Individual therapy · Louisville, KY and online
Individual therapy in Louisville for when you can't keep carrying it alone
Some struggles happen entirely inside your own head: worry you can't reason away, a heaviness you can't name, a feeling of being stuck you can't explain. Individual therapy gives you a steady place, and a steady person, to work it through.
- Usually seen the same week
- In person in Middletown or online
You might be here because
- You're still getting through the day, but privately running on empty.
- Your thoughts won't slow down, especially at night.
- You feel stuck, and you're not sure what would help.
- Something from the past keeps showing up in the present.
- You're facing a big change and want someone to think it through with.
- You don't have a name for it. You just know something needs to change.
You don't need a diagnosis to start
Many people wait until things fall apart before reaching out. You don't have to. You don't need a diagnosis, a clear problem, or the right words. Figuring out what's going on is part of the work, and it's a lot easier with someone beside you.
What people come to individual therapy for
- Anxiety and worry that won't quiet down (anxiety)
- Depression and low mood, or feeling flat for too long (depression)
- Grief and loss, of any kind (grief)
- Trauma and painful memories that still feel present (trauma, EMDR)
- OCD and intrusive thoughts (OCD)
- Anger, burnout, and work stress
- Porn addiction, for men (porn addiction counseling)
- Pastor and ministry burnout (counseling for pastors)
- Life transitions: a move, a new role, an empty nest, a loss of direction
- Faith questions, doubt, or church hurt (Christian counseling)
- Not sure yet? That's fine. Tell us what's going on, and we'll help you find the right counselor.
Faith at the center, never forced
Faith often sits underneath what we struggle with: who we are, whether we're loved, what our life is for. If you want it, your counselor can pray with you, open Scripture, or talk through where God fits in what you're facing.
If you'd rather leave faith out, your counselor's care is just as thorough, and they follow your lead. How faith works at Freedom
What individual therapy at Freedom looks like
Your counselor starts by understanding you: what brought you in, what you've already tried, and what you'd like to be different. From there, you work together on it, with practical tools, not just a place to talk.
Our counselors draw on approaches with strong research behind them, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and internal family systems (IFS), and they match the approach to you rather than the other way around.
Counselors who see individuals
- Staci Harrub LPCA, EMDR-trained Young adults and adults working through anxiety, grief, life transitions, and perfectionism. EMDR-trained. $100 per session
- Luke Burgett LPCA, ACT-trained Men and boys, age 8 and up, working through anxiety, depression, and unwanted thoughts. $115 per session
- Rhonda Gore Marriage and Family Therapy Life Coach Women and older teens working through shame, anxiety, and identity. $110 per session
- Tony Gore LCSW, Owner and Director Men, young adults, and anyone feeling stuck or overwhelmed. $165 per session
- Sophie Bowman Student Counselor, supervised by Tony Gore, LCSW Teens and young adults working through anxiety and self-esteem. $50 per session
- Kasie Secrest LPCA, EMDR-trained Adults working through anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship stress. $100 per session
Choose the counselor who sounds right, or tell us what's going on and we'll suggest the best fit. You can always switch.
Your first session
Your first session is mostly a conversation. You'll talk about what brought you in now and what you'd like to be different. There's no pressure to share everything at once. Sessions are in our Middletown office or online, whichever fits your life.
What it costs
$50 to $165
per 50-minute session
We don't bill insurance, but you can pay with an HSA or FSA card, and we'll give you a superbill to submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Common questions
Do I need a diagnosis or a specific problem to start?
No. Many people start knowing only that something needs to change. Figuring out what's going on is part of the work.
What if I don't know what I want to work on?
That's a normal way to begin. Your counselor will help you find it.
How do I know if I need individual, couples, or family counseling?
You don't have to sort that out alone. Tell us what's going on, and we'll help you choose.
Is therapy only for people in crisis?
No. Many people come in while they're still managing on the surface but running on empty underneath.
Will counseling include my faith if I want it to?
Yes, if you want it, and not if you don't. You lead.
Can I switch counselors if the fit isn't right?
Yes, at any time.
How often will I meet with my counselor?
Early on, as often as you reasonably can. We usually recommend weekly, or at least every other week, for the first six to eight sessions, then most people spread sessions out.
Ready to talk with someone?
Request an appointment in about a minute, or call (502) 523-2970. Most people are seen the same week.
Prefer to talk? (502) 523-2970