Louisville office · Telehealth across Kentucky

Counseling and therapy in Louisville, KY

Meet in person on Dupont Circle or online from home. Start whichever way is easier.

Acadia Counseling’s Louisville office is in Dupont Professional Towers, near the Watterson Expressway and Breckenridge Lane. Louisville clients can see a counselor in person or by telehealth. Right now, more counselors have openings online than in the office, so this page gives both options equal room.

Not sure who to see? Call and we’ll help you choose.

Visit the Louisville office

Address and contact

Acadia Counseling
Dupont Professional Towers
4010 Dupont Circle, Suite B173 (basement level)
Louisville, KY 40207

Phone (502) 825-1375
Email info@acadiacounseling.com

Get directions

Finding Suite B173

Suite B173 is on the basement level of Dupont Professional Towers. If you have questions about parking, finding the suite or accessibility, call us before your visit.

Sessions are by appointment, generally on weekdays. Some evening and weekend times are available, but they are limited. We don’t take walk-ins.

Two ways to start

In person in Louisville

John Bush, LCADC, LPCC, is taking new adult clients and couples at our Dupont Circle office, and Melissa Rueff, LPCA, is taking new clients ages 12 and up. Two supervised counselors in training, Deborah Marasa and Kelsey Hamilton, also have openings, at $25 per session.

Online from anywhere in Kentucky

Six more counselors are taking new clients by telehealth. Charlene McDonald, Brittany Elkins and April Cornett work online only. Anna Miller, Megan Higashimura and Sarah Smith are based in Murray and see Louisville clients by video. How telehealth works

Louisville counselors taking new clients

  • John Bush, LCADC, LPCC

    John Bush

    LCADC, LPCC · Louisville office and telehealth

    Military service, mood, substance use and trauma.

    Adults · Individuals and couples

    Taking new clients
  • Melissa Rueff, LPCA

    Melissa Rueff

    LPCA · Louisville office and telehealth

    Neurodivergence (including autism and ADHD), LGBTQ+ affirming care, anxiety and depression.

    Ages 12 and up · Individuals

    Taking new clients
  • Deborah Marasa, Counselor in training (supervised)

    Deborah Marasa

    Counselor in training (supervised) · Louisville office and telehealth

    First responders, military service, PTSD and EMDR.

    Adults · Individuals and couples

    Taking new clients
  • Kelsey Hamilton, Counseling intern (supervised)

    Kelsey Hamilton

    Counseling intern (supervised) · Louisville office and telehealth

    Young adults (18–25), life transitions, new parents and marriage.

    Adults · Individuals and couples

    Taking new clients

Telehealth counselors taking new clients

Each of these counselors sees Louisville clients by secure video. You’ll need a Kentucky address and a private, stationary place to join.

  • Charlene McDonald, LPCC

    Charlene McDonald

    LPCC · Telehealth only, anywhere in Kentucky

    Trauma and recovery from abuse and domestic violence.

    Adults · Individuals

    Taking new clients
  • Brittany Elkins, LPCC

    Brittany Elkins

    LPCC · Telehealth only, anywhere in Kentucky

    Mood, substance use and long-term mental health conditions.

    Adults · Individuals

    Taking new clients
  • April Cornett, LPCA

    April Cornett

    LPCA · Telehealth only, anywhere in Kentucky

    Recovery from narcissistic and emotional abuse, trauma and mood.

    Adults · Individuals

    Taking new clients
  • Anna Miller, LPA

    Anna Miller

    LPA · Murray office and telehealth

    Anxiety, depression, OCD, burnout and life transitions, using CBT, DBT and ACT.

    Adults · Individuals

    Taking new clients
  • Megan Higashimura, LPCC

    Megan Higashimura

    LPCC · Murray office and telehealth

    PTSD, ADHD, LGBTQ+ affirming care, autism (level 1), attachment and oppositional behavior.

    Ages 5 and up · Individuals, couples and families

    Taking new clients
  • Sarah Smith, Counseling intern (supervised)

    Sarah Smith

    Counseling intern (supervised) · Murray office and telehealth

    Anxiety, depression, mood and life transitions, using CBT and DBT.

    Ages 14 and up · Individuals, couples and families

    Taking new clients

Louisville counselors who are currently full

  • Denise Hutchins, LPCC-S, owner

    Denise Hutchins

    LPCC-S, owner · Louisville office and telehealth

    Anxiety and mood.

    Adults · Individuals and couples

    Currently full
  • Nicole Davis, LPCC-S, NCC

    Nicole Davis

    LPCC-S, NCC · Louisville office and telehealth

    ADHD and trauma.

    Adults · Individuals

    Currently full
  • Alyxander Clifford, LPCC

    Alyxander Clifford

    LPCC · Louisville office and telehealth

    LGBTQ+ affirming care, gender identity and ADHD.

    Adults · Individuals

    Currently full
  • Morgan Pippin, LPCA

    Morgan Pippin

    LPCA · Louisville office and telehealth

    Depression and anxiety.

    Ages 5–12 and adults · Individuals and couples

    Currently full
  • Michelle Benver, LPCC

    Michelle Benver

    LPCC · Louisville office and telehealth

    Grief, PTSD, mood and borderline personality disorder.

    Adults · Individuals

    Currently full
  • Ariana Payne, LPCA

    Ariana Payne

    LPCA · Louisville office and telehealth

    LGBTQ+ affirming care, ADHD and autism (level 1).

    Ages 14 and up · Individuals, couples and families

    Currently full

What Louisville clients come in for

John Bush focuses on military service, mood, substance use and trauma, and he is a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor. Melissa Rueff works with clients 12 and up, with a focus on neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ affirming care, anxiety and depression. Deborah Marasa works with first responders, military clients, PTSD and EMDR. Kelsey Hamilton supports young adults 18 to 25, new parents, couples and people facing life transitions or marriage questions.

By telehealth, Louisville clients can find support for anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, abuse recovery and long-term mental health conditions. Read more about trauma counseling, substance use counseling and depression counseling.

Cost and insurance in Louisville

John Bush takes Medicare, TRICARE East and Kentucky Medicaid, plus UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Cigna, Aetna and MedBen commercial plans and several Marketplace and EAP plans. His self-pay rate is $75. Deborah Marasa and Kelsey Hamilton are supervised and self-pay only, at $25 per session. See insurance and payments for every plan and fee, or affordable counseling for more on the $25 option.

Questions about the Louisville office

Where is Suite B173?

Suite B173 is on the basement level of Dupont Professional Towers, 4010 Dupont Circle, Louisville, KY 40207. If you’re unsure how to get there, call (502) 825-1375 and we’ll give you directions.

Are Louisville counselors taking new clients?

John Bush, Melissa Rueff, Deborah Marasa and Kelsey Hamilton are taking new clients at the office. Six more counselors are taking new clients by telehealth. Openings change, so call if you’re looking for someone specific.

Can I see a Murray counselor from Louisville?

Yes, by telehealth. Anna Miller, Megan Higashimura and Sarah Smith are based in Murray and see clients across Kentucky by video.

Is there a $25 option in Louisville?

Yes. Deborah Marasa and Kelsey Hamilton are counselors in training who work under licensed supervision. Their sessions are $25, self-pay.

More answers are on our FAQ page.

Start counseling in Louisville

Request an appointment online, or call the Louisville office at (502) 825-1375. We’ll help you choose between an office visit and telehealth.

Email us at info@acadiacounseling.com.

If you are in crisis, call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911.