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Amy Hall

(she/they)

Amy Hall, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
$100/session
LCSW
5 years of experience
Virtual
I have been a child, adult, and family therapist who has worked with hundreds of clients to address the barriers that negatively impact their lives. I take a collaborative approach that meets my clients where they are to work together to identify what they would like to get out of therapy and the best path to meet those goals. I provide my clients with a variety of tools and skills that they can use between sessions to help them manage their lives and address challenges they face.

Sunni Aster

(she/her)

Sunni Aster, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
$90/session
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.

Leo Bowman

(he/they)

Leo Bowman, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
$90/session
LCSW
5 years of experience
Authentic
Warm
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.

Shari FrancoFisher

Shari FrancoFisher, LPCC - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
$125/session
LPCC
16 years of experience
Virtual
I have worked with couples, and individuals that have mental health, marital issues, personality disturbances, mood disorders, and substance abuse issues. I am a Clinical Pastoral Counselor and an LPCCS. I graduated Ashland Seminary in 2008 with a degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling which focused on holistic counseling including the Christian faith and other religious views. I have a passion to help others, and I look forward to meeting you!

Megan Meeks

(she/her)

Megan Meeks, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
$110/session
LCSW
4 years of experience
Authentic
Solution oriented
Open-minded
Virtual
In-person
210 North Broad...
Hello! Are you having trouble finding balance in life? Do you find it difficult to make your actions and intentions align? Are you struggling to connect to people in meaningful ways? I help people find more calm, peace and headspace in life. I will always meet you right where you are. As our starting point, we will identify what is keeping you from being the best version of yourself. I am passionate about integrating mindfulness, yoga and education about our nervous system to develop a stronger relationship with yourself. Whether you’re dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues, a traumatic past, increased substance use, or cycles of anxiety and depression, I’m here to help. I offer a non-judgmental space, using evidence-based treatments where you may heal and grow.

Angie Olson

(she/her)

Angie Olson, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
$150/session
LCSW
6 years of experience
Open-minded
Direct
Intelligent
Virtual
Hello. My name is Angie Olson and am a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW. I’m located in Louisville, Kentucky, and grew up in Southern California. I graduated with a bachelor's in social work from the University of Southern Indiana in 2008 and graduated with a master's in social work from Spalding University in 2012. I have eight years of experience providing individual and group therapy. Therapy is not just a job for me, it’s a passion.

Sydnee Franklin

(she/her)

Sydnee Franklin, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
$100/session
LCSW
5 years of experience
Warm
Empowering
Authentic
Virtual
Hi, I'm Sydnee! Are you looking to find ways to make life a little easier or learn more about yourself? I work with young adults and adults to help them grow in areas they struggle the most. I enjoy building relationships with my clients and walking with you through life. I have experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and those in the LGBTQ+ community. In our sessions, I'll always welcome you with kindness, empathy, and a listening ear. Everyone deserves to have a safe place to explore who they are, heal, and become their best self. Let's see if we can do that together!

Diann B Klug

(she/her)

Diann B Klug, LMFT - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
$130/session
LMFT
30 years of experience
Warm
Open-minded
Intelligent
Virtual
Hello, I’m Diann. Do you feel overwhelmed by the weight of your responsibilities? Uncertain how to lighten your load? Are you feeling out of balance in your relationships, work, and health? Come talk to me. Together, we will explore strategies to help you increase your confidence, self-awareness, and personal effectiveness. Whether you’re dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues, or self-doubt, I’m here to help. You’re probably not used to asking for help, but you’re making the right choice! You deserve a safe space to reflect, heal, and grow. In our sessions together, I will offer compassion and proven techniques to help you overcome old habits and hangups that no longer serve you. Let’s do this!

