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Our Therapists

Tina Taylor

Hello, my name is Tina Taylor. In my 25 years as a therapist, I have worked with many people and have learned that all people have the strength to face adversity. Though trauma, mood issues, health problems, stress, relationships issues and other problems may get you stuck and off track, these issues can be addressed.

​I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am EMDR Certified and Approved Consultant. I have training in Somatic Experiencing and Internal Family Systems. I have been practicing for over 25 years, which has included multiple setting including inpatient, residential, and outpatient. I specialize in traumatic stress, and anxiety.

Tina Taylor, Licensed Therapist in Louisville, Kentucky, New Hope Counseling Founder
Carrie Hunter, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Louisville, KY

Carrie Hunter

Carrie Hunter has been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1999. She received two Master’s degrees from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary: Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and Master of Divinity.  Previously, Carrie was a public school teacher working with teens with Learning Disabilities. Before working in community practices, Carrie worked at The Center for Women and Families where she worked with those victimized by sexual assault and/or intimate partner violence.

Carrie has been using EMDR regularly for over 20 years. Carrie is an EMDRIA-approved EMDR Consultant. She has experience with using EMDR to address implicit memories, emetophobia, car accidents, attachment wounds, fear of doing driver’s training, needle phobia, panic attack, dating violence, hate crime experiences, rape/sexual assault experiences, transgenerational trauma, poor self-esteem issues, and self-care, and much more.

Jill Willoughby

Life is too short to suffer with emotional pain and feeling lost from ourselves. I recognize how difficult it can be to open up and share details about ourselves. I believe my clients deserve to be treated with empathy, respect, warmth, and patience without judgment or shame. Let me help you heal by creating a safe and supportive environment as we work together, at your pace, to mend from your past and discover meaning in life.

My name is Jill Willoughby, CSW and I am a telehealth trauma-informed EMDR trained therapist. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

Jill Willoughby, EMDR trained telehealth therapist, Certified Social Worker, Louisville, KY.

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Therapists

Lynndi Lockenour,

Lynndi Lockenour

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor & Clinical Supervisor (LPCC-S) with 10 years of experience providing mental health therapy. It is my belief that we all have within us the power for unconditionally loving ourselves and healing past traumas that may have hindered this ability. I have experience working with children, teenagers, and adults in both individual and family therapy settings. I utilize an extensive variety of therapeutic modalities to tailor interventions toward the needs of each client and/or family. I am a certified practioner of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for children, trained in Motivational Interviewing, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), CBT, and EMDR. I have worked with clients struggling to manage diagnoses associated with substance misuse, trauma, grief/loss, ADHD, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, and mood disorders. I also have experience and training in serving the LGBTQIAA+ community, their partners, and families. I understand from personal experience many of the challenges that come with these issues and strongly believe that holistic healing involves balance of mind and body.

Amanda Brown

Amanda Brown is a graduate of Spalding University. She holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology. She is also a graduate of Lindsey Wilson College with a Masters in Education Counseling with a focus on Mental Health. She is a trauma-informed, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA), specializing in adults who have in the past, or are currently experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, or serious and persistent mental illness. She also has a certificate in substance abuse counseling and works with clients who are struggling with substance use disorder. Amanda uses a variety of therapies such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and expressive therapies (art, writing, and play) to help clients find relief

Amanda Brown, Affiliate Therapist in Louisville, KY
Ellyn Ramser, Humanistic Therapist in Louisville, KY

Ellyn Ramser

We all experience challenges in our life, and sometimes we need support to make the changes we are seeking. I strive to walk side by side through challenging times with my clients, as we move through healing and seek the changes they desire in their lives. My theory of change is rooted in a humanistic approach to therapy that focuses on treating the whole person, and emphasizes the strengths of the client. I have experience working with families, children, adolescents, preteens, teenagers, and adults all with varying issues. I tend to lean into a family systems approach to therapy when working with families and individuals.
I truly believe that if the space of safety and acceptance is created and a positive supportive relationship is built, that people can explore ways to create their own change that they are seeking. I focus more on helping people explore their authentic selves and strive for increased self-actualization and self-acceptance.

Katrina Sharp

Born and raised in Kentucky, I am familiar with the challenges many of my community members face from childhood trauma to poverty, grief and substance abuse. As a second-generation immigrant, I have first-hand experience with the difficulties immigrants and their families face as they begin a life in America. They often experience discrimination, poverty, and religious persecution while acclimating to the American Western culture. Although these challenges can negatively affect one’s future, they don’t have to. My goal is to empower clients to create a better future for themselves and their family through gaining the skills and knowledge needed to persevere through those challenges.

Adam Berry, Licensed Therapist, Louisville, KY

Adam Berry

People are often held captive by their emotions and thoughts, which prevents them from reaching their full potential. My practice is informed by blending mindfulness with other modalities to alleviate this state of distraction and fully experience the present moment. To best treat my clients, I use an integrative approach that draws from many different modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, humanistic, and existential modalities. I am also trained and experienced in utilizing EMDR to address trauma, which often manifests in a variety of negative impacts on one’s life and functioning.

I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, treating a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, dysfunctional relationships, PTSD, personality disorders, panic attacks, and others.

Aleia Dvorak

I graduated from the University of Louisville’s Kent School of Social Work with a Master’s of Science in Social Work. I believe that individuals are the experts in their own lives and possess the innate ability to heal. I am dedicated to assisting individuals in moving from surviving to thriving through collaborative processes. Being person-centered, trauma-informed, a lifelong learner, and culturally humble are not just ideals for me; they are integral aspects of my identity.