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Top therapists in Kentucky accepting new patients

Kentucky residents can now receive talk therapy and medication management support through 548 licensed providers on Headway. With 70+ insurance plans accepted and flexible scheduling options, quality care is more accessible than ever.

Joseph Hull

Joseph Hull

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My style is direct, collaborative, and goal-oriented. Rather than simply telling you what to do, I work alongside you to develop a treatment plan that fits your needs, strengths, and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Scott Rush

Scott Rush

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe you are the expert in your own life, and therapy should help you feel more confident, more grounded, and more in control of where you want to go next.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shawn Lanham

Shawn Lanham

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with years of experience working with adolescents and adults. I’ve worked in community mental health, substance use treatment, and leadership roles supervising other clinicians. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. I believe therapy should be practical, respectful, and focused on real change.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Julie Smith

Julie Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can work together to identify your goals, explore the challenges you're facing, and develop practical tools to help you move forward.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Janel Adams

Janel Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I have specialized experience working with survivors of sexual violence and partner violence, as well as first responders who face unique emotional demands.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Virgil Hayes

Virgil Hayes

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“You can expect to leave sessions with tools that help you create new patterns of thinking, doing and feeling.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Grief or loss, PTSD, Stress management
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Susan Engler

Susan Engler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Louisville, KY


“I provide a warm and accepting judgement free zone where clients can identify their own goals and I can support them in their journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sonja Allen

Sonja Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My style is practical and solution-focused while also helping clients gain insight into patterns that may be contributing to current struggles.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
George Martinez

George Martinez

Psychologist

Virtual • Somerset, KY


“My approach integrates cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and client-centered perspectives, allowing me to tailor each session and treatment plan to your unique needs, strengths, and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jermaine Johnson

Jermaine Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I am a person-centered therapist. I use a Collaborative Approach and Narrative practices to lead conversations that are therapeutic in nature.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Phyllis Lonneman

Phyllis Lonneman

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I have seen how lives can be affected in a negative manner by divorce, drugs, crimes, and health issues which include mental health issues.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rainatou Salifu

Rainatou Salifu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe the best care starts with listening. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your individual needs.”
Anxiety
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Lynn Jacobson

Dr. Lynn Jacobson

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach integrates evidence-based medication management with psychotherapy principles. I believe treatment is most effective when patients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in decisions about their care.”
Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Shari Cassler

Shari Cassler

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that no longer seem to work? Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, a major life transition, chronic health concerns, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, you don't have to go through it alone.

For more than 20 years, I have had the privilege of walking alongside children, adolescents, and adults through some of life's most difficult seasons. My mission is simple: to restore hope, foster healing, and support meaningful personal growth. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered as we work toward the life you want to live.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Bethaney Long, Lcsw

Bethaney Long, Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe therapy should be a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Joseph Autry

Joseph Autry

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“Through compassion, empathy, and evidence-based techniques, we will find solutions for your problems and worries.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Donna Birney

Donna Birney

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I see therapy first and foremost as a relationship. I want to get to know you, meet you where you are today and help you get to where you want to be.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Taylor Baker

Taylor Baker

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs, using evidence-based therapies such as CBT, strengths-based, and solution-focused approaches.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alifaire Sweeney

Alifaire Sweeney

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My communication style is one of openness and gentleness. I allow my clients to freely explore themselves while facilitating hope and creating an alliance built upon trust.”
Anxiety
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Agnes Kolodziej

Agnes Kolodziej

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My hope is to provide an environment where you feel heard, supported, and empowered as we work through those challenges together.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Leonard

Rachel Leonard

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. I draw on trauma-informed, attachment-focused, and neurodiversity-affirming methods...”
ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalie Carter

Natalie Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I particularly enjoy empowering clients of any age to learn and discover their own potential and capabilities when managing their mental health.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Carissa Lee

Carissa Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


I am a retired Air Force Master Sgt. and an LCSW who specializes in addiction and mental health. I understand these issues because I have lived through both of them. I have two masters degrees, one in military social work, and one in addiction social work. I graduated from the University of Louisville, and am excited to get to meet new people and help them get their lives back.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Linda Smiley

Linda Smiley

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


Great to meet you! My name is Linda Smiley, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I enjoy being a therapist because everyone deserves to be validated, listened to, and given the opportunity to live their best life. I am born and raised in Kentucky, and have also lived in a couple of other states — experiences that have shaped how I practice. Working with individuals from other cultures has given me a multicultural lens, and that perspective is part of every session I offer.

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shana Kench

Shana Kench

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe therapy should be a space where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to grow—at your own pace and in your own way.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Linda Russell

Linda Russell

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I'm a therapist who believes that healing happens when people feel seen, understood, and supported without judgment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Boardman

Jacqueline Boardman

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I have been in the field for more than 10 years, where I have had the privilege of assisting and supporting people from all walks of life as they heal and overcome life's struggles and stressors.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Krystal Pfeiffer

Krystal Pfeiffer

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


Hi, I’m a therapist who believes healing doesn’t have to feel stiff, awkward, or like you’re sitting in a room being judged by someone holding a clipboard.

