IOP & SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

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Higher-Level, Structured Care for Meaningful Change

Some situations require more than once-a-week therapy. Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and specialty services support clients who need additional structure, deeper healing, and consistent therapeutic support.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

  • Trauma-focused curriculum
  • Group therapy
  • Coping skills
  • Emotional regulation
  • Processing trauma & triggers
  • Stabilization and step-down care
  • Relapse prevention for emotional overwhelm
  • Teen and adult options (depending on program availability)
  • Managing substance use/misuse/abuse

Specialty Services & Programs

Who Benefits

  • Clients struggling with trauma symptoms
  • Adults or teens needing more support
  • People feeling stuck in weekly therapy
  • Those navigating major life transitions
  • Individuals wanting faster, deeper change

With the right structure, people heal faster — and stay well longer.

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Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

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Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

The administration of ketamine in lower, sub-anesthetic doses to treat pain, depression, or other psychiatric diagnoses is a newer use of ketamine. Psychiatric use of ketamine has become relatively wide-spread in recent years, has been studied and promoted by researchers at the National institute of Mental Health, and has had front-page publicity as the newest anti-depressant. Ketamine has been administered by intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), sub-lingual, oral, and intra-nasal routes. Often, it has been used after other treatment approaches have been unsuccessful. Ketamine, approved by the FDA for treatment-resistant depression” is now an increasingly clinically applied “off-label” treatment for various chronic “treatment-resistant” mental conditions.

Ketamine is a Schedule III medication that has long been used safely as an anesthetic and analgesic agent and now, often effectively for treatment of depression, alcoholism, substance dependencies, PTSD and other psychiatric diagnoses. Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is increasingly recognized as helpful in the emotional transition when end-of-life is in sight. Ketamine is classified as a dissociative anesthetic, dissociation meaning a sense of disconnection from one’s ordinary reality and usual self. At the dosage level administered to you, you will most likely experience mild anesthetic, anxiolytic, antidepressant and, potentially, psychedelic effects. Recent work has demonstrated of an anti-depressant and anti-suicide response to low dosages (that is, low dose compared to anesthetic usage) of ketamine– administered intravenously, intra-nasally and sublingually (orally)–that produce minimal psychedelic effects; this anti-depressant effect tending to be more sustained with repeated use—in other words, a cumulative effect.

It is our view that psychedelic, ‘dissociative’ experiences may well be instrumental in providing a more robust effect. This may well include a positive change in outlook and character that we term a ‘transformative’ response. We may employ both methods together as will be described herein. Essential to both methods is a time-out of usual experience, this period being of varying duration, usually 30 minutes to 2 hours, that tends to be dose and method of administration related. Relaxation from ordinary concerns and usual mind, while maintaining conscious awareness of the flow of mind under the influence of ketamine is characteristic. This tends to lead to a disruption of negative feelings and obsessional preoccupations. It is our view that this relief and the exploration and experience of other possible states of consciousness are singularly impactful.

We work closely with prescribing physicians so you can receive this cutting edge treatment in our office or in the comfort of your home.

EMDR Intensives

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We believe that one of the kindest, most efficient, and effective ways to overcome distressing emotions and decrease/ eliminate symptoms is through EMDR Intensive Therapy. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been widely researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. EMDR Intensive therapy is designed to accelerate the healing process by offering several therapy sessions over a short period of time. Instead of the typical weekly therapy structure, clients dedicate 1-3 days for several hours per day to focus on a particular therapeutic issue.

Situations where you might choose an EMDR Intensive include: 

  • Recent upsetting events have disrupted your day-to-day functioning and you want to feel better and return to previous level of functioning faster .
  • You have witnessed or experienced a disturbing or traumatic event in your life and have symptoms that bother you (ie. car accident, work related events in first responders, sexual assault, crime, traumatic medical procedure, severe injury, violence, childhood bullying, military combat, emotional abuse).
  • A week-to-week therapy schedule doesn’t work for you.
  • You don’t have access to a trauma therapist but are able to spend dedicated time to travel and work in a more focused and succinct way.

Benefits to using an Intensive Therapy Approach: 

  • Reprocess more information in a shorter amount of time and feel better faster: Dedicate 1-3 days to focus on healing, growth, and connection.
  • Cost effective: Intensives are highly concentrated and focused, sometimes requiring less time and overall cost to the client. No more weekly appointments.
  • If full day appointments (6 hour sessions) are not doable, then we offer Extended sessions. Extended sessions are 2, 3 or 4 hour sessions.

