meet our therapists

holly.bean@trabuegroup.org

Holly is an LPCC in the state of Kentucky and holds her NCC credentialing. She is a Christian, a Mom, and bilingual in American Sign Language and English. Holly has been practicing professional counseling for 7 years. She is an alumni of Western Kentucky University where she received a Bachelors Degree in Psychology accompanied by a minor in American Sign Language. She then went on to complete a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Holly has  experience working with anxiety, depression, and clients from the Deaf community. She enjoys working with adolescents and young adults who seek to succeed in finding the best version of themselves. In her counseling space, she encourages self exploration, self confidence, and self authenticity. 

Holly currently offers exclusively  telehealth appointments.

nancy.bertuleit@trabuegroup.org

Ms. Nancy knew from a young age that she wanted to work with children and families.  A native of Ohio she attended Western Kentucky University where she completed Bachelor's, Masters' and Specialist degrees.  She taught pre-school up through junior high before becoming and elementary school counselor.  In 1998, Nancy began working as a school district administrator and furthered her work with children by becoming a registered Play Therapist and Supervisor.  During this time she also completed a Doctoral program in Counseling at the University of Louisville.  Nancy has taught at two universities and has done a great deal of work in the areas of crisis response, suicide prevention, play therapy, bullying, juvenile delinquency prevention, and threat assessment.  Dr. Bertuleit is a National Certified Counselor, a  Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Kentucky and is certified to work with Juvenile Sex Offenders.  

chelsey.brooke@trabuegroup.org

Chelsey is a licensed therapist, Certified Partner Trauma Therapist, Registered Play Therapist, and Gottman Method Couples THerapist (Level 1) specializing in narcissistic abuse, toxic relationships, anxiety, children's issues, and interpersonal trauma.  In her work as a trauma therapist, she helps betrayed partners of sex/porn addicts process these hurts and learn how to set healthy boundaries, make self-honoring choices, and gain new hope. As a Registered Play Therapist, Chelsey helps children gain effective social and communication skills to build their self-esteem and ability to form positive relationships.  Chelsey works with couples to improve the foundation of their relationship and to address any toxi cinterpersonal patterns.  Chelsey is also a Christian-based counselor and offers sound therapeutic solutions that compliment a Bible-based perspective on life.

karen.carr@trabuegroup.org

 Karen earned her Bachelors degree in psychology and criminology from East Tennessee State University and Master's degree in mental health counseling from Western Kentucky University. She began her career at FamilyWorks

as a Case Manager 2011 and became a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor

Karen is also a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor.  She serves as an adjunct professor in Counseling Department at Western Kentucky University, where she teaches Play Therapy, Advanced Play Therapy and Expressive Therapies in Counseling.  Karen has previously worked in community mental health, local school systems and the juvenile justice system.  Additionally, she has experience working with the National Disaster Response Team through the American Red Cross.  She is also Gottman Method Couples Counseling Levels 1 & 2 trained.    Karen enjoys working with children, adolescents, college students, military/veterans, family, and marriage/couples, utilizing Trauma, grief, art therapy, sand therapy, play therapy, and cognitive therapy.  Karen enjoys traveling and  photographing the places she has traveled.  She also enjoys yoga, scrapbooking, reading, and spending time with family.  Karen especially enjoys Bruster's chocolate raspberry ice cream and made from scratch chicken & dumplings--yum!

racheal.carter@trabuegroup.org

 Racheal Carter is a licensed mental health therapist that has worked with FamilyWorks Therapy since 2018. She works with children, teens, and adults focusing on anxiety, depression, and behavior disorders. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2016 from the University of Tennessee at Martin and her Masters degree in 2018 from WKU. 

karen.hammond@trabuegroup.org

Karen has an MA in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and an MA in Corporate Communication from Western Kentucky University.  She enjoys working with teenagers, young adults, adults couples and premarital couples.  Along with using many evidence based theories of counseling, Karen also enjoys utilizing faith based counseling when working with clients.

lissie.higdon@trabuegroup.org

Mary Elisabeth "Lissie" Higdon is a licensed mental health therapist that started working at FamilyWorks Therapy in 2018.  She finds joy working with clients of all ages and differing mental health issues.  She has worked with children, teens, and adults, who struggle with anxiety, depression, and behavior disorders, just to name a few.  She got her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Western Kentucky University and went on to receive a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.  Her area of expertise is working with children and young adults who struggle with anxiety and depression,  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family as we well as her 3 fur babies.

philip.pursley@trabuegroup.org

 Philip received his Bachelor of Science in Religion from Lindsey Wilson in May 2004 and holds a Master Degree in Mental Health Counseling 2008 and his second Master in crisis Counseling in 2010 . Philip worked as an LPCA under a LPCC counselor until August 2014, when Philip became a License professional counselor. In May 2019 he received his credentials to supervise LPCAs.  Philip has been with FamilyWorks for the last 10 years and enjoys working with children, teens, and adults.

jim.stone@trabuegroup.org

Jim specializes in anger management and oppositional defiant behaviors.  He has previously worked at Lifeskills.  He holds a M.A. in Psychology.  Not only does Jim accept all forms of Medicaid, he also accepts private pay and several private insurances as well.

alicia.williams@trabuegroup.org

Alicia has worked at FamilyWorks Therapy  for over 15 years.  She has extensive experience working with children and adolescents. Alicia has previously worked at Rivendell, LifeSkills, and Lindsey Wilson College.  She earned her BA and MA at Lindsey Wilson College with a focus on Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Counseling. Additionally, Alicia is a KY board approved clinical supervisor.