Jan Rudd

(she/her)

Jan Rudd, LMFT - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
$120/session
LMFT
13 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Virtual
In-person
207 Old Harrods...
Hi! I'm Jan, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 13 years of experience as a therapist. I specialize in helping people work through issues like anxiety and depression in order to better handle their high-stress lives. The issues I treat include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, career, and childhood trauma. As with many therapists, I help people with issues that I have also struggled with at some point, so I have some idea what you're going through. I'm here to be the person you can talk to who empathizes with what you're going through, validates your feelings and experiences, and can help you find solutions, all in a nurturing, safe space. Don't think you have time for therapy? I offer telehealth and office hours in the afternoon and evening.

Kandace Barkham

(she/her)

Kandace Barkham, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
$120/session
LCSW
6 years of experience
Open-minded
Empowering
Authentic
Virtual
In-person
8134 New La Gra...
So, here we are. Life’s a bit of a mess, isn’t it? Maybe it feels like you’re starring in a horror movie, except no one handed you the script. I’m Kandace Barkham, and I help people like you—those who are over the empty platitudes and ready for real change. I have an LCSW/LCADC. I hold a BSW and an MSSW from the Kent School. If you’re looking for a therapist who’s going to sit back, nod silently, and sprinkle some feel-good phrases your way… well, that’s not me. I’m here to help you actually get unstuck, and yes, we might even laugh at the absurdity of it all along the way. Let’s cut through the nonsense: trauma, addiction, mental health issues—they suck. But you know what sucks more? Pretending like everything’s fine and letting them control your life. Together, we’ll work through the heavy stuff. We’ll get into the mess, sort it out, and figure out how you can finally breathe a little easier. Therapy with me isn’t some endless loop of “and how does that make you feel?” It’s a collaborative process where I bring my expertise to the table, and you bring your courage to face what’s been holding you back.

Marie Simpson

(she/her)

Marie Simpson, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
$120/session
LCSW
25 years of experience
Virtual
I am an LCSW with more than 25 years of experience working with individuals and families to to help them live their best lives. I offer a welcoming and safe space to address your concerns and find soultions to your problems. We will begin working on a plan to address the issue that brings you to therapy in our first session. You will leave our first session feeling heard and understood and supported.

Tracey Zion

(she/her)

Tracey Zion, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
$125/session
LCSW
20 years of experience
Solution oriented
Authentic
Direct
Virtual
Congratulations on taking the first step to wellness! Hi, my name is Tracey and I am a clinically licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting, educating, and assisting people like you who want to make some positive changes in their lives. I provide a safe and nonjudgemental space for you to identify what's not working in your life and causing you to feel unwell. Using a whole self approach and addressing the issues that are most relevant to you, I use tools and strategies that will lead to positive changes and wellness. Whether you are experiencing a life challenge, having issues with relationships, or struggling with feeling well emotionally, I look forward to the opportunity to help you discover new ways to improve, heal, and grow. Thank you for considering sharing your journey with me. I look forward to meeting you.

Jane Beth Gotshalk

Jane Beth Gotshalk, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
$175/session
LCSW
22 years of experience
Virtual
Are you a parent of a high-achieving adolescent or college student who seems to be withdrawing from school and from their friends? COVID created treacherous hurdles that high school and college students had to navigate including lack of socializing with peers and not having adequate support from teachers and inadequate learning opportunities for them to develop into confident students. Competition is now relentless due to 24 hour access to social media and kids just don't have enough down time to unplug. Are you a veteran of any of the conflicts in Afghanistan or Iraq? Are you having trouble integrating into civilian life or are traumatic memories of combat preventing you from having healthy relationships? I get it. I served in the U.S. Army from March of 2009 to September 2014 and deployed to Mosul, Iraq as part of Operation New Dawn. I am passionate about helping my brothers and sisters in arms move their lives forward and to find their new normal. I also enjoy helping professional women with life transitions whether that mean a new job, becoming a parent, infertility issues, or pursuing a new career. Please give me a call. Therapy is a collaborative process and I look forward to helping you on your journey.

