Colgan Tyler

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Mr. Colgan Tyler's psychotherapy treatment specializes work with young males, adult men and women and families in crisis. Using an eclectic approach, he gives the client the space and support to tell their own story, guides and witnesses them in self-discovery, and collaborates to change elements within their realm of control. Mr. Tyler is committed to the idea that young males and men, like all human beings, need to be recognized and valued as creative, powerful, and sensitive individuals within their social contexts. An important part of mental health treatment is being seen by and building a relationship with a present, empathetic and trained professional. 

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Michael May

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Michael May, MA, LPCC-S is a Clinical Associate and the Supervision & Training Coordinator at Mandala House. Within his clinical practice, Michael is deeply committed to providing evidence-based psychotherapy for adolescents and adults especially LGBTQIA+ individuals) presenting with anxiety-related concerns and, in particular, obsessive-compulsive disorder. In addition, Michael works with clients experiencing a wide array of presenting concerns including depression, difficulties resulting from traumatic experience, and sexual and gender identity development.

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Lucie Erlebachova

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Lucie Erlebachova believes in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship. She understands, that at times, we all need to talk to someone who is non-judgmental, empowering, encouraging, and will hold our hope for change even if we feel like we are ready to give up. She meets clients where they are and supports them in finding a new path to a more fulfilling life. In 2021, Lucie became Certified Grief Counseling Specialist.

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Rachel Archer

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Rachel is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She believes that with the support of a compassionate and knowledgeable therapist, anyone is capable of taking their first step toward creating positive change. Her goal is to approach problems alongside her clients, with respect, curiosity, and care. She enjoys working with adults living with anxiety, depression, trauma, and struggles related to gender identity and sexual orientation.

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Valerie Gholson-Day

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Valerie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, holding a Masters degree from Louisville Presbyterian Seminary, since 2012.   Specializing in working with adults, couples, and teens, she has a history of working with a variety of symptoms, including depression, anxiety, anger, relationship issues, trauma, behavior issues and feeling stuck. 

Valerie is committed to providing a safe and welcoming space for clients on their journey, guiding them through challenges toward understanding, learning, confidence, and the utilization of their strengths for lasting resolve and peace.

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Jonathan MacDonald

Licensed Clinical Social Worker &
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Jonathan understands that everyone faces challenges and difficulties in life, and that there are times we might need a helping hand. In his work, he highlights each person's strengths, and approaches each person with empathy and curiosity to help transform challenges into opportunities for growth. He uses an integrative treatment approach to support and guide his patients toward their goals.

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Blaine Parker

Licensed Psychologist

Blaine Parker, Psy.D. is thrilled to join the compassionate and collaborative team at Mandala House as a Supervised Clinical Associate, where he feels supported in his lifelong development as a psychologist whose work is invigorated by the prospects of growth and learning, and who honors the humanity of everyone.  Central to Dr. Parker’s psychological services are his convictions that our species’ greatest asset is each other when working in harmony, and that everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and not alone in their hardships.  

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Raquel Barry

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Raquel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master’s degree from the Silver School of Social Work at New York University(NYU).  She is passionate about offering a safe space where she can work together with her clients facing life’s challenges. Through non-judgmental, empathetic, and compassionate care, she supports clients to feel empowered to promote positive changes in their lives at their own pace. Raquel welcomes clients of all demographics including, but not limited to LGBTQ+ adolescents and young adults. Her clinical areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, relational and attachment issues, and anger. 

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Sebastian Crash Hamilton

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Sebastian (Crash) Hamilton (he/they) graduated with a Masters in Social Work from UofL's Kent School in May of 2023. He has been working as a therapist since June of 2023 and is excited to be part of the team at Mandala House. He is passionate about helping others in the LGBTQ+ community navigate the complexities of their identities, their relationship to themselves and others, and the challenges and losses that come along with living as a queer person. Sebastian wants to create a space of total support, focus, and grounding for the people he is working alongside. He wants to walk with them through the hard things and also celebrate their victories. He believes that everyone is greatly impacted by the people around them, and he wants to be part of fostering a supportive LGBTQ+ community in Louisville. Sebastian wants to accompany queer and trans people who are working through their goals, because we all deserve to thrive and not just survive. 

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Stacy Sexton

Licensed Psychologist

Stacy Sexton, Psy.D. is committed to fostering healing, growth, and empowerment in the therapy room. She uses humanistic, developmental, and cognitive-behavioral orientations in order to provide individualized, wholistic mental health care. She also uses multiculturally informed practices to build safety and to guide clinical practices. Stacy has experience treating a broad range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma related disorders, substance use disorders, and serious mental illnesses. She also has experience in conducting a broad range of psychological evaluations. Stacy has provided mental health services to individuals across the lifespan from early childhood to late adulthood. She enjoys working with the LGBT+ community and traditionally marginalized groups who vary in national origin, race/ethnicity, and spiritual practices.

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Brenda Morris-Huntoon

Licensed Psychological Associate

Brenda is a Licensed Psychological Associate who received her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Spalding University in 2014. After 30 years of practice as a dentist, Brenda pursued her passion for clinical work through psychology. Brenda’s special interest is working with individuals who are questioning gender, transgender, or gender non-conforming. She is a member of WPATH and follows WPATH standards of care in her practice. Brenda advocates for her clients by providing assessment/evaluation of readiness for Gender Affirming Surgeries.

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Dylan Williams

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

Dylan holds a BA in Psychology from Morehead State University and a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Campbellsville University. Dylan believes in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship. He understands, that at times, we all need to talk to someone who is honoring, Empathetic, validating, and will hold the client or couple to better understand them and work from their individual perspectives and honor their humanity. Dylan meets clients and couples where they are. Working to find a place of understanding and grace that perfection is not the standard but effort and communication instead. Dylan is trained in advanced Emotion Focused Couples Therapy and working towards certification. 

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Ava BernaRdino

Clinician-In-Training

Ava Bernardino is a clinician in training at Mandala House and a Clinical Psychology doctoral student at Spalding University. Ava is passionate about providing culturally-responsive treatment to marginalized individuals, especially those who are d/Deaf and/or LGBTQ+. She enjoys working with individuals who struggle with trauma, interpersonal difficulties, and OCD. Ava’s therapeutic approach is grounded in authenticity and empathy, with an emphasis on the clinician-client relationship. Her aim is to create an affirming, nonjudgmental space in which individuals can develop empathy and understanding towards themselves while also striving for meaningful growth. 

Jillian Lange

Clinician-In-Training

Jillian Lange, MA, is excited to join the Mandala House team as a graduate student clinician under the supervision of Dr. Blaine Parker. Jillian received her bachelor's degree in psychology at Michigan State University and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree at Spalding University. In her clinical training thus far, she has worked in multiple outpatient settings with individuals across the lifespan to address a range of concerns, including identity transition and development, trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance use. Additionally, Jillian has co-led several interpersonal therapy groups for children and adolescents.

Jillian is especially passionate about providing individuals with trauma-informed therapeutic services. Following Dr. Judith Herman’s stages of trauma recovery model, she works alongside clients to help re-establish safety, review and reconstruct trauma memories, and reintegrate with themselves, the world, and others. Additionally, Jillian has found benefit in acknowledging resiliency and characteristics of post-traumatic growth with her clients.