Jeffrey Helton, Marriage and Family Therapy Associate
No matter who you are, your story matters. This belief is at the heart of my worldview and my approach to therapy.
I’m Jeffrey, and I am a Marriage and Family Therapy Associate in the Lyndon office. I recently graduated from the University of Louisville’s Master of Science in Couple and Family Therapy program and now practice under the supervision of Dr. Justin Romney, Ph.D., LMFT.
I am a North Carolina native who moved to Kentucky in 2008. I received my Bachelor of Arts from Berea College, studying Philosophy and English, with a specialization in Creative Writing. Over time, my interest in storytelling morphed into a passion for helping others reauthor their stories, leading down the pathway to being a therapist.
That is why I insist that your story matters, even when you are feeling stuck in life. People get stuck when beliefs and behaviors that once helped them get by are no longer serving them. Getting unstuck requires doing or thinking something different—something outside of your comfort zone. That means bravely experimenting with new skills and ways of seeing the world until something shifts. Although this leap of faith can be frightening, it’s not a journey that you have to take alone. My goal is to be your calm, compassionate, and curious traveling companion, there to create a safe space for you to explore the unknown so that you can tilt your story in a new direction.
I love working with children, adolescents, families, couples, and young adults. My aim is to honor the uniqueness of all of my clients as we navigate concerns around: self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relational distress, parenting, and stress management. My overall therapeutic approach blends elements of Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Solution Focused Therapy, and Positive Psychology. With couples, I incorporate techniques from Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method. When working with children, I draw on play therapy techniques as well as the Positive Discipline framework as a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator.
In my work, I firmly believe that everyone has the power to rewrite their story. As you walk the path toward healing, I will be there to support you every step of the way.
I look forward to the journey!
Jeffrey can be reached directly at 502-747-9626 or [email protected].
***Jeffrey works with children 4+, teens, families, adults, couples and families at our Lyndon Campus. Jeffrey also offers telehealth availability for teens and adults. Jeffrey accepts payment through HSA/FSA/HRA cards, cash, or check. Jeffrey can also provide Out of Network Reimbursement forms for those with OON Benefits and has a limited number of sliding scale openings per month. Typical 45-minute appointments with Jeffrey are a $115 investment per session following the Initial Intake, which costs $150 and includes the development and planning of new clients’ treatment plans.***