Our Therapists
Amy Prater Hardin, LCSW
Certified Anger Management Specialist
EMDR/Trauma Based Therapist
Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor
Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor (NCCA)
Amy grew up in Owensboro, KY. Amy graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Social Work from Murray State University in 2001 and received a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Louisville in 2002. Her experience includes inpatient psychiatric work, child welfare/social services, intense outpatient mental health services, foster care services, and private practice mental health services. She specializes in mental health disorders, sexual behaviors (victims and offenders), and anger management. Amy is also a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor and is able to provide both clinical therapy and/or faith-based counseling depending on what the client asks for and/or needs. She is also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) and offers this to clients of all ages. Both she and Chad offer marriage counseling and often provide this together as a couple.
Amy was ordained into ministry on September 24, 2017.
Chad Hardin, B.S. (Psychology)
USAF Veteran
Certified Temperament Counselor (NCCA)
Chad Hardin also grew up in Owensboro, KY. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree (Psychology) from Eastern Kentucky University in 1991. He then joined the Military and served in the United States Air Force from 1992-1996. His experience includes inpatient psychiatric work, child welfare/social services, juvenile casework, and juvenile counseling through the Department of Juvenile Justice. Chad is trained as a Clinical Christian Counselor and offers faith-based services for both juveniles and adults. Both he and Amy offer marriage counseling and often provide this together as a couple.
Chad was ordained into ministry on September 24, 2017.
Kelley Fulkerson, LCSW
A dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of invaluable experience in various settings. She has skillfully navigated Adult Crisis and stabilization, excelled in school-based therapy, demonstrated compassion in long-term care, and provided support through her private practice.
Her expertise include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Sand Therapy, Trauma-informed care, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. Kelley brings a unique touch to her counseling, incorporating principles of Christian counseling for a holistic approach. Committed to fostering healing and well-being, She is a trusted guide on the journey to mental and emotional health.
Lesley Wespesser, LPCC-S
Lesley Wespesser received her Master Degree from Xavier University in
Mental Health and Community Counseling. She has worked in the rural
communities of Kentucky for over 20 years as a case manager and
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Lesley provides individual,
couples and family counseling for children, adolescents and adults.
She is a clinical supervisor for licensed professional counseling associates
who are working toward obtaining their independent licensure with The
Kentucky Board of Professional Counseling. In addition to being a licensed
Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor, Lesley is also a National
Board-Certified Counselor and Trauma Responsive Care Certified.
Lesley’s areas of focus include but are not limited to: Trauma, Anxiety,
Depression, ADHD, Behavioral Issues, Mood Disorders, Coping Skills,
Domestic Violence, Family Conflict, Grief and Loss, LGBTQ +, Self-esteem,
Self-harming, Substance Abuse, Relationship struggles, Anger and Stress
Management. Lesley is here to offer an accepting and safe place to
process and explore issues and concerns that are affecting your daily life.
She is here to identify areas that are important to you, how to manage or
cope with those areas and assist you in making positive changes to better
your life.
Lesley is available for Telehealth sessions Monday-Thursday Evenings.