Creative Family Counseling

Creative Family Counseling “Creative Connection. Courageous Growth”

April is Counseling Awareness Month — and we're celebrating all month long! 🌱At Creative Family Counseling, we believe e...
04/02/2026

April is Counseling Awareness Month — and we're celebrating all month long! 🌱

At Creative Family Counseling, we believe every family has the capacity to grow. Whether you're navigating a tough season, working through transitions, or simply want to connect more deeply — growth is always possible.

This April, we're joining American Counseling Association in honoring the counselors who walk alongside families every single day. Stay tuned for tips, stories, and resources as we celebrate our theme: "Growing Together." 💚

📍 Two Louisville-area locations | Online therapy available
📞 (502) 709-0410 | creativefamilycounseling.org
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Safety shows up in many different ways and aspects of our lives and can have a major impact on how we go about our days....
03/31/2026

Safety shows up in many different ways and aspects of our lives and can have a major impact on how we go about our days.

Here are a few examples of what safety can look like:
🟣 Having feelings without being punished for them
🟠 Support before overwhelm turns into crisis
🔴 Communication differences being respected
🟢 Being able to say no without consequences
🔵 Support without control
🟣 Belonging without feeling the need to perform

If you’re interested in connecting with one of our compassionate therapists, you can visit our website or give us a call!
🔗 https://creativefamilycounseling.org/
📞 502-709-0410
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We’re committed to creating a nurturing, trauma-informed space where all individuals and families feel safe to explore, ...
03/26/2026

We’re committed to creating a nurturing, trauma-informed space where all individuals and families feel safe to explore, feel, and grow. 💜

At Creative Family Counseling, we have clinicians specifically trained in suicidal crisis care. Through our evidenced based practices, you and your therapist will study and address the suicidality itself, explore causes and contributors, and ways to move through & beyond.

To learn more and to schedule your appointment, just visit: https://creativefamilycounseling.org/suicidal-crisis-care/

📞 In an emergency, help is available by dialing 988, the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline.
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At Creative Family Counseling, we have clinicians specifically trained in suicidal crisis care. Through our evidence-based practices, you and your therapist will study and address the suicidality itself, explore causes and contributors, and ways to move through & beyond.

Meet Hillary, Marriage and Family Therapy Associate!!! 🌟��Hillary has been a member of the CFC team for just over a year...
03/24/2026

Meet Hillary, Marriage and Family Therapy Associate!!! 🌟��Hillary has been a member of the CFC team for just over a year, so now is the perfect time to get to know her a little better!! ��🌈 What is your favorite value of Creative Family Counseling?
I appreciate the value of Courage. It's very empowering to acknowledge when we are brave. It can help transform our self-doubt into self-trust.

🌿 What inspires you the most?
Nature

🪷 What is your favorite form of self care?
I love taking walks and hiking. It helps me feel present, and I find a lot of beauty when I'm out in nature.

👻 What is your favorite holiday?
Halloween, because it is also my wedding anniversary :)

🐈 Are you a dog or cat person?
Cat

🍴 What is your favorite restaurant or coffee shop to go to?
🪷 What is your favorite form of self-care?

🍎 What is your favorite office snack to have in between sessions?
Fruit and cheese.

You can learn even more about Hillary over on our website: https://creativefamilycounseling.org/our-team/hillary-hicks-msmft/
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This neurodiversity celebration week, we wanted to touch on the importance of sensory safety for those in the neurodiver...
03/19/2026

This neurodiversity celebration week, we wanted to touch on the importance of sensory safety for those in the neurodivergent community.

For many neurodivergent individuals, sensory overload is a real thing that can increase anxiety, overwhelm, distress, and difficulty focusing.

Here are 4 examples of ways to help increase sensory safety:
🎧 Wearing headphones can help reduce overwhelming noises
🕶️ Wearing sunglasses can help soften harsh lighting
🚶 Movement breaks can help regulate the body
🪀 Textured or fidget items can help with grounding

At Creative Family Counseling, we offer AutPlay® Therapy for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), dysregulation issues, and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

To learn more, visit: https://creativefamilycounseling.org/autplay-therapy/
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Happy Neurodiversity Celebration Week! 🌟When it comes to neurodivergence, safety means you don’t have to change your bra...
03/17/2026

Happy Neurodiversity Celebration Week! 🌟

When it comes to neurodivergence, safety means you don’t have to change your brain to be supported. True safety looks like acceptance, accommodation, and choice. Everyone deserves spaces where they can be fully themselves!!!

