Counselors and Therapists in Lexington, KY
Janet received her Master’s degree from Kansas State University in Human Development and Family Studies, with a specialization in adolescence and youth. She is a licensed professional clinical counselor-supervisor in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Janet is graduate of the University of the Cumberlands with a doctorate in the Counselor Education and Supervision Program. Her research areas include the clinical use of EMDR, play therapy, and a treatment protocol for children with tic disorders. She is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant.
She has over twenty years of experience in mental health counseling with individuals, families and groups. She is a Registered Play Therapist -Supervisor (RPT-S™) through the Association of Play Therapy (APT). She uses play therapy with children, 2 years old and older. She uses EMDR with children and adults for a variety of problems. Janet is a member of the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) and American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) and many other professional organizations.
Janet’s approach to counseling is that every person has strengths, resources and resiliencies to help them and their family overcome obstacles and life problems. Counseling will not be a long process if she and the client work together to develop skills to solve current and future problems. She will offer various strategies and goals that focus on education and guidance which are clear, logical and practical. As a mental health professional, Janet has a strong obligation to help her clients to achieve optimal mental health.
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Chris received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Kentucky in 1996 and, Master's degree in Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary in 2000. He is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Kentucky since September 2001 and, a National Certified Counselor since October of 2001. He is a member of the Association for Play Therapy and the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Christopher has over 12 years counseling experience with severely emotionally disturbed children and their families. His focus is to help families where they are and use their strengths and community resources to help make positive change in their lives. Chris recently acquired a specialized credential as a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor and training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Chris has training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) which helps parents learn more effective methods of coping with their child's misbehavior and emotions.
Chris' office is filled with play therapy games and interventions for children, adolescents and families.
Monica Woodard, M.A.E., LPCC-S
Monica received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the Eastern Illinois University in 2013 and Master's degree in Marriage, Family and Couples Therapy from Western Kentucky University in 2016. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Kentucky.
Having worked in community based services Monica has experience with severly emotionaly disturbed children and their families and has worked in homes and schools to provide comprehensive services to those families.
Monica utilizes a client centered approach where individuals can focus on their most pressing needs and learn to utilize skills to help them overcome their obstacles. Modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma Focused CBT. Working with adolescents, young adults, couples and families who deal with depression, stress, anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health related issues.
Carrie Corbett, MS, LPCC, NCC
Carrie received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Berea College in Berea, KY and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Kentucky and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC).
Carrie uses a trauma-informed person-centered approach to therapy and strives to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment in which clients can feel heard, seen, and understood. Her work considers the whole person (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, occupational, and environmental) and is informed by current principles of neuroscience, human development, and attachment theory. She incorporates research and training in mindfulness, CBT, narrative therapy, and expressive arts therapy to support individual client needs and goals.
Carrie has special interest and training in working with adult clients who struggle with anxiety. She often works with clients to resolve symptoms of past trauma, process grief and loss, navigate difficult life transitions and relationships, clarify personal goals and values, and develop more effective stress management strategies.
Melissa Wagner, MA, LPCA
Melissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA). She offers counseling services to children, adolescents, adults and couples using play-based interventions, creative/expressive arts, sand tray. Her advanced education is from Asbury Theological Seminary with a master's degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling. She uses relational psychodynamics, internal family systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and is working toward specialties in play-based and trauma therapies.
She holds membership in the Kentucky Counseling Association (KCA), the Kentucky Psychology Association (KPA), and the Christian Association for Psychological Studies. She is passionate about discovering the healthiest way(s) to simply be human by plumbing the depths of psychology and spirituality and seeing where and how they intersect. This, in turn, guides how she helps clients manage their lives and emotions within their respective contexts.
Melissa is certified in Prepare & Enrich methods with couples and the Birkman Method, an assessment of personality traits. She is available to provide counseling to children, adolescents, and adults dealing with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma.
Olivia Hockett, MA, LPCA
Olivia received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Taylor University in 2019 and a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary in 2023. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Kentucky.
Olivia has worked within community mental health programs and has gained experience with people of all ages who may have a diagnosis including but not limited to schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral issues, eating disorders, and addictive disorders. Olivia utilizes a variety of approaches based on individual needs and preferences; she practices therapeutic modalities including but not exclusive to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and she is certified in Prepare and Enrich for Couples. Working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, her objective for individuals in therapy is to help individuals cultivate cognitive skills that help them overcome trauma and a variety of other mental health related concerns.