I have over 25 years of clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings and I use CBT, Stress Management Techniques and Family Systems approach in treating latency age children, adolescents and adults. My style is interactive, supportive and insight oriented. I work with children, adolescents and adults around issues including but not limited to Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, family, peer or school problems. I am a McLean Hospital Credentialed Clinician....
Are you so good at hiding your anxiety and stress that people don’t even notice that something is off? You may struggle with shutting off your mind at night because of racing, anxious thoughts. You may find that you’ve even become irritable with your family or friends, due to your high stress and anxiety. Perhaps it feels like you’re not where you’re “supposed” to be life and find yourself comparing your life to other’s lives. Do you feel like you’ve lost sight of yourself and wish so much to ha...
I'm Dianna! As your therapist, it is my goal to see you become a better version of yourself. It is my belief that life's experiences teach things about the world that may no longer be the most helpful or true today; even if they were true at the time in our past. When we don't adapt and remain flexible, we find ourselves in a web of mistaken beliefs, thinking errors and unresolved life problems. As a result, it becomes too hard to find our way and manage life's challenges in the here-and-now. I ...
If you find yourself struggling with your relationship with food and/or body image, please consider taking that first step and reaching out. It's not easy to admit that we need help, but reaching out is the first step towards healing and finding a healthier relationship with food and your body. As someone who specializes in treating binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and disordered eating, I have the knowledge and expertise to guide you towards recovery. Whether you find y...
Life is full of transitions, especially during college and the early years of your career. Whether it’s managing the stress of exams, figuring out your next career move, struggling with self-doubt, navigating relationships or experiencing anxiety, it can sometimes feel like there’s a lot of pressure on your shoulders. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to navigate these challenges alone. I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with experience in supporting students and you...
A native of Louisville, I graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2003 with dual degrees in psychology and sociology. I went on to earn my Doctor of Psychology degree from Spalding University in 2012, completing an APA-accredited clinical internship at the State University of New York at Buffalo’s Counseling Center. Licensed by the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology and holding an Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology from the PsyPact Commission, I’ve practiced...
I am a psychologist who specializes in working with young adults and adults who have experienced trauma. Whether you have just experienced a sexual assault or whether you have a long history of adverse experiences, therapy can help you heal....
As far as anyone around you can tell, you are doing okay (maybe even great!), but deep down you feel you are barely holding it together. You’ve spent your whole life taking care of others and ignoring your own needs for the benefit of everyone around you. It feels like no one, maybe not even yourself, knows the real you. If you truly let someone in, what if they look at you completely different? You are terrified people will reject you and see you as a burden if you are no longer the "strong one...
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Perhaps… You are tired of making the same mistakes over and over again, hurting yourself and the people you love…. Your relationship may not be what it once was or is not what you had hoped it would be…. You are struggling with crushing grief or loss…. Your marriage is in crisis due to a lack of intimacy or an affair…. You are living a life that always seems to fall short of your potential and expectations…. Your sense of a hopeful future is burdened by the past…. You are concerned about your c...
Welcome! I’m glad you are here. Are you struggling with worries, fears, relationships? Is stress keeping you awake at night, difficulty concentrating and getting stuff done--or maybe just wondering what is the point of it all? You want to feel happy and enjoy life, but issues with your self-esteem make it hard to feel secure. You want to be more successful in managing where to control and when to let go, but feel held back with anxiety, depression, and stress. If you feel out of balance, down, ...
I believe that you are the expert of your own life. I can offer a safe, supportive environment to help you heal and empower you to reach your goals. I specialize in working with individuals ages 18 years and older who encounter challenges such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, and trauma. I use a multi-modal therapeutic approach to tailor treatment to meet your specific needs and goals. I am also an LGBTQ+ and BIPOC ally and offer a safe space for individuals identifying...
Groupworks is a unique psychology practice that offers Group, Individual, Family and Couples Therapy to Older Children, Adolescents, and Adults. Our doors are open to all people from many walks of life and backgrounds. We attempt to bring compassion to all who enter our space....
The Journey of life has the power to tear an individual down, yet in the very same instance, creates all the essential tools needed to rise and stand again. Furthermore, within the creations of life, each one of us was born with the ability to rise after a fall, and from those experience(s) reinforces the body, the mind and the spirit that anything and everything is possible. It ignites the belief in change and hope for something better, anchored with determination and resilience that will undou...
It’s my passion to help individuals and couples improve their quality of life. I'm a specialist in helping couples with marital problems and individuals with depression or anxiety. As a clinical psychologist, I am dedicated to helping you live a happier, healthier, and more authentic life both individually and in your romantic relationship. For individuals, I am trained in evidence-based therapy methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). For c...
I've worked with families and individuals for over 12 years. My practice focuses primarily on anxiety disorders, grief/loss, life transitions, ADHD and OCD and combinations of those disorders (ADHD +Anxiety or ADHD +OCD). I also treat Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Trichotillomania (and other BFRBs). You may not be sure of how to "label" your experiences in terms of a diagnosis, but I can help you if you are feeling overwhelmed, having intrusive or unwanted anxious or negative thoughts, worry,...
My approach is very down-to-earth, person-centered, and strength-based. I believe that the client should be at the center of the service and not their condition. I strive to create a therapeutic environment where the client feels safe, understood and validated. Each session is truly a judgement free zone. This practice is sex-positive, trauma-informed, weight-inclusive, and affirming of folks from LGBTQ+, Kink, and Polyamory/Consensual Non-Monogamy communities. I specialize in treating adult...
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The Center for Behavioral Health (CBH) at Spalding University is located in the heart of Louisville, KY. CBH offers mental health services to meet a variety of needs in our community. It is also a premier training clinic where doctoral students in the School of Professional Psychology (SOPP) receive high quality supervised clinical training. Our student clinicians deliver the most current, research supported assessments and interventions. Our highly trained doctoral student clinicians work wi...
Renew Counseling Services was established by Jodi Bessinger, in 2014 and quickly grew to become a group practice with more than 25 therapists. Our therapists are not only trained in several therapy methods but also come from different backgrounds, and with a variety of life experience. We have one of the largest practices of Art & Expressive Therapists as well as EMDR Trained Therapists. Renew Counseling was created with the belief that all people can make great strides towards personal gr...