Join us in working toward creating spaces that welcome and support EVERYONE, ensuring that each person has the same opportunities to flourish!
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Feeling safe in our relationships is one of the most important factors when establishing strong, healthy relationships. ...
03/12/2026

Feeling safe in our relationships is one of the most important factors when establishing strong, healthy relationships. 🫂

Here are 5 signs you feel emotionally safe with someone:
💙 You don’t feel the need to rehearse everything before you speak
💜 You can say no without fear of punishment or guilt
❤️ Silence doesn’t feel tense or threatening
🧡 You never feel like you’re “too much”
💚 Mistakes you make don’t lead to the other person becoming withdrawn or angry

📞 If you’re interested in speaking with a therapist about strengthening your relationships or if you’re experiencing difficulty overcoming obstacles on your own, give us a call at 502-709-0410!
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03/09/2026

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Having a regulated nervous system can do wonders for your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Swipe through for ...
03/05/2026

Having a regulated nervous system can do wonders for your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Swipe through for some tips on how to help your nervous system feel safe. 🫶
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March is Self-Harm Awareness Month 🧡Many turn to self-harm as a way to cope with emotional pain, sadness, anger, stress,...
03/03/2026

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month 🧡

Many turn to self-harm as a way to cope with emotional pain, sadness, anger, stress, and other overwhelming or unmanageable feelings. It can be viewed as a method to communicate what cannot be spoken.

Ensuring the people in our lives feel safe and supported can help reduce self-harm along with:
🧡 Being listened to without panic
🧡 Learning coping options to use and not having them forced on you
🧡 Trauma-informed therapy

📞 If you or someone you know is struggling with self-harm, seek support with one of our caring therapists by calling 502-709-0410.

In an emergency, help is available by dialing 988, the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline.
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Conflict is inevitable in any relationship. When you experience conflict with your child, it’s important to reconnect wi...
02/26/2026

Conflict is inevitable in any relationship. When you experience conflict with your child, it’s important to reconnect with them to reinforce your position as a safe and loving person they can rely on.

When it comes to reconnecting, try these 5 things:

🔴 Regulate yourself first. It’s hard for a child to calm down if the adult is overwhelmed. Children learn emotional regulation by watching us, so taking a moment to ground yourself helps model how to manage big feelings.
🟣 Take responsibility for your actions. Acknowledging any role you played in the conflict builds trust. Naming what happened and taking accountability helps your child feel safe and understood.
🔵 Validate your child’s feelings. Let your child know their feelings make sense. Validation doesn’t mean agreeing with the behavior, it means helping them feel seen before guiding them toward calm and problem-solving.
🟢 Give your child space if needed. Some children need time alone to reset. If your child benefits from space, allow them to have that space all while reassuring them that you’ll come back together when they’re ready.
🟠 Offer reconnection. Repairing the relationship is key. Coming back together shows your child that conflict doesn’t break connection and helps them learn what healthy resolution looks like. You are their safe place!

📞 If you’re looking for more parenting tips, reach out to us at (502) 709-0410!
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🗓️ Be Your Best Self! Kids Group - Thursdays at 5 pm from March 19-April 23🩷 Join this group of peers of similar ages wh...
02/26/2026

🗓️ Be Your Best Self! Kids Group - Thursdays at 5 pm from March 19-April 23
🩷 Join this group of peers of similar ages where we’ll use games, creative play, & art to learn about ourselves & connect with others!
🟢 Register today by emailing admin@creativefamilycounseling.org or calling 502-709-0410

Address

8134 New LaGrange Road Suite 102
Louisville, KY
40222

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15027090410

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Transforming Homes of Chaos into Homes of Happiness

The goal of Creative Family Counseling is to provide evidence based mental health therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, & families through a creative approach. We treat issues such as anxiety & panic, depression, mood instability, parenting challenges, childhood behavioral issues, PTSD & recovery from traumatic events, strained relationships, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, procrastination, performance issues, and LGBTQIA issues.

The creative, outside-of-the-box thinking Therapists at Creative Family Counseling share a passion for helping families reach their goals as efficiently as possible. By the time people come to see us, they’ve already tried other solutions that haven’t helped them accomplish the change they wish to see. We feel strongly that we are not the experts in clients’ lives, but a partner in creating change. The specialties available at Creative Family Counseling include Positive Parenting Support, Play Therapy, Animal-Assisted Therapy with our Certified Therapy Dogs, use of art, Sandtray Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Performance Enhancement, Spiritually Integrated Counseling, and Positive Discipline Parent Education

Clients are welcome to include whoever they’d like into their therapeutic experiences at Creative Family Counseling with individual counseling available for people of all ages, plus family therapy, couples therapy and parent workshops.