Therapists in Lexington, KY

With over 20 years of coaching experience, I have been fortunate to work with a diverse population. From any sport, to the business professional, the tactical athlete, and special populations, I am happy to assist you in reaching your performance goals.

Counseling is weird. You hang out in an office with a stranger who looks like a cozy accountant, there's some real talk about your personal problems, then money changes hands. I've been on both sides of this, so I get it. But maybe it's okay if this sort of thing is a little different, a little weird. My whole thing is about getting you unstuck, and that only happens with a change of perspective. Thinking differently. Acting differently.

I specialize in treating ADHD, PTSD, Depression and Anxiety in Adults and have been in practice since 2013. I help clients learn communication, motivation, relationship, and coping skills for mood and/or ADHD/executive functioning symptoms. I am very skills based and try to help clients learn skills to use in every day life. If you are feeling dissatisfied with your work, your mood, your self-esteem, or your relationships contact me for a FREE 15 minute consultation. I provide therapy via telehealth, so my services can better fit into your busy schedule.

Are you on a path in life you never planned and feeling overwhelmed? Raising a challenging child? Facing a life transition that is stretching you to your limit? Is relational conflict causing hurt and confusion between you and your child, partner or extended family? Perhaps you simply need a safe, supportive space to share and process your pain, and get back to a sense of well-being.

I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is comfortable, non-judgmental and empathetic. I believe that you are the expert in your life and it is my job to assist you with identifying and applying solutions to the obstacles that you are seeking help for. After establishing a therapeutic partnership, together, we will create a self-care plan that will assist you between sessions. Participation in therapy can result in a number of benefits to you; thus I ask for your active involvement, honesty, and openness in order to make the changes you desire.

Your first session with me will be designed to fit your needs. Do you have something urgent on your mind that you need to process through? Let's dive right into it. Are you unsure on where to begin? I can take the lead! I take a "person-centered approach" to therapy which basically means that I trust you to make the healthiest decisions for yourself that will assist in your growth. Don't worry, I will guide you along that process. I work best with clients who are motivated for change and trust the process of therapy.

It's okay to not be okay, and I am so proud of you for putting in the research to find a therapist who is a good fit for you. I absolutely love helping others improve their mental health and overall quality of life. After graduating from WKU with a Masters in Social Work, I have worked in community mental health, private practice, and assisted care facilities. I would describe myself as quirky, direct, and compassionate. I always work to build connection and trust with my clients to create a safe place to process thoughts, feelings, and life experiences.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor who has been practicing in Kentucky for over 23 years. I've practiced in a variety of different treatment settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and residential levels of care. In these settings, I have had extensive experience treating individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, co-dependency, relationship and family issues. If you are struggling with a mental health or substance use issue, a current or past relationship, or just feeling stuck, don't hesitate to reach out to me to begin your path to recovery.

Life often feels like a series transitional periods and sudden changes happening all at once. It can be overwhelming, confusing and, sometimes, lonely. It is the way we move through those times in life that matters, and there is no shame in searching for support. As women, we often feel we must have every piece of life together and when one piece goes missing from the puzzle, we feel as though we have failed each step of the way. Little do we know, there is always hope.

Dr. Oerther earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Spalding University. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings and most recently completed an internship at the Vanderbilt University-Veterans Affairs Internship Consortium. Her clinical interests include psychological assessment, psychotherapy, anxiety disorders, trauma, mood disorders, supervision, advocacy issues and adjustment throughout the lifespan. She is a member of both the American and Kentucky Psychological Associations.

If you have made it this far, I congratulate you on taking the first steps to a better future. You are searching for something better but change can be difficult and uncertain. Maybe you are struggling with relationships, emotions, behavioral change, or just feeling satisfied and happy. Perhaps the current challenges in your life seem insurmountable and you just don’t know where to go from here. I am here to tell you that you do not have to face these challenges alone. As you strive for growth, I will walk beside you on your journey of self-discovery and help light the way.

I fully believe in every individual's ability to heal from difficult life experiences. I also believe that people have a reservoir of untapped strength that enables them to work through these difficult life experiences, and make it through to the other side whole again. In the past eight years, I have worked with clients with depression, anxiety, loss/grief, substance abuse, self-doubt/shame, interpersonal problems, and have specialized in working with Veterans to help them heal wounds related to unimaginable trauma. I am certified in providing Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy, both specialized treatments for trauma.

I take into account your unique circumstance when deciding which evidence based treatment model to offer. My clients also appreciate my transparency and explanation along the way. A true partnership is my approach - and that means mutual trust. I take into consideration the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual parts of our human experience.

While I have experience working in a dual-diagnosis treatment center for those struggling with substance abuse, I also have experience working with clients living with the effects of trauma, mood disorders like anxiety and depression, self-harm and suicide ideation, OCD tendencies and psychosis. In the counseling office I am supportive, non-judgmental and empathetic while maintaining a direct and solution-oriented approach to help you achieve your goals. I'm LGBTQ+ affirming and welcome all gender identities, sexualities, and presentations into my office.

You keep searching the internet hoping to find something that will help you find normalcy again. Everything feels like a struggle anymore and you can't recall the last time you were actually happy or even content. You find yourself with an open bottle of wine almost every night or hiding in a closet to catch your breath from your life. Looking for answers with food, alcohol, exercise, shopping, accomplishments, or even attention has left you exhausted and empty. You have a great life but it doesn't feel great living it.

As your therapist, my goal is to empower your inherent strengths and abilities. I use a person-centered approach to guide sessions based on your priorities, concerns, and goals. Rather than focusing on the negative, I prefer to highlight my clients' strengths and successes. I believe that each of my clients has a unique perspective with their own intersectional identities, so I view my clients as the experts of their own experiences.

At a time when mental health is being recognized with the importance it deserves, there is still much to understand; with the same passion that I express for the essential things in my life, I have decided to reciprocate with gratitude, spending time to guide those who need to recognize their value, potential and purpose in this life. I use various evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and A.R.T. (accelerated Resolution Therapy).

I provide both counseling and psychological testing/evaluation to teens and adults. Both services will explore current difficulties in your daily functioning, impact of life events, personality traits, and how your behavior may be influenced by the environment around you. I primarily focus on ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Mood disorders, and ASD for counseling and testing, while exploring differential diagnosis for evaluations as well.

Sometimes taking the first step in seeking help can be an overwhelming and scary process. I strongly believe everyone needs a trusting, non-judgmental and authentic individual to help facilitate growth. For each of my clients, I offer them a safe space where they can feel seen, heard and valued. My therapeutic approach is rooted in the belief that every individual has unique experiences and their plan of care should be person-centered, wholistic, and strengths based.