Please note that EMDR intensives are offered in half, full, or multi-day session. Insurance does not cover these services. Please call Louisville Health and Healing at (502) 472-7293 to discuss rates for EMDR intensives.

 

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Art Therapy

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Art therapy is a powerful and experiential approach to healing that allows insight and change to emerge through creativity—not conversation alone. You don’t need to be an artist to benefit. The focus isn’t on how your art looks, but on what the creative process reveals and releases.

This method helps clients move beyond words, often uncovering emotions, memories, and clarity that traditional talk therapy can’t always reach. Art therapy can support healing for trauma, burnout, grief, addiction, anxiety, and more.

Sessions may involve painting, collage, sculpting, or other creative forms—each designed to help you reconnect with yourself in new and restorative ways.

Our licensed art therapist works with children, teens, and adults, offering private sessions that promote expression, balance, and growth. If you’ve outgrown traditional therapy or want a deeper way to heal, art therapy offers a new path forward.

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Addiction

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Addiction is a complex brain-based condition that affects how we think, feel, and connect with others. It often shows up as compulsive substance use or repetitive behaviors that continue despite negative consequences. Over time, these patterns can alter brain chemistry, cloud judgment, and create emotional instability—making change feel nearly impossible to sustain alone.

At Louisville Health & Healing, we provide private, personalized addiction therapy that focuses on recovery from the inside out. Our approach integrates neuroscience, trauma-informed therapy, and practical recovery principles to help you regain control, clarity, and confidence in your life.

Therapy addresses:

  • Substance use (alcohol, prescription medications, or other substances)

  • Behavioral addictions (spending, eating, gambling, gaming, internet use)

  • Emotional regulation, triggers, and relapse prevention

  • Healing relationships damaged by addiction

  • The deeper emotional or traumatic roots beneath use patterns

We understand that traditional models don’t fit everyone. Whether you’re seeking an alternative to 12-step recovery, re-engaging after treatment, or simply exploring your relationship with substances or behaviors, we offer a compassionate, non-judgmental, and confidential space to do that work.

Addiction recovery is not about perfection—it’s about progress. With the right support, healing is not only possible, but sustainable.

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COUPLES & FAMILIES

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Strengthening Relationships, Restoring Connection, Healing Together

Families and couples face real challenges — communication breakdowns, conflict cycles, emotional distance, parenting stress, blended family transitions, trauma responses, or major life changes.

We help you understand one another more deeply, repair the patterns that keep you stuck, and rebuild connection from the inside out.

Couples Therapy

  • Communication skills
  • Emotional reconnection
  • Rebuilding trust
  • Infidelity repair
  • Conflict patterns & triggers
  • Boundaries & respect
  • Stress, burnout, and relationship strain
  • EMDR-informed couples work (as appropriate)

Family Therapy

  • Parent-child conflict
  • Blended family transitions
  • Co-parenting support
  • Emotional regulation as a family
  • Sibling conflict
  • Trauma impacting the family system

Parent Support

  • Tools for de-escalation
  • Strategies for emotional regulation
  • Understanding child behaviors
  • Structured guidance for difficult phases

Your family is not broken — you’re just ready for a new chapter.

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

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At Louisville Health & Healing, EMDR therapy helps you process and release the memories, sensations, and emotions that keep you stuck. Using gentle bilateral stimulation (BLS), EMDR supports your brain’s natural ability to heal from painful experiences — including trauma, loss, betrayal, and other unresolved events that continue to impact daily life.

When the past remains unprocessed, it can interfere with being fully present. Flashbacks, nightmares, or sudden emotional waves often arise “out of nowhere.” EMDR helps calm these responses, reducing the intensity of thoughts and emotions in the moment while creating lasting change.

Our therapists are fully trained and certified in EMDR and integrate this powerful approach for a wide range of concerns — from PTSD and anxiety to burnout, grief, and performance blocks. Together, we’ll identify the experiences that need healing, create a clear target plan, and work through each step with safety, presence, and precision.

EMDR doesn’t just reduce distress — it changes how your mind stores and responds to memories. Clients often describe feeling lighter, clearer, and more grounded, able to move forward without being defined by the past.

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Trauma

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Trauma is a deeply personal response to distressing experiences that overwhelm our ability to cope. Whether it stems from a single event or years of chronic stress, trauma can change how the brain and body process safety, trust, and connection. Many people experience lasting effects long after the event is over — intrusive memories, anxiety, nightmares, difficulty concentrating, or a sense of emotional numbness.

