Find the right psychodynamic therapist in Central Downtown of Lexington, KY

Dakota Barrett

My approach to therapy: I work from a psychodynamic orientation, focused on complex trauma and repeating relationship patterns. Rather than targeting symptoms in isolation, I am interested in the underlying conflicts and relational patterns that give rise to present difficulties. My approach is open-ended and insight-oriented.

Hannah Muetzelfeld

My approach to therapy: I help clients heal emotional pain, uncover their strengths, and build values-based coping skills. Through an attachment lens, we can work to shift from avoiding emotions to accepting and healing pain. My approach combines empathy, collaboration, and practical tools to guide you toward lasting change at your own pace.

Dr. Tera Lensegrav-Benson

My approach to therapy: Feeling worn out, constantly anxious, unsettled? I will partner with you to offer support and tools to help you understand yourself and start to feel better. We will collaborate on what is most important to you to start helping right away.

Carol O'Saben

My approach to therapy: I tend to work with clients in long-term, insight-oriented psychotherapy. We will work together to create a space where you can be yourself, build on your strengths, explore your vulnerabilities and grow from your challenges.

Scott Levson

My approach to therapy: I take a pragmatic and eclectic approach by integrating psychodynamic theories with evidence-based tools. I draw on treatments ranging from CBT, ACT, and CPT, tailoring treatment to your unique needs and experiences.

Danielle Rothman

My approach to therapy: If you are feeling overwhelmed by infertility, IVF, pregnancy loss, postpartum changes, or the transition to parenthood, you do not have to navigate it alone. Therapy with me is warm, collaborative, and grounded in specialized understanding of reproductive grief, anxiety, identity shifts, and emotional overwhelm.

Nicole Crain

My approach to therapy: I refer to my style of communication as 'compassionate honesty'.

Sara Todd

My approach to therapy: I work collaboratively with those who are curious about themselves and wanting to get to the root of their distress. Clients who seek me out are tired of repeating old patterns and ready for something new to emerge. We will help you relate to your feelings in a new and deeper way allowing for more vitality and connectedness.

Dr. Karen Tringle, Psy.D, HSP

My approach to therapy: authentic, no-nonsense, and straightforward, with equal measures of compassion and humor, to focus on your presenting concerns. We'll highlight your current assets and strengths, while building new skills, tools, and resources to tackle any situation

Dr. Brett Swords

My approach to therapy: My approach isn't about rigid protocols or just nodding along. While I use evidence-based methods like CBT, ACT, and DBT to offer practical strategies, my approach is also deeply human and relationship-centered. I believe lasting change happens when we combine science-backed tools with an in-depth understanding of your unique experiences and needs.