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Top therapists in Louisville, KY accepting new patients

Find mental health support in Louisville across neighborhoods like the Old Louisville, the Highlands, and Downtown. Headway connects you with 604 licensed providers offering talk therapy and medication management, with many available within two weeks. Sessions are virtual or in-person, and insurance coverage can mean as low as $0 per session.

Kelly Stevens

Kelly Stevens

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach is compassionate, direct, and client centered. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences, identify patterns, build on their strengths, and develop...”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amanda McIntosh

Amanda McIntosh

Therapist

Virtual • Paducah, KY


Hello. I am a LPCCS, TCADC, NCC, QMHP, and QIDP. I love and enjoy working with people. I am person centered and believe in Hope. I have worked in mental health for over thirteen years. I am EMDR and SIPS certified. I have been trained in CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by the CBT Beck Institute. If you want to start making changes in your life, I am the therapist for you. I will work with you and meet you where you are.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Lella Still

Dr. Lella Still

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I'm Lella Still, a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience, much of it in inpatient psychiatry and clinical administration.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lainy Barrick

Lainy Barrick

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I care a lot about creating a space where you feel comfortable showing up exactly as you are—no pressure to have things figured out.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kassidy Creech

Kassidy Creech

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I offer a warm, practical, and empowering approach. I believe therapy should be a safe space to process your thoughts, feelings, and symptoms.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Christy Hinton

Dr. Christy Hinton

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe that each client is the expert of their own life. My role as a therapist is not to lead, but to walk alongside you...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Candida Phelps

Candida Phelps

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I have over 5 years of experience working with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, OCD, stress, relationship issues, and more.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Charlotte Marlow

Charlotte Marlow

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe therapy should be a space where you can be completely yourself, without fear, anxiety, judgment, or pressure.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kelli Christian

Kelli Christian

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach is highly collaborative and detail-oriented... to create an empowering, non-judgmental space.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Alexander

Amanda Alexander

Therapist

Virtual • Louisville, KY


Hello. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience supporting individuals and families navigating trauma, mental health challenges, and periods of crisis. Throughout my career, I have worked in roles focused on crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and helping individuals manage complex emotional and behavioral concerns. I am committed to creating a supportive and compassionate environment where clients feel safe sharing their experiences and beginning the healing process.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Danette Barboza

Danette Barboza

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than a decade of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and older adults navigate life. My background includes working in outpatient therapy, community mental health, crisis intervention, trauma treatment, and clinical leadership.

My areas of focus include family therapy, reunification, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, grief, self-esteem, co-dependency, stress management, and personal healing and growth.

As a Christian counselor, I am happy to incorporate faith-based principles when requested, while respecting each client's individual beliefs and values.

I am committed to helping clients develop practical skills, gain insight, and move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives.

I believe every person has inherent worth and the capacity for growth, healing, and change. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard, understood, and supported.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Daniel Fleischer

Daniel Fleischer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lexington, KY


“I strive to create a relaxed, judgment-free environment while also providing practical feedback and tools you can use outside of our sessions.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amanda Durham

Amanda Durham

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I strive to create an environment where you feel safe and comfortable exploring your inner self, a space built on trust, respect, and empathy.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Brittany Collins

Dr. Brittany Collins

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My professional journey and lived experiences shape how I show up in the therapy space—with empathy, cultural awareness, and a deep respect for each client's story.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Austin Walls

Austin Walls

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I tend to work best with people who want real conversation over clinical distance, who are ready to laugh sometimes even while doing hard work...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Laura Martin

Laura Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


I am a licensed counselor with over ten years of clinical experience in treating anxiety, depression, life stress, and trauma-related disorders. I own and operate a practice in East KY and am eager to connect with individuals within KY who are seeking quality mental healthcare.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Anne Marie Bryant

Anne Marie Bryant

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I work with individuals, couples and children/teens to help them with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting, trauma, grief/loss, and stress.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Naomi Kirshner

Naomi Kirshner

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe that processing and managing the challenges that have disrupted your life starts with understanding what drives your behaviors, so that together, we can find healthier ways to cope with what life has thrown at you.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Kwajulyn Rucker

Dr. Kwajulyn Rucker

Therapist

Virtual • Louisville, KY


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process. I strive to empower my clients to recognize their strengths, work through challenges, and develop the tools they need to create meaningful and lasting positive changes in their lives.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel Bielecki

Daniel Bielecki

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“Dan understands that the key to an effective and positive therapy experience is to first understand the individual.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kerri Thomas

Kerri Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe establishing a trusting relationship is the key to feeling safe and comfortable for therapy to be effective.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kayla Deep

Kayla Deep

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I am a big fan of incorporating Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) into sessions to help you learn skills to tolerate distress from life's many curveballs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Susan Hewitt

Susan Hewitt

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe that most patterns of behavior are changed by understanding the purpose they serve you and making changes based on where you want to see yourself in the future.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julia Crane

