Mr. Justin L. Smith, MA, NCC, LPCC-S, RPT-S™, ACS

(He/Him/His)

About Me

I provide therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in Kentucky. I work with clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and special needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. I also enjoy working with clients who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. I am a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, a Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider, National Certified Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, and am EMDR trained. I also provide clinical and play therapy supervision as well as training in play therapy through Phoenix Preferred Care.

Education & Experience

MA, Professional Counseling, University of the Cumberlands (2013) BA, Human Services & Counseling, Lindsey Wilson College (2005)

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

• Association for Play Therapy • Kentucky Association for Play Therapy (Board of Directors, current) • Kentucky Counseling Association • Kentucky Association for Counselor Education and Supervision • Middle Cumberland Counseling Association • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing International Association • Louisville Pride Foundation Mental Health Network • Civitas – The Ohio River Valley LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce • Bonnycastle Homestead Association • Louisville Suburban Rotary Club (past member) • American Psychological Association (past member) • Somerset-Pulaski Morning Rotary Club (past member) • Lake Cumberland Housing Authority Family Self-Sufficiency Committee (past member) • Pulaski County Suicide Prevention Alliance (past member)

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Depression
  • Family Issues
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Mood Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Suicide Risk
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • Children (4-12)
  • Infants/Toddlers (0-3)
  • LGBTQ+
  • Underserved

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Sliding Scale
  • UnitedHealth

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