My name is Mike and I call Kentucky my home. I have spent most of my life in the Appalachian region, with a short-work tenure in Knoxville. I love living in the mountains and find being outdoors is where I find the most joy. My approach to therapy is warm, open, encouraging, and direct. I draw from a variety of methods to create a tailored approach for each individual and situation. I’m an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, and a sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to counseling. My areas of specialized practice experience include: depression, anxiety, marriage and family therapy, family issues/discord, family changes, stress management, adjustment, trauma, coaching/motivation/self-esteem, sleep issues, and substance-abuse. I like to utilize a cognitive-behavioral approach to therapy, as well as acceptance work, for more general mental health concerns. For marriage/family concerns, a behavioral family therapy model, and I utilize S.M.A.R.T. recovery for substance abuse issues. I like to use involve Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, which can be utilized for minor, or significant sleep disturbances. Past and current practice experience includes: Institutional Review Board for a federal government agency Kentucky Board of Social Work Clinical Supervisor Healthcare Ethics Consultant 13 years of clinical work with the federal and state government, providing care for military veterans and their families. 2 years working as a bereavement counselor for Hospice. _______________________________________ SPECIALTIES • Stress, Anxiety • Relationship issues • Parenting issues • Self esteem • Depression I also have experience in Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD. Years of Experience: 15

Hello. My name is Angie Ellison. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood swings, insomnia, or grief, I would like to offer you a chance to work with me on finding ways you can feel better and have a healthier life. I can also help with many other issues including overeating and lifestyle changes to improve conditions like diabetes or COPD. I want clients to feel comfortable talking with me, so here is a little more information about who I am. I have been a social worker for 25 years. I have worked in several states and with a wide variety of clients. I have experience working in hospitals, nursing homes, dialysis clinics, outpatient therapy centers and more. I have worked with people of all ages. I hold a master’s in social work degree from the University of Kentucky and current clinical licensure in Ohio and Kentucky. I enjoy my work and like to interact with others. I have a strength-based approach to therapy. I can help you develop coping skills based on your own existing strengths. I believe that everyone is unique. We all have our own hopes, dreams, disappointments, and traumatic events in life. Therapy is way to explore your thoughts, feelings, and ideas. It allows each person to move forward and to develop a plan to reach and maintain the healthiest level of functioning possible. I take my commitment to each client seriously. We can communicate in the way that works best for your schedule. It can be by phone, messaging, or video chat. The choice is yours. I look forward to working with you.

Hello! I am a licensed professional clinical counselor with years of experience working with people of a variety of ages and walks of life. My past experience enables me to assist you on your journey towards wellness through a solid base of cognitive behavior therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, reality therapy, and. most importantly, person-centered therapy. I have found that a holistic approach, which focuses on the person as a whole, to be the most effective. I also believe that all people deserve respect and compassion. Of course, each person is different and has their own toolbox; however, I believe that we can work together to formulate a unique approach and treatment plan for your needs. It honestly takes courage to make this step towards captaining your own life. Thank you for your kind consideration! Deonna

Hi, my name is Jamie Helm. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky with over 11 years of professional experience. I have worked with individuals facing a variety of challenges, including stress and anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, and trauma or abuse. My goal is to create an open, safe, and supportive environment where you can share your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. I believe that seeking support takes courage, especially when you are striving for a more fulfilling and balanced life. Taking those first steps toward change is not always easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. I am here to support and empower you throughout your journey. I also focus on helping clients build healthier thinking patterns, develop positive behaviors, and gain practical tools that can be used in everyday life. The helping profession is especially meaningful to me because of my own life experiences and challenges. Those experiences have shaped my passion for supporting others, and I am committed to helping in any way that I can. I look forward to working with you.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), licensed in the state of Kentucky, with 20 years of experience. I have worked in diverse settings , helping clients with a wide array of struggles, such as depression , grief, anxiety, impulse control, trauma, OCD, relationship problems, anger issues, mood dysregulation and others. I approach each client offering unconditional positive regard, and strive to create an atmosphere of humility, compassion, and grace for each individual, as they come seeking help and hope for positive changes in their lives. It 's a difficult challenge to come to a therapy session, and talk to a stranger about things that matter most in your life., so it is a truly an honor and privilege to be trusted to provide the care and help that you are hoping for. My approach is eclectic and wholistic, using Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Solution Focused, Person Centered, trauma informed, Choice/Reality, Strengths Based, and others. I believe we as human beings are too diverse to provide cookie cutter treatment, so I try to meet each client where they are, and use an approach that will work for them specifically. I believe clients are the experts on themselves, so You will always be in the drivers seat, as you m ove through the process of finding hope and healing,, and I will partner with you to provide support and help on your journey to change. If you are ready to start your journey, It would be an honor to work with you!

