Counselors and Therapists in Lexington, KY
Janet earned her Master’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Kansas State University, specializing in adolescence and youth. She is a licensed professional clinical counselor-supervisor in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Janet earned a doctorate in the Counselor Education and Supervision Program from the University of the Cumberlands. Her research areas include the clinical use of EMDR, play therapy, and a treatment protocol for children with tic disorders.
She has over twenty-five years of experience in trauma-informed mental health counseling with individuals, families, and groups. She is a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S™) through the Association for Play Therapy (APT). She uses play therapy, expressive arts, and sand tray with older children. She uses EMDR with children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of problems. Janet is a member of the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). She is an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant™ and offers consultation and LPCA supervision for licensure in KY. She is a certified EMDR™ Clinician and trained in more than three EMDR basic and specialty EMDR protocols to treat attachment problems, OCD, PTSD, performance enhancement, and anxiety/phobias. She was trained by the National Pediatric Hypnosis Institute (NPHTI) and the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). She offers pediatric and adult clinical hypnosis for a variety of issues or diagnoses. Janet often integrates many of the counseling methods she's trained in to support healing and improved functioning.
Janet’s approach to counseling is that every person has strengths, resources, and resilience to help them and their family overcome obstacles and life problems. Counseling will not be a long process when she and the client work together to develop skills to solve current and mediate future problems. She will offer various strategies and goals focused on education and guidance that are clear, logical, and practical. As a mental health professional, Janet has a strong obligation to help her clients achieve optimal mental health. As a lifelong learner, Janet completed Dave Ramsey's Master Financial Coach training and offers cash-based financial coaching.
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Chris received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Kentucky in 1996 and his Master's degree in Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary in 2000. He has been a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky since September 2001 and a National Certified Counselor since October 2001. He is a member of the Association for Play Therapy and the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Christopher has over 12 years of counseling experience with severely emotionally disturbed children and their families. He helps families where they are, using their strengths and community resources to create 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 is trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which helps parents learn more effective ways to cope 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 Eastern Illinois University in 2013 and her Master's degree in Marriage, Family, and Couples Therapy from Western Kentucky University in 2016. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor in Kentucky. She offers clinical supervision to new graduates working toward licensure as a professional clinical counselor in KY.
Having worked in community-based services, Monica has experience with severely emotionally disturbed children and their families and has worked in homes and schools to provide comprehensive services to those families.
Monica uses a client-centered approach that helps individuals focus on their most pressing needs and build skills to overcome 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.