Counseling Offices of Paul Dalton

04/16/2026

🌟 Provider Spotlight! 🌟

Jeanne Nakazawa is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), as well an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist at our Richmond Office Location. She utilizes a variety of targeted methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, ACT, and Person Centered Therapy. She integrates two effective trauma treatment tools into her treatment with clients - specifically The Flash Technique, which is a gentle form of EMDR, and IFS techniques from the Internal Family Systems model.

She has experience working with clients to address a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, LGBT issues, parenting, relationships, women’s issues, and anger. She focuses on having an empathetic and mindful approach to therapy while working with her clients.

Fun facts about Jeanne:

-She loves gardening and hiking
-She has recently taken up Taiko Drumming!

Link to website: https://www.counselinglexingtonky.com/jeanne-nakazawa

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04/07/2026

Faith and spirituality can play a powerful role in healing and personal growth. Here’s how:

• Provide meaning & purpose – Help individuals make sense of life’s challenges
• Create connection & belonging – Faith communities reduce isolation and offer support (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
• Promote positive values – Encourage compassion, gratitude, and forgiveness
• Reduce stress & improve well-being – Practices like meditation and reflection support emotional health
• Enhance therapy – Many people value discussing spirituality in counseling (American Psychological Association)
• Support culturally competent care – Therapists can integrate spiritual beliefs in respectful, individualized ways
Faith and spirituality don’t have to be separate from mental health, as long as the client wishes to incorporate this into their sessions. Integrating these can be meaningful tools for resilience, healing, and self-discovery.
At Lexington Counseling & Psychiatry, our team includes highly qualified therapists who are trained in multicultural competency and who offer faith-based counseling. We hold space for clients to navigate all areas of wellness. Call our office at 859.338.0466 to schedule an appointment with one of our providers for marital, individual, or family counseling. Our current offices are in Lexington, Frankfort, and Richmond, KY. We have been trusted mental health professionals in Central Kentucky for 25 years!

https://www.nami.org/blog/the-mental-health-benefits-of-religion-spirituality/
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/11/incorporating-religion-spirituality-therapy
https://www.nami.org/living-with-a-mental-health-condition/faith-spirituality/
https://www.nami.org/blog/why-we-need-more-culturally-competent-therapists/

https://www.counselinglexingtonky.com/how-faith-and-spirituality-can-support-mental-health

We offer counseling, therapy, psychological, & psychiatry services in Frankfort, Lexington, and Richmond to adult, children, and adolescents. Our therapists help with marriage counseling, child and adolescent therapy, and individual therapy. Our experienced providers offer the best counseling servic...

03/25/2026

🌟 Provider Spotlight! 🌟

Carrie Koontz, is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and provider at our Richmond Office Location. Carrie has experience with working with adolescents, families, and adults. She has over twelve years experience providing individual, group, and family therapy, specializing in family conflict, anxiety, depression, and self harm.

Carrie says she believes it is important to meet each client where they are and to assist each individual in meeting their own individualized goals.

Fun facts about Carrie:

-She loves spending time traveling with her family during her time off work
-She says she loves all the dogs, but especially her two dachshunds the best
-She climbed a 14,000 ft mountain, Quandary Peak in Colorado, in 2024

Link to website: https://www.counselinglexingtonky.com/carrie-koontz

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03/25/2026

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03/14/2026

🌟 Provider Spotlight! 🌟

Lauren Williams is a doubled board-certified adult nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She has over 19 years of experience working as a nurse and nurse practitioner with patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She works with children and adults, ages 8 and older, and specializes in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of mental health disorders. She is a member of the American Psychiatric Nurse Association.

Lauren, a Kentucky native, enjoys working alongside her patients to develop an individualized and comprehensive treatment plan that is very much directed by her patients. Her philosophy has always been to treat her patients the way she would want to be treated, and to provide the same quality of care she would want for herself and her family.

Fun facts about Lauren:

-Her favorite pastime is enjoying time with her three kids and husband doing anything active!
-She says in her spare time, you can find her at the ballpark, in the kitchen making sourdough bread or trying a new recipe.

Link to website: https://www.counselinglexingtonky.com/about-lauren-williams-arnp

If you’ve ever worked with Lauren Williams, MSW, APRN, ANP-C, PMHNP-BC, and want to share your experience, use this link: https://g.page/r/Cdh8A1tCYzJmEBM/review
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03/11/2026

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects millions of individuals each year and can have lasting cognitive, emotional, and physical effects. While some symptoms may be visible, many individuals experience challenges that are less apparent but deeply impactful on daily functioning and quality of life.