nikki.barrett@trabuegroup.org

Nikki enjoys working with individuals throughout the life span and serves the Logan and Simpson County areas.  She has worked within FamilyWorks in multiple ways since 2018 from Targeted Case manager, intern, office staff, and now as a Licensed Therapist.  She has a BA in Sociology with a double minor in Criminology and Sexuality Studies and an MAE in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, both from Western Kentucky University.  She has a passion for encouraging, supporting, and connecting with today's youth.  Nikki believes in bringing attention to self-awareness and thought patterns to help others understand their behaviors and choices in their own journey.  When she isn't working Nikki's life is all about her FURamily and being outside.

april.crabtree@trabuegroup.org

April is a licensed mental health therapist that began her career with FamilyWorks in 2021.  She received her BA in Psychology from Murray State University and went on to receive her MAE in Marriage and Family Counseling from Western Kentucky University.  April's training, education, and experience has allowed her to address an array of concerns ranging from trauma, bereavement, interpersonal relationships, process addictions and erotically marginalization as well as many others.  She has been trained in level 1 and 2 brainspotting therapy, which has allowed her to aid clients with accessing and processing traumatic events, negative emotions, and pain.  She has also received training in two level of Gottman Method Couples Therapy.  April is a Nationally Certified Counselor, has received and Addictions Education Certificate, and will be completing her Compassionate Bereavement Care Provider certification in September of this year.  April is also working toward becoming and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist.

glory.duff@trabuegroup.org

 Glory graduated from Western Kentucky University with her Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in May of 2022. Glory has studied coursework in Gottman’s Couples Counseling, Trauma healing, and Telehealth. Glory is currently working toward a Trauma Certification. Glory enjoys working with clients of all ages and has worked with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, and trauma. Glory primarily sees clients in the Bowling Green office and via telehealth. In her free time, Glory enjoys spending time with her fur baby and attending concerts.  

amy.ross@trabuegroup.org

 Amy is a licensed mental health counselor and holds her NCC credentialing. She views counseling as a partnership between client and therapist and provides a safe, accepting space for clients to gain insight and progress, emphasizing personal empowerment. Amy enjoys working with clients of all ages with concerns including anxiety and depression, trauma, addiction recovery, phase of life concerns, and personal growth.

Amy completed her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a graduate certificate in Addictions Education at Western Kentucky University, and is currently a first year Ph.D. student in Counselor Education at the University of Cincinnati. Amy is also trained in EMDR, Trauma focused CBT, and Gottman Couples Counseling Level 2. Prior to joining FamilyWorks, Amy worked with clients at LifeSkills and HopeBridge. She is working towards full EMDR certification. In her free time, Amy enjoys spending time with her family and cheering for the Philadelphia Eagle (Go Birds!).

Amy is available for telehealth and in-person appointments. 

brian.sergent@trabuegroup.org

Brian Sergent is a licensed counselor in Kentucky. He is a husband, father of three children, counselor and someone whom we hope you will feel comfortable talking to  Brian has been involved in the mental health  field as a professional for over a decade now, first as a case manager and most recently as a licensed therapist and counselor. Brian's approach to counseling begins with establishing a safe, trusting relationship where people can grow by exploring their emotions and becoming more aware of their inner longings.  His areas of focus include: trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, relationship issues, and self-esteem.  Brian's additional certifications include: a Certified Trauma Professional, a Nationally Certified Counselor, and has an addictions edication certificate.

kylee.sipes@trabuegroup.org

Kylee graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an Addictions Certificate in May of 2021.  She began her career at FamilyWorks as an intern and became a Licensed therapy in 2021.  Kylee is passionate about working with children to develop a positive self-concept, become more self-directing, and become sensitive to the process of coping through the child's natural form of communication---play.  She is currently training to become a Registered Play Therapist.  Kylee sees client of varying ages, primarily at the Bowling Green office as well as through telehealth,  In her free time she enjoys noting more than spending time with her family and friends.

malissa.williams@trabuegroup.org

Malissa began her career in the classroom.  She holds a BA in Elementary Education, an MA in Elementary Counseling, and a Rank I in Secondary Counseling.  Malissa was a teacher for 11 years and then became a school counselor.  She served as school counselor in the Allen County school system (middle and high schools)  for 23 years.  After retiring from Allen County Schools, Malissa felt a calling to serve children through outpatient counseling.  She has been working at FamilyWorks Therapy as an LPCA since 2020.    Malissa has been married for over 40 years, has 4 adult children, and 3 grandchildren.  Malissa feels very blessed to be a counselor.

booke.zarotony@trabuegroup.org

Brooke graduated from Western Kentucky University with her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in May of 2022.  Brooke will be an adjunct professor through WKU's Department of Counseling and Student Affairs starting in the Fall  of 2022, teaching the CNS 110 Human Relations course.  She has studied coursework in play therapy and has trained in Brainspotting, Trauma healing, Gottman's Couples Counseling, and Telehealth.  She previously worked at the LifeSkills Children's Crisis Unit as a Residential Associate.  Above all else, Brooke values a genuine, empathetic, and judgment free client-therapist connection.  Brook see client's at the Bowling Green office, Scottsville office, and on Telehealth based on the client's discretion.