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My goal as a therapist is not to work with everyone, but to work with those who feel aligned with my approach and values. I prioritize building trust and rapport with my clients, as I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for meaningful progress. I work with older teens and adults navigating a variety of challenges, from trauma to life transitions and emotional struggles.

I am inclusive and judgment-free, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life. I firmly believe in the principles that Love is Love and support the Black Lives Matter movement, striving to create a safe, affirming space for all who come to me for support.

Over 20 years of experience in social work and mental health and substance use disorder. I have worked in both acute and primary care provider settings. I believe all clients are the expert on their lives. I provide a psychological safe therapeutic environment where clients are free to express thoughts, feelings and values. I believe in working from a strength-based approach empowering clients to utilize existing and developing new strategies to cope with the demands of life. My bachelor's and master's degrees are in social work with a special certification in Public Child Welfare. I have served on the Mental Health Advisory Board with Begin to Talk and the Louisville Urban League.

Jennifer Francis-Gehring, LCSW, RYT 200, was born and raised in Owensboro, KY. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from Bellarmine University in 1998, her Master of Social Work from Spalding University in 2003, and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Spalding University in 2010.

Jennifer has worked for The Center for Women and Families as a counselor for survivors of domestic violence and sexual harm, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services as a Social Services Clinician for youth in foster care, Day Spring as residential support professional for individuals with different abilities, the University of Louisville Hospital as their weekend social worker and Owensboro Health Regional Hospital as their weekend Emergency Department social worker and then as the ICU RN Case Manager, before coming home to work at New Beginnings in 2016 as a therapist working with survivors of sexual harm. Jennifer is the co-creator of the New Beginnings podcast – Start By Listening.

Jennifer is trained in the following psychotherapy modalities: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child-Centered Play Therapy, Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM), NeurOptimal Neurofeedback, EAGALA- Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and uses Polyvagal Theory as a lens to provide therapy that helps survivors begin to embody safety and connection within the nervous system.

Jennifer is passionate about educating communities about Trauma Stewardship and Polyvagal Theory and has created trainings that will help our community learn about trauma and the ability to build resilience.

Jennifer loves spending time learning about cutting-edge treatments for trauma, being in nature, puttering in her backyard, taking care of her outside and inside plants, resting and teaching trauma informed Yoga classes in Owensboro KY.

Daphne is passionate about the healing arts and, from a young age, knew she wanted to serve others on the journey of returning to wholeness. Daphne is the Founder and Director of Heart’s Content Healing Arts, where she serves as a teacher, counselor, and guide. Daphne is a mother, musician, yogi, visual artist, and equestrian. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Cultural Anthropology, is a Registered Yoga Teacher, has a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, and specializes in treating grief, loss, and trauma as a Licensed Clinical Counselor. Daphne is a supervisor for the Kentucky Board of Counseling. She was a Licensed Banker from 1999 through 2009 and has been practicing counseling since 2010. Daphne utilizes a variety of evidence-based healing modalities fused with alternative techniques. Daphne attended the University of Louisville, the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, and Capella University. Daphne considers herself a lifelong student, most recently studying equine-assisted healing practices, sound healing, trauma-informed yoga, and shamanism. Daphne started her private practice, Heart’s Content Counseling, in 2017, and in 2023 expanded to a group practice. Most recently, she opened Heart Space Om, a yoga studio. Daphne strives to help people discover their true nature and cultivate compassionate, transformational change.

I have a Master's of Social Work degree from the University of Kentucky and have been in private practice for over 20 years. I love to work with children ( 5 years and older), teens and adults. As a part of my practice I also provide school based services through our local school district. I have a lot of experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and general life stressors.

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. My goal is to create an individualized counseling experience specific to your needs. Some of my areas of expertise include: anxiety, depression, play therapy, parenting, trauma, domestic abuse, communication skills building, acculturation issues, anger management, stress management, personal growth, and self-esteem building.

You should know that I love what I do. I am passionate about helping people to not only cope with chronic conditions but to thrive and heal from chronic conditions. I have build my entire career around helping individuals who have chronic medical conditions, like chronic pain or digestive issues (I have a personal history of both of these!). I obtained great experience and knowledge through my academic training but have learned the most from my clients and personal study in the 13 years since I got my doctoral degree.

Hi! I'm Candace. I have a master's in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from University of Kentucky. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has over 7 years of mental health professions working with youth, adults and families. I have a long history of working with others in collaborative approach to help other manage their anxiety, depressions, trauma, and many more.

Greetings! I earned my Masters degree in Clinical Counseling at The Johns Hopkins University in 2002 and I have practiced as a licensed mental health and substance use therapist for over 20 years. My areas of specialization include mindfulness practice, improving self-esteem, reducing and/or eliminating anxiety and panic symptoms, medical meditation and stress reduction, and I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to reduce and/or eliminate symptoms associated with trauma and emotional pain. I am, of course, capable of helping you with many other issues, problems, or difficulties.

My counseling style is one built around building a positive relationship with my client that focuses on listening to what they have to say, without judgement.