Meet the Staff

 I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a behavioral/mental health specialist. I graduated in 2010 with my Master’s in Social Work. I enjoy working with children and parents to improve their relationship by using PCIT, in which I am certified through PCIT International. I like working with foster children, certified in using TF-CBT to address trauma. I can incorporate Equine Assisted Psychotherapy in sessions when appropriate. Annie and BB, our "therapy dogs in training", can join our sessions as well. 

 I began working with children in 1999 providing discrete trial training to autistic children, and continued my work with children and adolescents with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mental health concerns during my graduate training in child clinical psychology. I received my doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Bowling Green State University in 2007, and have worked in community mental health and residential settings, providing individual, group, and family therapy and psychological evaluations.

     I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and I graduated from  Eastern Kentucky University in 2019 with my Master’s in Clinical Mental  Health Counseling. My experience is heavily rooted in working with  children processing adverse childhood experiences. More recently, I have  also developed a passion in working with mothers from planning,  pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. I love being able to walk alongside with others on their motherhood journey. My treatment approach is heavily  rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I have additional training  in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and I am  currently working towards achieving my Perinatal Mental Health  Certification (PMH-C). Above all, I believe the relationship a client  has with their therapist is imperative, and I work with clients to  create a safe place to process feelings and strengthen skills for  client’s to achieve their goals.    

    I am a LCSW Therapist, and graduated from the University of Kentucky with my Undergraduate Degree in Social Work and my Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work within the Integrated Behavioral Health Cognate. I have trained in clinical settings at the Adolescent Medicine and Developmental Pediatrics unit within the University of Kentucky’s Kentucky Clinic, and have also practiced therapeutic services within a school setting. My passion is working with pediatrics and adolescents, incorporating therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to guide sessions. Ultimately, my approach to treating individuals is fostering a safe and therapeutic rapport, while also creating a space for goals and emotional needs to be met.  

    I graduated from Lindsey Wilson College with an undergraduate degree in  Human Services and went on to complete a Master of Arts in Clinical  Mental Health Counseling through the University of the Cumberlands in  2018. I have received my Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor  license in August 2021 and while working toward this licensure completed  training in Nurturing Parenting Curriculum, Dialectical Behavior  Therapy (DBT), and am currently working toward completing Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) certification. I enjoy working with kids and  adolescence to guide them in successfully navigating their concerns to  achieve their goals. It is also my passion to work with families to  achieve balance and acceptance in a nurturing atmosphere.  

I am a Certified Social Worker (CSW) and I graduated from the University of  Kentucky with a Masters Degree in Social Work. My graduate training in  the Integrated Behavioral Health program provided me with experience in  the clinical mental health treatment of children and adolescents in the  Adolescent Medicine clinic in Lexington, as well as in a middle school  setting. My passion is working with children and teens who have  experienced trauma, and my therapeutic approach consists largely of CBT  and DBT at this stage. I enjoy incorporating all varieties of creative  techniques into therapeutic treatment such as drawing, painting,  creative writing, yoga, mindfulness, and more. My ultimate goal is to  form authentic connections with my patients that are built on safety  and trust, from which the client can grow and achieve  their therapeutic goals. 

I  am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's degree in  Marriage and Family Therapy from Asbury Seminary. My primary focus lies  in working with children and their families to establish a resilient  support system. Additionally, I specialize in guiding couples to enhance  their parenting skills and foster an effective partnership.
 

Nature  is a profound source of inspiration and restoration in my therapeutic  approach. I often find the balance and solutions I seek when engaging in  outdoor activities. I also use therapeutic photography as a valuable  tool to facilitate coping mechanisms for everyday life.

In  my practice, I draw upon a diverse range of techniques to cater to  individual needs. These include Child-Centered Play, Filial Therapy for  Parents, Relationship Enhancement, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and  other skill-based models.

I am passionate about treating, supporting and teaching others on how  to maximize their abilities to achieve meaningful and lasting results.  As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have 22 years of experience  working with individuals that are dealing with issues that affect their  mental health and physical well-being. I use a holistic approach that  highlights and encourages strengths and helps clients gain awareness of  the connection between their emotions, thoughts, physical experiences  and spiritual understanding. I approach therapy from a logical,  nonjudgmental, empathetic, person centered perspective.  I utilize a  variety of therapeutic modalities, which is determined by the needs of  the individual, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational  Interviewing, and DBT.  Currently my focus is primarily on treating  adults, both men and women, but I have experience working with  adolescents, couples and groups.  To ensure a more positive outcome I  encourage clients to take an active role in the development of their  treatment plan based on the goals they wish to achieve during therapy.