Meet Our Staff

Meet Our Staff

Coming Soon:

  Chrissy



front@inspiringhopecounselingservices.com  is our front desk and administrative assistant's email. She is here to help you get scheduled and make sure your information is filled out for your sessions.

Shari

MA, CPC, LPCC-S

CEO, Owner

I am the owner and steward of clinicians for the company. I have worked with couples, and individuals that have mental health, marital issues, personality disturbances, mood disorders, and substance abuse issues. My main passion and treatment focus area is with PTSD, Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, substance abuse, Women’s issues. I am uniquely skilled with an extensive degree of experience treating ADHD, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Panic disorders, Depression, Phobias, and Bipolar issues.  I see clients from age 16 and up.

I am a Clinical Pastoral Counselor and an LPCCS.  I graduated Ashland Seminary in 2008 with a degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling which focused on holistic counseling including the Christian faith and other religious views. 

I come to my practice with Certifications in DBT – Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Trauma Focused CBT training. I have experience utilizing these theories in conjunction with Reality Therapy, Client centered, CBT, TF-CBT, and Brief Solution Focused Therapy for positive results.

Email Shari @ Shari@inspiringhopecounselingservices.com

Ellie

MA, LPCA

Hello! My name is Ellie, and I am an LPCA here at Inspiring Hope. I received my Master of the Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Kentucky University in May 2024. I incorporate many different theories into my counseling practice, such as Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. My main passions include working with those facing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and life transitions. I have experience working with individuals ages 10 and up. I am looking forward to meeting with clients and helping them feel empowered to navigate their life in healthier and more effective ways!



Schedule with Ellie : front@inspiringhopecounselingservices.com

MacKenzie

M.Ed, LPCA


Hi! I'm MacKenzie. I am a graduate of Lindsey Wilson College with my M.Ed. in Counseling and am currently a LPCA in Kentucky and a LPC in Ohio. I decided to pursue a career in the mental health field for my genuine passion for helping others navigate through challenging times and supporting them in improving their mental well-being. My passion and treatment of focus include anxiety, depression, stress, wellness, as well as school, women’s, and self-esteem issues.


My work experience includes working with children in inpatient and school-based settings, with behavioral and mental health issues. General population I work with includes youth ages 7-25. I practice a holistic and eclectic counseling approach as well as incorporate DBT, CBT, Solution-Focused, Person-Centered, Play Therapy, Art Therapy and Reality Therapy techniques.


Enrolling in therapy is a powerful step towards self-discovery, growth, and healing. It takes courage to confront challenges and prioritize your mental health. I commend you for taking the first step!


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Stephanie

MSW,CSW

Clinical Director

Hi! I'm Stephanie and I am a CSW pursuing my LCSW. I work to meet individual clients, couples and families where they are at, and use a combination of approaches in my work. I have experience with trauma informed care, CBT, and strength-based approaches. I understand the importance of utilizing your strengths and interests throughout sessions to help integrate therapy practice into your daily life. I work to help build growth and enjoy being able to see you put what you have learned into practice and achieve their goals. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, couples and families. I believe in life that the grass is greener where you water it, and I am here to help you water yours! I see clients age 10 to 55 years old.

Joe

M.Div, KLPC

Pastoral Counselor


*Self pay only

My name is Joe and I am a KY Licensed Pastoral Counselor (M.Div.). I’ve been a counselor for six years; prior to that I served as a youth and campus minister, an associate pastor for worship and recovery ministries in a new church, and as a senior pastor. In therapy, faith can be part of our conversation, but not all my clients are religious. I believe clients experience acceptance and absence of judgment when they see me. 

 

Much of my work has been with couples, using the Gottman method. I am also a Certified Grief Informed Professional. It is an honor to come alongside people who are mourning the death of a loved one or some other significant loss. I see young adults through older adults as they struggle with meaning, purpose, self-worth, anxiety, depression, family and work struggles, addiction, religious trauma, and more.

 

I believe there is peace for your troubled heart and hope for your journey!


Email Joe: Joe@inspiringhopecounselingservices.com

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M. Darlene Waford

As a mother of two boys with ADHD and autism, and having ADHD myself, I see the daily battles they face in a world that isn’t built for neurodivergent minds. I know what it’s like to worry that your children will face the same misunderstandings and struggles. My heart aches for those who, like me and my boys, navigate a society that doesn’t always see or value the beauty of a brain that thinks differently.

My experiences in both the criminal justice and medical fields showed me the urgent need for compassionate mental health care. I felt called to provide the empathy and understanding that so many people long for. My hope is that, through this journey, I can help others realize they’re not broken; they’re just navigating a world that hasn’t fully understood them yet.



schedule with Darlene : front@inspiringhopecounselingservices.com

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