Emily Boston

Emily Boston, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
$75/session
LCSW
8 years of experience
Open-minded
Humorous
Authentic
Virtual
In-person
958 Collett Ave...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker based in Bowling Green, KY who has an obsession with Dolly Parton, Pekingese dogs, and New Orleans. I have been in practice since 2017 and have worked with clients experiencing substance abuse, sexual trauma, and grief and loss. I believe that therapy can awaken parts of us that hold more strength than we know. Therapy gives back to us the power and the peace that might be eluding us because of that pain and confusion and longing we struggle with as a result of trauma or neglect. I have seen the way therapy can heal and inspire change and it is the highest honor to walk alongside my clients in their journey. As a therapist, I still haven't found magic words to make it all better or take it all away. But in sessions with me, you will feel heard and seen. I will always keep your life and therapy goals in mind. I will support and challenge you with humor and sincerity. So when you're ready, I'm here.

Candance Brunyate

(she/her)

Candance Brunyate, LPCC - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
$125/session
LPCC
10 years of experience
Empowering
Authentic
Warm
Virtual
In-person
8914 Stone Gree...
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.

Helena Lear

(she/her)

Helena Lear, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
$90/session
LCSW
9 years of experience
Virtual
Hi, I'm Helena (Hell-in-uh)! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost 10 years of experience! I like to emphasize that at the heart of my practice, I am a Social Worker and I approach my work from that perspective. I acknowledge that there are barriers we all experience to living our best lives and that certain people experience more and worse barriers because of who they are. My work is most rewarding when I get to help folks level the playing field by accessing the support, validation and compassion they need.

Nerissa Pratt Franklin

(she/her)

Nerissa Pratt Franklin, LPCC - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
$150/session
LPCC
21 years of experience
Open-minded
Authentic
Warm
Virtual
I have over 20 years of experience and provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to adults and couples. I am CBT certified but utilize a blend of therapeutic approaches for clients to gain support and help developing skills .I am very passionate about empowering my clients to maneuver through any hindrances to inner peace and self-love. Let me help you develop skills to get you through some of those difficult transitions. Skills that will empower you and strengthen your foundation in preparation for the expected and unexpected twists and turns of life.

Steve Hall

(he/him)

Steve Hall, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
$100/session
LCSW
20 years of experience
Virtual
I'm Steve Hall, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been practicing for over 20 years. I work with clients to help to unlock individual strengths, to accept what has already happened, and to help commit to change, however that looks to the individual. I want someone to find the answers that work for him/her. I am also a husband, parent, and a veteran of the U.S military.

Emma Mattingly

(she/her)

Emma Mattingly, LPCC - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
$100/session
LPCC
4 years of experience
Empowering
Solution oriented
Authentic
Virtual
Hi there, I'm Emma. I admire your courage in taking the first step to improving your mental and emotional well-being. Are you struggling to find a sense of inner peace and contentment? Feeling misunderstood? Overwhelmed by endless self-defeating thoughts? Exhausting all efforts to cope with pain, trauma, fear, relationships, loss, stress? As a client-centered, holistic therapist I'll hold a safe, supportive space for you to show up as your authentic self to cultivate healing and wholeness. I'm a Licensed Clinical Counselor in Kentucky and have worked with adolescents and adults treating anxiety, depression, addiction, and other mental health challenges. If you’re ready to actively seek a happier, healthier life, contact me to set up an appointment. I look forward to hearing from you.

