Make an appoint with Mike on louisvillehealth.org and you will see the heading: A Commitment to…read morethose in Need. I would sum up MIke's commitment to emotional health in three words: dedicated, experienced, and down to earth. I have been seeing Mike for about 2 years. I have been diagnosed bipolar and maintain a relationship with a counselor on a regular basis. Thankfully, I crossed paths with Mike and continue to see him on an as needed basis. He is sincere in his interests to serve you as his patient. He offers appointments on occasion that are outside his normal schedule. Most importantly, he offered assistance to my family and a family member that surpassed any expectation I would have ever had. I texted him and he read between the lines. I was able to phone him and discuss my concerns. His dedication and reaction to my situation in his approximate words, "I would not have wanted you to schedule an appointment and have waited to discuss this then. Of course I don't mind the call." I just can't say enough about his genuine interest to help his patients.

During a time of crisis, I reached out to several counseling and therapy places, knowing I would…read moresee whoever and wherever was available the soonest. Bridge Counseling was that girl. And I feel lucky and exceptionally pleased that the therapist who I was assigned to in that moment has ended up being an unequivocal positive party in my life. I adore my therapist and I am so happy with the care and work we have done together. I have grown in leaps and bounds in different areas of my life, so much of it thanks to her guidance, support, and systems she has helped me build for myself. I am not ashamed of being in therapy, in fact I tell just about everyone about it and the things I am working on in my sessions. I think just about everyone could benefit from counseling and therapy, but I understand that there can be a stigma or it can be overwhelming and scary trying to start the process and find a good provider. I encourage you to face that fear and anxiety if you have the capacity, because I was afraid of it too, and I am so glad I am where I am and with my choice to continue with care. After having had some exceptionally negative therapeutic experiences in the past, I was nervous about trying to find a therapist that was a good fit. But during my time of crisis, I knew I needed to do something and Bridge, as a whole, was highly suggested and recommended. And the counselor I lucked in to and the relationship we have built leads me to believe that (hopefully) the practice as a whole is great! I am now part of the group who would also whole-heartedly recommend Bridge Counseling for those seeking this kind of care.

We've visited multiple locations and had a few counselors at Bridge and the entire staff is just…read morewonderful, accommodating, and on top of scheduling, billing, and quality service. We gladly pay private pay for their exceptional service.

Ms. Weis has been serving as therapist for our family for about a year, and we've been quite…read morepleased. She's a consummate professional and offers great insights, especially for children. I'm a big fan.

This was my first healing reiki session. I've been interested to have one, but wasn't certain where…read moreto go so I was excited when a friend of mine pointed me in the right direction. True Bliss Healing is ran by "Ashley" and she is a Reiki Master. Her office is located in a great spot along Bardstown Rd, close to where it intersects with Baxter Ave. Sessions are by appointment only. You can dial her to book, or I filled out a contact form. Her current website also contains more information about her and the work she does. The office is small, but extremely cozy. There's a great waiting area with comfortable seating and the smell of incense. Ashley pointed me into her room and said that all I had to do was "relax". She supplied me with information about herself and the process. She also questioned if I was experiencing pain in any area of my body. The session lasted approximately an hour. I was awake for the session but kicked off my shoes and relaxed with a lavender pillow over my eyes. You will lie on your back and later flip over to expose it. Ashley does use light touch healing - some Reiki Masters do not, but the choice is yours. I opted for her to do this and it was not uncomfortable. Throughout the session she worked her way down my body, focusing on each chakra. After the session, Ashley was great about explaining what she uncovered (i.e. blocked energy showed up in a specific area that has been bothering me for months). She also answered my questions about energy, crystals and what to expect after the session. Apparently, energy can shift for another 24-48 hours after the session. While some people do not experience any sensations during a healing session, some do - and I can say with certainty that there were distinct moments of feeling a shift for me. The best way to describe it was a tingle of electricity in a certain area - and once it felt like riding your car over a hill. It was great to relax my mind, focus on my breathing and my body. I felt relaxed and focused throughout the remainder of the day.

I recently attended a mindfulness session with Megan Bartley as a group mindfulness guide, and it…read morewas a wonderful experience. Considering all the stress that day-to-day life can bring, work-related or otherwise, it can be hard to slow down and take a breath on your own. Counting/breathing exercises or meditation tracks can be helpful at times, but in-person human guidance is something that can never truly be replaced. Megan's tone and attitude in our session was warm with concern, care, and attentive presence. Even in a group setting, where I'm normally prone to social anxiety and "Am I doing this right?" introspection, I felt myself ease into a level of relaxation and comfort. Visiting her required less than an hour of my day; it was time that I was happy to give, and time that she was more than ready to use for transforming my negative thoughts/anxieties into positive and in-the-moment reflections. I showed up dreading the humdrum activities of tomorrow, but I left enjoying the air in my lungs, feeling the energy in my body, and savoring even the smallest details of an average day's routine. The short and sweet of it all: I'd definitely recommend her as guide to mindfulness and mental relaxation!

Smart, insightful, with a good sense of humor. Provides…read morepositive feedback. Offers alternative views. Challenges your thinking process. Proves that therapy works. What more could you ask for?

