Teletherapy for Kentucky

Relationships are difficult. Are you feeling frustrated in the way you and your partner interact? Are you feeling disconnected from him/her? Are you struggling to engage with your children? Lots of relationships are negatively affected by emotional reactivity. I can help you learn to be more responsive and less reactive. I can help you be better engaged with your children and more connected with your partner. Maybe you're feeling frustrated with yourself: you don't feel healthy, you don't feel happy, you don't feel fulfilled. I can help you with that too.

Hi, we are so glad you're here! Our ideal client would be someone who is willing to take that first step towards healthy change in his or her life by starting counseling services. We will identify your strengths together and use those strengths to help propel you forward in making the necessary changes you would like to make in your life. At Positively Speaking, we use a collaborative approach, to promote the necessary steps for change in order to facilitate growth, positive change and healing in your life, so that you can be the best you that you can be! Please note: April is not accepting new clients at this time, but her team is!

Trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, and/or depression, is preventing you from living your life. Even on good days, your negative self-talk beats you you up. Everyone can be hard on themselves. It’s exhausting trying to anticipate when these feelings will strike next. You can’t trust your own thoughts. It could be that your painful past or current stress isn’t going away on its own. And most days it takes more than that. Stuck in a vicious cycle with no end in sight, you know you can’t handle this alone anymore. Maybe since it happened, something very upsetting occurred, and it changed you. . But what choice do you have?

I love working with young adults (20s/30s) who are interested in experiencing more authenticity, freedom, and joy in life. I provide a safe space to process the fears that hold you back from living your most authentic life and will help you soothe and comfort the wounded parts of yourself that act out in fear to stop you from being fully you. We'll talk about how your less authentic behaviors are your way of trying to protect yourself from pain or rejection and discuss whether these protective measures are still necessary in your current situation. My goal is to help you develop more compassion, gentleness and love towards yourself.

Hi friend. Are you struggling today? It could be exhaustion from the last couple years, anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, or any other handful of things. I'm here to help you with the mountains you've been struggling to climb. My goal is to come along side you as we work through these feelings and struggles. I'm offering telehealth sessions and walk & talk sessions if you are local to the Ashland area. I am a therapist who struggles with ADHD and enjoy working with clients who are also looking for support in this area.

I help LGBTQ+ folks who struggle with anxiety and self-esteem to improve relationships with themselves and others. Perhaps you struggle with confidence issues, overthinking, perfectionism, & lack deeper connections. You likely grew up in an unsupportive environment or town. You seek ways to support and better understand yourself. You're wanting to increase self-compassion and self-love as a queer person (living in the South ain't easy!). You're ready to work on patterns and pain that prevent you from connecting to others. Maybe you're feeling stuck and unsure how to come out, or need some support loving an LGBTQ person in your life.

Stuck. Overwhelmed. Burned out. Numb. Invisible. Frustrated. Lonely. Misunderstood. Feeling behind. Nagging Doubts. Procrastinating. Shame. Fear of making mistakes. Hiding your self. Lost. Empty. Confused. You aren't sure how you got here. This isn't the life you imagined. You are searching for RELIEF. You’ve already tried what you know to feel better & still feel stuck. Does any of this feel familiar? I know that it IS possible to live the life you want. You DESERVE to feel joy & fulfilled! Working with me, you will feel: Hope. Joy. Connection. Peace. Confident. Purpose. Balanced. Whole. Focused. Empowered. Motivated.

Do you feel sad, worried, or unsatisfied and not sure why? Does your body feel tired or stressed? Do you feel like, at some point, your life, career, or relationship went off the rails and you need to pause and consider your next steps? All of us face thoughts and transitions like this; you are not alone. I'm here to help you manage these moments, helping you find direction, make decisions, and feel mental, physical and spiritual peace again.

Therapy is often a scary decision you are making at one of the most difficult times in your life. As your therapist, I'm committed to building hope and confidence in yourself and your relationships. My mission is to create a collaborative and feedback-informed environment, ensuring you feel supported while embracing challenges and pursuing desired change. I work with many clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and self-worth. I have experience helping many couples through their most difficult moments by creating a greater connection with each other.

