meet our clinicians - elizabethtown

Chris was born in Corpus Christi, Texas and later moved to Elizabethtown, where he has resided for over 20 years. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminology from Western Kentucky University and his Master’s Degree in Social Work with a specialization in Mental Health from the University of Louisville.  

He has spent the past 12 years working with children and families in school and home-based settings and regularly leads group therapy for children and adolescents. A Type 1 diabetic since the age of 13, Chris has a passion for working with kids and families navigating the complexities of having diabetes, trauma, and anxiety but is also comfortable working with most therapeutic concerns you may be facing.  Chris enjoys working in the school and home setting and primarily serves kids and families within the Elizabethtown Independent School District.  In his free time, Chris enjoys collecting and building Lego’s, playing and streaming video games and watching the latest movies.  

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor (LCSW) licensed through the Kentucky Board of Social Work and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S) credentialed through the Association for Play Therapy.   Chris is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), basic EMDR, AutPlay and has taken more than 250+ hours of CEU's in play therapy.

Chris is the co-owner of Creative Counseling & Consultation, PLLC along with his wife Krista.  Within the practice, Chris handles all things insurance, finance, and tech within the practice.

Kyla was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and later moved to Elizabethtown where she has resided since 2005. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a Minor in Criminal Justice from Western Kentucky University and her Masters of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville.  

Kyla has spent the last two years working with children and families by providing out patient services through her time as an intern. Kyla also has previous experience in the school settings. Kyla provides school-based services to the EIS district at Elizabethtown High School as well as other outpatient mental health services.  

Kyla is certified in TF-CBT and AutPlay Therapy and is currently training in DBT towards certification.  Kyla is under the supervision of Christopher Longoria, LCSW, RPT-S and is working towards full licensure in the state of Kentucky.

Melissa was born in Hardin County, Kentucky and has lived in Kentucky all her life.  She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a minor in Sociology, from the University of Louisville.  She then went on to receive a Master of Science in Counseling from Campbellsville University and a Master of Arts in Psychology from Spalding University, where her classes focused on Pediatrics.

Melissa is a Licensed Psychological Practitioner (LPP), licensed through the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology.  Melissa is currently focused on providing psychological testing to this area.  She enjoys testing individuals for intellectual disabilities, learning disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and ADHD, as well as differentiating between diagnoses.

Melissa has spent the last 12 years in the mental health field, mostly providing therapy.  Melissa has enjoyed working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups.  She has worked in outpatient, school, home, and residential settings.  She has specialized in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, and health-related issues.  She has experience in working with relationship and family issues, including parenting difficulties.  She believes her therapeutic experiences help her during the testing process.

In her spare time, Melissa enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys, as well as extended family and friends.  She also likes to read, dance, sing, and cuddle with her two fur babies.

 Shelby was born in Louisville, KY but has called Lexington her home since 2019. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from University of Louisville with a Minor in English Literature. She then obtained a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northern Kentucky University. 

Shelby’s experience includes working with children, teens and adults in individual therapy as well as providing counseling to couples in outpatient settings. She enjoys working with pre-teens, teens and adults healing from trauma, coping with anxiety and dealing with difficult life transitions. She believes in the importance of making each person feel safe, supported and accepted in session. She uses person-centered, narrative, mindfulness, and trauma informed approaches that she personalizes to the needs of each individual client.

Outside of the office, Shelby enjoys reading books of all genres, taking her dog to the park, crafting and exploring museums.

 Kelcie is a Licensed Professional Art Therapist. She received her bachelor’s degree in studio art and minored in psychology at the University of Southern Indiana. She relocated to Louisville when she enrolled in the University of Louisville's Master of Education program in 2016. She graduated with her MEd. in Counseling and Personnel Services in 2018 with a concentration in Art Therapy. 

While her specialty is in expressive arts therapy, she know's that not all people feel confident making art. She enjoy's weaving expressive therapies into her therapeutic approach with the focus being to make you feel like you are getting what you need from therapy.   Kelcie is experienced in working with individuals struggling with PTSD, anxiety and chronic pain & illness.   Her approach is client-centered, expressive, and existential.

Kelcie has a passion for helping others and enjoys international travel. Her goals include pursuing the opportunity to practice art therapy on a worldwide scale. She has studied Italian Renaissance art abroad on two separate occasions in 2015 and 2018, as well as the impact of substance abuse in Ireland in 2017. She is also very compassionate towards the geriatric population, as she worked in senior living as a Life Enrichment Director for 6 years. 

Tiffany is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience in providing trauma-informed care. She earned her BA in Psychology in 2011, followed by an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling in 2013, both from Harding University in Arkansas. Over the course of her career, Tiffany has worked with diverse populations, including individuals in the foster care system, survivors of domestic violence, and youth within the juvenile justice system. 

She spent 10 years in Florida, where she provided therapy in various settings, including community mental health care facilities, schools, homes, and via telehealth.

Having recently relocated to Elizabethtown in early 2024, Tiffany is excited to bring her expertise to a new community. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, reading, and being an active member of her local church. As a proud soccer mom, Tiffany enjoys being involved in her children’s activities and engaging with her community.