Therapy for Badass Women and Queer Folk
Therapy for Badass Women and Queer Folk
You’re Not Too Much Here
You probably appear to function well on the outside. Other people think you have all your shit together - admiring how much you get done, or they are impressed with “how well you handled that.”
You think deeply (you think a LOT), care deeply (too much probably), and you always seem to figure out the best plan or course of action (eventually). And still, the same stuff keeps showing up in your relationships or your sense of self, and you just feel run down all the time.
Most people who come here are smart, capable, and have already overcome a lot. My clients want to know, "Was that trauma or just regular crappy?" They have identity questions, complicated relationship dynamics, or problematic long-standing family patterns that don’t go away just because they finally start to see or understand them. It's like, "Okay, now what do I do?
This is a place to slow down and work with what’s underneath all of that, not just manage it better.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I work with badass women and queer folk. Many are thoughtful, self-aware, and tired of repeating the same patterns in their relationships or inner lives.
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Yes. I work with couples who want to do all the regular stuff, like improve communication, understand recurring dynamics, and build more connection and flexibility in their relationships. I also work with couples interested in ethical non-monogamy, and family dynamics that are polyamorous.
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Abso-freakin-lutely! This is a queer-affirming space. I work with queer folks, including people coming out later in life, exploring sexuality in hetero-presenting relationships, and navigating nontraditional relationship structures. You don’t have to explain or justify who you are here.
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I work virtually with clients across Kentucky. Online therapy allows us to do deep, consistent work without the added stress of logistics or location.
If you’re in Lexington and really want to meet in person, we can always take it to the Arboretum and go for a walk. Therapy and Plants. We can go on one of those stupid-mental-health-walks that everyone is always bragging about taking :)
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While I do not directly accept insurance, I will work really hard to help you get reimbursed by your insurance, if possible.
I work with Mentaya, a service that helps clients check out-of-network benefits and submit claims for reimbursement. If your plan includes out-of-network coverage, Mentaya can help you understand what may be available to you and handle the reimbursement process.
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Sessions are typically 50 to 60 minutes. They’re conversational, grounded, and responsive to what’s showing up for you.
If you want a relaxed session, we can do that.
Sometimes you might be like, “Okay, no. I don’t want to just talk about it. I want to work on this.” Great. I can do that, too. I can shift gears and bring more structure, more direction, more actual interventions.
About The Mindful Practice of Kentucky
About The Mindful Practice of Kentucky
Courtney Garner
I’m Courtney Garner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I created Mindful in Kentucky to offer a kind of therapy that goes deeper than surface-level coping, especially for people who are thoughtful, self-aware, and tired of managing everything on their own.
My background is in trauma work, starting early in my career with young children and families. That foundation shapes how I work with adults today. I’m trained in EMDR and am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, with a strong focus on how trauma, relationships, and identity shape the way people move through the world. I’ve also spent years working in psychiatric hospital settings, supporting people navigating anxiety, suicidality, and complex emotional experiences.
I’m deeply committed to social justice and equity, not just in theory, but in how I show up as a therapist, a parent, and a human. I’ve studied LGBTQ health promotion internationally and love working with queer folks, people exploring identity later in life, and those navigating relationships that don’t fit traditional molds.
You Belong Here
This is a place where you belong and don’t have to perform or explain yourself. The work here is about helping things feel less stuck and more workable over time. A consultation is the next step to talk through whether this feels like the support you’ve been looking for.