Av Med Therapists in Kentucky

Finding a therapist who accepts AvMed insurance can make accessing mental health care easier and more affordable. With 81 verified therapists in Kentucky who accept AvMed insurance, you can filter by therapeutic approaches such as interpersonal therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy, targeting areas like stress management, depression, or trauma to find a provider who aligns with your needs. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist is currently welcoming new clients and has availability within the next 30 days, ensuring you receive quality care within your AvMed insurance plan.

Availability updated: 7/4/2025

Madison Steffey

Madison Steffey, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
LCSW
5 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I am a licensed clinical social worker. I graduated in May 2020 with my Masters in Social Work from the University of Kentucky and have been practicing for 5 years. I am certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy through PCIT International. I help caregivers and their children improve their bond and decrease behavior issues through Parent ChIld Interaction Therapy.

Jessica Gibo

(she/her)

Jessica Gibo, LMFT - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
LMFT
5 years of experience
Virtual
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, in Kentucky. I have over 13 years of experience in healthcare and mental health. I work with individuals, families, and couples across the life span. I typically see clients ages 14 and above. I have had success with short term (3-5 sessions) and long term (weekly or bi-weekly) therapy sessions. I provide couples counseling services as a Prepare and Enrich provider, and a Gottman-informed therapist. I also offer Premarital Counseling services. I offer assessments and will work with you to advocate for your individual needs with your medical providers, workplace or school.

Lindsey McAllister

(she/her)

Lindsey McAllister, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
LCSW
6 years of experience
Virtual
I help individuals navigate life’s challenges, heal from past experiences, and create meaningful change and empowerment. I specialize in working with addictions, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions, using a blend of evidence-based and humanistic approaches. My goal is to create a supportive, collaborative space where you can explore your experiences, build resilience, and move toward the life you want to live.

Vanessa Sewell

Vanessa Sewell, LPCC - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy

Frequently rebooked

LPCC
5 years of experience
Virtual
Hello! My name is Vanessa Sewell and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I received my Bachelor's Degrees in Psychology and History from Western Kentucky University and my Master's Degree in Counseling and Human Development from Lindsey Wilson College. I will begin the Lindsey Wilson College Ph.D. program in Counselor Education and Supervision in the fall of 2025. I have spent time counseling individuals from ages 4-80 in community mental health, foster care, and inpatient behavioral health settings for the last 5+ years. I have worked in the mental health field for more than 15 years.

Leo Bowman

(he/they)

Leo Bowman, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
LCSW
5 years of experience
Virtual
Hi I'm Leo I'm a non binary transgender man. I have my master’s degree in social work from the University of Louisville and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social worker in Indiana and Kentucky. My professional background has been working with the University of Louisville as a therapist at the Trager Institute Optimal Aging Clinic. While working at University of Louisville Trager Institute, I gained experience in treatment areas such as conversion disorders/PNES, PTSD/Trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, transgender issues, gender dysphoria and LGBTQ+ issues.

Ericka Morrison

(she/her)

Ericka Morrison, LPCC - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPCC
3 years of experience
Virtual
My name is Ericka Morrison. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (L.P.C.C.) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (L.C.A.D.C.). I hold a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Western Kentucky University (WKU). Over the past twenty years, I have worked in various roles within the mental health field. In my counseling practice, I have supported both adults and teenagers facing a wide range of mental health challenges. I provide a safe and supportive environment where my clients feel respected and heard.

Nikki Layne

(she/her)

Nikki Layne, LPCC - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy

Frequently rebooked

LPCC
10 years of experience
Virtual
Hey y’all, are you ready to break free from stress, anxiety, hopelessness, or self-doubt and create a life aligned with your true potential? I’m Nikki Layne, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with over 9 years of experience guiding individuals through life’s toughest challenges. I was born and raised in a rural town in Eastern Kentucky. I know how isolating it can feel to be unsure of who to turn to or how to move forward. That’s why I’m committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space where you can truly be yourself, explore your feelings, and discover your strengths. My personal experiences inspired me to open my private practice, Counseling in the Holler, LLC; having navigated challenges myself, I wanted to create a space where others could find support, healing, and understanding in a compassionate, inclusive environment. So whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, self-identity struggles, addiction, or LGBTQI+ issues, I’m here to help you break free from what’s holding you back and create the life you deserve.

