Our innovative, evidence-based Behavioral Health Services are delivered virtually, in office and in our partner schools. Services include assessment, diagnosis and developing plans for care that utilize evidence-based treatment approaches. Our Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is available to meet with clients in our Lexington office and via Telehealth for psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management. We also offer extended late afternoon and evening appointments three days a week to accommodate clients’ work and school schedules.

 

Request Services

Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or referring someone else, our goal is to connect you with the right care as quickly as possible. Our dedicated staff provide services from our Lexington office and offer telehealth appointments for clients in the remainder of the counties. Please contact our office to check service availability.

Anyone can make a referral for our Behavioral Health Services including caregivers, community partners, schools or other organizations. Our referral process is fast and easy!

If you are seeking services for yourself, your child or your teen:

If you are a provider referring someone else:

If you’re an existing client:

Please use this form if you are an existing client who would like to schedule an appointment. Our team will follow up with you regarding next steps.

If this is an emergency, dial 911 or call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

 

What to Expect from Behavioral Health Services

Behavioral health services begin with a diagnostic assessment completed by a master’s-level clinician to better understand your needs, concerns, and goals. Together, you and your clinician will develop an individualized treatment plan that outlines recommended services and next steps.

Based on your needs, services may include individual therapy, family therapy, and collaboration with caregivers, family members, healthcare providers, and other members of your support system. Therapy focuses on building skills, improving relationships, and supporting overall well-being. Services are tailored to your goals, with the frequency and type of support determined by your treatment plan.

Throughout the process, you will work collaboratively with your clinician and support team to make progress toward your goals and improve success at home and in your community. Whether you are new to behavioral health services or continuing care with a new provider, the focus is on providing personalized support to meet your needs.

Evidence-Based Therapies We Use

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Learn how thoughts, feelings and behaviors are connected and how to shift unhelpful patterns

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): Build skills to manage strong emotions, reduce conflict and cope in healthy ways

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT): Supports children, teens and families in healing after traumatic experiences

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): Focus on your strengths and find practical solutions to create positive change quickly, building on what works in your life

• Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR): Helps reprocess painful memories so they feel less overwhelming

• Motivational Interviewing (MI): Encourages positive changes by building on personal motivation

• Child–Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE Skills): Strengthens caregiver-child relationships and improves behavior

• Nurturing Parenting Program: Promotes safe, healthy and nurturing family environments

• Trauma Systems Therapy (TST): Addresses both individual needs and the environment around them to support healing

• Collaborative Assessment & Management of Suicidality (CAMS): A structured approach to addressing suicidal thoughts and behaviors

Types of Insurance We Accept

Medicaid providers

• Aetna, Anthem, Humana, Passport, United Healthcare and Wellcare

Commercial providers

• Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, CenterCare, United Health Care, Aetna, Optum, CIGNA, Humana Military (Tricare) and UMR

Medicare

We also offer Self-Pay options and provide a Sliding Scale fee when needed.

Have Questions?

Call our office at (859) 254-1035 or email us at KYReferrals@kvc.org.