At Louisville Health & Healing, our trauma therapists specialize in helping you safely process and release what’s been held inside for too long. We treat both acute and complex trauma, including childhood abuse, neglect, loss, medical trauma, and experiences of violence or betrayal. Using evidence-based and integrative approaches such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), IFS (Internal Family Systems), and expressive therapies, we help clients restore balance, regulation, and meaning.

Common trauma symptoms we address include:

  • Flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts

  • Emotional reactivity or detachment

  • Chronic anxiety or hypervigilance

  • Difficulty trusting or maintaining relationships

  • Physical symptoms like tension, insomnia, or fatigue

Healing from trauma isn’t about erasing the past — it’s about transforming how it lives within you. Our private-pay trauma therapy offers the confidentiality, pace, and depth needed to create lasting change. With compassionate guidance, you can reclaim your sense of safety, strength, and self.

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KIDS & TEENS

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KIDS & TEENS

Emotional, Behavioral & Creative Support for Youth and Families

Children and teens need connection, safety, and trust — not pressure or judgment. We help young people understand their emotions, build confidence, and develop skills to navigate life’s challenges, while partnering with parents every step of the way.

Specialized Care for Youth

  • Anxiety & worry
  • Behavioral challenges
  • Emotional outbursts
  • Mood changes & depression
  • Social difficulties
  • School-related stress
  • Trauma & adverse life events
  • Grief & loss
  • Family conflict
  • Identity development

Unique Youth Services

Art Therapy

A powerful, nonverbal way for kids to express themselves and process emotions through creativity, imagery, and symbolism.

Play-Informed Therapy

Therapy that meets children where they are — using play, movement, and imagination to promote growth and healing.

Teen Therapy

Support for anxiety, friendships, self-esteem, boundaries, emotional regulation, academic stress, and transitions.

School-Based Services

Embedded therapy, collaboration with school teams, and ongoing support during the school day.

Tiger Pals Groups

Skill-building, social-emotional development, peer support, and structured small-group learning.

For Parents

We work alongside you:

  • practical strategies
  • communication support
  • emotional coaching
  • step-by-step guidance through challenges

Your child doesn’t have to navigate this alone — and neither do you.

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ADULTS

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Deep, Transformational Therapy for Trauma, Burnout & Emotional Health

Life doesn’t pause when you’re overwhelmed. Many of our adult clients are high-performing, responsible, deeply committed people carrying more than anyone realizes — trauma histories, chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, overthinking, anxiety, depression, or the weight of keeping everything together.

Our work together creates a space where healing is accelerated, relief is real, and change lasts.

Core Specializations for Adults

Trauma & EMDR

Burnout & Work/Career Stress

  • Work-related burnout
  • Chronic overwhelm & stress cycling
  • Identity fatigue (being “the strong one”)
  • High-pressure professional roles
  • Somatic burnout patterns
  • RISE Profile (clarity mapping done in consult)

Anxiety, Mood & General Mental Health

  • Panic attacks
  • Racing thoughts & overthinking
  • Generalized anxiety
  • Social anxiety
  • Depression & emotional numbness
  • Grief, loss & life transitions

Therapeutic Approaches

  • EMDR & EMDR Intensives
  • Trauma-focused CBT
  • Somatic work & grounding
  • Parts work (IFS-informed)
  • Attachment-focused therapy
  • Mind-body approaches
  • Strength-based, results-focused care
  • Expressive interventions like Art Therapy and Music Therapy

What You Can Expect

  • Deep clarity around long-term patterns
  • Relief that begins early in the process
  • Evidence-based treatment with real outcomes
  • A supportive, non-judgmental relationship
  • Therapy that moves at the speed your system needs

 

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If you’re looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you’re just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. We love to hear from you! Please do not submit any Protected Health Information (PHI).

  • Begin your journey toward healing today

    Appointments are available within 7 days. Our intake team will personally match you with the right therapist and contact you within 1 business day.

COMPANY INFO

Louisville Health & Healing
We are a private outpatient practice serving individuals, couples, and families. Our approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and rooted in proven methods that deliver results. Clients choose us because our therapy is both effective and efficient — many notice progress in fewer sessions compared to traditional models.

Here, you get personalized attention, advanced therapies like EMDR and intensives, and the freedom to heal without insurance limits. Every session is designed to move you closer to your goals and lasting change.

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502-472-7293

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OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: available upon request