Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Louisville, KY
Northstar Counseling Center is dedicated to addressing the mental health needs of our community through comprehensive counseling services in Louisville, KY. Our collaborative team of licensed professionals provides individualized care for clients of all ages, including individuals, couples, children, and families. We integrate evidence-based therapeutic approaches with a compassionate, non-judgmental environment to help clients achieve meaningful personal growth and resolve challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.Our clinicians are trained in specialized modalities to address diverse mental health concerns while prioritizing client safety and confidentiality. We welcome self-referrals and community partnerships, serving clients from all backgrounds with inclusivity and cultural sensitivity. Our office offers flexible appointment times, including mornings, afternoons, and evenings, six days a week to accommodate client schedules.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Counseling
Child & Teen Therapy
Premarital Counseling
Medication Management
Clinical Supervision
Community Trainings
Online Continuing Education
Therapy Workshops
Highlights and features
- We employ licensed therapists with expertise in evidence-based treatment models
- Our inclusive practice welcomes clients of all backgrounds and identities
- Flexible appointment times available six days a week
- We accept major insurance plans and offer private pay options
- Specialized services for couples, families, and child/adolescent therapy
What people say
Compassionate therapists
Non-judgmental environment
Improved mental health
Experienced professionals
Effective couples therapy
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized therapy sessions with licensed professionals address depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Our therapists create safe spaces for self-exploration using evidence-based techniques tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies and promoting emotional well-being through collaborative treatment planning.
Couples Therapy
Specialized therapy for partners seeking to improve communication and resolve conflicts. Our relationally-trained therapists help couples strengthen emotional connections using evidence-based approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy. Sessions focus on building trust, improving intimacy, and developing healthy conflict resolution patterns in a supportive environment.
Family Northstar Counseling Center
Therapeutic interventions for family dynamics and communication challenges. Our clinicians address intergenerational patterns, parent-child conflicts, and life transitions using systemic approaches. Sessions create opportunities for improved understanding, boundary setting, and collaborative problem-solving while respecting each family member's perspective.
Child & Teen Therapy
Developmentally appropriate therapy for children and adolescents facing emotional or behavioral challenges. Our specialists use play therapy, art therapy, and age-specific techniques to help young clients process experiences and build coping skills. Parent involvement ensures consistent support across home and therapy environments.
Medication Management
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication treatment plans for mental health conditions. Our psychiatric provider collaborates with therapists to coordinate care, monitoring medication effectiveness and side effects while addressing symptoms through combined therapeutic approaches for optimal outcomes.
People
Carol Ann Hamilton Isbell
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Experienced therapist specializing in family systems and trauma-informed care. Combines clinical expertise with compassionate support to help clients achieve personal growth and relationship improvement through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Amanda Driggs
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Skilled clinician with expertise in treating anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Utilizes strengths-based approaches to help clients develop coping strategies and improve emotional well-being in a supportive therapeutic environment.
Nikki Heekin
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Specializes in trauma recovery and women's mental health. Provides evidence-based therapy using cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to help clients overcome emotional challenges and build resilience.
Sara Schuhmann
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Experienced therapist focusing on family dynamics and intergenerational patterns. Combines systemic approaches with practical tools to help clients improve communication and create positive change in personal relationships and life circumstances.
Beth Truman
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Dual-licensed provider offering comprehensive mental health care. Specializes in medication management and therapy integration for mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, providing holistic treatment approaches for improved client outcomes.
Questions
What types of therapy services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, child/teen services, premarital counseling, medication management, and specialized workshops for relationship improvement.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Aetna, United, and Cigna insurance plans. Private pay options are also available for your convenience.
Are evening and weekend appointments available?
We offer flexible scheduling with morning, afternoon, and evening sessions six days a week to accommodate various schedules and needs.
What makes your counseling approach unique?
Our therapists combine evidence-based practices with personalized care in a welcoming environment, emphasizing client strengths and goals while respecting diverse backgrounds and experiences.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call us at 502-414-1301 to speak with our intake coordinator or visit our website to request an appointment online for immediate scheduling assistance.
Do you offer online therapy options?
We provide online continuing education for therapists and may offer telehealth options for certain services. Contact us to discuss availability based on your specific needs.
