Meet the Nurture Nest Team

Take a moment to browse our Meet the Team section to learn more about the dedicated professionals who make up our team. If you have any questions, or if you are ready to schedule an appointment, please don't hesitate to reach out.

We are here to help you on your healing journey.


Therapists

Our team of dedicated therapists are committed to providing compassionate and effective therapeutic services to individuals, families, and children in our community.

Danville, Kentucky

Rebecca Patterson, LPCC-S, RPT-S

Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor Specializing in Play Therapy, Trauma, Anxiety, Emotional Regulation, and Family Support for Children, Teens, and Families in Central Kentucky

Rebecca provides a warm, compassionate, and relationship-focused therapy environment where children, teens, and families can feel safe, supported, and empowered in their healing journey. She specializes in Child-Centered Play Therapy, TraumaPlay™, and AutPlay® Therapy to help clients process difficult experiences, strengthen emotional regulation skills, improve family connection, and build confidence through play, creativity, and authentic therapeutic relationships.

James Campbell, LPCC-S

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor Specializing in ADHD Assessments, Trauma, Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Substance Use Concerns, and Emotional Regulation for Teens, Adults, Couples, and Families in Danville, Kentucky

James provides a supportive, nonjudgmental, and solution-focused therapy environment where teens, adults, couples, and families can work through life’s challenges, strengthen relationships, and build healthier coping skills. He utilizes a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, ADHD, substance use concerns, emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, and behavioral challenges while helping clients move toward lasting growth and healing.

Melissa Walls, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Loss, Trauma, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Emotional Regulation, and Life Transitions for Adolescents, Teens, Adults, and Families in Central Kentucky

Melissa provides a compassionate, supportive, and client-centered therapy environment where adolescents, teens, adults, and families can feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout their healing journey. She specializes in supporting clients experiencing grief and loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions while utilizing Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and other evidence-based approaches to help clients process difficult experiences, strengthen coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and move toward healing and personal growth.

Candice Charles, CSW

Clinical Social Worker Specializing in Play Therapy, Child-Centered Play Therapy, Anxiety, Trauma, Emotional Regulation, and Behavioral Support for Children, Adolescents, Teens, and Families in Central Kentucky

Candice provides a compassionate and supportive therapy environment where children, adolescents, teens, and families can feel safe, understood, and empowered throughout their healing journey. She utilizes Play Therapy and Child-Centered Play Therapy techniques to help clients strengthen emotional regulation skills, build healthy coping strategies, process difficult experiences, and navigate behavioral and emotional challenges while supporting overall resilience, confidence, and personal growth.

Julie Donahue, CSW

Clinical Social Worker Specializing in Supporting Children and Families with Special Needs, Emotional Regulation, Behavioral Concerns, Anxiety, Family Support, and Community Resource Coordination in Danville, Kentucky

Julie provides a compassionate, patient, and supportive environment where children and families feel understood, encouraged, and empowered throughout their journey. She specializes in supporting children and families with special needs while helping clients navigate emotional, behavioral, social, and daily life challenges. Julie works collaboratively with families to strengthen emotional wellness, improve stability, connect with resources, and promote resilience and overall well-being.

Zach Reid, CSW

Clinical Social Worker Specializing in ADHD, Anxiety, Behavioral Concerns, Emotional Regulation, Family Support, and Helping Children & Families Navigate the Impact of Substance Use in Central Kentucky

Zach provides a supportive and client-centered therapy environment where children, teens, adults, and families feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout their healing journey. He helps clients strengthen coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and navigate behavioral and life challenges while building resilience and confidence. Zach also supports children and families impacted by a loved one’s substance use and related emotional challenges.

Montana Cundiff, CSW

Child, Teen & Young Adult Therapist Specializing in Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, ADHD, LGBTQIA+ Support, and Emotional Regulation in Danville, Kentucky.