Common effects of traumatic brain injury may include:
• Memory and concentration difficulties
• Mood changes such as irritability, anxiety, or depression
• Challenges with emotional regulation and impulsivity
• Fatigue, headaches, dizziness, and sleep disturbances

Recovery from TBI often requires a multidisciplinary approach, including medical care, rehabilitation services, and mental health support. Therapeutic interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR therapy can help individuals address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral impacts associated with a brain injury.

Equally important is creating a supportive environment where individuals feel safe discussing the emotional consequences of TBI. Mental health support can help individuals process life changes, develop coping strategies, rebuild confidence, and improve overall well-being.

Lexington Counseling & Psychiatry, our team includes highly qualified therapists who are trained in CBT and certified in EMDR therapy and can provide a safe space for clients to be heard and develop skills to cope with a TBI. Call our office at 859.338.0466 to schedule an appointment with one of our providers for marital, individual, or family counseling. Our current offices are located in Lexington, Frankfort, and Richmond, KY. We have been trusted mental health professionals in Central Kentucky for 25 years!

Read full article here: https://www.counselinglexingtonky.com/march-is-brain-injury-awareness-month-the-role-of-therapy-in-traumatic-brain-injury-recovery

Supporting Articles:
https://www.cdc.gov/traumatic-brain-injury/data-research/facts-stats/index.html
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39173594/
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/healthcare-providers/tbi.asp
https://www.abct.org/fact-sheets/adult-traumatic-brain-injury-for-mental-health-professionals/
https://www.emdria.org/blog/emdr-therapy-and-traumatic-brain-injury/

We offer counseling, therapy, psychological, & psychiatry services in Frankfort, Lexington, and Richmond to adult, children, and adolescents. Our therapists help with marriage counseling, child and adolescent therapy, and individual therapy. Our experienced providers offer the best counseling servic...

02/23/2026

🌟 Provider Spotlight! 🌟

Laura Best, LCSW, is an Independently Licensed Clinical Social Worker at our Frankfort office location! Laura has experience working with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. She utilizes evidence based modalities, including PCIT (Parent/Child Interaction Therapy), TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), ART (Accelerated Resolutions Therapy), as well as Gottman Level 2 trained for marital counseling.

Fun facts about Laura:
-She loves to garden
-She enjoys watercolor painting
-Her favorite physical exercise is running

Link to website: https://www.counselinglexingtonky.com/laura-best

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02/13/2026

Effective communication is fundamental to building strong relationships and fostering enduring connections. Developing effective strategies and using helpful tools to address these conflict styles is crucial, especially since healthy communication is rarely taught. Below are a variety of ideas that can enhance communication and connection in a relationship.

1. Active Listening: Avoid interrupting, use nonverbal cues like eye contact and nodding, and minimize distractions. Reflecting dialogue shows you understand and helps clarify meaning. Validation means recognizing someone's feelings, while reassurance provides comfort and safety. Listen to understand, not just to reply.
2. Understand your partner's love language: The five love languages—quality time, acts of service, words of affirmation, receiving gifts, and physical touch—offer a framework for understanding how people express and receive love. Recognizing and using your partner’s preferred love language can improve communication and strengthen relationships, while ignoring it may cause disconnect.
3. Establish boundaries: Clear communication boundaries are vital for resolving conflicts. Partners should choose appropriate times and places to discuss disagreements and might use a designated word to pause tense conversations. Defining this pause—like a fifteen-minute break with calming activities—can prevent escalation. Committing to empathy, intentional expressions of love, and mutual respect helps turn communication into an opportunity for understanding rather than conflict.

Here at Lexington Counseling & Psychiatry, our team includes highly qualified therapists certified in the Gottman Method for marriage and family counseling. They are equipped to assist clients in addressing conflicts and identifying effective solutions to improve relationship dynamics. Call our office at 859.338.0466 to schedule an appointment with one of our providers for marital, individual, or family counseling. Our current offices are located in Lexington, Frankfort, and Richmond, KY. We have been trusted mental health professionals in Central Kentucky for nearly 25 years!

Read Full Article: https://www.counselinglexingtonky.com/communicating-with-intention-tools-for-stronger-relationships

Supporting Resources:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rediscovering-love/201607/deeply-meaningful-way-communicate-your-partner
https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/
https://wellbeing.jhu.edu/blog/2024/10/18/communication-in-relationships-doesnt-have-to-be-scary/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/click-here-happiness/202009/what-are-the-5-love-languages-definition-and-examples

We offer counseling, therapy, psychological, & psychiatry services in Frankfort, Lexington, and Richmond to adult, children, and adolescents. Our therapists help with marriage counseling, child and adolescent therapy, and individual therapy. Our experienced providers offer the best counseling servic...