Julia Crane

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My hope is to provide a space where you feel safe, accepted and genuinely heard- a relationship built on connection, compassion and belonging.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Randall Frost

Randall Frost

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“With 46 years of experience, I provide compassionate, personalized care built on respect, understanding, and trust.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Brittany Elledge

Brittany Elledge

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


I’m a licensed therapist who believes therapy should feel supportive, collaborative, and real. I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, and self-esteem issues, with a focus on helping you feel more grounded and confident in your day-to-day life. My approach is practical and compassionate—I help you understand patterns, build coping skills, and make changes that fit your life. Most importantly, I aim to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and never judged.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amanda Reyes-Gill

Amanda Reyes-Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Paducah, KY


“I'm thorough, compassionate, and fully committed to understanding the whole you. I take my time, listen deeply, and look for the real "why" behind your symptoms.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Charles Hester

Charles Hester

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


Counseling for me is about companionship! Companions are with you through the good and the not-so-good. The most important thing in counseling is creating a relationship where people can feel and think how they want to about their experience within the relationship because whether we are stepping in the right or wrong direction we are ever growing and changing. Everyone perceives life through a different lens. Biological, physiological, and environmental variables influence those perspectives in different domains of people’s lives. All ages with: Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, Schizo and Mood Spectrum, Paraphallic, and Trauma.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Aaron Meriwether

Dr. Aaron Meriwether

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I work with individuals from a holistic perspective exploring the connection with the mind, body, and spirit.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Michelle Hungler

Michelle Hungler

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My goal is to meet you where you are, create a space where you feel comfortable being yourself, and work together toward what feels meaningful and helpful to you.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Renesha Martin

Renesha Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Louisville, KY


“My style is warm, direct, and practical. I want therapy to be a space where you can be yourself, feel understood, and have honest conversations that lead to meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Luisha McArdle

Luisha McArdle

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


Hi! I'm glad you're here. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you can feel comfortable. I believe every person has strengths and I help you build on yours.

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Men's issues, Physical health issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Valencia Dickerson

Valencia Dickerson

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“In my experiences, I allow clients to direct their journey. I draw on CBT, motivational interviewing, and person-centered techniques...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paul Bliss

Paul Bliss

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach is direct, supportive, and solution oriented. I believe meaningful change occurs when clients feel understood while also being challenged to examine patterns that may no longer be serving them.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tiffany Galloway

Tiffany Galloway

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I am eclectic in my therapeutic approach, but I typically pull from CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based, and strengths perspective.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Patricia Plummer

Patricia Plummer

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I also provide an affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients, where you can show up as you are and feel respected, understood, and supported.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nan Riekert

Nan Riekert

Therapist

Virtual • Lexington, KY


I have worked in a variety of settings working with clients of all ages but my area of primary focus has been families and children. I have worked in a community mental health center, in child protection and in school social work/counseling. I was director of a domestic violence program and also led a treatment program for adolescent sex offenders. My therapeutic style is to develop a partnership with my clients to help them improve their lives.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jayne Praxis

Jayne Praxis

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe that therapy is about understanding your self and your life as much as it is about learning how to manage your symptoms.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ja'Mekia Stoner

Ja'Mekia Stoner

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with 15 years experience assisting people of all ages navigate challenging moments in life. I have a Master of Science in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage, family and individual therapy. I have experience in treating issues including, but not limited to, Depression, anxiety, ADHD, family issues, couples issues, stress and anger management.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jessica VanBuren Curtis

Jessica VanBuren Curtis

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach is warm, supportive and collaborative- with the intention to identify goals and develop skills to improve well-being, so you will feel better!”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Louisville, KY

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Louisville, KY
There are over 32 therapists in Louisville, KY accepting new patients.
32+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 91%Stress management
  • 91%Depression
  • 81%Relationship issues
  • 78%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 97%Cigna
  • 97%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 59%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 13%Spanish
  • 6%Hindi
  • 3%Marathi
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 81%Woman
  • 19%Man
License types
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  • 56%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 19%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 19%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 6%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 50%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Louisville

Searching for therapists in Louisville starts with knowing what kind of support you want. Some people look for help with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, or work stress. Others want a therapist with training in a specific approach, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. As you compare options, look for a therapist whose listed specialties, training, and approach match what you want to focus on in therapy.

Louisville has a broad mental health care network across areas like Old Louisville, the Highlands, Downtown, and nearby neighborhoods. That gives you options, while still making it useful to narrow your search by location, appointment availability, and session format. Some people prefer meeting in person near home, work, or school, while others choose virtual therapy for more flexibility. Reading therapist bios can help you understand communication style, session structure, and whether a free phone consultation is offered before you book.

Therapy in Louisville can be a significant expense without insurance, so finding a therapist who accepts your plan matters. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand your expected cost before care begins. Headway helps you compare Louisville therapists who are accepting new patients, check your insurance, see estimated costs upfront, and book directly when you are ready.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.