Montana provides a safe, affirming, and supportive therapy environment where children, adolescents, teens, and young adults feel heard, valued, and empowered throughout their healing journey. She helps clients explore emotions, strengthen coping skills, build self-confidence, and navigate anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship concerns, and life stressors while fostering emotional growth, resilience, healthy relationships, and overall emotional wellness through compassionate, client-centered care.

 

Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Kaleena Gerber, PAT, ATR-BC

Art Therapist Specializing in Play Therapy, Emotional Expression, Anxiety, Trauma, and Behavioral Support for Children, Adolescents, and Teens in Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Kaleena creates a warm, supportive, and creative therapeutic environment where children and teens can safely explore emotions, strengthen coping skills, build self-esteem, and process difficult experiences through individualized Art Therapy and Play Therapy interventions. She supports clients in developing emotional expression, resilience, confidence, and healthy coping strategies while tailoring treatment approaches to each child or teen’s unique developmental, emotional, and therapeutic needs.

Brittany Rose, LPCA

Child Therapist Specializing in Play Therapy, ADHD, Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, Parental Support and Behavioral Concerns in Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Brittany provides a caring and supportive environment where children and families can build emotional regulation skills, strengthen confidence, improve coping abilities, and navigate behavioral and emotional challenges through Play Therapy and Child-Centered Play Therapy interventions. She helps children develop resilience, healthy emotional expression, and positive coping strategies while tailoring treatment approaches to meet each child’s unique developmental, emotional, and therapeutic needs.

Erin Henderson, LPCA

Child & Family Therapist Specializing in Play Therapy, Anxiety, Trauma, Emotional Regulation, and Behavioral Support for Children, Teens, Adults, and Families in Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Erin provides a compassionate and supportive therapy environment where children, teens, adults, and families feel safe, understood, and empowered throughout their healing journey. She utilizes Play Therapy and Child-Centered Play Therapy techniques to help clients strengthen emotional regulation skills, process difficult experiences, build healthy coping strategies, and support emotional growth, resilience, confidence, and overall wellness through individualized, client-centered, and trauma-informed care.

Somerset, Kentucky

 

Hannah Phelps, LPCA

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate Specializing in Play Therapy, Child-Centered Play Therapy, Trauma, ADHD, Anxiety, Behavioral Concerns, and Emotional Regulation for Children, Teens, Adults, and Families in Somerset, Kentucky

Hannah provides a warm, supportive, and compassionate therapy environment where children, teens, adults, and families can feel safe, understood, and empowered throughout their healing journey. She utilizes Play Therapy and Child-Centered Play Therapy techniques to help children process difficult experiences, strengthen emotional regulation skills, build healthy coping strategies, and navigate behavioral and emotional challenges while supporting overall growth, resilience, and confidence

 

Online Therapy Provider

 

Lauren Holloway-Pope, LPCC

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Specializing in Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, Emotional Regulation, Relationship Concerns, LGBTQIA+ Support, and Telehealth Therapy for Teens and Adults Across Kentucky

Lauren provides compassionate, supportive, and client-centered telehealth therapy for teens and adults throughout Kentucky, helping clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their healing journey from the comfort of their own space. She works collaboratively with clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship concerns, emotional dysregulation, and life stressors while helping clients strengthen coping skills, build self-confidence, and work toward lasting emotional wellness and personal growth.

 

Case Managers

Our therapists and case managers work together to ensure that every client receives the highest quality care possible. We are committed to staying up-to-date with the latest research and community resources so that we can provide the most effective treatment possible.

Stephen Wintek

Danville/Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Julie Shelton

Danville/Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Candice Charles

Danville, Kentucky

Amber Jones

Danville, Kentucky

Morgan Stratton

Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Alisha Gibson

Somerset, Kentucky


Office Staff

 

Layla Howard, Reception/Scheduling Specialist

All Locations

Shavon Osborne, Billing Specialist

All Locations

 

Leadership

 

Chad Patterson, CFO

All Locations

Rebecca Patterson, LPCC-S, RPt-S, Clinical Director, CEO

All Locations