Christina Severo, LCSW

Christina Severo, LCSW

Christina Angelica Severo, LCSW, is a licensed therapist and the founder of Severo Therapy LLC, providing online psychotherapy for adults across Kentucky. With a compassionate, person-centered approach, Christina specializes in helping passionate professional women navigate anxiety, burnout, and life transitions. She believes in honoring each client’s unique story and tailoring treatment to support their individual needs and goals. Christina’s work focuses on common concerns such as compassion fatigue, chronic stress, depression, and unresolved childhood narratives. Through individualized online sessions, she creates a supportive space for clients to reclaim balance, strengthen boundaries, and lead more fulfilling lives.

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Zoe Schaver, LCSW & Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

Zoe Schaver, LCSW & Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

Zoe Schaver, LCSW and Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, offers compassionate, client-centered therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Her approach is non-directive and collaborative, grounded in the belief that every person holds an inner wisdom. Zoe’s work is informed by evidence-based practices like EFT, IFS, ACT, and DBT, and guided by an existential philosophy that honors the complexity of the human experience. She supports clients navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, grief, and identity development, creating a space where people feel safe to explore and grow. Zoe provides a range of services including individual, couples, family, and expressive therapy, all tailored to the unique needs and goals of each client.

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Dr. Shameka Sells-Moore, LPCC-S

Dr. Shameka Sells-Moore, LPCC-S

Dr. Shameka Sells-Moore, LPCC-S, is a holistic, inclusive therapist serving adults, adolescents, and couples across Kentucky and South Carolina. Her approach blends traditional talk therapy with mindfulness, somatic awareness, and lifestyle integration to support the healing of the whole self—mind, body, and spirit. Rooted in empathy and authenticity, Dr. Sells-Moore specializes in working with clients navigating anxiety, trauma, addiction, identity exploration, and emotional overwhelm. She creates a safe, affirming space for marginalized voices and offers a wide range of services, including individual, couples, and group therapy, with both in-person and virtual sessions available.

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Lydia Walker, LCSW

Lydia Walker, LCSW

Lydia Walker, LCSW, is a trauma-informed therapist and EMDR-trained clinician who offers compassionate, individualized care for adolescents, adults, couples, and families across Kentucky. Her approach is grounded in the belief that healing begins with understanding how past experiences impact present-day struggles. Lydia specializes in treating eating disorders, OCD, and complex trauma through a combination of EMDR, expressive therapies, and somatic practices. As a Health at Every Size (HAES) provider, she creates an inclusive, affirming space for clients to explore concerns like anxiety, body image distress, grief, relationship conflict, and emotional overwhelm. Lydia offers individual, group, and walk-and-talk therapy, tailoring each session to meet clients where they are and empower them toward lasting change.

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Laura Obenauf, Certified Level 2 Sound Healer

Laura Obenauf, Certified Level 2 Sound Healer

Laura, a Certified Level 2 Sound Healer and 250-hour yoga teacher, is the founder of Charm Sound Healing in Louisville, KY. She offers both in-person and virtual sound healing experiences that guide clients from mental overwhelm into a grounded, heart-centered state of being. Laura’s trauma-informed, intuitive approach focuses on harmonizing the energy field to support emotional, physical, and spiritual integration. Her treatment philosophy centers on the belief that sound is a powerful catalyst for self-awareness and healing, helping clients release stuck patterns and reconnect with their true essence. Laura specializes in working with adults and groups navigating life transitions, emotional distress, anxiety, and spiritual disconnection. Her services include individualized sound healing sessions, group sound baths, and her weekly “Sound Sanctuary” events—each designed to promote deep relaxation, clarity, and transformation.

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Lucie Erlebachova, LMFT

Lucie Erlebachova, LMFT

Lucie Erlebachova, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Ripe Minds in Louisville, KY, who provides compassionate, mindfulness-based therapy for adolescents, adults, and couples. With a warm, collaborative approach, Lucie helps clients explore how past experiences and family dynamics shape present challenges, while guiding them toward balance, clarity, and healing. Her treatment philosophy emphasizes emotional awareness, symptom reduction, and building a stronger mind-body connection through reflective, client-centered care. Lucie specializes in supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, grief, gender identity exploration, and relationship issues. Her services include individual therapy, couples counseling, and teletherapy across Kentucky, creating accessible pathways for meaningful growth and connection.

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Jennifer Sylvia, DACM, LAc, LMT

Jennifer Sylvia, DACM, LAc, LMT

Dr. Jennifer Sylvia, DACM, LAc, LMT, is a licensed acupuncturist and massage therapist with a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Her personal approach to care is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and a deep respect for the body’s natural healing capacity. With training in acupuncture, therapeutic massage, herbal medicine, and nutritional counseling, Dr. Sylvia offers a holistic treatment philosophy that addresses the root causes of pain and imbalance rather than just managing symptoms. She works with individuals across all life stages and specializes in treating chronic and acute pain, digestive disorders, sleep disturbances, emotional health concerns, and women’s reproductive issues. Common client concerns include anxiety, depression, insomnia, migraines, neuropathic pain, and hormonal imbalances. Through a range of personalized services—acupuncture, massage, cupping, gua sha, herbal therapy, craniosacral work, and more—Dr. Sylvia helps clients achieve greater balance, resilience, and well-being.

