Find a therapist in Bowling Green, KY — covered by insurance

Find a therapist in Bowling Green, KY — covered by insurance

I believe that life is all about perspective and the way we react to problems. Our trials and tribulations are opportunities for us to grow into stronger individuals. When challenges arise, most people ask, "Why?" I encourage my clients to change their mentality by asking, "How?"—how can I use this to grow?" With 8 years of sobriety and personal experience battling my own challenges, I know how helpful therapy can be in helping a person rebuild their life and become the person they want to be.

Growing up, my mother would say, “Treat people like gold.” Sometimes gold can be devalued, lost, and tarnished, but it still has worth, is precious, and can shine. People are the same. Through the partnership of therapy, I hope to assist people in remembering their worth and becoming their best self. To that partnership, I bring 4+ years of experience working as a mental health therapist, many years serving rural congregations, and a lifetime of working the family farm as well as other odd jobs. My experience has helped me get to know people of all backgrounds and understand the nuance of a variety of situations.

If you're here, you're likely longing for change. Perhaps you're wanting more peace, confidence, connection... whatever you seek, congratulations on starting the journey! As a companion on that path, I bring 5 years of clinical experience treating a range of issues with people from diverse backgrounds in private practice and addiction treatment settings. Topics of particular interest include neurodivergence, career challenges, women's issues, anxiety, grief, and relationships.

I am a dual board-certified nurse practitioner in both psychiatry and women's health. I have been a nurse since 2005, and a nurse practitioner since 2012. I approach each patient with compassion and empathy, working together to develop a unified treatment plan that fits into your already busy lifestyle.

Dr Manley is a U.S. Army (Retired) veteran who provided high quality healthcare to this country’s soldiers and their families. He now provides great, compassionate, and evidence-based care to patients providing both medical and mental health services. Dr. Manley has over 32 years of tested, and proven medical experience and is more than qualified to provide great evidence-based care for many of your conditions.He is a certified ADHD and Dementia Care Specialist. Providing evidence based care.

I specialize in trauma focused care, more specifically, complex Post Traumatic Stress. I work full time for the USArmy with active duty soldiers and part time evenings in private practice. I love what I do, and have a genuine passion for helping patients through trauma.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over 17 years of experience in healthcare. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Cardio-Respiratory Care Science. I specialize in providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals dealing with mental health challenges. My focus is on addressing healthcare disparities and inequalities, and I am dedicated to serving diverse populations with an emphasis on holistic well-being.

I believe we all deserve to feel peace within, along with calm and control in our lives. I understand what it feels like to feel lost, alone and that no one understands and it is an honor to work with you and to walk alongside you in this therapeutic journey.

Life can be overwhelming. As your therapist, I can help you deal with life's changes without judgement. My goal is to assist you with enhancing your life and discovering your purpose.

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.