychological, and psychiatric services to all ages. We are committed to helping you! We care about our professional roles and the people we serve. We help all ages and most every mental health and life issue. Our goal is your success and well being!
Hello and welcome to our Frankfort location at Lexington Counseling & Psychiatry! Our address is 105 Diagnostic Drive Suite B, Frankfort, KY 40601. We have continued to grow to best serve your needs. Our LCP Frankfort office has 10 counselors, therapists, and nurse practitioners who are here to provide counseling, therapy, psychological, and psychiatric services to all ages. We are committed to helping you! We care about our professional roles and the people we serve. We help all ages and most every mental health and life issue. Our goal is your success and well being!
(502) 317-1596 View (502) 317-1596
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Lara M West
Counselor, LMHC, LPCC
Louisville, KY 40222
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky. I specialize in couples' work and sexuality, and I have extensive experience with depression/anxiety, ADHD and trauma/EMDR. Clinical style is client-centered and reality based, with a certain dose of humor. Straight and LGBTQ communities are welcome. Fee is $100 per 50ish minute session with limited sliding scale fee available for some circumstances.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky. I specialize in couples' work and sexuality, and I have extensive experience with depression/anxiety, ADHD and trauma/EMDR. Clinical style is client-centered and reality based, with a certain dose of humor. Straight and LGBTQ communities are welcome. Fee is $100 per 50ish minute session with limited sliding scale fee available for some circumstances.
(765) 315-2989 View (765) 315-2989

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Play Therapy
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.

Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behavior and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.

What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.

What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.

How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behavior.