Welcome to The Lamp-Post

Put the past in its place and the future in the right perspective.

The princess bride had it right…

“Life is pain… Anyone who says differently is selling something.”

Suffering is unavoidable. Sometimes, gradually, sometimes suddenly- life can feel overwhelming.

you don’t have to stay overwhelmed.

Your suffering will transform you in one of two ways - broken victim or compelling victor. If you want option 2, the team at The Lamp-Post can help.

We help you put the past in its place and the future in the right perspective.

Change is closer than you think.

Are you ready?

Our Services

  • The Lamp-Post Counseling is committed to serving the mental health needs of KY residents through in-person and telehealth therapy options. Our clinicians are graduates of CACREP-accredited , the highest standard in mental health accreditation for both Marriage and Family Therapy and Licensed Professional Counseling, graduate programs.

    Each provider at The Lamp-Post is passionate and successful at guiding their clients toward life-changing experiences in the therapy process. The great news is you don't have to be in therapy forever! We help you determine your therapeutic goals and provide counseling that allows you to make attainable steps forward - now.

    Change is possible! Are you ready?

  • We offer consulting services on topics including Autism Spectrum Disorder (also formerly knows as Asperger’s Syndrome), OCD, and include executive functioning tools and psycho-education on these specialized topics.

  • Speaking engagements on OCD and ASD as well as retreat/conference presentations on the cross section between faith and mental health are offered upon availability.

Meet the Team

The crew at The Lamp-Post are passionate, professional clinicians who excel in the field.

While our credentials are seriously impressive (our clinicians are all graduates of CACREP-accredited, the highest standard in mental health accreditation for both Marriage and Family Therapy and Licensed Professional Counseling graduate programs), we don’t take ourselves too seriously… We love to laugh with our clients. We enjoy art, a good hike, cooking, running, pets, knitting, and binge-watching our guilty pleasure TV shows.

We all have come through struggles and heartbreak in our own lives. Every clinician at The Lamp-Post has been on the opposite side of the Kleenex box in the therapy process and knows how impactful therapy can be in experiencing change. We also know how disheartening it is when therapy isn’t a positive experience. We take your needs seriously and are honored to work with you to reach your therapy goals. We can’t wait to meet you!

Rebecca Crinean Pickens, M.A.MFT

Life-changing healing is possible. Rebecca has experienced it firsthand in her own life and the lives of her clients! Suffering is a universal experience, but we do not have to remain captives of our past or fear our future. Clients who work with Rebecca see change, often experiencing decreased symptoms after the first session. She provides clients space to process the curve balls life has thrown, and gives them tools to help make practical changes outside sessions to meet their goals.

Rebecca specializes and is passionate about working with clients seeking services for OCD and Asperger's / Autism. Additionally she regularly works with clients with anxiety, depression, life & vocational coaching, relational distress, co-dependency, spiritual discernment, as well as navigating major life transitions.

Rebecca helps clients put the past in its place and the future in the right perspective so joy can be experienced today.

Bryan Hemrick, LPCC

Bryan is a dedicated and experienced licensed professional counselor serving Central Kentucky over the last five years. Having completed his graduate work at Asbury Theological Seminary, he specializes in evidence-based practice for individuals with mental health disorders and behavioral and chemical addiction. Bryan is passionate about helping his clients experience change fast! Having struggled with OCD and depression in his own life he knows first-hand how hard life can be, but he also knows there is hope, and life can get so much better! His unique perspective and experience help clients achieve holistic recovery goals.

Bryan's philosophy of care is person-centered. He partners with the client to set goals for their desired therapy outcome. He believes hope and change occur together when clients can address life's challenges in a safe space and identify clear steps forward toward healing. He specializes in Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy.

Bryan resides in Harrodsburg, KY, with his wife of seven years and two young children who keep him active. When not in the office, he enjoys spending time with his family outdoors and in the kitchen, where he puts his passion for culinary art to work!

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