Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Counseling in Louisville
Freedom Counseling Services was founded to provide holistic care and healing rooted in faith. Our team of licensed professionals combines clinical expertise with spiritual guidance to address life's challenges. With over two decades of collective experience, we specialize in counseling for individuals, couples, and families, offering tailored support for marital issues, trauma, and personal growth. Our practice integrates evidence-based therapies like EMDR with biblical principles, creating a unique environment where clients can find emotional and spiritual freedom. Located in Louisville, KY, we maintain partnerships with local churches and ministries to better serve our community.Our counselors hold advanced degrees and certifications in specialized areas such as trauma therapy and life coaching. We offer flexible scheduling options to accommodate diverse needs while maintaining strict ethical standards. Through personalized treatment plans, we help clients navigate mental health challenges with compassion and professionalism. Our commitment to excellence has made us a trusted resource for those seeking meaningful, lasting change.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Pastoral Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Life Coaching
EMDR Therapy
Adolescent Counseling
Corporate Chaplaincy
Gottman Method
Prayer Healing
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We integrate biblical principles with professional counseling for holistic healing
- Our team includes licensed professionals trained in EMDR and trauma therapy
- We provide flexible appointment times to accommodate busy schedules
- We partner with local churches and ministries to serve the community effectively
- Our counselors hold advanced degrees from accredited theological institutions
Services
Individual Counseling
Our licensed counselors provide personalized mental health treatment for adults and adolescents. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR, we address depression, anxiety, and trauma recovery. Each session creates a safe space for emotional exploration while integrating spiritual principles for holistic healing. Clients receive customized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs and life circumstances.
Couples Therapy
Specialized counseling for couples facing relationship challenges. Our Gottman-certified therapists help partners improve communication, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust. Sessions focus on strengthening emotional connections while addressing specific issues like infidelity or parenting disagreements. We incorporate faith-based perspectives to enhance relationship resilience and long-term satisfaction.
Trauma Recovery
Comprehensive trauma treatment programs for veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors. Our EMDR-certified specialists use advanced techniques for acute and post-traumatic stress disorders. The program combines cognitive restructuring with spiritual healing practices to process traumatic memories and develop healthy coping mechanisms for lasting recovery.
Pastoral Counseling
Specialized mental health services for clergy and ministry workers. This program addresses burnout, spiritual fatigue, and leadership stress through faith-integrated therapy. Pastors receive confidential support for personal and professional challenges while maintaining their spiritual calling and ministerial effectiveness.
Life Coaching
Faith-based life coaching for personal growth and identity development. Our certified coaches help clients navigate life transitions, career changes, and spiritual questions. The program combines psychological principles with biblical wisdom to clarify life purpose, build self-esteem, and achieve meaningful personal transformation.
People
Tony Gore
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
With over 20 years of counseling experience, Tony specializes in family therapy and couples counseling. He holds a degree from the University of Louisville and previously served as Care Pastor at Southeast Christian Church. Tony integrates clinical expertise with pastoral wisdom to help clients achieve emotional and spiritual growth.
Brian Woodring
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Brian brings 16 years of mental health experience specializing in trauma therapy for veterans and first responders. He is certified in EMDR and critical incident stress management. His practice combines clinical expertise with faith-based approaches to help clients overcome PTSD and related challenges through evidence-based treatment.
Staci Harrub
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Staci offers holistic counseling integrating health and wellness perspectives. Certified in EMDR and Prepare & Enrich facilitation, she helps clients achieve mental, physical, and spiritual wellness. Her approach combines clinical mental health training with practical life experience to create safe spaces for personal growth and healing.
Amber Stewart
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Amber specializes in helping individuals heal from church-related trauma and personal struggles. Certified in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, she addresses anxiety, depression, and relationship issues through faith-integrated counseling. With 20 years in ministry, she combines clinical expertise with spiritual understanding to support clients through difficult life transitions.
Luke Burgett
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Luke provides compassionate counseling focusing on personal growth and resilience. He uses a holistic approach addressing biological, psychological, and spiritual aspects of mental health. His practice helps clients overcome barriers to flourishing through evidence-based techniques combined with faith-based perspectives, creating collaborative environments for meaningful therapeutic progress.
Questions
What types of counseling do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, and family counseling for depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and spiritual struggles. Specialized programs exist for veterans, pastors, and adolescents.
Do you accept insurance?
We don't directly accept insurance but provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement. Many clients receive partial reimbursement from their providers after submitting our paperwork.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Complete our online form or call (502) 523-2970. Our office contacts you within 48 hours to discuss your needs and schedule a convenient session time with appropriate counselor.
What makes your counseling different?
We uniquely combine evidence-based therapy with biblical principles. Our counselors integrate clinical expertise with spiritual guidance to address both psychological and spiritual aspects of healing.
Are your counselors licensed?
All our counselors hold active professional licenses including LCSW, LMFT, and LPC credentials. They maintain continuing education and adhere to strict ethical standards for quality care.
Do you offer evening appointments?
Yes, we provide flexible scheduling with morning, afternoon, and evening hours Monday-Friday to accommodate working professionals and families with busy schedules.