Tabitha Newman

(she/her)

Tabitha Newman, LPCC - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
$120/session
LPCC
10 years of experience
Solution oriented
Empowering
Authentic
Virtual
Hey y'all, I'm Tabitha. Do you feel overwhelmed and under too much stress? Are you struggling with a history of trauma or problem relationships that cause problems in your current relationships? Is it hard to break those problem patterns or be kind to yourself? I help people overcome their anxieties and past traumatic/problematic relationship and behavior patterns. Together we can explore the problems that are causing difficulty in your life and relationships and find ways to resolve or move past them. We will use a holistic, whole self approach addressing the needs of your mind, body, and spirit. I try to integrate the things that are important to you into treatment to help you develop a strong healthy relationship with yourself as well as your people. I'm here to help. I know that seeking therapy can be scary and overwhelming, but you are making the right choice in seeking a safe place, free of judgment, to heal and grow. I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques like EMDR to help you overcome the problems you are struggling to deal with on your own. I'm here for you and happy to help.

Lauren Abasheva, LA Counseling Studio

(she/her)

Lauren Abasheva, LA Counseling Studio, LPCC - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
$110/session
LPCC
6 years of experience
Authentic
Open-minded
Solution oriented
Virtual
Do you ever feel like you have to monitor, pull back, and even hide yourself from others? From friends, family, acquaintances, even from yourself? Do you tend to put your needs and wants at the bottom of the list? Are you ready to commit to you? Together we will work side by side to help strengthen your confidence, awareness, insight, healing and make progress within yourself. As a Sex-positive, Kink-knowledgeable, Gender affirming, and Trauma therapist I understand that we are all different and provide a laid-back atmosphere. I focus on helping others build an understanding about not only themselves, their identity, their relationships, and the relationship they have with sex. Help others understand their trauma whether that be physical, mental, sexual, spiritual, etc. While utilizing evidence-based practices, I strive to support, encourage, and empower you. I view mental health as just as important as physical health. When an injury/illness occurs, seeking professional intervention, guidance, and support can improve overall wellness. Depending on your physical environment, social circle, culture, heredity, and experiences. Life can look limited. Let's continue to stay curious. There are options out there that do align with you and your values. Let's work together resulting in a healthier and happier you.

Kaleb Whitworth

(he/him)

Kaleb Whitworth, LPCC - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
$50/session
LPCC
6 years of experience
Virtual
Hello! My name is Kaleb Whitworth, and I a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor (LPCC-S). I received my Masters degree from Lindsey Wilson College in 2018, where I obtained specialized training in mental health counseling and substance abuse counseling. I have six years of experience providing professional counseling services to individuals, groups and families. I enjoy assisting others with experiencing their highest quality of life.

Angela Mathew

(she/her)

Angela Mathew , LMFT - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
$150/session
LMFT
28 years of experience
Open-minded
Empowering
Humorous
Virtual
Hello!! And, Welcome! Looking forward to meeting you!! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am licensed in Kentucky, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Utah, and Nevada. I received my Masters from Western Kentucky University, and have been practicing for 28 years. I help individuals, and couples to overcome "old programming", develop new and healing ways to see themselves and life, and utilize places of self-empowerment. Increasing one's relationship with oneself helps one to have greater relationships with others, and all other parts of life.

Lana Bunner

(She)

Lana Bunner, LCSW - Kentucky Therapist at Grow Therapy
$100/session
LCSW
12 years of experience
Authentic
Direct
Empowering
Virtual
Walking with people through life's difficulties and struggles is a privileged, honor, and part of my purpose in life. I commit my life to helping people find their way back to the right paths that they want to be on to live out their purpose. Hi! My name is Lana and I have been a LCSW since 2011. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in issues of adjustment, trauma, depression, anxiety, crisis, grief, child and adolescent behaviors, and sexual abuse. I also have experience with talking with individuals with mood and personality disorders, PTSD, and issues surrounding divorce. On a more personal level, I enjoy traveling and refer to myself as a coffee connoisseur. I also have two small dogs that think they run the world and like to introduce themselves from time to time in my sessions. I always have a plan but I believe some of life's greatest adventures are in taking the scenic route.

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 insurance?

When booking you’ll be asked to verify with your Member ID. However, if you don’t have any of the insurances available 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 LGBTQ?

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, LGBTQ, 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.
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