Therapists serving clients in Kentucky

Keri Kitchen

Kentucky

M.Ed., LPCC, NCC

I earned a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling and Human Development from Lindsey Wilson School of Professional Counseling in 2008. My experience has been in a range of settings, but primarily in working with individuals and families to explore anxiety, depression, or other underlying concerns that create problems in day-to-day life. I have experience and training working with anxiety and depression, grief/bereavement, perinatal mental health, trauma, parenting, and more. Throughout my schooling and career, I have had many professional influenc...

Dr. Trent Parker

Kentucky

Ph.D., LMFT

I believe self-acceptance is a key part to living a balanced, content life. As such, I believe that compassion, honesty, and being genuine are the ways to achieve healthy relationships and lifestyles. Because I believe the relationship between a counselor and client is essential, I strive to create an accepting and compassionate atmosphere to encourage self-acceptance. I see myself and those with whom I work as humans striving to do our best, to grow, and to achieve. Over the past 18 years, I have been working as a marriage and family therapist. I have worked w...

Terry Janelle

Kentucky

LPCC

Hello! I'm glad you're here and hope I can meet your personal needs and expectations. I'm a licensed clinical therapist and have gained the majority of my experience through residential treatment for adolescent males and females along with their identified family members and through outpatient therapy services as well. Major areas of expertise are with anger management, relationships (conflict & communication skills and attachment/bonding issues), depression/anxiety, impulse control and self esteem. In addition, I utilize CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, Reality, and other...

Ashley Perkins

Kentucky

LPCC

I am a professional counselor licensed in Kentucky with over 3 years of experience working people of all ages in various settings. My background also includes a specialization in Art Therapy. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship issues, parenting problems, and career challenges. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse, especially in relation to substance abuse issues. My counseling style is warm and collaborative, centered on each person's ...

Jayne Praxis

Kentucky

LCSW

Hello. My name is Jayne Praxis. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kentucky. I am trans and genderqueer (non-binary) and my pronouns are they/them. I've been practicing for 10 years. I've worked with clients across the life span and from many varied backgrounds. I see the therapeutic process as spiritual in nature for the simple fact that it's about figuring out who you wish to be and setting goals to transform yourself into that person. I believe providing a safe space for clients and building a caring relationship build on acceptance is crucial to the ...

Allison Kacmar

Kentucky

MSW,LCSW

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you" Maya Angelou. Words have power, words build the world around us, your story has power. As a clinician I do not just treat depression, anxiety, trauma etc. I treat the person experiencing the symptoms of those diagnoses. I want to know your story, to help you regain control of your story, & help you write the next chapters of your life with joy instead of fear, frustration, or negativity. Trauma is my specialty, however I treat most mental health disorders - particularly depression, anxiety, bipolar...

Samantha Endicott

Kentucky

MEd,LPCC

I’m often asked what led me to a career in counseling. At the core, my answer is wrapped around a genuine desire to help others navigate the many layers of life and the often times uncharted emotional experiences that go with it. My work as a therapist allows me to step into the essence of who I am and offers my clients an opportunity to do the same in their own lives. My approach in therapy is guided by my belief that each of us has an innate ability to become the healthiest and best version of ourselves individually and in relationships. Early in my career I ...

Ann Goodwin

Kentucky

LCSW,MSW

Hello! Thank you for considering me to support you. Let me tell you a bit about me and you can ask me any questions later as well. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Kentucky with over 15 years of experience working as a therapist. I have a lot of different work experiences that allow me to be able to adjust to most different personality types. I have worked as an intensive in home therapist, at a community mental health agency, at a college counseling center and at a rape crisis and domestic violence center. I have worked with people with a wide rang...

Holly Lockhart-Kidd

Kentucky

LPCC-S

I am a licensed professional clinical counselor in Kentucky. I have over 4 years of experience in the field. I have worked with children with vast diagnoses from ADHD to Schizoaffective disorder and many disorders in between. I have assisted adults in many different avenues. I worked with adults with substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar, and many more disorders. I have assisted families to reunite with their children that were removed from their homes. I have provided family counseling and assisted with communication issues and other hurdles to...

Dawn Jones-Wilson

Kentucky

LPCC-S

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 7 years of counseling experience. With a genuine heart to help, warmth, and a sense of humor, my goal is to walk alongside my clients in a relaxed and supportive environment. In my approach, I utilize various treatment modalities. My clinical focus areas include stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, career, parenting problems, divorce, low self-esteem, social/relationship difficulties, and adjustment issues. While there may be noticeable reasons why one is experiencing emotional and/or behavioral difficul...

