Therapists in Lexington, KY

I believe that each person has strengths and resources that therapy can help them to discover and apply to current life challenges as well as building resilience to help them manage future problems. I utilize evidence-based practices to help clients increase their self-awareness and self-compassion, understand their immense value as a human being, and learn how to better care for themselves holistically - mind, body, and spirit. I have experience working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, problem-solving, communication, and relationship issues.

Life-changing healing is possible. Rebecca has experienced it firsthand in her own life and the lives of her clients! Suffering is a universal experience, but we do not have to remain captives of our past or fear our future. Clients who work with Rebecca see change, often experiencing decreased symptoms after the first session. She provides clients space to process the curve balls life has thrown, and gives them tools to help make practical changes outside sessions to meet their goals.

First Session is Free! Hello everyone! A little about me. First I am honest, dedicated, friendly and empathetic. I enjoy helping others in any way that I can. I am here to provide a safe, comfortable, and supportive counseling environment. I want you to feel comfortable sharing your concerns/issues with me. I want to be open and share that I myself have used therapy as a coping mechanism. I lost my grandmother a few years ago and she raised me from birth. It was a difficult time in my life and I had a lot of trauma/grief/depression and anxiety. So I can relate. This is a judgement free zone and I am here to help you love yourself!

Susan Holthaus is a licensed clinical social worker. She received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Asbury University in Kentucky. She has provided therapy and social work services for children, families, and adults in a variety of settings and services. At this time she provides therapy services to ages 16 and above. Susan's philosophy of therapeutic relationship is Each person has their own unique experience in life, that deserves recognition, validation, and support. She utilizes therapeutic interventions that address the whole person: including physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects.

I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Whether you are looking to explore your individual journey, strengthen a relationship, or navigate the messiness that life's greatest challenges can bring, I would be honored to accompany you on this journey. As your therapist, I will collaborate with you to gain insight and develop the necessary coping skills in order to create the change you've identified as meaningful in your life. My goal is to provide a different perspective on your problems and help you understand your emotions.

I specialize in working with clients who are trying to manage their lives while dealing with addictions, ADHD, depression, and anxiety. I work to help these clients minimize the impact these disorders have on their day-to-day, while also working with them to reduce shame they may feel because of their mental health.

Are you looking for a counselor that you can trust to share your worries, conflicts, hurts or struggles? We are a group of multi-generational counselors, who share a common calling to serve the community of Central Kentucky including children, adolescents, young adults, families, veterans, and Boomers.

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.

My guiding philosophy in working with clients is that what is right with a person can enable them to overcome what is wrong with them. My years of working with patients in various treatment settings have only strengthened that view. Whether the issue is depression, trauma, painful personal loss or getting through a difficult crossroad in one's life, my basic approach is to help the person find their own pathways to healing. This is like a process of making "repairs," not of the body necessarily, but repairing one's perspective on life and finding the wherewithal to constructively move forward.

I am particularly passionate about working with adults, teens, and couples who are struggling with trauma, mood disorders, anxiety and relationship issues. I aim to guide individuals into overcoming internalized shame and guilt, embracing self-compassion, and finding their voice. As someone who felt like she didn’t have a voice growing up, I hope to provide the space for others to explore their own experiences and identities to ultimately find peace and authenticity. I have worked as a therapist for three years and have experience working with individuals and couples in multiple communities.

Do you ever feel like you’re living on the margins of your life? As a therapist, I work with people to explore their lives on a deep level because it is my experience that the more deeply we work, the deeper our healing. We will work together to identify what is holding you back, has you stuck. I don't think it is what's wrong with you; I think it's what's happened to you. You may identify the stuck place as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship isuses, blocked life transitions, creativity, or spiritual growth. You may recognize this as a yearning to deepen and grow.

I love what I do, it is both my purpose and passion. I describe my working style as being one of a navigator. I help individuals navigate their personal struggles, desires/needs, and blind spots. I encourage my clients to take the steering wheel, while I navigate from the passenger seat. My goal is to ensure you maintain the right path and ultimately reach the desired destination. Ask yourself, am I inching closer, each day towards the best version of my life, or am I on the wrong path and going the wrong way? As far as my approach, my job is to adapt to you and figure out which therapeutic modality will be most effective.

Are you feeling worried, stressed and/or overwhelmed on a regular basis? Do you often put other people's wants and needs before your own? Do you experience self-doubt or struggle with low self-esteem that leads you to feel like your thoughts, feelings and opinions are not important?

Ashley Church is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky who has been practicing since 2007. Ashley has a passion to help others and prefers to just meet you where you are instead of making assumptions based on a diagnosis. She believes everyone is different and really takes time to actively listen to each individual client and offer the best therapeutic experience. Ashley's therapeutic approach is compassionate and honest. She believes it takes courage to seek help and clients want to see results, therefore she is motivated by seeing clients reach treatment goals.

I enjoy working with teens and adults with eating disorders and PTSD. I am a certified EMDR practitioner, as well. Taking the first step to get therapy can feel intimidating and awkward, and I make sure to provide a comfortable and safe environment to anyone looking to explore the therapeutic process.

My strengths are helping clients process their experiences, increase their self-awareness, and make connections and meaning of their situations. I specialize in helping clients address their relationship issues with conflict, connectivity, and communication.

I believe in a person-centered approach when working with clients. In sessions I like to explore client’s strengths and weaknesses to facilitate growth in each area. I consider myself to be a very psychoeducational therapist, meaning my clients can expect to learn both inside and outside of sessions with supplemental resources or homework materials. I also believe in meeting clients where they are—no matter where you are in your journey or stage of change, human growth and development is lifelong. Are you ready to take this next step in your life?

Anxiety/Depression/Relationship conflict/PTSD/Anger problems/Addiction/Dual diagnosis/ADHD/Behavioral problems/Grief

I have 9 years of experience working with adults living with HIV/AIDS. I am very familiar with the LGBTQ community. I'm very comfortable working with those who experience trauma, depression, and anxiety. Prior to working with adults living with HIV/AIDS, I worked with children for 7 years.