WELCOME TO
Thrive Now
Online Counseling
My Mission Statement
At Thrive Now Online, I strive to empower individuals to enhance their mental well-being through accessible and compassionate telehealth services. My mission is to create a safe virtual space for clients to explore their challenges, cultivate resilience, and achieve personal growth, making mental health care an integral part of everyday life.
You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.
Jon Kabat-Zinn
ABOUT MY PRACTICE
I offer Telehealth counseling to adult individuals that are residents of Kentucky. I offer a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I have gained knowledge and experience that I would love to share with you to help you find a more satisfying life. Typical issues I help clients deal with include:
anxiety
depression
relationship issues
adjusting to life changes
grief
trauma (EMDR therapy)
At the first session, we will get to know each other and I will learn about what brings you to counseling. It is important that we both feel the relationship is a good fit for you. That is important because you need to feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings with me. I will also need to ask questions about your mental and physical health history. After that we will establish goals that will help you reach your optimal level of functioning.
The following sessions will be about you working on your issues, mainly through talking to me and describing what is going on inside you. I will offer guidance and suggestions to help you articulate those. I also have some tools and strategies I can offer you to help you gain more control. I will not tell you what to do. I will help you decide for yourself what actions you need to take.
TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
Link to Headway calendar where I handle scheduling and billing:
ABOUT ME
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and have been in the field since 1995. I have worked in a variety of placements, but my heart is in individual counseling with adults. Most of us have challenging times in our lives. I can offer support during those times. Having a safe space where you can speak freely without being judged or feeling like you have to filter what you say can be the best way to figure out next steps. I offer that safe space. I have knowledge gained from experience and training that I allows me to offer a different perspective. I also can offer strategies and knowledge that you will hopefully find helpful.
I believe human beings have a great capacity for resilience and self-healing. I am intrigued by my clients’ stories and feel it a privilege to work with them as they find their way to resolving their issues and finding a better quality of life. I don’t tell clients what to do, but rather facilitate their journey toward their goals.
I started off as a school counselor for adolescents. I quickly found the part of the job I liked best was working individually with students. That led me to pursue a clinical license and a doctorate in the field of counseling psychology. I have served in many capacities as a professional counselor. I also recently retired from serving as a professor, training and mentoring counseling students. Now I am ready to go back to my passion of individual counseling.
FAQs
About Services
What types of counseling do you offer? I offer individual therapy to adults in Kentucky. I focus on helping clients explore and manage their thoughts and emotions.
Do you offer individual, couples, or family therapy? I offer therapy to individual adults. At this time I am only licensed in Kentucky.
Do you provide in-person and/or Telehealth sessions? I only provide Telehealth video sessions.
Getting Started
How do I schedule an appointment? I use Headway for appointments and billing.
You can use this link to reach my calendar.
Do I need a referral to begin counseling? No referral is necessary to begin counseling with me.
What can I expect during my first session? The first session will focus on getting to know each other and determining if we’re a good fit. You will need to describe what brings you to counseling and I will be asking questions about your mental and physical health.
How long are counseling sessions? My usual sessions are 60 minutes, but I can also have shorter sessions if it’s better for the client.
Fee and Insurance
What are your fees? For cash pay clients, and hour session is $90. In some circumstances I can work with a client on a financial arrangement that meets their needs.
Do you accept insurance? Yes. Right now I am paneled with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Kentucky, Quest Behavioral Health, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, and Cigna. I am in the process of getting paneled with other major carriers.
What forms of payment do you accept? I accept most major credit cards.
About My Practice
Is what I share in counseling confidential? I keep everything you say confidential, as much as possible. There are only a few instances in which I must break confidentiality. These are: if I find out about abuse of a child or a vulnerable adults, if you indicate you may be violent towards another person or if I am ordered by the court to release records.
Can I contact you between sessions? Yes. The best way to reach me is to message me online, but I also accept phone calls and texts.
What is your cancellation policy? No shows and cancellations less than 24 hours before a session may be charged a $70 fee, unless there are extenuating circumstances.
What should I do if I am in crisis or need immediate help? Since I cannot be a 24 hour service, you would need to contact your nearest emergency facility. In case of suicidal ideation, the hotline 988 offers guidance.
Therapeutic Process
How long will therapy take? That depends on the client and the severity of the case. Many clients find relief within a few sessions and reach their goals in a matter of months.
How often will we meet? I prefer meeting once a week at first to gain momentum. Then I leave it up to the client whether to meet weekly or bi-weekly.
What happens if I need to cancel or reschedule a session? Either is fine as long as it is at least 24 hours before the scheduled session.
How do I know if counseling is working? Within a few sessions you should start feeling hopeful and begin to experience some relief of symptoms. As counseling progresses you should be gaining more control over your troubling thoughts an emotions.
About The Counselor
What are your credentials and experience? I have been a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Kentucky since 2001. I have served in many capacities including private practice, agency work and school counseling.
What approach or therapy methods do you use? I use therapies that help clients explore and manage their emotions. These include, CBT, Reality Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
Do you specialize in certain populations or concerns? I am more of a general practitioner but I have experience with many areas