Jacqueline Mitchell, M.A.

Jacqueline Mitchell, M.A., LPCC - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPCC
14 years of experience
Virtual
My name is Jacqueline. I am a licensed clinical mental health therapist in Kentucky. I have been in this field for 14 years and have a genuine passion for the work I do. While I specialize in addiction, trauma and grief, I have worked with individuals on an individual as well as group level, focusing on a variety of areas of mental health issues. My approach is more of an eclectic approach. I do not insist on using any particular modality for each client, but rather, I like to development my approach and methods toward and around the individual needs of each specific client I serve. I find fulfillment in being able to help those in need, to overcome obstacles they are faced with. Everyone deserves to find their place of happiness and true contentment and to be able to reach the highest level of satisfaction in themselves and where their lives are at and going. It can be difficult to see and experience when you are weighed down with all the stressors life presents. I look forward to meeting you and being able to go on your journey with you.

Donnah Clark-Miller

Donnah Clark-Miller, LPCC - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPCC
15 years of experience
Virtual
Hi there! I am glad you are here! I'm Donnah. A little information about me. I have diverse experience working in community mental health, and I particularly enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and their families. I strive to be the type of helper and ally that I would have benefited from as a teen. Transitioning to adulthood can be challenging, and I am passionate about supporting this population. Whether it's dealing with school challenges, choosing a career, facing emerging mental health issues, or navigating parental or relational difficulties, I am eager to help.I have a wide range of experience in community mental health and find great satisfaction in supporting adolescents, young adults, and their families. My goal is to provide the kind of support and understanding I would have valued as a teenager. Recognizing the difficulties of transitioning to adulthood, I am dedicated to helping this age group navigate challenges such as school pressures, career decisions, emerging mental health concerns, emotional regulation problems, and family or relationship issues.

Mayra Alejandra Nieto

(she/her)

Mayra Alejandra Nieto, LPCC - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPCC
11 years of experience
Virtual
My mission is to be a servant to others by empowering and helping you on your path to emotional wellness. I have helped children, teens and adults with anxiety, depression, mental health disorders, relationship conflict, and parenting concerns; assisted others to heal from acute abuse, childhood and adult traumas. I am also experienced with persons who have migrated to the US from other countries and the barriers that are encountered with those changes. Whether it be acute crises', life surprises, circumstantial stressors or complex traumas; let me teach you new skills or sharpen the ones you already use to either decrease, eliminate or change negative behaviors or unwanted symptoms. I have worked among many different populations and settings (non-profit organizations, state and government facilities, public education, and now private practice) and have learned to navigate through different challenges and with those experiences I have become a person who is compassionate to unique needs and desires. If there is an area of concern that I'm not able to assist you with I will be honest with you and seek assistance or refer you to a better qualified professional.

Candice Jackson

(she/her)

Candice Jackson, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
LCSW
16 years of experience
Virtual
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience providing care to a wide range of clients, but my focus has been working with people finding their way through grief and loss. While grief is a universally human experience, most of us don't talk or share much about it, much less how to live through it. No one is meant to grieve alone, and it is my privilege to join others on this path.

Ellie Bates

(she/they)

Ellie Bates, LPCC - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPCC
5 years of experience
Virtual
Hi there, I'm a therapist who is part of the LGBTQ+ community. I strive to make the work I do a safe and caring space for my clients. I have work the past 5 years in private practice/addiction facilities. I am a License Professional Clinical Counselor and I have worked with individuals struggling with symptoms of ADHD, Autism, depression, anxiety, Disassociative Identiy Disorder, PTSD, and identity concerns.

Sabrina Duncan

(she/her)

Sabrina Duncan, LPCC - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPCC
13 years of experience
Virtual
"Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls, the most massive characters are seared with scars." Khalil Gibran Through out my 11 years of counseling I have come to know and had the pleasure of working with some amazingly strong souls. I have learned just as much from them as they have from me. I was born and raised in Eastern Kentucky. I now reside in central Kentucky.

