EMDR, perinatal, TRAUMA, sexual trauma therapist in louisville, ky and online across kentucky
You’re looking for lasting relief and healing.
You’ve come to the right place. I’m here to help you dig deep and heal the wounds that are keeping you stuck.
I want you to truly hear this:
Seeking help isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a testament to your strength.
At the core of my approach to therapy is a belief that you don’t need to be “fixed.” You need to be supported, seen, and deeply understood.
So many of the women I work with are used to showing up strong. They’re the helpers, the doers, the caregivers—the ones others turn to. But under the surface, they’re often carrying pain that’s been unspoken or dismissed for far too long.
I believe healing happens when we create a space safe enough to slow down, get curious, and truly feel.
My approach to therapy is relational and compassionate. I show up as a real person in the room—present, warm, and engaged. You won’t be met with judgment or clinical detachment. Instead, we’ll work together to understand what your symptoms are trying to tell us and gently explore the deeper layers underneath.
I use trauma-informed modalities like EMDR and parts work, which help us move beyond talking into deep, lasting change. But more than any one tool, therapy with me is rooted in connection—because it’s in safe relationships that healing begins.
You don’t have to mask or hide anymore. You can bring your whole self here—messy, tender, resilient, confused, brave—and we’ll begin right where you are.
hi, i’m christy
Therapist. Mom. Wife. Grief-holder. Story-listener. Nervous system attuner. Human.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent 10 years in the corporate world—navigating leadership roles, managing teams, and holding a lot together on the outside while struggling internally. I intimately understand the pressure of being the responsible one, the high-achiever, the one who keeps going no matter what. That experience helps me deeply relate to the women I work with today: women who appear strong and capable while quietly carrying so much beneath the surface.
Therapy changed my life. I started my own healing journey long before I ever sat across from someone as a clinician. I have been doing the hard work of healing trauma, reconnecting with myself, and learning how to live more fully in my body. And then, after becoming a therapist, life invited me even deeper—through the heartbreak of pregnancy losses, postpartum depression, and the kind of grief you rarely have space to fall apart inside of.
I know what it’s like to keep functioning while everything inside you feels tender, uncertain, or overwhelmed. That’s part of why I do this work the way I do: with warmth, honesty, and deep respect for the complexity of being human.
My approach isn’t about fixing you—it’s about walking with you through the healing process in a way that feels safe, steady, and deeply personal. I integrate EMDR, IFS informed parts work, and embodied presence into sessions to help you reconnect with yourself at every level—emotionally, physically, and relationally.
If you’re here, you’ve already taken the first step. I’d be honored to walk with you from here.
When you come to therapy with me…
You won’t get:
✘ A cold, clinical therapist who feels more like a stranger than a support
✘ Advice on how to “fix” yourself or power through your pain
✘ Passive head-nods and generic affirmations
✘ Pressure to explain everything perfectly or “have it all together”
✘ A one-size-fits-all approach or surface-level coping skills
✘ Judgment about where you are in your journey, or how long it’s taking
You will get:
✔ A professional yet relational therapist who shows up as a real person
✔ A trauma-informed space where your body, story, and pace are honored
✔ Deep listening, thoughtful questions, and compassionate challenge
✔ Someone who remembers the little things—and sees the whole of you
✔ Permission to feel messy, stuck, unsure, and still completely worthy of care
✔ A personalized blend of EMDR, IFS informed parts work, and attuned presence that meets you where you are
specializing in:
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For women who grew up in chaotic, invalidating, or emotionally unpredictable environments—and are still feeling the impact in their relationships, nervous systems, and sense of self.
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For women healing from unwanted sexual experiences, touch that didn’t feel safe, or trauma that’s left lasting effects on intimacy, identity, and trust.
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For women navigating the emotional weight of pregnancy, postpartum, or identity shifts—whether you’re a new parent or deep in the trenches.
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For women carrying the invisible grief of miscarriage, stillbirth, infertility, or loss of what you hoped motherhood would be.
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For women who do it all, hold it all, and never let it show—but feel exhausted, disconnected, and unsure how much longer they can keep it up.
Trainings & Licensure
EDUCATION & LICENSURE
Western Kentucky University – Bachelor of Arts in Extended Psychology, Minor in Leadership Studies
Richmont Graduate University – Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC): KY (#297902)
TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS
Graduate Certificate in Christian Sex Therapy
EMDR Trained
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Perinatal Grief and Loss
IFS Informed
Certified Trauma Professional
Working with Trauma and the Body
Gottman Method for Couples Therapy Levels 1 and 2
My core values
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Honesty
I believe in saying the real thing—gently, but clearly. Therapy with me won’t be full of vague advice or clinical distance. I’ll show up as a real person, and invite you to do the same. You deserve a space where truth isn’t just allowed—it’s honored.
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compassion
You’re not here to be judged, fixed, or analyzed. You’re here to be understood. I lead with compassion because healing doesn’t come from shame—it comes from being seen and held with care, even in your hardest moments.
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safety
Emotional safety is the foundation of our work. That means you get to show up exactly as you are—whether you’re falling apart or holding it all together. I’m here to protect the space, hold healthy boundaries, and help you rebuild trust with yourself, at your pace.
You don’t have to keep holding it all together. Let this be your space to exhale.
ABOUT OUR NAME
The name Milk & Honey is inspired by the biblical promise of a land flowing with abundance, healing, and rest — a place of refuge after struggle.
“I have come down to rescue them… and to bring them up out of that land into a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey.” — Exodus 3:8
This image spoke deeply to me when I envisioned the kind of space I wanted to offer my clients: one of nourishment, safety, and gentle restoration. A space where trauma can be tended to with compassion, and where life can begin to feel whole again.
Therapy, to me, is sacred ground — and Milk & Honey reflects my hope that this work can be both grounding and life-giving.