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Kari H. Nolan, NAMA-Certified Ayurveda Practitioner, Herbalist & Therapist

Kari H. Nolan, NAMA-Certified Ayurveda Practitioner, Herbalist & Therapist

Kari H. Nolan is a National Ayurveda Medical Association–certified Ayurveda Practitioner, herbalist, and therapist whose care is rooted in the calming, restorative Shamana tradition. Blending more than 30 years of study in Ayurvedic medicine, visionary CranioSacral therapy, yoga, and herbal formulation, Kari offers gentle, individualized guidance designed to reconnect clients with their natural rhythms and inner wisdom. Her practice weaves pulse reading, subtle‑body work, herbal remedies, therapeutic yoga, meditation, Vastu, and Jyotish to address sensory and sleep issues, emotional imbalance, low nourishment or self‑esteem, lifestyle stress, and disconnection from nature. Serving adults who are ready to create time and space for deep healing, Kari provides virtual and in‑person Ayurveda counseling, body therapy, and personal‑growth seminars that foster lasting balance, joy, and holistic well‑being.

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Devin Elkins, LCSW

Devin Elkins, LCSW

Devin Elkins, LCSW, is a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist and the founder of The Next Chapter Mental Health, LLC. With training in EMDR and ongoing advanced education in treating dissociative disorders through ISSTD, Devin offers teletherapy across Kentucky for both adolescents and adults. Her personal approach centers on creating a nonjudgmental, inclusive space where clients feel empowered, affirmed, and safe—particularly those navigating trauma, dissociation, and LGBTQIA+ or polyamorous/open relationship experiences. Devin’s treatment philosophy prioritizes the client’s voice and lived experience, beginning with a focus on meeting basic needs before collaboratively addressing deeper mental health concerns. Common client issues she supports include flashbacks, identity exploration, daily functioning challenges, and internal system communication. Services include individualized psychotherapy tailored to each client’s needs, delivered through accessible and affirming teletherapy.

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Keri Redmond, LPCC-S

Keri Redmond, LPCC-S

Keri Redmond, LPCC-S, NCC, is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Supervisor who provides teletherapy for adolescents and adults across Kentucky. With a compassionate, down-to-earth approach, Keri blends multiple therapeutic techniques to meet each client’s unique needs. Her treatment philosophy emphasizes progress over perfection, helping clients build practical skills, develop healthier mindsets, and improve their daily lives. Keri specializes in working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma. Common concerns addressed in her practice include difficulty completing daily tasks, low motivation, emotional overwhelm, and challenges related to attention and focus. Through individual therapy, Keri partners with clients to foster resilience, support emotional healing, and create sustainable, positive change.

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Iesha Richards, LPCC, LMHC, MAC, CEAP

Iesha Richards, LPCC, LMHC, MAC, CEAP

Iesha Richards, LPCC, LMHC, MAC, CEAP is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and seasoned mental health professional offering compassionate, client-centered care through her practice at Core Counseling. With certifications as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Masters Addiction Counselor, and Certified Employee Assistance Professional, Iesha brings a depth of knowledge to her work with adults navigating anxiety, addiction, trauma, and depression. Her personalized approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational techniques within a safe, supportive space. Iesha specializes in helping clients recognize their strengths, reshape unhelpful thought patterns, and move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives. Through individual and group therapy, both in-person and via telehealth, she empowers individuals to heal, grow, and thrive.

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Tricia Cooper, LPCC

Tricia Cooper, LPCC

Tricia Cooper, LPCC, is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional serving adults across Kentucky through Odyssey Counseling, PLLC. Tricia offers a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach rooted in attachment theory, Compassion Focused Therapy, and somatic practices. Her treatment philosophy centers on cultivating self-compassion, resilience, and healthy coping strategies through personalized care. Tricia specializes in supporting clients navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and autism, creating a safe space for growth and healing. She provides individual therapy via telehealth, tailoring her services to meet the unique needs of each client with compassion, professionalism, and deep respect for their lived experience.

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Rhonda Bogenschutz, LPCC, CSAT, CCPS, CCTP

Rhonda Bogenschutz, LPCC, CSAT, CCPS, CCTP

Rhonda Bogenschutz, LPCC, is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with advanced certifications including CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist), CCPS (Certified Partner Specialist), CCTP (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional), and EMDR Practitioner. Rhonda offers a compassionate, personalized approach to therapy, creating a safe and calm space for adults to work through complex emotional and relational challenges. Her treatment philosophy is rooted in trauma-informed care, integrating techniques like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, CBT, and EMDR to support healing and growth. Rhonda specializes in helping individuals and couples affected by sexual addiction, pornography, betrayal trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and substance use. Clients commonly seek her support for relationship issues, infidelity recovery, addiction, and unresolved trauma. Through individual and relationship psychotherapy, Rhonda provides structured, empathetic care to help clients reclaim peace and connection in their lives.

