Counseling in the Holler, LLC

Counseling in the Holler, LLC Currently, we are accepting self-pay and a few insurance providers. This journey inspired me to establish my own practice, Counseling in the Holler, LLC.

Established in Jan. 2025, Counseling in the Holler, LLC is dedicated to expanding it's reach throughout the year, ensuring that all individuals, especially those from marginalized groups, have access to affordable counseling services in Kentucky. Welcome to Counseling in the Holler, LLC
Founded and operated by Nikki Layne, Counseling in the Holler, LLC offers professional counseling services exclusively through online video and audio formats. Established in 2025, our practice is dedicated to expanding access to affordable mental health care in Kentucky, with a special focus on serving marginalized communities. However, we will provide updates regarding the acceptance of other insurance providers in the future. Our commitment lies in delivering high-quality care to those in need and actively working to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health. With over nine years of experience in the counseling field, I have had the privilege of working in diverse settings, including community mental health facilities, residential and inpatient addiction treatment, and school-based environments. My career began in a community mental health facility, where I spent five years, followed by four years at an inpatient addiction recovery center. I specialize in guiding clients through various challenges, including stress and anxiety, LGBTQI+ issues, motivation, self-esteem, addiction, and depression. My approach is eclectic, incorporating a range of therapeutic techniques such as person-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). I am committed to creating a safe and open environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. My personal experiences with self-identity, anxiety, and depression within a resource-limited rural community fuel my passion for this work. As a proud member of the LGBTQI community, I am especially devoted to supporting individuals from all backgrounds, empowering them to thrive and navigate their unique challenges. At Counseling in the Holler, LLC, our foundational values are deeply influenced by the spirit of the holler, fostering an inviting, warm, and welcoming atmosphere for everyone. Here’s what we stand for:
H- Honesty
O- Open-Mindedness
L- Listening
L- Lifelong Growth
E- Empathy
R- Resilience

These core values guide our mission at Counseling in the Holler, LLC, as we strive to provide accessible and meaningful counseling services to our community. I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward wellness and personal growth.

Finding Peace This Holiday SeasonIf the holidays feel more stressful than joyful, you’re not alone.For many people, this...
12/18/2025

Finding Peace This Holiday Season

If the holidays feel more stressful than joyful, you’re not alone.
For many people, this season brings pressure, grief, complicated family dynamics, financial strain, and emotional exhaustion.

This holiday resilience guide was created to remind you of something important:
You are allowed to protect your peace.

Inside, you’ll find gentle tools for:
• Rewriting stressful holiday thoughts
• Setting healthy boundaries without guilt
• Honoring grief and mixed emotions
• Anchoring yourself with realistic self-care
• Remembering your Holiday Bill of Rights

The holidays don’t have to be perfect to be meaningful.
Your well-being is the most important gift you can give yourself.

💚 Support is here when you need it.
📎 Visit www.hollercounseling.com
📞 (606) 658-0710

If this resonates, consider sharing it with someone who may need a little extra support this season.




The holidays can bring joy, connection, and meaning , but they can also bring stress, exhaustion, and emotional overload...
12/16/2025

The holidays can bring joy, connection, and meaning , but they can also bring stress, exhaustion, and emotional overload.

In the hustle and bustle of preparing for the upcoming holidays and visiting family, don’t forget that self-care still matters. Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish, it helps you show up more grounded, present, and regulated.

A few gentle reminders this season:
• It’s okay to step away for a few quiet minutes when things feel overwhelming
• Keep at least one small routine that helps you feel like you (a walk, music, journaling, deep breaths)
• Set limits around conversations or plans that drain you. Boundaries are a form of self-care!

As the season unfolds, take a moment to check in with yourself. Pause and ask: What do I need more of right now to feel supported, rested, or steady?

Self-care doesn’t have to be big or perfect, sometimes it’s simply noticing what’s missing and giving yourself permission to meet that need. Let this holiday season be one where you listen inward just as much as you show up for others.

The holidays can be especially painful for LGBTQ+ folks navigating loss, grief, or family rejection. While everyone else...
12/08/2025

The holidays can be especially painful for LGBTQ+ folks navigating loss, grief, or family rejection. While everyone else seems wrapped in warmth and celebration, you might be carrying wounds that feel heavier this time of year and that doesn’t make you weak. It makes you human.

My newest blog, “When the Holidays Hurt: Navigating Loss & Family Disowning as an LGBTQ+ Person,” offers gentle, affirming ways to cope from building chosen-family traditions and creating new rituals, to setting boundaries and reframing painful holiday narratives.

You deserve safety. You deserve belonging. You deserve a holiday season that doesn’t shrink your light.

Read it here: www.hollercounseling.com/blog/when-the-holidays-hurt-navigating-loss-amp-family-disowning-as-an-lgbtq-person

The holidays are painted as a season of warmth, family, and togetherness, but for many LGBTQ+ individuals, this time of year can bring up grief, loneliness, or the painful reminder of family rejection. Whether you’re mourning the loss of someone you loved, the end of a relationship, or the ache of...

The holidays can shine a harsh light on grief. The empty chair at the table, the missing laugh, the memories that linger...
12/01/2025

The holidays can shine a harsh light on grief. The empty chair at the table, the missing laugh, the memories that linger, sometimes joy and sorrow share the same space.

