Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Louisville, KY

I specialize in working with grief, loss, and trauma and also have experience working with anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, depression, and relationship issues. I take a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to therapy and enjoy relating to and uncovering a person’s highest self. In my work with clients, I draw from mindfulness-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as well as from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Buddhist Psychology, and Existential approaches. Additionally, I am trained in EMDR, an evidence-based treatment for trauma.

Have you experienced a life-changing event? Is it a struggle to integrate it in your life? I have a passion for and am trained to help process significant life events and loss/grief surrounding your experience. Such events often change you and the way you see/interact with the world and a strength of mine it to help folks explore those changes and their impact. I am committed to honesty and positive intention. I enjoy working with people diverse in identity. I am currently enjoying and finding success working with many Gen Z (18+), millennial and Gen X populations with a lot of experience in across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.

Life can be confusing, stressful, and overwhelming. A good therapist can create a comfortable, collaborative space to help you explore obstacles and strengths and find your stride in a chaotic world. My goal is to give you a place where you can foster self-awareness and learn to access the resiliency that can help you move forward. I see how insecurities and conflicts in interpersonal relationships can cause anxiety, and I'm compelled to help people resolve these issues. We are much more than our problems. Everyone deserves the ability to express themselves and feel more connected to themselves and others.

Seeking clarity? Therapy can allow you to identify and remove blocks inhibiting change, help you make more intentional choices by offering deeper awareness of your perspective, and/or help you construct coherency or a different view of issues that are plaguing you. While I enjoy working with clients of varying backgrounds and ages (and all are welcome in my practice), I specialize in working with those who are suffering from anxiety, trauma, complex trauma, sex- and sexuality-related concerns, and who are aged 15+. You can expect me to be observant, empathic, professional, ethical, responsive, and LGBTQ+ affirming.

If you are seeking healing, or desire to lead a healthier and happier life, I assist clients struggling with anxiety, depression and interpersonal distress, integrating spirituality and experiential elements to address the needs of the whole person. I enjoy working with persons of all ages.

Haven Family Services is the outpatient behavioral health division of Boys & Girls Haven, an organization that has served the Louisville community for more than 70 years. We specialize in meeting the emotional and behavioral needs of individuals of all ages. We provide intensive in-home therapy and case management as well as counseling and medication management in our outpatient office. Our professionals utilize effective, compassionate interventions that help our clients heal from past trauma, build on their strengths and achieve their therapeutic goals. We also actively involve caregivers and support systems in the treatment planning process.

Accepting New Clients! I specialize in working with complex trauma, all forms of addictions, and learning to navigate difficult relationships. I understand what it feels like to feel lost and alone in the world with your struggles. I approach my therapy sessions as being a guide to your own healing. I believe we are all capable of healing ourselves by tapping into resources just beneath the surface. I assist in helping you find your strength to living a happy and productive life.

Day Time Openings Only. The decision to find a therapist usually comes at times of stress & change. I am a supportive, non-judgmental therapist that realizes how hard it is to ask for help. Together we will identify issues you want to work on, recognizing and building on your strengths and uniqueness. We will find solutions that work for you. I have worked with clients with a variety of issues including persistent worry and anxiety, difficulties in relationships, trauma, and grief & loss. I also have extensive experience working with teenagers, their parents, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Have you been affected by trauma or loss? Are you struggling with high anxiety? Are you having intrusive thoughts, nightmares, always on alert or easily startled? Does your mind churn at night? Let's work through this. Everyone has the capacity for change. Sometimes it is difficult to see how that change can happen and it leaves us feeling stuck. There is no single way to go through life and that means that different treatments will work for different people. Everyone deserves a safe place in therapy.

I am a Licensed Professional Art Therapist in Kentucky, a nationally Board-Certified Art Therapist, and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin. I am also an artist, herbalist, and aromatherapist. Theoretically I use an eclectic approach, evaluating the needs of my clients and using the most appropriate techniques and interventions. I draw most heavily from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Jungian Analytical Psychology, Person-Centered Theory, and Existential Theory.

You might feel as though you've exhausted your options, and you find yourself stuck. You have a dream for your life, your relationships, and your career, but you struggle to move forward. You may be frustrated with yourself because you know you were made for more, but you keep repeating the same behaviors. You're capable and you're determined, yet don't know what steps to take. You simply need guidance to help you realize your dreams. I work with women to help them understand what is holding them back from making sustainable change!

I am a trauma-informed, licensed counselor specializing in children, teenagers, adults and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, relational trauma (adoption, foster care, chronic illness, abuse or neglect), chronic illness and chronic pain. With over 20 years of experience, I am certified in EMDR, and trained in Theraplay, internal family systems (IFS), DBT, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, solution-focused brief counseling, trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), Prepare-Enrich and mindfulness.

***ONLY ACCEPTING TELEHEALTH (FLORIDA, KENTUCKY, & INDIANA) CLIENTS AT THIS TIME*** Do you want to get to a place in your life where you are not as stressed, depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? I am here to help you process what is currently going on in your life and determine how to help improve those situations or relationships. My experience is in helping children, teens, families, couples, and adults work through issues such as anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, family dynamics, self-esteem, communication, relationship stress, problem solving, and recovering from traumatic events.

I am Ebony, a licensed professional counselor with a specialization in trauma recovery for children, families, and adults. My extensive experience has taught me the importance of approaching my work with compassion and empathy. I am deeply committed to helping families heal from their traumatic experiences and guiding them toward a path of resilience and improved well-being.

If you are looking for a Christian counselor who is professionally trained, experienced and committed to a biblical counseling approach, I am likely an ideal fit for you! I am professionally trained and experienced as a counselor with over a decade of experience in the mental health and counseling field. I am a committed Christian and use a biblical and Christ-centered approach to counseling. The unique approach to counseling that I offer has helped my counselees to experience significant life-transformation and freedom. I would love for you to experience that life-transformation and freedom as well!

I have been trained as a clinical social worker, addictions counselor, and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. I utilize experiential therapies and EMDR to help people reclaim their lives. In my practice I focus on helping adults struggling with developmental trauma and PTSD, sex and pornography addiction, recovery from narcissistic abuse & traumatic bonding, and drug/alcohol addiction. Parents of addicted adults and folks with internet/gaming/screen addictions are also specialty areas.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for working with children and teens. I enjoy teaching new skills such as coping mechanisms for the client to try and reflect on. I am passionate about meeting clients where they are and building from there.

Emily is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which facilitates the accessing and processing of traumatic memories and other negative life experiences to bring these to a more adaptive conclusion. Emily is also informed in Internal Family Systems (IFS), and utilizes CBT, Interpersonal, Motivational Interviewing techniques, Person-Centered, REBT, Solution-Focused, and Trauma-Focused therapy.

Ready to be free from overwhelming anxiety, unwanted emotional and physical reactions related to stressful or traumatic events, phobias, negative messages about yourself and mindfully practice the kind of life you want to live? We will partner using Havening Techniques(tm), and accelerated resolution therapy to reduce or eliminate negative reactions that interfere with the choices you want to make in your life today and practice building the purposeful life you want. I have been a licensed clinician for 19 years working in community based agencies focused on trauma and hospital based services focused on depression and anxiety.