Gestalt Therapists in Meads, KY

As a therapist who has been practicing for over 20 years, I have developed a well-honed approach, style, skillset, and flow, which helps to make your experience personalized, efficient, responsive, and often highly effective. I possess the intellect and experience to meet you where you are. I intentionally keep my practice small so that I can respond quickly to your needs. Most people do not reach out to therapists because they want to start therapy in 3 months; they probably needed to start yesterday! I can usually get you started within the week and offer flexible scheduling and evening appointments if necessary.

At the core of my practice is a deep dedication to helping you uncover and live your authentic purpose. This journey is about more than just overcoming obstacles—it’s about finding joy, fulfillment, and meaningful personal growth. Each session is uniquely tailored to your needs, guiding you toward thriving rather than just coping. If you're ready for a transformative experience, I invite you to connect with me. Together, we’ll navigate a path that leads to a life rich with clarity, purpose, and fulfillment.

As an autistic psychologist in Colorado, I personally understand many of the personal challenges my neurodivergent (ASD/autism, ADHD, learning abilities) clients are facing. I excel by helping you get clarity about your current challenges through psychological testing and what next steps and recommendations may be helpful after testing is completed. Through therapy, I often help clients come to terms with a new diagnosis, unmask, understand differences between neurotypical and neurodivergent approaches, and come to accept your identity as a neurodivergent person.

At PSYCHē, we specialize in pairing clients with their perfect therapist. We’re a private network of expert, hand-selected psychologists and counselors across multiple states, offering solid, research-based therapies that work. Our services include Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, DBT Skills Groups, RO-DBT Skills Classes, and Child & Adolescent Therapy. Not sure where to start? That’s where we come in. The first step is our Consultation Package: a 30-minute online meeting with a Therapy Services Specialist (TSS) who knows the right questions to ask. We’ll review your history, goals, and what you’re looking for (and not looking for) in a therapist. From there, we match you with the clinician best suited to your needs. The Consultation Package is $650 and includes your 30-minute meeting, record review, written recommendations, and your first therapy session with your matched clinician, so you can start therapy sooner. You’ll also be introduced to your Clinical Concierge, who will guide and support you throughout treatment. If the fit isn’t perfect, we’ll make it right. With immediate openings and some of the top therapists in the nation, available in multiple states, let us do the searching for you. Schedule your Consultation Package today.

I’m Dr. Ilyssa Swartout, a licensed psychologist dedicated to helping adults and couples heal from past wounds and create meaningful change. My approach blends warmth, presence, and evidence-based therapy to help you move beyond old patterns and reconnect with your sense of worth and wholeness. My background includes over 20 years of mentorship with James Bugental, Ph.D., founder of Humanistic Psychotherapy, and advanced training in EMDR, Brainspotting, Gestalt Therapy, and Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS). These approaches support healing from trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties by addressing both emotional and body-based experiences. As an EMDR Consultant and Certified In-Depth Therapist, I guide clients and other professionals toward lasting transformation and self-understanding. Therapy is a courageous step toward healing and growth. Together, we’ll create a safe and supportive space for you to explore, recover, and thrive.

Meads is a small community in Boyd County in eastern Kentucky, part of the Ashland area where Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia meet along the Ohio River. The area shares the broader mental health challenges of Appalachian communities — economic transition after the decline of steel and coal-linked industries, one of the country's most severe opioid epidemics, and cultural expectations of self-reliance that can delay help-seeking. Care is anchored by Ashland's regional providers, including King's Daughters Medical Center, with telehealth increasingly important for specialist access.

Gender ID

	55%	Male
	45%	Female

Session Type

	64%	In Person and Online
	36%	Online Only

Top Specialties

82%	Anxiety or Fears
73%	Depression
73%	Self Esteem
64%	Parenting
55%	Relationship and Marriage Counseling
55%	Social Anxiety
55%	Stress

Ages Served

100%	Adult
100%	Young Adult
55%	Senior
55%	Teen
9%	Children

Client Focus

64%	Men
55%	Women
45%	Military / Veterans
36%	Christian
27%	Jewish

Gestalt therapists in Meads, KY

Individual and Couples Therapy

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David Houston Murphy

PSYCHe, PLLC

Ilyssa Swartout

Gestalt Therapy therapists in Meads, KY Statistics

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Accept insurance

Offer sliding scale