Narrative Therapists in 40222

When working with individuals, I utilize methods including Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness. When working with couples and intimate partnerships, I find Emotion Focused Therapy interventions and Solution Focused Therapy are helpful.

Life has many challenges and being a child, teenager, or parent is no exception. I enjoy using evidence-based play and expressive activities for children and adolescents and am a Certified AutPlay Therapist who works well with children and teens who are neurodiverse. I integrate Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness for teens and adults. I strive to support parents with the best tools for their family through Positive Discipline Parenting. When working with couples, I utilize Emotionally-Focused Therapy to build a healthy, secure attachment within the relationship.

Navigating life with all of its twists and turns can be very overwhelming. It can be difficult to figure out which pathway to choose towards stability, understanding and comfortability. I believe we can find our way by connecting our emotions, thoughts and feelings to our reality. I am passionate about slowing down our thoughts, engaging our emotions and finding connection points along the way.

People consult with a therapist for a positive connection and to problem solve troubles. Therapy is a very special journey, and I will help you to be successful with that process. I am a goal-oriented, accepting therapist working from a strength-based perspective focusing on what clients wish to accomplish at their own pace. Many individuals are looking for effective coping/communication skills, as well as understanding of feelings associated with specific life changes. Clients find it beneficial to receive direction identifying their unhelpful beliefs and replace them with healthier ways of thinking to improve their life quality.

Life's challenges are sometimes overwhelming and unsettling. I enjoy working with individuals and families interested in creating changes, while receiving necessary support. I assist clients in reaching short and long term personalized goals using traditional and nontraditional approaches to address depression, anxiety, trauma, and issues of abuse. In taking a holistic approach to wellness I work within all aspects of life to bring about personal and family growth and development. If you're feeling emotionally stuck, or consumed with no sense of direction, let us work together to make pertinent life changes.

ATTENTION WORRIERS!!! Are you CONSTANTLY feeling anxious, experiencing panic or anxiety attacks? Do you find yourself angry, UNABLE TO CONTROL your thoughts? Has disappointment after disappointment caused you to feel HELPLESS to create change and HOPELESS for a better future leading to depression symptoms? Have you been experiencing family conflict, relationship issues, LOSS OF IDENTITY that has led to feelings of OVERWHELM, low self-esteem, poor coping skills or all around feeling unmotivated.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, adolescents, children and families. My experience has taught me that people seek counseling for a wide variety of reasons. Finding a therapist that you feel comfortable with and you can trust is oftentimes a process. I hope this site is helpful to you in that search.

In strength-based practices I work with people of all ages who find themselves in difficult stages of life. Some stages include shifting parental roles as when a child enters middle school, high school, or is preparing to leave for college, when a relationship is in need of renewal, the end of a relationship due to divorce, relocation or death and re-establishing oneself after family, career or death of a partner. Grief and loss are intrinsic in changes of life.

Therapy is often a scary decision you are making at one of the most difficult times in your life. As your therapist, I'm committed to building hope and confidence in yourself and your relationships. My mission is to create a collaborative and feedback-informed environment, ensuring you feel supported while embracing challenges and pursuing desired change. I work with many clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and self-worth. I have experience helping many couples through their most difficult moments by creating a greater connection with each other.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the expectations of personal or professional roles? Do you find yourself numbing, hiding or avoiding feelings or painful/uncomfortable situations? Maybe, you have a family member caught in destructive patterns and it's impacting your life? I'd love to help you change unhealthy habits, transform your thoughts, and reconnect with your true self. Together, we can work to replace pain with self-love, change unhealthy patterns, and find healthy ways to deal with life's stressors. I have a strong background in behavior modification strategies, sustaining change, mental health-related issues, and addictions.

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.

You are welcome here- Navigating this crazy rollercoaster of life comes with unexpected twist and turns. Do you find yourself giving and taking care of others often times neglecting your own needs? Feeling stressed, confused, and overwhelmed in your current situation? I offer a supportive place to process and sort things out- change and growth opportunities can come from some of our most challenging times. My hope is to offer guidance and support to find the solution within you. This is a compassionate judgement free zone. I believe BLM & Love is Love.

Therapy can feel hard. That’s ok. The good news is that you don’t have to do it alone. My goal is to create a safe space where you can be yourself–a place where you won’t have to struggle with your thoughts and feelings in isolation. You may be here because you’re looking for symptom relief–you want to be comfortable in your own skin, feel better about your life. We’ll talk about your goals for therapy and explore creative ways to help you reach them. Because no one person is the same, there’s no one-size-fits-all therapy approach. You have unique needs, and we’ll collaborate so that your therapy journey feels tailored to you.

Taking new clients now! I specialize in working with teenagers and young adults. I also work with children ages 5 and older and with their parents. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals in this age group, I believe I can provide a safe and supportive environment for you or your child to explore your concerns and develop healthy strategies for love and healing. I have developed a particular interest in the areas of anxiety, depression, self-esteem, spiritual harm, and concerns faced by those in the LGBTQIA+ community.

I am a licensed and board-certified art therapist and a certified grief counselor. I began my career in the field of mental health 30+ years ago. My journey began, and remains, in the area of psycho-oncology working with cancer patients and their family members. Over the years, I have branched grief and loss as it relates to major life changes, traumatic events, and living with mental health diagnoses. I frequently use art therapy as a tool to help clients gain a clearer picture of themselves, their strengths and the areas of themselves and their lives that they want to nurture and grow.

I work with children, adolescents, families and adults to address a wide range of emotional, behavioral and interpersonal problems such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, PTSD, trauma, and ADHD. I work with my clients to gain insight, break patterns and thrive. Please check out: www.lifesjourneyky.com/

These days people have more difficulties to face and fewer resources to assist in making sense of what is going on around them. Depression, anxiety, and addiction are all on the rise, which effect one's career, family life, and relationships. Constant demands of modern life often clouds the dreams and aspirations we once had. Our personal goals are hindered by our own demons or the damage of situations surrounded by hurt and disappointment outside of our control. Perhaps you are one of the many people in this country today dealing with debt, divorce, substance abuse, relational and family struggles.

I provide specialized OCD treatment without exposure techniques and I enjoy working with individuals and couples struggling with trauma, perfectionism, and overwork and overwhelm. I take pride in aiding individuals who may seem outwardly confident but struggle with anxiety, as well as those who identify as neurodivergent (i.e., autism, ADHD). My focus lies in addressing the impacts of shame, self-criticism, and trust issues. I believe understanding our complex emotions leads to personal growth and opens up new experiences in compassion for ourselves and others.

Are you struggling to connect with your partner? Are you tired of conversations always ending in arguments? Do you wish there was an affordable option for couple or family counseling? The Relationship Solutions Clinic is an innovative counseling environment coordinated by the Couple & Family Therapy Program in the Kent School of Social Work at the University of Louisville. We work with couples and families to decrease conflict, improve communication, and enhance the well-being of all family members.