My style is warm, down-to-earth, and often sprinkled with humor—because sometimes we need to laugh so we don’t fall apart, and sometimes we just need to laugh while we’re putting ourselves back together.

I specialize in working with people who don’t fit neatly into one diagnostic box—folks with dual diagnoses, complex histories, depression that doesn’t budge easily, and the “I’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t help” crowd. If you’ve been called “a lot,” “too much,” or “hard to treat,” you’re exactly my kind of person.

What therapy with me feels like:

Safe, supportive, and human—not clinical and cold

A place where you can be messy, honest, sarcastic, or quiet

Collaborative, with plenty of gentle challenge when you need it

Rooted in evidence-based strategies, but delivered in a way that feels real and doable

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tonya Stephens

Tonya Stephens

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe that therapy and medicine go hand in hand and I believe in treating the person holistically.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Keith Casey

Keith Casey

Therapist

Virtual • Louisville, KY


I am a licensed clinical social worker who graduated from Rutgers University with a Masters in Social Work. Throughout my 12+ year career I have worked with a variety of people and have really found my skill set to be working with people dealing with OCD, depression, and anxiety. I like to incorporate elements of CBT, DBT, and mindfulness into my work.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roy Woods

Roy Woods

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“Roy's counseling style is engaging, supportive, and goal-oriented, emphasizing evidence-based modalities to help you achieve your objectives effectively.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dreama Hedrick

Dreama Hedrick

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“Therapy with me is a partnership. You bring your lived experience; I bring clinical expertise and a calm, supportive presence.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Brian Richardson

Brian Richardson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Richmond, KY


I'm a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner focused on clear, supportive care that listens to your needs. The idea for Hope Clinic originated in the small town of Hope, KY and is built on serving others. Currently, appointments are by telehealth. I believe care works best when it feels personal and human.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michelle Stillwagon

Michelle Stillwagon

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


As an an expert in relationships and sexual intimacy, as well as life's harder moments, when things feel bleak or it is hard to trust that things will work out again, I am here for you. I am empathic, patient, thoughtful, challenging, and an out of the box thinker offering a steady hand to steer you toward your highest path. I am driven by your goals and act as an accountability partner and friendly ally on your journey to seek pleasure, change, and empowerment. I believe there is opportunity in crisis (big and small) and that you are here because you know what it is you need. Let me help you recover your true SELF.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Ryan Kent

Dr. Ryan Kent

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space while providing practical tools and insight to help clients better understand themselves, improve communication, and create meaningful, lasting change.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Carrie Collins

Carrie Collins

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


Hello and welcome!

I am thrilled that you are taking this courageous step for your well-being! I have been a practicing counselor for five years, and prior to that, I worked as an educator. My diverse experiences allow me to relate to and empathize with my clients. I am excited to assist you in improving your mental health and empowering you to be your best self!

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Heather Tolle

Heather Tolle

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“Oftentimes, the best way to heal is by simply getting everything out in a safe environment, and that is what I strive to provide for my clients: a space that they can talk through what is troubling them without fear of judgment.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rebecca Burgard

Rebecca Burgard

Therapist

Virtual • Florence, KY


I’m an LCSW with five years experience in the field. I received my BA and MSW from NKU. I primarily focus on delivering therapy to neurodivergent, adolescent and LGBTQIA+ populations.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amera Sergie

Amera Sergie

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe that my role is to help you harness your inner knowledge and strength so that you can be the best version of yourself possible.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Cherchio

Emily Cherchio

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe that seeking support is a meaningful step toward growth, and I'm here to walk alongside you as you work toward your goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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About our therapists serving Kentucky

Number of therapists serving Kentucky
There are over 549 therapists in Kentucky accepting new patients.
549+
Average years in practice
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14 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 90%Stress management
  • 78%Trauma
  • 76%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 96%Cigna
  • 92%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 48%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 2%Spanish
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%American Sign Language
  • 1%Arabic
How they see their clients
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  • 89%Online only
  • 11%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 80%Woman
  • 19%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 48%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 35%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 7%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 3%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 24%Couples therapy
  • 15%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 Mental Health Therapist in Kentucky

Searching for therapists in Kentucky starts with finding someone whose training and experience match what you want support with. Across the state, therapy needs and available therapists can vary between urban and rural areas, so it helps to narrow your search by concern, specialty, and care style. You might look for a therapist who works with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, grief, or life transitions. Provider bios can also show whether a therapist uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, or trauma-informed care.

Location and format also matter when comparing Kentucky therapists. If you live near Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, or a smaller community, you may want to decide whether in-person sessions, virtual sessions, or a mix of both fits your schedule best. You can also compare appointment availability, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Reading profiles before you book can help you understand how a therapist describes their style, session structure, and areas of focus.

The cost of mental health care in Kentucky varies, but using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps make that process clearer by letting you enter your insurance details, view estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and find therapists who match your preferences. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and you can confirm coverage for your location and plan as you search. Browse therapists in Kentucky, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

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