Lucas Stinnett

Lucas Stinnett, LPCC - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPCC
6 years of experience
Virtual
Life isn’t always sunshine and rainbows; it can be filled with challenges, difficulties, and hardships. I believe that life is all about perspective and the way we react to problems. Our trials and tribulations are opportunities for us to grow into stronger and wiser individuals. When challenges arise, most people ask, "Why?" I encourage my clients to change their mentality by asking, "How?"—how can I use this to grow and learn, make myself smarter and wiser?" I am a firm believer in empowering clients with the tools and knowledge needed to live a more fulfilling and productive life. With 8 years of sobriety and personal experience battling my own challenges, I know how helpful therapy can be in helping a person rebuild their life and become the person they want to be.

Sarah Lowe

Sarah Lowe, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
LCSW
5 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky. I received my Masters from Northern Kentucky University and have been practicing for 5 years. I have a heart to help others manage some of life's most difficult circumstance and stressors by empowering them to gain self-awareness and obtain coping skills. I have worked with a variety of clients from childhood to late adulthood. I look forward to working with you!

Joan Lawhorn

Joan Lawhorn, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
LCSW
25 years of experience
Virtual
Hello there. My name is Joan I have been a social worker for over 25 years. Like you, I have had my own set of challenges and believe the key to overcoming life's obstacles is learning to plan and cope. We can't control all the pain that will come our way, but we can control how we react to it. Of course, this is sometimes easier said than done and we need help. I would be honored to assist you in your journey towards a happier healthier you.

Felisha Babb

Felisha Babb, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
LCSW
15 years of experience
Virtual
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My goal is to create a nonjudgmental supportive environment while collaboratively working with my patients as team to assist them with gaining and maintaining emotional stability. I am a client centered therapist with 5 years experience in mental health counseling. I have been successful in using my expertise to understand, assist, and guide clients to learn components of emotional intelligence that they can use to assist them with meeting their behavioral health goals. I am highly accomplished in designing psycho-educational programs that empower clients with self-efficacy and the motivation to change. I am Skilled at using Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and other therapeutic modalities to assist clients with meeting their therapeutic needs. I am Smart Recovery Certified and skilled at working with individuals who are battling addiction, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I am hard working, motivated, team oriented, and dedicated to the field of mental health. I strongly believe in giving clients tool that they can use to gain and/or maintain safety, sobriety, and stability.

Shannon Woods

Shannon Woods, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
LCSW
20 years of experience
Virtual
Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky. I earned my Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Kentucky in 2025 and have over 20 years of experience in the field. I am passionate about working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, especially those facing various challenges in their lives, including mental health issues, trauma, and socio-economic barriers.

Madison Davis

(she/her)

Madison Davis, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy

Frequently rebooked

LCSW
10 years of experience
Virtual
Madison is a seasoned therapist with over 10 years of experience dedicated to empowering women and mothers through their mental health journeys. Specializing in body image issues and serious mental illness, Madison creates a safe and supportive environment where her clients can explore their feelings and build resilience. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a foundational approach, Madison focuses on helping clients challenge negative thought patterns and develop healthier coping strategies. She is also Health at Every Size® (HAES) trained, promoting a holistic understanding of health that celebrates body diversity and encourages self-acceptance. Madison’s compassionate and client-centered approach has made her a trusted ally for many women navigating the complexities of motherhood, self-image, and mental health. She believes in the power of connection and is committed to helping her clients find their strength and voice in their healing journeys.

Danielle Mattingly

Danielle Mattingly, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
LCSW
10 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social working serving both Kentucky and Tennessee. I received my Masters from the University of Southern California and have been practicing for 10 years. My therapy approach is dedicated to empowering individuals of all ages who are navigating significant shifts in mood and self-esteem. My goal is to help you explore underlying challenges, transforming them into opportunities to become a stronger and more resilient person.