02/11/2026

🌟 Provider Spotlight! 🌟

Zoe Beckhart, LPCC, is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor at our Wellington office location! Zoe has experience working with adult clients with a variety of mental health needs, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self esteem, stress management, life transitions, and substance use. She utilizes evidence based practices, such as client-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and reality therapy techniques. Zoe is trained in Basic Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) as well, which can help individuals effectively process and resolve trauma and distressing emotions.

Zoe strives to meet you where you are. She focuses on ensuring that her office is a safe space for you to process any challenges you are facing to achieve your goals while working with her!

Fun facts about Zoe:

-She loves to run and completed her first half marathon in 2025.
-She loves to bake sourdough and bringing in her recipe creations to share with her coworkers at the office
-She has three cats that she says are her whole world

Link to website: https://www.counselinglexingtonky.com/about-zoe-beckhart-lpcc

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01/23/2026

🌟 Provider Spotlight! 🌟

Lisa Hernandez, LCSW, is an independently licensed provider at our Darby Creek office location who has experience working with adolescents and adults! Lisa is trained in several therapeutic modalities that are applicable to both mental health and substance use disorders. She has training and experience to assist clients with behavior modification, problem-solving, mood management, healthy relationships, grief, life changes, stress management, trauma, substance abuse, and recovery support. Lisa primarily utilizes components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in helping individuals move along the continuum of change towards actualizing their goals.

Fun facts about Lisa:
-She loves Yorkies!
-She enjoys touring historic homes and learning about the people who lived there.
-She aspires to be a writer one day.

Link to website: https://www.counselinglexingtonky.com/about-lisa-hernandez-lcsw

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01/14/2026

Finding the right provider can be hard and there are important considerations; such as, what does my insurance cover, what type of provider do I need, and how do I find a provider and be sure they are a good fit. Once you have compiled a list of suitable practitioners, it is advisable to contact the provider or their office to confirm relevant experience and areas of specialization. Therapy requires trust and a sense of safety. Individuals are encouraged to ask pertinent questions, communicate their needs clearly, and inform providers if they believe another practitioner may be better suited to their requirements.

Here are some helpful tips to get you started:

-Choose the type of provider you need such as a mental health therapist (LPCC and LCSW or LPCA and CSW), psychologist, or a medication provider (Psychiatrist, APRN, or PMHNP).
-Identify your needs such as telehealth or in person services, private pay or with insurance, type of therapy, male or female etc.
-Utilize a platform like Psychology Today, Therapy Den, or American Psychological Association (APA) Psychologist Locator to narrow down your options.
-Contact providers to identify their approach to treatment and determine if their area of expertise supports your needs as well as their availability.
-Take time to build rapport and give feedback if you believe the provider is not the right fit.

If you are ready to begin your therapeutic journey or have questions about a provider that might be a good fit, call our office at 859.338.0466 to schedule an appointment to work with one of our providers. Our current offices are located in Lexington, Frankfort, and Richmond, KY. We have been trusted mental health professionals in Central Kentucky for nearly 25 years!

Read full article here: https://www.counselinglexingtonky.com/how-to-find-a-provider-that-fits-your-needs

Supporting Articles:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/types-of-therapy
https://headway.co/
https://www.goodtherapy.org/?keyword=good%20therapy&ads_cmpid=340750845&ads_adid=20651434005&ads_matchtype=p&ads_network=g&ads_creative=709578116818&utm_term=good%20therapy&ads_targetid=kwd-493337575112&utm_campaign=Brand&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=340750845&gbraid=0AAAAAD8uZieR5tNVKKAUWaDYPOsp4e2z0&gclid=Cj0KCQiApfjKBhC0ARIsAMiR_IutCFdnx9iDUxEkp5uQBEOjpXi-6dgCDPVQPW6_XmB5xacJoREoch0aAt1VEALw_wcB
https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/finding-good-therapist
https://ezracounseling.com/finding-the-right-fit-what-lpc-lcsw-lmft-and-psyd-mean-for-you/
https://studyfinds.org/finding-right-therapist-mental-health/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mental-illness/in-depth/mental-health-providers/art-20045530

01/09/2026

🌟 Provider Spotlight! 🌟

Amanda is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Supervisor and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor at our Duval office location. She is qualified and trained to work with clients with a variety of different concerns including: depression, anxiety, grief, relational problems, substance abuse/addiction, mood disorders, and stress.

Amanda utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and a client centered approach. Her main goal is to provide a safe, non-judgemental environment to help foster personal growth and development for each client.

Fun Facts about Amanda:
-She is an avid runner and enjoys doing 5/10K’s!
-She used to be a vegetarian for 13 years.
-She loves spending quality time with her boys and family when she is not at work.

Link to website: https://www.counselinglexingtonky.com/amanda-bradshaw

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