Therapy for men and boys · Anxiety, depression, OCD, anger
Luke Burgett, LPCA: a men's therapist in Louisville
Helps boys and men of every age who feel stuck, overwhelmed, angry, anxious, depressed, or trapped by unwanted thoughts find peace, reconnect with purpose, and take steady steps toward the life they want.
- $115 per 50-minute session
- Accepting new clients
- In person or online
“Counseling with me is a collaborative experience. At every turn, you help direct our work toward what is most important to you.”
Who Luke works with
Luke works with boys and men from age 8 through every stage of adulthood, including older men. Many feel like anxiety, depression, OCD, anger, or unwanted thoughts are keeping them from the life they want. Anxiety may keep them avoiding things. Depression may make it hard to engage. OCD may leave them feeling trapped by thoughts and habits they wish they could stop. Others come for work stress and burnout, the weight of being a father, or a porn addiction they want to get free of (porn addiction counseling). Underneath, most aren't just looking for symptom relief. They want peace, steadiness, and a sense of purpose. Luke also works with parents and children together when the relationship between them is part of the work.
Specialties
- Men and boys (8 and up, including older men)
- Anxiety
- Depression
- OCD and intrusive thoughts
- Anger
- Work stress and burnout
- Fatherhood
- Porn addiction
- Grief and loss
- Meaning and purpose
- Trauma
- Pastors and ministry leaders
- Parent and child
- Christian counseling
Approaches
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), trained
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD
- Internal family systems (IFS), informed
- Behavioral activation
- Schema therapy
- Existential therapy
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction
- Christian counseling
Luke's approach
Luke is trained in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), drawing on internal family systems (IFS) as well. For OCD, he offers exposure and response prevention (ERP), the leading treatment for OCD, along with ACT and the Brain Lock approach. He works with trauma using ACT and IFS. His approach is collaborative: together you build a clear path forward and the skills to make progress toward your goals.
Therapy for men who'd rather handle it alone
Many men put off counseling because they think they should be able to fix it themselves, or they're not sure they want to sit and talk about feelings. Sessions with Luke are practical: you'll name what's getting in the way, work out what matters to you, and leave with something to try. You don't need the right words to start.
Meaning and purpose, at any age
Some men come to Luke not in crisis, but adrift: after retirement, a loss, or a season when life no longer feels like it adds up. Luke has real experience helping older men work through questions of meaning and purpose, and find what still matters.
Grief, faith, and ministry
Luke works with grieving teens and with boys and men carrying loss at any age. He also works with pastors and ministry leaders facing burnout, and with Christian men and boys whose OCD shows up in their faith (scrupulosity) or who carry church hurt.
For parents of boys
When Luke works with a boy or teen, he almost always invites parents in, so you know how to help at home. Parent-only sessions are available too.
Credentials
Luke is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) in Kentucky, license number 297271. He holds a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University and is trained in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Faith
For Christian clients who want it, Luke offers thoughtful Christian integration, including deeper questions about God, identity, calling, and what a flourishing life looks like. If you'd rather not bring faith in, he follows your lead.
Practical details
In person in Middletown or online. Usually seen the same week. HSA and FSA cards accepted.
Sessions with Luke
$115
per 50-minute session
Private pay, including HSA and FSA cards, with a superbill you can submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Questions about working with Luke
Do you only work with boys and men?
Yes. Luke sees boys from age 8, teens, and men at every stage of life, including older men. For girls and women, our other counselors can help.
I'm not big on talking about feelings. Will this work for me?
Yes. Sessions are practical and goal-focused, and you set the pace.
Do you treat OCD with ERP?
Yes. Luke offers exposure and response prevention (ERP), the leading treatment for OCD, along with acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Can you help with porn addiction?
Yes. Luke works with men breaking free of porn addiction, without shame and at a pace that works for you. See our porn addiction counseling page for how it works.
Do parents come to sessions?
Usually, yes, for part of the time. Luke almost always invites parents of minor clients in, and parent-only sessions are available.
Can we meet online?
Yes, anywhere in Kentucky. Indiana clients meet in person at our Middletown office.
Can faith be part of counseling?
If you want it. If not, Luke follows your lead.
What does it cost?
$115 per 50-minute session. HSA and FSA cards work, and you'll get a superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Ready to start with Luke?
Request an appointment with Luke, or call (502) 523-2970.
Prefer to talk? (502) 523-2970