The Kentucky Psychologist

Shannon Sauer-Zavala, PhD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and an internationally-known expert on personality change.Dr. Sauer-Zavala is an author, speaker, and scientific consultant. As an Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky, she runs clinical trials testing cutting-edge interventions that harness the power of personality change to alleviate common mental health conditions, particularly borderline personality di...

Bio: Kyrai (key-rye) Antares earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University. She also earned her Master's Degree in Depth Psychology and her Bachelor's Degree in Eating Disorders Counseling. Anti-racism and anti-oppression are at the heart of Kyrai’s professional work in private practice, consultation, and in teaching/training. Kyrai's specialties include complex post-traumatic stress disorder, disorder...

Dr. Demi Lincoln (she/her) completed her Psy.D in Clinical Psychology at Spalding University in 2023. Dr. Lincoln currently works as a Psychologist at Compass Counseling and Psychological Services, a private practice in Louisville, KY. Her clinical interests include interpersonal and complex trauma, interpersonal dysfunction, anxiety, depression, gender and sexual identity development and working with LGBTQIA+ folks. Dr. Lincoln t...

Dr. Ashley Belcher is originally from a small town in West Virginia. She earned her Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. She was active in several campus groups and voted president of the university’s chapter of Psi Chi National Honor Society her senior year.Dr. Ashley moved to Louisville to attend Spalding University and earned her Masters of Arts and Doctor of Psychology d...

Dr. Gardner is an alumna of Rutgers University where she studied psychology and music. She earned a MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Indiana State University, and a MA and PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Spalding University. She completed her internship at the University of Illinois at Chicago where she worked with college students and survivors of political torture, before completing her postdoctoral fellowship within...

Katie McBride (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Psychologist with an integrative psychotherapy practice in Louisville, Kentucky. Since receiving her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Miami University, she has cultivated a number of clinical specialties that include PTSD, Complex PTSD & developmental trauma; dissociative disorders, anxiety, and mood disorders, as well as divorce consultation and therapy. She has been passionate abou...

Brenda Arellano, M.S., L.P.A., is a bilingual (Spanish and English) Licensed Psychological Associate. At Be Well Kentucky, Brenda specializes in providing empirically-supported treatment for individuals of all ages suffering from OCD and anxiety. Brenda also treats individuals suffering from eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trichotillomania, excoriation and behavioral difficulties. She is trained in delivering various empiri...

Dr. Laurie Mount Grimes was most recently the Director of Professional Affairs and Legislative Agent for the Kentucky Psychological Association. She served as DPA from 2013-2018 and returned to the KPA staff in September 2022 to take on the Legislative Agent position, then resumed the DPA post in July 2023. Dr. Grimes is a pediatric psychologist in Louisville, Kentucky where she has had a private practice, served as the Director of...

Collin Davidson, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and Certified Financial Therapist-I who specializes in helping people to navigate financial stress, anxiety, and conflict. Dr. Davidson aims to provide the highest quality evidenced-based care and is an active participant in scientific process, having published over 20 peer-reviewed articles. He is licensed to provi...

Dr. Birkby is a clinical and sport psychologist. He earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from Spalding University in Louisville, KY and went on to complete his internship at the acclaimed Boys Town in Omaha, Nebraska. He received undergraduate and graduate level training in sport psychology and is a certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC) through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Making use of his ...

Dr. Chapman is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, founder and director of the Kentucky Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (KYCARDS) where he specializes in the assessment and treatment of anxiety and related disorders. Dr. Chapman is a Diplomate and Certified by the Academy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (A-CBT), and is a internationally recognized expert in the implementation of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxi...

Dr. Sergeant is in private practice in Owensboro, Kentucky and owner of Behavior Associates LLC. They provide therapy and behavior services primarily to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and well as assessment and Applied Behavior Analysis services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Sergeant is also an adjunct professor at Brescia University in their Masters program in clinical psychology. Sh...

Dr. Buehner earned her doctoral degree from the University of Louisville and is a practicing psychologist. She is the former President of the Kentucky Psychological Association. She serves on the KPA Board of Directors as the Chair of the KPA Communications Committee, as well as the Board of Directors for the Kentucky Psychological Foundation and the Board of Directors for FEAT-Families for Effective Autism Treatment. She resides ...

Dr. Kari Jones is a proud Eastern Kentuckian who completed her educational tour of the Commonwealth at the University of Kentucky, Morehead State University, and landed at her final stop at Spalding University for her doctorate degree. She's a mom to two young boys, a lover of the Kentucky Wildcats, and an owner of a small private practice where she utilizes individual psychotherapy and psychological assessment to serve her communi...

Bio: I am a native of Kentucky; I grew up in Oldham County. I attended Georgetown College for my undergraduate degree in Psychology (2008), and I later attended Murray State University to earn my Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology (2011). Upon graduation, I earned licensure as a Licensed Psychological Associate in July 2012 and later licensure as a Psychological Practitioner in July 2018. Most of my clinical experience has bee...

Georgeann Stamper Brown, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, mental health advocate, and non-profit volunteer. She is currently in private practice at TrueNorth Counseling and Development in Lexington, Kentucky, with a focus on treating anxiety. She has worked as a clinical psychologist in various settings for the past 20 years, including helping to start Transylvania University's on-campus counseling center in 2007 through 2016. S...

Don Rogers spent 27 years working in community mental health as a front line clinician, local supervisor, manager, and executive level leader. He began his career in community mental health after receiving a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Morehead State University. He has direct clinical experience assessing and treating individuals from early childhood to the elderly. Populations served include individuals suffering ...

Dr. William Stoops, a Professor in the Departments of Behavioral Science, Psychiatry and Psychology at the University of Kentucky, earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Davidson College in Davidson, NC and his Master’s degree and PhD in Psychology from the University of Kentucky. His research, continuously funded by NIH since 2008, evaluates the behavioral and pharmacological factors that contribute to drug use disorders...