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Tomeika S. (Leavell) Reeves, LCSW

Tomeika S. (Leavell) Reeves, LCSW

Tomeika S. Reeves, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Leavell Counseling, LLC, offering compassionate telehealth therapy for adults in Kentucky and Indiana. With advanced certifications in EMDR, Psychodynamic Advanced Psychotherapy, and as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Tomeika brings a trauma-informed and client-centered approach to her work. Her treatment philosophy emphasizes the importance of being seen, heard, and supported, guiding clients through meaningful self-reflection and emotional healing. She specializes in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, PTSD, unresolved trauma, and grief. Clients often come to her seeking relief from emotional distress, loss, or life transitions. Through individualized therapy, Tomeika provides a supportive space to heal, grow, and reconnect with one’s full and authentic self.

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Chanel Watkins, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

Chanel Watkins, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

Chanel Watkins, MFTA, is a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate at Purposed Counseling who provides holistic, trauma-informed therapy for individuals, couples, and families across Kentucky. With certifications in Ayurvedic Medicine and Trauma-Informed Yoga, Chanel blends clinical expertise with integrative practices to support deep emotional healing. Her approach is grounded in empowerment, collaboration, and compassion, creating a non-judgmental space where clients can safely explore their challenges. Chanel specializes in relationship and family issues, stress, anxiety, and life transitions, working with children, adolescents, and adults. She supports clients navigating grief, abuse, conflict, and emotional overwhelm through individual, family, and couples therapy tailored to their unique needs.

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Interview with Jennifer Sylvia: A Journey Through Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, and Herbal Medicine

Interview with Jennifer Sylvia: A Journey Through Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, and Herbal Medicine

This blog post features an interview with Jennifer Sylvia, a holistic health practitioner specializing in acupuncture, massage therapy, and herbal medicine. Jennifer shares her educational background, which includes studying at the Elderberry School of Botanical Medicine and completing a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. She discusses what led her into this field, particularly her personal experience with migraines, which she alleviated through acupuncture and massage therapy.

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Shemika Whiteside, LCSW

Shemika Whiteside, LCSW

Shemika Whiteside, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and perinatal psychotherapist based in Louisville, KY. She offers compassionate, strengths-based therapy through her private practice, Perinatal Princess, PLLC. Known for her laid-back, optimistic approach, Shemika partners with clients to navigate life transitions—particularly those related to pregnancy, postpartum, and women's mental health. She believes in affirming her clients’ worth and walking alongside them with empathy and honesty. Her specialties include perinatal support, women’s issues, depression, and substance use recovery. She provides individual adult psychotherapy and wellness workshops, helping clients address common concerns such as anxiety, depression, identity shifts, and emotional overwhelm. With teletherapy services available throughout Kentucky and flexible payment options—including Medicaid, commercial insurance, and sliding scale—Shemika makes mental health support both accessible and empowering.

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Haley Bosemer, LCSW, LCADC

Haley Bosemer, LCSW, LCADC

Haley, a certified therapist at Zen Quality Therapy Solutions, LLC, holds advanced training in EMDR, CPT, AFCBT, and TFCBT, allowing her to offer trauma-informed, evidence-based care. She uses a supportive and practical approach, helping clients feel seen while offering clear, actionable feedback. Haley’s treatment philosophy centers on empowerment—believing that change, though uncomfortable, leads to meaningful growth. She works with children, adolescents, adults, and couples, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance use. Her services include individual and relationship psychotherapy, as well as coaching, offered both in-person and through teletherapy for clients across Kentucky.

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Justin Smith, LPCC-S, RPT-S, ACS

Justin Smith, LPCC-S, RPT-S, ACS

Justin Smith, LPCC-S, RPT-S, ACS, is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, and Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider based in Louisville, KY. With a warm, humanistic, and person-centered approach, Justin creates a safe space where children, adolescents, adults, and families can explore their challenges and work toward meaningful change. He believes in the power of therapy—and especially Play Therapy—to foster healing, connection, and personal growth. Justin specializes in working with individuals on the autism spectrum, supporting child development, and providing affirming care for LGBTQ+ clients. Common client concerns include behavioral and emotional issues in children, identity exploration, family conflict, and communication struggles. His services include individual and family therapy, play therapy, clinical supervision for LPCA and Play Therapy candidates, as well as professional consultations and workshops.

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LaTonia Cheeks, LPCC

LaTonia Cheeks, LPCC

LaTonia Cheeks, LPCC, is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in Louisville, KY, and the founder of The Nurtured Soul Counseling & Coaching LLC. With certifications in EMDR and play therapy, LaTonia offers trauma-informed, evidence-based care grounded in a warm, down-to-earth, and strength-based approach. Her treatment philosophy centers on the belief that self-care is essential to mental wellness, and she helps clients develop personalized strategies to support emotional, psychological, and social well-being. LaTonia specializes in working with adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, grief, stress, trauma, and parenting challenges. Through services like individual therapy, expressive psychotherapy, self-care coaching, and support groups, she empowers clients to heal, grow, and thrive on their own terms.

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