I have been practicing in the field of mental health since past 15 years. My personal experience with counseling was that there was a safe and non judgmental space, where someone was ethically and empathically devoted towards helping me find peace from chaos, find answers from the turmoil, and finally feel connected to my own self as a person. My primary modality in therapy sessions involves integrated approach, where in I incorporate Person Centered therapy modality to establish an empathetic, non-judgmental, genuinely caring and therapeutic environment where a person can feel safe, comfortable and supported to open up about their qualms and concerns. The other intervention modalities involve Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapies which facilitate the discussion and solution focused phase in the therapy session. My ideal client is anyone who is struggling with daily life stressors, trying to manage symptoms of clinical/non-clinical depression, and anxiety symptoms, sleep issues, PTSD symptoms, Grief, Self Esteem and Self Confidence issues, Generational Trauma challenges, adjustment issues, struggling in academics, career and relationships. Parenting issues. I also specialize in women mental health, and in supporting Perinatal/PostPartum phase women. Overall my goal is to provide a safe space of therapy which provides support not just for the severe mental health, lifestyle and daily life issues and concerns, but also acts as a space for self care !

Hi Everyone! My name is Marsha Nan Poland Cooper, but please call me Nan. I have been a therapist for several years. I started in a clinic setting and through the clinic, I was a therapist for clients in the school system. I started my private practice five years ago and love working for myself. My BA and MAE degrees are from Western Kentucky University. I believe that clients should have an active role in their sessions. I use CBT quite a bit in therapy, and I like to give homework to clients on occasion.

Hello! My name is Sharon Clark and I have 20+ years as a therapist. Therapy is a second career for me, so I have the benefit of offering some helpful information about navigating the "real world," and hopefully, you'll learn my experience is not straight out of the textbooks! Over the past years, I have worked with a very diverse population that struggle with unique perspectives on therapy and how it works. I have also worked as a substance abuse counselor if that is area you want to get help with. I can interact with you in whatever manner you choose, but video conferencing is my personal preference as it gives you the opportunity to get to know me and vice versa. I can be flexible to help accommodate your work schedule, school, doctor's appointments etc.

I am a licensed therapist in Kentucky with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. I have experience working with individuals with a wide range of issues and have past experience with individuals in inpatient and outpatient settings. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can work together to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I primarily use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy to help clients process trauma, anxiety, and distressing life experiences. I also incorporate other approaches, including cognitive-behavioral and person-centered techniques, to best support your individual needs. My goal is to help you feel understood, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change. I offer online sessions with availability in the evenings Monday through Thursday, as well as limited daytime appointments on Fridays.

Hi, I’m Scotty! It is my goal to join with you and guide both of us in growth through the power of the therapeutic relationship. Although I describe my therapeutic approach as eclectic, I lean heavily toward Relational-Cultural Theory. I believe that people grow in relationships that exhibit mutual empathy and empowerment. I have particular interest in the effects of trauma on an individual’s mental and physical health and methods in which those effects can be mitigated. Solution-Focused Therapy is an integral part of my practice as well. SFT is a solution-focused, future-oriented form of therapy that focuses on your strengths as a way to reach your goals. In this paradigm, you, the client, are viewed as the expert on your life. I have worked in the field of mental health for nearly 30 years. My clients have come from all age groups, educational levels, and socioeconomic statuses. I have worked with clients in community mental health, prison, long-term care, and hospice. I hold a Masters of Arts in Psychology from Marshall University and a Masters in Social Work from the University of New England. In my free time, I enjoy reading post-apocalyptic and dystopian fiction. When I’m not reading, I spend hours enjoying nature in the Appalachian Mountains along with my Great Pyrenees, Ghost. Together, we will form a therapeutic relationship that will strengthen and empower the both of us in growth. Please contact me if you feel that I may be able to meet your needs.

I am licensed in Kentucky with nearly 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with substance use disorder, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, dignity, sensitivity, and compassion. I will work with you to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in Kentucky with over 24 years of professional work experience in counseling. I have experience in helping clients with trauma, posttraumatic stress, anxiety, depression, relationship/family issues, self esteem, gender and sexual identity, and grief. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Hello! I’m an LCSW with a genuine passion for guiding individuals through life’s ups and downs. With over 15 years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful a supportive therapeutic relationship can be in fostering healing and personal growth at every stage of life. My therapeutic style is refreshingly direct and straightforward. I believe in creating an atmosphere of honesty and compassion, where you can gain clarity and insight without any pretense. I understand that we all carry unique stories and emotions, which is why I blend CBT, mindfulness techniques, and solution-focused approaches to meet you exactly where you are. My priority is to cultivate a safe, non-judgmental space where you can freely express yourself and explore your thoughts and feelings. I enjoy working with adults, helping you develop effective coping strategies, enhance self-awareness, and pursue your personal goals. Whether you’re grappling with a specific challenge or on a journey of self-discovery, I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey. If you’re ready to take that next step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life, let’s work together to help you not just survive but truly thrive!

As a licensed therapist in Kentucky, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach is compassionate and holistic, focusing on helping clients address challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem issues. I'm particularly passionate about working with Veterans, first responders, young adults, men, and individuals experiencing life transitions. My therapeutic practice centers on creating a supportive environment where clients can explore personal growth, improve communication, and develop meaningful strategies for overcoming isolation and emotional barriers. I draw from evidence-based techniques to help clients build resilience, understand their inner experiences, and move toward healing and self-discovery. I welcome diverse client experiences and strive to provide affirming, personalized care that respects each individual's unique journey. Whether you're struggling with workplace stress, relationship challenges, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I'm committed to walking alongside you with empathy and professional guidance.