If your heart feels heavy this season, please know you’re not alone. 💜

My newest blog, “Tending to the Empty Chair: Navigating Grief and Loss During the Holidays,” shares compassionate ways to honor your loss while still taking care of yourself. From creating new rituals to giving yourself permission to “opt out,” this piece offers gentle guidance for getting through the season with grace and love.

Read it here: www.hollercounseling.com/blog/tending-to-the-empty-chair-navigating-grief-and-loss-during-the-holidays

The holidays are supposed to be merry and bright, but when you’re grieving, they can feel unbearably heavy. Whether you’ve lost a loved one, ended a relationship, or find yourself mourning the life you once knew, this season can bring waves of emotion that catch you off guard. Grief doesn’t fo...

The holidays don’t have to be perfect to be peaceful.If you’re feeling more stressed than joyful this season, you’re not...
11/06/2025

The holidays don’t have to be perfect to be peaceful.

If you’re feeling more stressed than joyful this season, you’re not alone. Between financial worries, family dynamics, and the pressure to “make it magical,” the holidays can take a real toll on mental health.

Check out my latest blog post, “You’re Not Alone in the Holiday Haze: Coping with Stress and Family Expectations,” for practical, realistic tools to stay grounded, from setting healthy boundaries to simple mindfulness tricks that help calm the chaos.
Give yourself permission to have a “good enough” holiday. You deserve rest, peace, and a little holler-healing. 💜💙

Read it here: www.hollercounseling.com/blog/wwoc55cfx3vpbyoxygj7vcdlw6vrnn

The holidays aren’t always the picture-perfect scenes we see on TV. For many, they bring a mix of stress, financial worry, family tension, and grief, and that’s okay to admit. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I remind my clients (and myself) that you don’t have to chase perfectio...

10/30/2025

WE'RE ALL WE'VE GOT!

Go to Bit.ly/appalachianfood or visit the link in our bio to check out our list of food resources across West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Virginia, Tennessee and North Carolina!

We couldn't have made this list without our friends , , and other folks across the region. SNAP benefits being paused affects us all. Donate to mutual aid and help out where ya can.

Please share this with your kinfolks and take care of each other.

Happy Halloween from Counseling in the Holler, LLC! 👻🎃This week’s all about spooky fun, sweet treats, and maybe a few fr...
10/27/2025

Happy Halloween from Counseling in the Holler, LLC! 👻🎃

This week’s all about spooky fun, sweet treats, and maybe a few friendly frights! As you head out to celebrate, remember to have a blast, but stay safe out there.

And if this season stirs up more than just a few chills, remember…

🕸️ Even the scariest feelings aren’t too spooky for counseling.

Every ghoul, ghost, and goblin deserves a little guidance and care. 💜💙

Hey everyone! It’s been a little while since I’ve posted, but I’m still here , working behind the scenes, growing, learn...
10/21/2025

Hey everyone! It’s been a little while since I’ve posted, but I’m still here , working behind the scenes, growing, learning, and continuing to support my amazing clients and community. 💙 Sometimes the quiet seasons are where the most meaningful work happens.

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy or need some extra support, you can always reach out through my website www.hollercounseling.com

I'm here when you’re ready

Online Counseling services in Kentucky. Insurance and self pay accepted. Get the support you need to improve your mental health and well-being.

Wow, what an incredible day at Pikeville Pride ! 💜🌈Thank you to everyone who stopped by my table, talked with us , and t...
09/28/2025

Wow, what an incredible day at Pikeville Pride ! 💜🌈

Thank you to everyone who stopped by my table, talked with us , and took part in the “Message to Your Younger Self” activity. The love, compassion, and wisdom that came through in your words were nothing short of powerful.

Every message reminded me how important it is to show kindness to ourselves and to each other. This community never fails to inspire me, and I’m so grateful to have been a part of such a beautiful celebration.

Here’s to continuing to spread love, acceptance, and encouragement every single day. 🏳️‍🌈💖

Pikeville Pride til 7pm!! Come listen to some good music, see some awesome entertainers and vendors, and get some good f...
09/27/2025

Pikeville Pride til 7pm!! Come listen to some good music, see some awesome entertainers and vendors, and get some good food!

Don’t forget! Tomorrow from 12–7pm I’ll be set up at Pikeville Pride  🎉 Come hang out, say hi, and grab some goodies whi...
09/27/2025

Don’t forget! Tomorrow from 12–7pm I’ll be set up at Pikeville Pride 🎉 Come hang out, say hi, and grab some goodies while you enjoy an incredible day filled with:

💜 Amazing vendors
💛 Delicious food trucks
💚 Talented entertainers bringing the energy

Pride is about community, connection, and celebration and I can’t wait to see y’all there! 🏳️‍🌈💖

This Saturday, September 27th, I’ll be at Pikeville Pride and I couldn’t be more grateful. In times when division and fe...
09/22/2025

This Saturday, September 27th, I’ll be at Pikeville Pride and I couldn’t be more grateful.

In times when division and fear can feel louder than love, events like Pride remind us of something powerful: we belong to each other. Pride is more than a celebration, it’s a space for connection, courage, and joy. It’s where we honor authenticity, resilience, and the freedom to be ourselves.

Now more than ever, we need places that uplift, affirm, and remind us that love is stronger than hate. 💜

I’ll be there with resources, encouragement, and an open heart. Stop by, say hey, and let’s celebrate YOU, exactly as you are. 🏳️‍🌈

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Mayking, KY

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 8:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 8pm

Telephone

+16066580710

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