Murray office · Telehealth across Kentucky

Counseling and therapy in Murray, KY

A welcoming downtown office for children, teens, adults, couples and families.

Acadia Counseling’s Murray office is at 308 S 12th Street in historic downtown Murray, across from Dumplins Restaurant. Our therapists here see individuals ages 5 and up, couples and families, in person and by telehealth. Three Murray counselors are taking new clients now.

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

Visit the Murray office

Address and contact

Acadia Counseling
308 S 12th Street
Murray, KY 42071

Phone (270) 339-4201
Email info@acadiacounseling.com

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Hours

Sessions are by appointment, generally on weekdays. Some evening and weekend times are available, but they are limited.

We don’t take walk-ins, so please request an appointment or call first. If you have questions about getting here or accessibility, call the Murray office.

Murray counselors taking new clients

Megan Higashimura, Anna Miller and Sarah Smith are taking new clients at the Murray office. Eric Rudd and Christa-Lauran Hopper are currently full. Every Murray counselor also offers telehealth.

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Need more options? Three counselors who work by telehealth only are also taking new adult clients. You can meet with them from home in Murray or anywhere in Kentucky.

  • 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

Murray counselors who are currently full

  • Eric Rudd, LPCC

    Eric Rudd

    LPCC · Murray office and telehealth

    LGBTQ+ affirming care, trauma and EMDR.

    Ages 5 and up · Individuals, couples and families

    Currently full
  • Christa-Lauran Hopper, LPCA

    Christa-Lauran Hopper

    LPCA · Murray office and telehealth

    Trauma, disordered eating and mood.

    Ages 10 and up · Individuals and couples

    Currently full

What we help with in Murray

Between them, our Murray counselors work with:

  • Anxiety, depression and mood (Anna Miller, Sarah Smith)
  • OCD, burnout and life transitions (Anna Miller)
  • PTSD, attachment, ADHD and behavior concerns, for kids and adults (Megan Higashimura)
  • Autism (level 1) and LGBTQ+ affirming care (Megan Higashimura)
  • Couples and family counseling (Megan Higashimura, Sarah Smith)
  • Trauma, EMDR and disordered eating (Eric Rudd and Christa-Lauran Hopper, both currently full)

Read more about anxiety counseling, OCD counseling, child and teen counseling and marriage and couples counseling.

Therapy for children, teens and families

Megan Higashimura sees children as young as 5, along with teens, adults and families. Sarah Smith sees teens 14 and up, adults, couples and families. Parents are welcome to call first and talk through whether counseling is a good fit for their child.

Anna Miller is a licensed psychological associate (LPA) who sees adults. She focuses on anxiety, depression, OCD, burnout and life transitions, using CBT, DBT and ACT.

Cost and insurance in Murray

Megan Higashimura and Anna Miller take Kentucky Medicaid plans from UnitedHealthcare, Wellcare, Passport by Molina, Aetna Better Health and Humana. They also take Anthem, Cigna, Aetna, MedBen, Wellcare Ambetter and ESI EAP. Their self-pay rate is $75. Sarah Smith is a supervised counseling intern, so her sessions are $25, self-pay only.

Have Medicare? Charlene McDonald and Brittany Elkins take Medicare and are taking new clients by telehealth. See insurance and payments for every plan and fee.

Telehealth from Murray

Every Murray counselor also sees clients online. Telehealth helps on busy days, in bad weather or when you’re home sick. You’ll need a Kentucky address and a private, stationary place to join. Learn how online counseling works.

Getting started in Murray

  1. Request an appointment online and choose the Murray office or telehealth. You can also call (270) 339-4201 or email info@acadiacounseling.com.
  2. We’ll email you to confirm and send intake paperwork through the secure Client Portal. Please finish it at least 24 hours before your first visit.
  3. Bring your insurance card and a payment method if you haven’t added them to the portal.
  4. Your first session lasts about 50 to 55 minutes. It’s a chance to share what brings you in and ask your own questions.

Questions about the Murray office

Is the Murray office easy to find?

We’re at 308 S 12th Street in downtown Murray, across from Dumplins Restaurant. Call (270) 339-4201 if you have questions about getting here.

Do Murray counselors take Medicaid?

Yes. Megan Higashimura and Anna Miller take all five Kentucky Medicaid plans we accept, and both are taking new clients. Read about counseling with Kentucky Medicaid.

How young of a child can you see?

Megan Higashimura sees children ages 5 and up. Sarah Smith sees teens 14 and up.

Do you offer EMDR in Murray?

Eric Rudd provides EMDR in Murray and is currently full. See our trauma counseling page for other trauma options, or call (270) 339-4201 to ask about openings.

More answers are on our FAQ page.

Start counseling in Murray

Request an appointment online, or call the Murray office at (270) 339-4201. We’ll help you choose a counselor who fits.

Email us at info@acadiacounseling.com.

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