We take a client-centered, strengths-based approach — working alongside you to identify your needs and help you build the life you want.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions tailored to your personal goals, challenges, and strengths.
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Group Therapy
Supportive group sessions offering community, shared experience, and evidence-based care.
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Trauma-Informed Care
Specialized treatment using EMDR, IFS, and FLASH Technique to help process and heal from trauma.
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Adolescent Services
Safe, confidential support for teens navigating life's challenges, with appropriate parent involvement.
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Insurance Accepted
We accept Medicaid/MCO, private insurance, EAP, and HSA. Contact us to learn more about your coverage options.
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Online Intake
Complete your new client paperwork securely online and be placed on our waitlist from the comfort of home.
Our Philosophy
You already have the power within you
We believe therapy is not about being told what to do — it's about giving you the space to explore your own desires, needs, and strengths. Our mission is to provide guidance and interventions that create lasting change far beyond your time in counseling.
Our clinicians bring compassion, expertise, and a genuine commitment to your healing journey.
Owner & Founder
Jennifer Gregory
LCSW-S Therapist · Balanced Mind Counseling, LLC
Hi, I’m Jennifer Gregory, owner and Psychotherapist at Balanced Mind Counseling. My passion is helping individuals find balance, healing, and a deeper understanding of themselves in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment.
I am a trauma-focused therapist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and self-esteem challenges. I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and FLASH Technique, and I use an eclectic, client-centered approach that integrates a variety of evidence-based and holistic modalities to meet each person’s unique needs.
I enjoy working with adults and adolescents from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Whether you are navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, my hope is that we can work together to create meaningful healing and lasting change.
Jessie believes we all carry stories — some whispered, some roaring — and understands that healing begins not by correcting what’s wrong, but by witnessing what’s been carried. She honors each individual’s lived experience as sacred and valid, holding space for therapeutic work rooted in the belief that we are all shaped by our experiences.
Grounded in a trauma-informed practice, she takes a holistic approach to care with a deep trust in the nervous system’s innate wisdom. She offers an inclusive, LGBTQIA+ and gender-affirming space where clients are invited to explore their inner world with curiosity, not judgment.
Jessie holds both a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Western Kentucky University, with a minor in sexuality and an academic emphasis on trauma. She is pursuing certification in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and has received direct training from leading clinicians including Deb Dana and Linda Thai.
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate · Ages 4+
Alyssa works with children ages 4 and up, as well as adolescents and young adults navigating a wide range of challenges. She supports clients facing behavioral concerns, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and difficult life changes — helping them build the skills they need to feel more confident and in control.
Her approach is warm, engaging, and trauma-informed, using an integrative therapy model tailored to each client’s unique needs. Alyssa strives to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where children and young people feel safe expressing themselves, developing emotional regulation, and strengthening their ability to navigate everyday challenges.
Alyssa has experience working in community mental health, which has strengthened her ability to support clients from diverse backgrounds with complex needs. She understands that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and she works to make the process feel approachable, collaborative, and empowering. She is currently accepting new clients.
Children (Age 4+)AnxietyDepressionADHDTraumaBehavioral ConcernsEmotional RegulationYoung Adults
Kindle is dedicated to providing a supportive and empowering environment for her clients. She practices a strength-based and holistic approach to care, recognizing the unique strengths and needs of each individual. Her approach is integrative, utilizing various therapy techniques to address anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, grief, behavior modification, and problem-solving.
Kindle earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Western Kentucky University and holds certification in Trauma-Informed Care. With over 10 years of experience in residential and outpatient behavioral health settings, she specializes in working with teens and young adults. She also offers faith-based counseling and enjoys integrating art and music therapy techniques.
Kindle believes everyone has the ability to overcome, and it is her mission to meet clients where they are — working together toward authentic healing and positive change. She works with individuals, couples, and families, and is currently accepting clients aged 12 and older.
AnxietyDepressionTraumaGriefAnger ManagementCouples & FamiliesFaith-BasedArt & Music TherapyAges 12+
Questions about our team or services?
📞 (270) 296-0564📍 2785 Veach Road, Owensboro, KY 42303
Emergency Resources
Crisis & Mental Health Resources
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, do not wait — call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
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If this is an emergency, call 911 now
An emergency is any situation with an immediate risk of harm to yourself or someone else. Balanced Mind Counseling does not provide after-hours crisis response. Please use the resources below.