Abigail Ford

Abigail Ford, LMFT - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
LMFT
7 years of experience
Virtual
Hello there brave one! I am passionate about helping you live your best life, and I believe that having a healthy support system (whether that be through marriage, family, or friendships) is key to our success. Founder of Emotion Focused Therapy, Dr. Sue Johnson, puts it well saying, "Being the best you can be is really only possible when you are deeply connected to another." I utilize relationship-driven therapies and focus on helping you get in touch with your emotions, core desires, personal and interpersonal needs. I specialize in seeing individual adults and couples for pre-marital or post-marital therapy. My hope is that you can learn in life not just how to survive, but to thrive! I most often use emotionally focused therapy (EFT), solution-focused therapy (SFT), and mindfulness techniques to help you find that fulfillment, connection, and sense of purpose we are all born desiring.

Alena Carnes

(she/her)

Alena Carnes, LPCC - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPCC
25 years of experience
Virtual
I’ve worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. I’ve been a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor for 17 years. I received my Masters degree in Mental Health from Lindsey Wilson College in 2004. My primary specialty is working with adults struggling with life transitions. I also address anxiety, mood disorders that may result from life’s difficulties. I offer a warm, caring environment to work through symptoms and or stressors.

Sunni Aster

(she/her)

Sunni Aster, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
LCSW
3 years of experience
Virtual
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kentucky. I have been doing therapy for over 3 years working primarily with adolescents in crisis, having suicidal thoughts, acting out behaviors and substance use and misuse. I have worked with clients in both individual and group setting with a variety of modalities and strategies to help them reach their goals.

Andrea Franco-Cook

(she/her)

Andrea Franco-Cook, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy

Frequently rebooked

LCSW
4 years of experience
Virtual
Hi, I'm a licensed Clinical Social Worker, based in Lexington, Kentucky. I work with clients who struggle with a variety of mental health issues, ranging from trauma and PTSD to depression and anxiety. I truly believe that there is no one size fits all approach to therapy and each client is unique. Therefore, I've worked diligently to continue my education regarding differing treatment approaches so I can meet the client's individual needs.

Candance Brunyate

(she/her)

Candance Brunyate, LPCC - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPCC
12 years of experience
Virtual
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in mental health and addiction, dedicated to supporting individuals throughout their personal journeys. My passion lies in empowering clients and promoting holistic healing, which involves addressing the whole person rather than just the symptoms. I find deep fulfillment in guiding you through the process of overcoming obstacles and achieving your goals, helping you build resilience and discover your inner strength. By working together, we can create a path toward lasting positive change and a more fulfilling life. Saturday appointments available by request!

Frequently asked questions

Why filter by Kentucky rather than a city like Louisville?

When looking for online therapy, you can see anyone that is credentialed in the state. We want you to find the best fit, therefore, Grow Therapy shows available therapists across Kentucky from Bowling Green to Lexington! If you’d rather see someone in-person, you can change the filter from virtual and find a therapist near you in Kentucky.

Will my therapist take AvMed?

Yes! If you use AvMed you’ll be asked to verify your Member ID at the time you book the appointment. However, if you don’t have AvMed you can select cash. Our therapists will have their cost of appointment on their profile. Individual session costs will vary.

How does the Specialty Filter work? Can I find a therapist that focuses on Trauma and PTSD?

The specialty filter is optional. You don’t need to check any boxes to see a provider. However, fit is very important when selecting an online therapist. If you have knowledge or experience to recognize what specialties you may need. For example, your selected specialty, Trauma and PTSD, is filtering therapists in Kentucky that work with patients with similar concerns.

Why use Gender, Age, and Identities filters?

Finding a provider with a similar life experience can be beneficial because it can be easier to establish rapport and potentially be understood quicker and clearer.

What to expect during your first session?

Your first therapy session is for you and your therapist to meet each other and to ask any questions that you have about the counseling process. This is where you can expect your therapist to do the same as they will ask questions to gain insight into your specific situation. In this first session the therapist is doing their part to gather as much information so they can better assess if they are able to meet your therapeutic needs.

Depending upon your provider's specialty, you may also discuss the methods the therapist will use. For additional information on therapy methods, please visit the Grow Therapy Help Center. Some people feel nervous before their first appointment, and that is totally normal! Coming prepared with a list of questions for your therapist may help. Remember, you're taking a brave step by seeking therapy, and it is okay to be nervous as you try something new.