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Susan “Jill” Hedges

KY LPCC 103474
Credentials
KY LPCC 103474
NPI Number
1245736479
Location
Kentucky
Languages
English
Susan “Jill” Hedges
16 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About Susan “Jill” Hedges

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Professional Art Therapist, licensed in Kentucky. I have more than 12 years experience working with anxiety, depression, medical trauma, PTSD, ADHD, Autism, as well as bereavement and grief. My style is humanistic with a client-centered approach supporting evidenced-based intervention. I believe in human beings, in their capacity to grow, change and endure. I believe in using the strengths of the individual as the basis of finding solutions to existing difficulties and paths forward. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but am able to supplement this with Expressive therapies which can provide a deeper personal meaning to the pursuit of wellness. I believe in the importance of establishing a safe place for the building of relationship and communication with unconditional acceptance of the individual, and of holding that safe space open for the expression and movement of the individual in therapy.

Licenses

LPCC
103474

Professional experience

  • ADHD
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Parenting issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Adoption and foster care
  • Attachment issues
  • Autism and Asperger Syndrome
  • Blended family issues
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Codependency
  • Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
  • Emptiness
  • Forgiveness
  • Hearing impaired
  • Intellectual disability
  • Life purpose
  • Narcissism
  • Post-traumatic stress

Clinical Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“I recommend the n a weekly basis.”

“Jill is very positive and supportive. Her expertise has been very helpful”

“Jill quickly responded and was very flexible. She listened to my issues and helped me start to process what I was feeling.”

“Jill has been an important part of my healing journey. She provides great coping skills and feedback as well as support and encouragement.”

“She's nurturing and knowledgeable and understanding”

“I absolutely love Jill!!! She has been the best therapist I have ever had”

“Susan is a wonderful person with a good sense of humor. She's helping me through my healing path to an happiest life !”

“I have been working with Susan for the past 6 months and she has been the most kind, caring, compassionate and warm therapist. I look forwards to our weekly sessions and appreciate the knowledge she has to offer!”

“Jill is a great therapist with amazing insight into the root cause of issues experienced. She provides helpful tools and resources to aid in my healing journey and trusts in me to do the work required for growth. I would recommend her to anyone struggling with finding balance and peace in their lives.”

“I've been seeing Jill as my therapist for some time now (first in 2021) and her impact on my mental health journey has been profoundly positive. After dealing with severe anxiety and depression, I found in her not just a professional but a beacon of hope and understanding. There was a period when I felt well enough to pause therapy for over two years, but a recent setback led me back to her guidance.<br /> <br /> Jill stands out for her extraordinary kindness and calm demeanor. Every session with her is a testament to her deep respect, wisdom, and unparalleled expertise in dealing with mental health issues. She listens intently, and her responses are not just insightful but also reflect a high level of experience in the field.<br /> <br /> One of the most striking aspects of Jill's approach is her ability to provide practical immediate relief alongside long-term strategies. For instance she introduced me to specific exercises like breathing/massage techniquess to activate certain nervous systems. These exercises brought about instant relaxation and relief, which triggered highly positive emotions / sensations.<br /> <br /> What I appreciate the most is Jill's respectful and understanding nature. She creates a safe space where I feel heard and validated. Her sessions are more than just conversations; they're learning experiences that have equipped me with the tools to combat my anxiety and depression.<br /> <br /> In summary, Jill is an exceptional therapist whose expertise, kindness, and practical approach to therapy have been instrumental in my mental health journey. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a compassionate and skilled professional in dealing with mental health challenges.”

“Jill is the perfect fit for my daughter and helps her feel safe and comfortable during their sessions :)”

“Susan makes speaking about tough subjects a lot easier. She listens with empathy and responds with compassion. I appreciate how Susan is always ready to support me in any area of my life and makes sure she is understanding my needs.”

“Jill is a wonderful therapist. She is helpful and encouraging. I feel very supported by her and I have seen a huge improvement in myself since we started working together”

“Jill listens. Has a great sense humour which also moves me. I look forward to our sessions. Always leave the session having learned something I can take with me in my daily life. I have made significant changes with Jill’s<br /> Guidance.”

“Very educated and respectful”

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