📞 Crisis Hotlines
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text: 988
Free, confidential support 24/7 for people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis. Available in English and Spanish.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Free 24/7 text-based crisis support. Connect with a trained counselor by texting from anywhere in the US.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
M–F 10am–10pm ET. Provides mental health information, referrals, and support for individuals and families.
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-4357
Free, confidential 24/7 treatment referral and information for substance use and mental health disorders.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
24/7 confidential support for survivors of domestic violence. Also available by text: text START to 88788.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988, Press 1
Confidential crisis support for Veterans and their families, 24/7. Also: text 838255 or chat online.
🏥 Local & Kentucky Resources
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
(270) 417-2000
Emergency psychiatric care available. 1201 Pleasant Valley Road, Owensboro, KY 42303.
Kentucky 24-Hour Crisis Line
1-800-433-7291
Statewide 24/7 crisis support line for Kentuckians experiencing a mental health emergency.
Communicare Health Services
(270) 689-6530
Local mental health and substance use services in the Owensboro/Daviess County area.
💬 Additional Support
Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
1-866-488-7386
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people under 25. Text START to 678-678.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-422-4453
24/7 support for children and adults with concerns about child abuse or neglect.
Alliance for Eating Disorders
1-866-662-1235
M–F 9am–9pm ET. Support and referrals for individuals struggling with eating disorders.
Learn & Grow
Mental Health Education
Understanding your mental health is the first step toward healing. Explore these resources to learn more about common conditions and practical coping skills.
Understanding Anxiety
Anxiety is the body's natural response to stress or perceived threat. While some anxiety is normal and even helpful, anxiety becomes a concern when it is persistent, intense, and begins to interfere with daily life.
Common symptoms include:
Persistent worry that is hard to control
Physical symptoms: racing heart, chest tightness, shortness of breath
Difficulty concentrating or feeling your mind "goes blank"
Sleep disturbances — trouble falling or staying asleep
Avoidance of situations that trigger fear
Irritability or feeling on edge
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions — and among the most treatable. Effective approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, mindfulness-based therapy, and medication when appropriate.
🌬️ Box Breathing
Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4. Repeat 4–6 times. This activates your parasympathetic nervous system and calms the body's stress response.
🖐️ 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding
Name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste. This technique anchors you to the present moment and interrupts anxious spiraling.
📝 Worry Journaling
Set a 15-minute "worry window" each day to write down your concerns. Outside that window, remind yourself you have a designated time for worries — this limits rumination.
🏃 Movement
Even a 20-minute walk can reduce anxiety symptoms. Exercise metabolizes stress hormones and releases endorphins, providing relief from the physical tension of anxiety.
Understanding Depression
Depression is more than feeling sad. It is a medical condition that affects mood, thinking, energy, sleep, and how you feel about yourself and the world. It can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, or circumstance.
Common signs of depression include:
Persistent sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
Loss of interest in things you once enjoyed (anhedonia)
Fatigue and low energy, even after rest
Changes in appetite and weight
Difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions
Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt
Thoughts of death or suicide
Depression is highly treatable. Most people see significant improvement with therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, or a combination of these approaches.
☀️ Behavioral Activation
Depression pulls us toward withdrawal. Gently scheduling small, meaningful activities — even when motivation is absent — can help restart the brain's reward system and gradually lift mood.
💤 Sleep Hygiene
Consistent sleep and wake times, limiting screens before bed, and keeping your bedroom cool and dark can significantly improve both sleep quality and depressive symptoms.
🤝 Connection
Isolation worsens depression. Reaching out to one trusted person — even briefly — creates a sense of belonging that can interrupt the downward spiral. You don't have to explain everything.
🧘 Mindfulness
Mindfulness-based practices teach you to observe thoughts without judgment rather than fusing with them. Even 5 minutes of focused breathing can create distance from depressive thoughts.
Understanding Trauma & PTSD
Trauma occurs when an experience overwhelms our nervous system's ability to cope. It is not about how "bad" the event was — it is about how the event is experienced by the individual. What is traumatic for one person may not be for another, and all responses are valid.
