Lisa Howard Cardwell

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT

Lisa Howard Cardwell

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT (she, her)

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4 Endorsed

11603 Shelbyville Road, Suite 2, Louisville, KY 40243

(502) 305-8872

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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist with a creative, collaborative approach to therapy. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and find working with children, teens, and families especially rewarding. I believe therapy should be a safe space for healing and growth. My work is client-centered, so your priorities and goals will become mine as we work together.

I employ trauma-informed, evidenced-based models: Child-Centered Play Therapy, Animal Assisted Play Therapy, Autplay, and EMDR. I enjoy working with Neurodiverse clients, and those with trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting/co-parenting concerns, and building self-esteem. I also provide LGBTQIA+-affirming care for youth and teens exploring their identity.

I bring my full humanity into the therapy space so I may meet my clients where they are in life without judgment. I have experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds including immigrant and refugee families, people of many faiths, medically fragile youth, and LGBTQIA+ youth and their families.

Call or Email Lisa Howard Cardwell now for a free 15 minute consultation - (502) 305-8872

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Cardwell Family Therapy

11603 Shelbyville Road

Suite 2

Louisville, KY 40243 map

(502) 305-8872

I specialize in Child, Trauma and PTSD and Autism

$125 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (502) 305-8872

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Cardwell Family Therapy

11603 Shelbyville Road

Suite 2

Louisville, KY 40243 map

(502) 305-8872

I specialize in Child, Trauma and PTSD and Autism

$125 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $125
Couple Sessions $150

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna and Evernorth
Quest Behavioral Health
Out of Network

I can provide an itemized statement so you can file Out Of Network insurance benefits.

Lisa Howard Cardwell

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (502) 305-8872

I can provide an itemized statement so you can file Out Of Network insurance benefits.

Lisa Howard Cardwell

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (502) 305-8872

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Kentucky / 265536 Lisa Howard Cardwell

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 10 years

Attended Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Graduated 2015

Additional Credentials

Certificate from AAMFT 150120 / 2014

Certificate from Registered Play Therapist T6874 / 2025

I have 10 years of experience working with children, teens, and families. I am licensed in KY, a fellow of the AAMFT, Registered Play Therapist, LMFT Supervisor-in-Training, Certified in Autplay, Animal Assisted Therapy, Animal Assisted Play Therapy (Level1), and Gottman Level 2 trained for couples.

Lisa Howard Cardwell

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (502) 305-8872

Lisa Howard Cardwell

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (502) 305-8872

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Child
Trauma and PTSD
Autism

Expertise

ADHD
Anxiety
Bisexual
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
Impulse Control Disorders
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Women's Issues

My therapy dog, Kiki, and I work with children and adolescents who are neurodivergent, have experienced trauma, or are exploring their identity on the LGBTQIA spectrum. During our intake session, we will examine the concerns that bring your family into therapy. We will work together to create a plan to address these concerns and help your child feel more in control of their emotions.

Lisa Howard Cardwell

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (502) 305-8872

Lisa Howard Cardwell

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (502) 305-8872

4 Endorsements

Lacey Ryan

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT-S, PMH-C, AAMFT

Lisa Howard Cardwell is a gifted Therapist who has an incredible ability to help her clients feel heard, seen, and understood. She is especially skilled in working with children, teens, and their families, offering play therapy and other creative interven...

Maria R Maupin

Marriage & Family Therapist, MSSW, MSCFT, LMFT

Lisa brings an abundance of knowledge and experience to her practice. She's a fierce ally and always approaches her work as a therapist with cultural humility. That, coupled with her enthusiasm and kindness, make her a truly amazing therapist.

Daleigh Kranz

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Lisa is a skilled, affirming therapist and advocate for neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ children and families. Her extensive training and deep compassion create a safe, empowering space for healing and growth. I highly recommend her.

Mindful Mending

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Lisa is a bright light in the play therapy field, warm, knowledgeable, and deeply compassionate. She creates a nurturing space where children feel safe to explore and heal, using her expertise to guide meaningful growth through play.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Expressive Arts
Family / Marital
Feminist
Gottman Method
Interpersonal
Narrative
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Relational
Sandplay
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

I often use animal-assisted therapy and animal-assisted play therapy alongside child-centered play therapy, family therapy, and relational therapy. For clients who have a history of trauma, we may explore the use of EMDR. We will work together to determine which types of therapy best meet your family's needs.

Lisa Howard Cardwell

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (502) 305-8872

Lisa Howard Cardwell

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (502) 305-8872

Location

Primary Location

Cardwell Family Therapy

11603 Shelbyville Road

Suite 2

Louisville, KY 40243

(502) 305-8872

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Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Jefferson

Zips

Lisa Howard Cardwell

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT

Call for a free consultation now - (502) 305-8872

Lisa Howard Cardwell

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT

Call for a free consultation now - (502) 305-8872

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