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