Dr. Brittney Poppe

Kentucky

PhD

I am a clinical psychologist licensed in Kentucky and Indiana. I have been working in a private practice for the past four years. I specialize in working with those who are struggling with depression, generalized anxiety disorder, OCD, social anxiety, adjustment disorders, PTSD, as well as pain and concerns related to medical issues. I view therapy as a collaborative approach. You are the expert on you, and I will meet you where you are. I use techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based therapies. I tailor the treatment for your i...

Joseph Campbell

Kentucky

MSW,LCSW

My name is Joseph Campbell and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing Counseling Services in KY. I graduated in 2015 from the University of the Cumberlands with my Bachelors of Science in both Psychology and Human Services with a concentration in adult interventions. In 2017 I graduated with my Master of Social Work degree from Campbellsville University. At this time I am currently pursuing my Doctor of Social Work from Capella University with an estimated graduation date of 2024. I have experience working in the inpatient and outpatient settings provid...

Linda Smiley

Kentucky

LPCC-S

Hello, Welcome! My name is Linda Smiley and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Before, I went back to college to get my Masters Degree. I had 10 years of experience as a Case Manager for clients that had a severe mental illness. I decided that I wanted to do more, so I went back to school in order to get my Master's Degree as a mental health therapist. I graduated from Lindsey Wilson in 2013 and for the past seven years I have been working with clients that are dealing with depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, relationship issues,...

Elizabeth M.

Kentucky

LCSW

Hello and welcome to Better Help! You've taken the first step in seeking assistance and I believe everyone can benefit from therapy when they are open and willing to engage. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in the state of Kentucky. I received my Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Kentucky in 2002 and later obtained a Master of Social Work degree from Western Kentucky University in 2010. Since entering the field, I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, family conflict, relationshi...

Latrenia Moore

Kentucky

Masters of Arts in Counseling ,Masters of Arts Education,MA

Congratulations...please take a moment to give yourself a pat on the back, You have just taken the first, very courageous step towards a "better you". Seeking professional help is not always easy, but you did it! My name is LaTrenia Moore. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Kentucky. I am also a National Certified Counselor. I have been providing therapy/counseling for the last 4 years. I completed my Masters of Arts in Counseling at Trevecca Nazarene University in 2016. I also hold a Masters of Arts in Education . I am a former te...

Melissa Pickett

Kentucky

“People start to heal the moment they feel heard.” I have worked in the mental health field for 7 years. I have experience in working with children, adolescents and adults. Some of the disorders I have treated include anxiety, depression, severe mental illness, grief, trauma and addiction. I have also worked closely with couples and families to assist with strengthening relationships and family bonds. I am certified in DBT and utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches to include MI, CBT, SFT, talk therapy. I earned my Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counse...

Chase Longnaker

Kentucky

MA,LMFT,CFRC

Hello, My name is Chase Longnaker and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Kentucky. I am an experienced clinical professional with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry. Some of my skill sets include leadership, provision of therapeutic services and mental health/ behavioral assessments to individuals and families experiencing PTSD, Major Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Suicide, Self-Harm, and Oppositional Defiance Disorder related symptoms. Crisis management and safety plan development, detailed treatment plan d...

Julie Smith

Kentucky

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

I am a licensed professional clinical counselor with experience working with adults and adolescents of all backgrounds with a variety of presenting issues. I have worked in several different clinical settings and have knowledge in counseling problems such as; stress, anxiety, depression, parenting, self-esteem, etc. My belief is that we all strive to do our best and have the ability to live a healthy and fulfilling life by taking time to focus on the self and our needs. I use an eclectic approach and draw from many therapeutic modalities to find the best fit for...

Dava Wilson

Kentucky

MPA,MSSA,LCSW, ABD

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky with 6 years experience working with people making change in their life. I have worked with people challenged by depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and life changing situations. My approach is solution focused, client centered, and strengths based drawing heavily from Cognitive Behavioral Theory. When working with clients I strive to make the therapy experience genuine, positive, respectful, and safe. I believe that you have the ability to rewrite your own story with support from a professional. ...

Randy Rush

Kentucky

Lmft

Hello! My name is Randy Rush and I am a LMFT. I have been a therapist for probably as long as most of you have been alive (38 yrs). During that time I have provided almost every kind of format of therapy Individual, Family, Group, and Collateral services. I worked for a community mental health system in my first 22 yrs. I do prefer working with families and children who display behavioral issues but have an extensive background helping people with anxiety and depression. Over the years I have found that people want to be heard and understood (including kids) and...