Wonderful resource for grief counseling services for any type of loss, whether it be spouse or…read morepartner, child, parent, etc. Website information is regularly updated to highlight programming and general information. Individual and group session options, book clubs, art therapy. Services available as a followup aftercare for family of clients of Hosparus hospice care, but also several community outreach programs throughout the year. We participated in the Hope for the Holidays program offered from Thanksgiving to after the New Year to help navigate difficult days. Facility is conveniently located near Cannons Lane and DuPont area and is in a converted house for the time being; however, construction is currently underway for an upgraded facility next door, which should be completed in the near future (2024).

Dr Kevin Chapman is an amazing therapist and a compassionate, warm and funny human being…read more I've struggled with ocd and anxiety for years and have seen several therapists, to no avail. I ended up learning a lot on my own and when I heard Dr Chapman on a podcast from England (ocd stories) I heard him speak a language that the other true experts on ocd and anxiety spoke. I contacted dr Chapman and began working with him in March. He worked with me every week for about three months and I improved significantly over that time. I did things I didn't think I could ever do. I'm extremely grateful to him for helping me get my life and my confidence back. I'm continuing to work with him and each week I can't believe how much he, a man who doesn't suffer from ocd, understands about my disorder. It's absolutely amazing. After 10 years of suffering, I'm happier than I've been for years and I'm continuing to work with him because he continues to offer helpful things to improve my life in other ways (like perfectionism ). If you suffer from ocd or anxiety --in any form-- do yourself a favor and contact Dr Chapman. He's amazing. And better than that, he's a terrific human being. And that's also important for your recovery. You'll want to do your best for him. And he'll help you to do the best for yourself, to be the best version possible of yourself.

I could go into testimony about what it is like to be rid of a life-long phobia, but that would be…read moreboring to anyone who has not had one. I will say that my phobia(of vomit) was controlling my life so much that it's the whole reason I got on Yelp in the first place. I did not trust places that I wanted to eat, even really nice places. I was not leaving my house, and would be near a panic if I ate food anywhere beyond a 15 minute drive from my home. I would not exercise much for fear of overexertion. I love trying new foods, but I was not even doing that. I would not go out anywhere near a bar at night, I would not hang out with friends until I trusted they could hold their liquor, I barely ate meat because the sensation of digesting it made me think I was nauseous. This was my life as of August 26, 2016. At that point, I was tired of having my phobia. I was dreading my honeymoon (October of the same year) because I would need to go in a plane and someone could get airsick. When I saw on his website that he advertised getting people through debilitating phobias with such a short turnaround, I bit the bullet and signed myself up for what I knew would be a tough couple months. I can tell you that it worked, but if you're anything like I am, you won't believe that it will work for YOU. I can't tell you that either. What I can tell you is that Dr. Chapman will be wonderful to work with, he will talk you out of all of your avoidance, and you will find yourself able to do things that have been off-limits for years. Yes, each week I would come in dreading what I was going to be exposed to, but it was never a surprise. I went from literally not being able to see the word "vomit" in August, to laughing so hard I had tears in my eyes at a video of people getting sick, with the sound all the way up, even when my stomach was not feeling "right" (I have a tender tummy). In August, it would have made my heart race to even picture myself doing that. It took less than 6 months to fix something I had fought with my whole life, something that has hurt friendships for me, something that kept me from taking trips and enjoying food, something that had even affected my job choice. Now it is February of 2017, and all I need to fear are things like bad neighborhoods and hearing sounds in the basement when I'm home alone. I've had the confidence to try out a new diet (ketogenic) and exercise. I know that mental health is costly and out-of-pocket, but I PROMISE YOU- if you are looking Dr.Chapman up on Yelp because you feel like you maybe need to fix something that is controlling you, it is well worth the money to go see him. Think of all the life you are being robbed of for free right now.

Gary is the best in the business, hands down. I've been to multiple massage locations in Louisville…read morearea over the years. Generally for basic health and relaxation, but recently wanting something more frequently and for natural remedies for my health issues and pain/correction/alignment for my muscles due to intense weight lifting. Gary was the first to actually dive deep into everything with me, which is how I prefer my services. He is an absolute expert and really cares about his clients individually. Before even hitting the table, he discussed all my ailments and injuries and how to correct them over time. He provided details on how evolving therapy will treat some of my issues and describes exact muscles, areas, and remedies he would use. Very professional, yet relatable and easy to talk to. If you're looking for a professional who is willing to take massage therapy a step further into really treating any health ailments, and/or if you're in the weight lifting/body building business, this is the place for you!

I was referred to Gary by my rheumatologist who described him as a pain management massage…read moretherapist. She takes her own son to him and highly recommended him. I have always enjoyed massages, but primarily looked at them as a means to relax and destress. While enjoyable, they never truly helped much beyond the day. Gary is different. He makes big promises that quite frankly, seemed impossible to fulfill. I was wrong. I have quite a few health conditions and several injuries. He asks a lot of questions and is extremely knowledgeable about muscles and how your body works. He targets specific areas to get them to release, and so much more. My first session with him helped more than weeks of physical therapy. That was confirmed by my therapist the next day when she noticed big improvements in my range of motion and pain levels. I went back today for the first time since surgery and while I'm sore from the intensity, I have less swelling than I've had in two months and so much less stiffness it's unreal. I've now been to see him multiple times and wish I could afford to make it an every two week thing because it helps that much. Scheduling is easy and can be done completely online without waiting for a month or longer to get in. He's also extremely personable. It's a great all around experience. I cannot recommend him enough.