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We offer services for children, adolescent, and adults. 

Because there are no one treatment that fits all, we offer different types of treatment to help you in reaching your full potential. Our therapists  specialize in Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorders,  and Behavioral Problems

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EMDR

EMDR is a structured therapy that encourages the patient to briefly focus on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements), which is associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms. Ongoing research supports positive clinical outcomes showing EMDR therapy as a helpful treatment for disorders such as anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, addictions, and other distressing life experiences.

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Brainspotting

Brainspotting is a powerful, focused treatment method that works by identifying, processing, and releasing core neuro-physiological sources of emotional and physical pain, and unhealthy coping mechanisms associated with PTSD. It allows the client to channel the healthy "head" knowledge they possess to transform debilitating traumatic memories and​ the negative beliefs they feel in relation to the incident.

Brainspotting works with the deep brain and the body through its direct access to the autonomic and limbic systems within the body’s central nervous system. Brainspotting is accordingly a physiological tool/treatment which has profound psychological, emotional, and physical consequences.

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a modified type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Its main goals are to teach people how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships with others

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Play Therapy

Play Therapy is defined by APT as “the systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained Play Therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development."

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Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)

The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a powerful and innovative listening therapy designed to reduce hearing sensitivity and help regulate the autonomic nervous system

This process helps build the foundation for awareness, embodiment, and resilience.

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Sandtray Therapy

Through Sandtray Therapy, your world will be understood in a way that may not be possible with words. Combining words with images allows the therapist to help you get better faster

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Meet the Team

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Lea Ann Lafave

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I’m Lea Ann Lafave, a  LPCC providing individualized therapy both in person and through telehealth, creating a safe, compassionate space where clients can feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgment.

I work with all ages who may be experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or challenging life transitions. Because healing is not one-size-fits-all, I tailor treatment to each client’s personality, experiences, and goals. My specialized training includes EMDR, Brainspotting, Sandtray Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EFT tapping and Play Therapy, allowing us to find an approach that feels comfortable and effective for you.

 I believe people are more than the difficult experiences they have endured, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside my clients as they heal, grow, and rediscover their strengths. You do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Together, we can work toward helping you feel more confident, connected, and capable of creating the life you deserve.

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    Tonya Walker

    LPCA

    As an LPCA counselor, I offer online telehealth therapy for individuals, couples, and families navigating trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. With training in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care, I use CBT and Motivational Interviewing to tailor treatment to your unique needs. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, build resilience, and take meaningful steps toward healing and growth.

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      Sandy Shoemaker

      LPCA

      Sandy is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who is passionate about helping adults find hope, healing, and renewed strength. She believes therapy is a courageous step toward change and creates a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and understood.

      Specializing in Trauma Therapy with advanced training in EMDR, Sandy takes an integrative approach, drawing from CBT, Exposure Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy to meet each client’s unique needs. She works with individuals facing PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and substance use challenges.

      Sandy feels it’s an honor to walk beside her clients as they rediscover their resilience and move toward a more peaceful and fulfilling life.

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        Michael Woolever

        LPCA

        Michael is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and Temporary Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor who works with adolescents, adults, and couples navigating mental health concerns, substance use, relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief, and trauma.  Michael understands the courage it can take to sit with vulnerability, examine old patterns, and look inward. He believes some of the most meaningful work in therapy begins when we feel safe enough to be honest about the parts of ourselves we normally keep hidden, and he considers it a privilege to hold that space for others.

        Michael takes a holistic, person-centered approach to counseling, recognizing that emotional well-being is connected to our relationships, experiences, bodies, environments, values, and sense of meaning. Rather than reducing people to symptoms or diagnoses, he seeks to understand the whole person and create a therapeutic experience that meets each client where they are. His work balances self-compassion with personal responsibility, helping clients explore patterns, relationships and boundaries, self-worth, recovery, and what brings greater meaning and fulfillment to their lives. Michael believes that connecting to the heart of ourselves is essential to meaningful healing and growth. With a deep appreciation for movement, mindfulness, nature, and their connection to emotional well-being, he believes that sometimes growth is less about becoming someone entirely new and more about reconnecting with parts of ourselves that have been buried, neglected, or forgotten.

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          Chelsea Riordon

          Life can bring seasons of change, uncertainty, and emotions that feel difficult to carry alone. I offer a warm, supportive space for children, teens, adults, and families, with specialized care in perinatal mental health and women’s issues, as well as anxiety, trauma, relationships, parenting, and life transitions.

          My approach is gentle, holistic, trauma-informed, and personalized to you. As a Brainspotting-trained therapist, I integrate Brainspotting with mindfulness, grounding, and mind-body approaches to help you better understand yourself, process difficult experiences, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.

          Therapy is a place to slow down, reconnect, and feel supported through whatever season of life you’re in. You don’t have to navigate it alone.

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            Stefanae Loy

            I am a Licensed Psychological Associate providing therapy to adolescents and adults ages 12 and up. I take a warm, down-to-earth, and trauma-informed approach, creating a safe and supportive space where clients can feel heard, understood, and comfortable being themselves. Whether you need a safe place to vent, process what life has thrown at you, navigate a difficult season, or work toward becoming a healthier version of yourself—for yourself and the people you love—I strive to meet you where you are.

             

            My clinical interests include complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD/neurodivergence, difficult or dysfunctional relationships, domestic and interpersonal violence, post-separation abuse, major life transitions, and everyday struggles. I use an eclectic approach to therapy, drawing from multiple evidence-based techniques and tailoring treatment to each client’s individual needs.

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              At Blue Skies Counseling, we know life can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to face it alone. Your mental health matters just as much as your physical health, and taking care of it can help you feel stronger, more connected, and more at peace. Our caring team offers a supportive, flexible space where you can heal, grow, and find hope for brighter days ahead.

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              Address

              4000 N. Dixie Highway

              Suite 4

              Elizabethtown KY 42701

              Contact

              (270) 982-1555

              Opening Hours

              Monday - Friday

              by appointment only

              Sat-Sun 

              Closed

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