Trauma responses may include:
Flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive memories
Emotional numbness or disconnection (dissociation)
Hypervigilance — always feeling "on guard"
Avoiding people, places, or situations tied to the trauma
Difficulty trusting others or feeling safe
Shame, guilt, or self-blame
Evidence-based trauma treatments include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and trauma-focused CBT — all approaches used at Balanced Mind Counseling.
🛡️ Safety First
Before processing trauma, it's important to establish a sense of safety. Identify your "safe spaces" — people, places, or routines that help you feel grounded and secure.
🌊 Titration
Processing trauma in small, manageable doses ("titration") rather than all at once prevents retraumatization and allows the nervous system to integrate difficult experiences gradually.
🤲 Self-Compassion
Trauma responses are survival responses — your nervous system did what it needed to do to protect you. Practicing self-compassion means treating yourself with the same kindness you would offer a dear friend.
🔗 Somatic Awareness
Trauma lives in the body. Gently noticing physical sensations — without judgment — and using movement, breath, or gentle touch can help discharge stored stress from the nervous system.
Building Your Coping Toolkit
Coping skills are strategies that help you manage stress, regulate emotions, and navigate difficult moments. Effective coping is not about avoiding pain — it is about building the capacity to move through it.
Healthy coping falls into several categories:
Physical: Exercise, deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, yoga
Cognitive: Journaling, thought records, reframing, mindfulness
Social: Reaching out for support, community involvement, therapy
Creative: Art, music, writing, movement
Routine-based: Consistent sleep, nutrition, time in nature
The goal is to build a diverse toolkit so you have options for different situations and different levels of distress. What works in a mild moment may not work in a crisis, and that's okay.
🎯 TIPP Skills (DBT)
Temperature (cold water on face), Intense exercise, Paced breathing, Progressive muscle relaxation. These rapidly reduce emotional intensity in crisis moments.
🧩 PLEASE Skills (DBT)
Treat PLhysical illness, balanced Eating, avoid mood-altering substances, balanced Sleep, Exercise. Building a life that supports emotional regulation starts with basics.
🌱 Opposite Action
When an emotion urges you to withdraw, reach out. When it urges you to attack, be gentle. Acting opposite to an unhelpful emotional urge can change the emotion itself over time.
🙏 Radical Acceptance
Accepting reality as it is — not approving of it, but stopping the fight against what cannot be changed — reduces suffering. Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional.
Your Nervous System & Mental Health
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) governs your body's stress and relaxation responses. Understanding how it works can help you take more intentional control of your emotional states.
The three main states (Polyvagal Theory):
Ventral Vagal (Safe & Social): Calm, connected, engaged. You can think clearly, feel empathy, and handle challenges with flexibility.
Sympathetic (Fight or Flight): Activated for perceived threat. Heart racing, muscles tensed, mind narrowed to survive.
Many mental health symptoms — anxiety, depression, emotional reactivity, dissociation — can be understood as nervous system states. Healing often involves learning to regulate these states through body-based and relational interventions.
😮💨 Extended Exhale Breathing
Exhaling longer than your inhale (e.g., inhale 4 counts, exhale 8) activates the vagus nerve and shifts your system toward a calmer, more regulated state.
🥶 Cold Water Reset
Splashing cold water on your face or holding your wrists under cold water activates the dive reflex, slowing heart rate and interrupting the sympathetic (fight-or-flight) state.
🎵 Humming & Singing
The vagus nerve runs through the vocal cords. Humming, singing, or even gargling can gently stimulate vagal tone and shift the nervous system toward calm and safety.
👐 Co-regulation
Human nervous systems regulate each other. Being in the calm, regulated presence of a trusted person — a therapist, friend, pet — is one of the most powerful tools for nervous system healing.
Events & Groups
Groups, Workshops & Community Events
Balanced Mind Counseling hosts a variety of groups, workshops, and community events throughout the year. Check back here for upcoming opportunities to connect, heal, and grow.
🥁 Drum Groups
Our drum groups offer a unique, body-based healing experience that combines rhythm, community, and nervous system regulation. No musical experience necessary — just an open heart.
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👥 Therapy Groups
Group therapy offers a powerful opportunity to heal in community. Our therapy groups are led by licensed clinicians and provide a safe, confidential space to share, connect, and grow.
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✨ Workshops & Community Events
We periodically host workshops, educational events, and community gatherings focused on mental health, wellness, and connection.
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