Social Constructionist Therapists in Louisville, KY

Our mission is to provide the finest services to assist individuals, couples, families, and businesses to energize and heal themselves and their relationships to connect at the most intimate level possible, because–“It’s All About Relationships!”

I have over 34 years of experience working as a clinical psychologist. The bulk of my career was spent at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, where I provided comprehensive, evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention for a range of mental health difficulties, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, substance use, sleep, chronic pain, personality disorders, and psychosis. In addition to my clinical work, I served as the overall Director of Training for the APA-accredited doctoral internship and postdoctoral residency training programs. Throughout my tenure in this position, I have had the honor of providing clinical supervision and mentorship to over 300 psychology interns and postdoctoral residents. Since retiring from my position at the VA, I have continued to… - Maintain a private practice providing individual psychotherapy and psychological assessment - Serve in several volunteer leadership roles involved in the national management and coordination of psychology training and education and the overall profession of psychology - Serve on the Minnesota Board of Law Examiners - Serve as an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota's Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program - Teach graduate-level courses at local psychology doctoral programs On a more personal note, I have a passion for travel and the thrill of discovering new culinary adventures and restaurants. Cooking, art, and photography are creative outlets that I cherish, along with a love for nature and outdoor activities. My commitment to health and an active lifestyle is evident in my lifelong engagement with endurance sports, including marathon running, cycling, ironman triathlons, and hiking. These activities not only challenge me physically but also provide a strong sense of accomplishment and joy. My practice is anchored in the belief that my clients are more than just their symptoms or diagnoses. I collaborate closely with them to thoroughly understand their unique struggles and customize a treatment approach that utilizes proven methods to address their specific needs. My objective is to apply my years of knowledge and expertise to every individual I assist. I have extensive experience working with adults from diverse ethnic, racial, gender, sexual, and religious backgrounds. Additionally, I have developed specialized skills to address the unique challenges faced by healthcare professionals.

I do my best to listen in the service of understanding and provide thoughtful responsiveness, which I have found helps my clients connect to their inner life and with others. Using gentle honesty and compassion, I value autonomy and collaboration to help people feel less alone while finding a sense of purpose within their lives and in the world.

I view therapy as a collaborative interaction in service of understanding the best forms of quality human relating. My approach to therapy is primarily guided by Coherence Therapy. Coherence Therapy is an approach to treatment that is different from many others in that - instead of focusing on what is "negative" or "wrong" and trying to change or alter it - the purpose is to genuinely understand a person's symptoms; to curiously explore why maintaining certain patterns of thinking and behavior is emotionally necessary, even when a person is feeling stuck because of those patterns. Understanding the symptom leads to identifying the underlying emotional reasons of why we do things and addresses the cause of feeling stuck, not just the symptom, which leads to meaningful and lasting changes.

Therapy can offer a space to better understand yourself and the experiences that have shaped you. I help adults make sense of trauma, neurodivergence, burnout, identity, and life transitions by understanding their experiences within the context of their relationships, environments, and the systems they have navigated. Together, we'll build practical skills, deepen self-understanding, and create meaningful, lasting change in a compassionate, collaborative space.

Louisville's therapy community is shaped by the city's dual identity as a major healthcare hub — anchored by the University of Louisville Health system, Norton Healthcare, and Baptist Health — and a culturally rich city with deep roots in bourbon, thoroughbred racing, and Southern Midwestern community values. The Muhammad Ali Center and the city's civil rights heritage sustain meaningful conversations about racial identity, community resilience, and systemic inequity in clinical work. The University of Louisville's department of psychological and brain sciences provides important training resources for the local therapy community. Louisville's positioning at the intersection of Appalachian influence, Southern tradition, and Midwestern pragmatism shapes a therapy culture where direct, accessible, and often spiritually informed approaches find the broadest acceptance.

Gender ID

	78%	Male
	22%	Female

Session Type

	67%	In Person and Online
	33%	Online Only

Top Specialties

100%	Anxiety or Fears
100%	Depression
78%	Loss or Grief
56%	Divorce
56%	Self Esteem
56%	Trauma and PTSD
44%	Addictions or Substance Abuse

Ages Served

100%	Adult
56%	Young Adult
33%	Senior
33%	Teen
11%	Children

Client Focus

56%	Men
44%	Women
33%	Black / African American
33%	LGBTQ+
33%	Military / Veterans

Social Constructionist therapists in Louisville, KY

Dr. C. Shawn Oak, Oak & Associates, LLC

Wayne G. Siegel, PhD, ABPP

Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)

James Parker

Kourtney Bennett

Social Constructionist Therapy therapists in Louisville, KY Statistics

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Accept insurance

Offer sliding scale