Are you looking for someone passionate about helping you overcome obstacles, achieve happiness, or discover your life purpose? Finding my own recovery and faith, along with helping others conquer challenges similar to my own, are major motivators for my personal mission and professional work. I see my career less as a job and more as a calling. My heart is to make a difference in your life and to help you overcome anxiety, depression, and emotional pain. So, really, each encounter is an opportunity, a chance to give back some of what I’ve been given.

Do you feel overwhelmed, angry, anxious, or do you simply want to feel alive and at ease in your own skin? Are you experiencing marital or relationship problems? Or is something weighing you down, robbing you of happiness, and causing you to doubt yourself or your future? Often, finding someone to talk to and work through your problems with can help you regain your sense of freedom, joy, contentment, and well-being. Working with another who is curious, interested in discovering what makes you tick, and meets you with compassion is critical to becoming your best self.

I treat older teens, adults and couples. My areas of expertise include diagnosing and treating depression and anxiety, work-related issues, helping college students and their families through the transition into adulthood, post traumatic growth, spiritual struggles and counseling first responders (i.e., police officers, firefighter, and dispatchers). I love helping people get "unstuck"! I am also a musician, and love working with creative and artistic clients.

As a therapist, I use an eclectic approach to meet each client where they are on their journey. My specialties allow for a deeper understanding of yourself and your qualities with the aim of achieving your goals.

Does anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, or addiction cause daily life to be challenging and even overwhelming at times? Do you feel like no matter what you have tried, nothing seems to help or get better? Maybe you have made progress and find that you need some extra help. This might be the first time you are seeking help. Whatever your situation, I believe that you possess the abilities and skills within yourself to help you meet your goals. My desire is to work with you to help you further grow, heal, and find peace and connection within yourself and within your relationships.

I believe that hurt not transformed will be passed on to others. If this idea resonates with you, I encourage you to reach out to me. I want to help you heal from pain and unrest, so that you can live a more fulfilling life. I have worked with people who have experienced a wide range of challenges, including physical violence, emotional neglect, failed relationships, infidelity, chronic addictive behaviors, feelings of not-enoughness, shame, and guilt. I believe that everyone has the potential to heal and transform; I am here to help you on your journey.

You may be stressed or stuck. Are you struggling to manage yourself? Are your relationships in trouble or less than the good they could be in your life? Are you getting in your own way? There have been struggles I have worked through, and walked others through. I don't have magic but I have experience in life, counseling, and faith. We can sit together and I will care for you and encourage you.

Do you find the pain of grief over the death of a loved one or the loss of a relationship or professional situation overwhelming? Or are the two of you at wits end about how to communicate, or how to get back to the love and friendship that brought you together? You’ve tried a lot of ways to cope and move forward, but they haven’t given you the help you need. Strained couples' relationships and all sorts of grief experiences leave us feeling broken, unfulfilled, and yearning for peace that lives despite our circumstances.

Finding hope when facing difficult life circumstances can be challenging, which is why taking the step to seek therapy is a courageous beginning. If you are dealing with difficulty in life circumstances, depression, anxiety, trauma, or any issue that leaves you feeling hopeless or stuck this may be the space to rediscover hope and purpose from a holistic therapeutic approach. I'm currently working with Creative Spirits Behavioral Health via telehealth and would love to connect with you if you reside anywhere in Kentucky. To begin, please contact our office. I look forward to connecting with you soon.

Welcome! I am Dr. Manda, a Licensed Pastoral Counselor in Kentucky. I have a Ph.D. in Pastoral Family Therapy and specialize in pastoral counseling and Psychotherapy. I am the author of Re-authoring Life Narratives After Trauma; and the Developer of a Holistic Narrative Model of Care, which integrates spiritual resources into a psychotherapy process to address the holistic needs of my clients. I work with clients to develop life skills and mindsets that overcome challenges in their lives, careers, and relationships.