LOUISVILLE
Alicia, MA LPC rpt
Therapist, Supervisor
Alicia (she/her) has worked in a variety of settings with children and families, offering both educational and therapeutic support. She specializes in anxiety, fear-based behaviors, perfectionism, and the disconnect between children’s developing intellect and their emotional experiences and expression. She is most passionate about empowering children to love and accept themselves exactly as they are and to help families find deeper levels of connection and authenticity through honest emotional expression. Additionally, her writing has been published in various online publications and offers extended support for families through our online blog.
Alex (she/her) loves working with children and helping them learn to love and honor themselves just as they are, quirks and all. She has experience navigating issues around disordered eating and weight stigma, anxiety, depression, trauma, and neurodivergence and has worked with children in a variety of settings. Alex strives to create an environment in which children, and their parents, feel safe and empowered to be who they truly are. She brings her own humor, playfulness, and curiosity into the playroom and is ready to meet children where they are and stay with them as they grow.
alex, ma lpc
Therapist
carson
Intern TherapisT
Carson (she/her) is a board-certified hypnotist, trauma-informed coach, and sound healer with over ten years of experience helping clients of all ages. She has also worked in hospice as a grief counselor and medical social worker, and at various mental health agencies supporting clients experiencing psychosis. Carson believes that playfulness, imagination, and whimsy are integral elements of integrating life experiences and coming to a greater understanding of self. She is passionate about helping children through major life transitions like trauma and loss, as well as navigating day to day struggles like integrating into a new community, discovering one’s voice and how to use it, and developing one’s own values and belief systems. In her spare time, Carson enjoys songwriting on her guitar, crafting in her art, adventuring with her Dungeons and Dragons campaign, and playing Magic the Gathering.
Riley (she/her) has a background in military and trauma psychology, teaching and coaching sports, and nature-based counseling, She is passionate about using play to help children express themselves and navigate their emotions. Riley is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their feelings and experiences through play. She looks forward to contributing to the well-being of children in the community. In her free time, she can be spotted dancing her heart out at the local ballrooms, singing and playing jazz and motown music in jam bands, creating silly art, and exploring the world.
Riley
intern Therapist
lily
therapy partner
Lily (she/her) is a micro goldendoodle therapy dog who loves to make new friends and play. When Lily is not in the playroom, you can find her jumping into the air, chasing her dog friends, and cuddling with her favorite people.
Lily works with her therapy partner, Alicia, who is level 1 Animal Assisted Play Therapy® trained. Animal Assisted Play Therapy® is a unique intervention that works with the animal's natural behaviors in a therapeutic manner. If you are interested in learning more, please inquire during your consult call.