
Chronic Illness Counseling Center
A place where individuals and families coping with a medical diagnosis can find support and resources.
Counseling Services
We believe access to care is important, especially when faced with the uncertainty of a medical diagnosis.
We accept most major insurances including Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Anthem, United Healthcare/Optum,
Passport Molina, Aetna, Aetna Better Health, Caresource, and Wellcare
Individual Counseling
Meet with one of our skilled therapists individually to address specific needs and goals.
Family Members Counseling
We recognize that family members are also affected by a medical diagnosis. Family counseling can include individual counseling for family members, and education regarding diagnosis.
Groups
Stay tuned! As we assess needs we hope to offer groups in the future.
Our Counseling Team

Jayan Thomas, LCSW
(She/Her)
Owner
(502) 805-5858
Jayan graduated from the University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work with a specialization in marriage and family therapy in 2003 and has worked with neurology patients and their families since 2007. She has a special interest in working with Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizures (PNES) and Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (FNSD). Since branching out into private practice, Jayan has worked with a wide variety of chronic illness diagnoses. She is trained in EMDR parts 1 & 2 and is experienced working with PTSD and complex trauma.

Gina Wheatley, LCSW
(She/Her)
(502) 325-3877
Gina is licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience with adult and child survivors of brain injuries and other chronic conditions. She received her MSSW at the Kent School of Social Work of the University of Louisville with a specialization in marriage and family therapy. She has served in hospital, residential, and community locations. She is open-minded and willing to consider your uniqueness in the development of your treatment plan. She is trained in EMDR parts 1 & 2.

Niyabinghi Thomas, LCSW
(She/Her)
(423) 441-4779
Niyabinghi graduated with a masters degree in social work from the University of Louisville Kent School in 2019. She has served in a variety of settings such as school, residential and community locations since 2016. Niyabinghi has a lot of experience working with individuals (both children and adults), couples and families who have experienced trauma. Niyabinghi utilizes a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavior therapy, Play therapy, motivational interviewing and strengths based interventions while working with clients. She is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and compassionate space of self exploration.

Heather Oliver, LCSW
(She/Her)
(502) 953-0376
Heather is a licensed clinical social worker who received her MSSW from the University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work in 2021. She has experience working in residential, forensic, and community settings since 2017. Most recently, she worked with hospice patients and families who were navigating grief and loss. She has experience working with all ages both individually and in group settings. She utilizes an eclectic and person-centered approach to meet clients where they are while creating a safe and compassionate therapeutic space.

Robbie Blair, LCSW
(She/Her)
(502) 309-2692
Robbie is IFS Level I and EMDR trained. She can also engage with immediate crisis concerns with CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She holds licenses in Indiana and Kentucky. For persons who are seen in the office there will likely be an opportunity to engage with “Juni” the standard poodle who provides support. Robbie works with adults and adolescents ages 15 and up. Robbie has experience with addictions, complex trauma, and a special interest in working with somatic disorders which includes psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES).

Irene Nagaraj, LCSW
(She/Her)
(502) 726-0795
Irene graduated from University of Maryland School of Social Work in 2001 and has over 15 years of experience helping people with chronic and acute physical and mental health issues. Irene has worked in a variety of settings including inpatient and community based hospice care, community mental health, behavioral oncology, and long term care. Irene is level 1 EMDR, DBT and CBT-I (insomnia) trained and also uses additional therapy modalities including Solution Focused Therapy, Person Centered Recovery Process and Integrated Illness Management Recovery.

Kelsey Florence, LCSW
(She/Her)
(502) 699-3214

Amy Worthington, LCSW
(She/Her)
(502) 743-4621

Kimberly Cook-Lee, LCSW
(She/Her)
(502) 218-4461
Contact us to get started.
Chronic Illness Counseling Center LLC
13804 Lake Point Circle, Suite 101
Louisville, KY 40223
Email: CICC@counselingsecure.com
Phone: 502.805.5858