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Top therapists in Kentucky accepting new patients

Kentucky residents can now receive talk therapy and medication management support through 549 licensed providers on Headway. With 70+ insurance plans accepted and flexible scheduling options, quality care is more accessible than ever.

Katelyn Korb

Katelyn Korb

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“Many clients also tell me that they feel that I am easy to talk to and that look forward to each session.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Candace Park

Candace Park

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My style is empathetic, warm, and nonjudgmental. I reflect on your feelings with clarity and sensitivity, ensuring you feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout our work together.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Monica Broughton

Monica Broughton

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My goal is to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and truly understood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 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
Jessica Cowick

Jessica Cowick

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


I am an Army Veteran as well as current spouse, so I also can relate to the military lifestyle. All are welcome as my clients! Many people come to therapy with many years of experience in therapy or maybe for the first time. As a client of mine, you can ensure you will find a safe space, free from judgment.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. McKenna Fey

Dr. McKenna Fey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Lexington, KY


If you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, infertility, pregnancy or postpartum challenges, or relationship stress, you do not have to navigate it alone. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals and couples feel supported, understood, and empowered during some of life’s most difficult and emotionally overwhelming seasons.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Makayla Moynagh

Makayla Moynagh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and individualized. I believe the best outcomes happen when clients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their treatment decisions.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Kennedy

Elizabeth Kennedy

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I spend the first session trying to get to know the individual I am working with as much as possible.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 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
Carla Poskas

Carla Poskas

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I want clients to leave therapy feeling more understood, more equipped, and more confident in their ability to move forward.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Nicole Ryan

Dr. Nicole Ryan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pleasureville, KY


“I believe in a holistic overall mind and body wellness approach. I collaborate with my patients to develop an individualized plan...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Maria Wimsett

Maria Wimsett

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely understood and I strive to meet you exactly where you are.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Audra Coons

Audra Coons

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach is compassionate, direct, holistic, and practical for skill building to create real change...”
Anxiety, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alexander Aronson

Alexander Aronson

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I have experience engaging in deep and sustained work with people who find themselves troubled by depression, anxiety, patterns of self-sabotage, and interpersonal and romantic frustration.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Taylor Ryan

Taylor Ryan

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I have a very direct and challenging approach to help my clients get the most out of therapy when they don't know which issues to discuss or how to discuss them.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Challenging, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Marilyn Sails

Dr. Marilyn Sails

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I have dedicated my career to helping patients navigate grief, trauma, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns with dignity and compassion.”
Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Caitlin Bloom

Caitlin Bloom

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I practice trauma-informed, somatic, and attachment-based therapy — which means I pay attention to what's happening in your body and your relationships, not just your thoughts.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
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
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
Susan Hewitt

Susan Hewitt

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


Hello! I am glad to meet you and look forward to being part of your personal journey. First, a little about me and who you will be meeting.

I am a native of Southeastern North Carolina and graduated from Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. I transplanted to Louisville, KY in 1991 and pursued my Masters in Social Work Degree at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. Between my early education, continued training and lived experiences, I am able to guide you to explore the mind, body, spirit connection.

I have experience working with all ages but most of my career has involved working with youth and their families.

I have a lot of experience addressing anxiety, depression, ADHD, LGBTQIA issues and parent/child problems and behavior issues. I have a growing interest in the area of women's health issues.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Summer Fletcher

Summer Fletcher

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you capitalize on your strengths and create a meaningful life--"A Life that is Worth Living."”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Michael Sturgill

Michael Sturgill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kentucky


“Committed to creating a supportive and nonjudgmental environment, I believe in partnering with patients to develop individualized treatment plans...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rachel Wells

Rachel Wells

Therapist

Virtual • Louisville, KY


“A big part of my desire to become a therapist comes from my own personal struggles with mental health.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer DeVore

Jennifer DeVore

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I'm a neurodiversity-affirming therapist who is also trauma-informed. This means I work with neurodivergent clients by honoring their unique nervous system without stigmatizing how they've failed to live up to society's expectations of what's...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mark Salyers

Mark Salyers

Therapist

Virtual • Grayson, KY


“I went through a debilitating anxiety disorder in my mid-twenties. I know first-hand the helplessness and desperation mental and emotional pain causes.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jshaquerriah Ferguson

Jshaquerriah Ferguson

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I'm warm, transparent, and I bring humor in when it fits, because healing doesn't have to be heavy all the time.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Cassandra Gray

Cassandra Gray

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Louisville, KY


“I collaborate closely with each client to explore their concerns and create a comprehensive, personalized plan aimed at restoring a sense of well-being.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Kamala Glenn-Taylor

Dr. Kamala Glenn-Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I practice from a systemic perspective meaning that I consider not only a client's presenting condition but also the factors influencing their condition.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nicole Nadai

Nicole Nadai

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach is warm, nurturing, and client-centered. I integrate evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to help you build insight, regulate emotions, and develop practical tools for everyday life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 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 & in-person • Saint Matthews, 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 9 insurance carriers
Lynneta Latham

Lynneta Latham

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe in empowering clients to take charge of their own lives, providing them with the tools and support necessary to navigate challenges and pursue personal growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amanda Smith

Amanda Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


Hi, I'm Amanda (she/her/hers) I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Indiana, an Integrative Mental Health Practitioner, and Trained in EMDR. In 2018 I graduated with a Master's of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Kentucky University.

I have worked with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings including: in-home, in-school programs, community mental health, psychiatric inpatient care, group private practice, and therapeutic foster care.

I offer individual and family therapy. I work with clients ages 5 to 65. Tele-health options are available for clients ages 16 +.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kelsi Helterbrand

Kelsi Helterbrand

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Kentucky. I have been in practice for 18 years. For the last 12 years, I have worked with clients in an outpatient setting. I am passionate about helping individuals recover from eating disorders. While I specialize in working with people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns, I also work with people seeking treatment for non-eating related issues such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and more.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Cheyenne Rouse

Cheyenne Rouse

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I try to balance warmth with practical support, creating space to process what's been heavy while also helping you build tools to navigate what's happening now.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Guynn

Julie Guynn

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“Clients can expect to take away new skills sets, different viewpoints, challenges to unhealthy ways of coping and relating, validation, and acceptance.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Tabitha Simpson

Dr. Tabitha Simpson

Therapist

Virtual • Dry Ridge, KY


“My passion is supporting individuals through life transitions, including pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, anxiety, depression, and relationship changes.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Ryan Kent

Dr. Ryan Kent

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“Clients choose me for my balance of compassion and direction, helping them move forward with clarity, confidence, and a stronger emotional and relational connection.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Scott

Elizabeth Scott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Louisville, KY


“My approach to therapy is trauma-informed and client-centered, with a focus on creating a safe, empowering space for healing.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ann Elmore

Ann Elmore

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


I’ve been working in the mental health field since earning my Masters of Science in Social Work degree with a specialization in Alcohol and Drug Counseling from the University of Louisville in 2011. Over the years, I’ve worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting adults through challenges with mental health and substance use. Those experiences have given me the privilege of walking alongside people in some of the hardest and most transformative moments of their lives.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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About our therapists serving Kentucky

Number of therapists serving Kentucky
There are over 542 therapists in Kentucky accepting new patients.
542+
Average years in practice
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14 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 99%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
  • 20%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 48%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 35%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 7%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 24%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 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.