Betty Heck, LCSW, CADC Licensed Therapist   I am the owner of Life Designs. I am also a creative writer for a new website called http://PSMISSYOU.COM.   I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) in the state of Kentucky. I graduated in 1998 with my Masters in Clinical Social Work from the University of Louisville, Kent School of Social Work. I was in the Marriage and Family Program and graduate with an emphasis in Children and Families. I graduated in 1992 with my Bachelors in Psychology from the U of L. I received my CADC in 1995, CSW in 1998, and LCSW in 2001. My counseling career began in 1992 at our local community mental health agency. I worked years in the residential and intensive out-patient chemical dependency programs where I co-developed the agency's first program for women. I have worked over 8 years as an out-patient therapist specializing in the treatment of women and girls. I am a member of National Association of Drug and Alcohol Counslors (NADAAC), Kentucky Association of Addiction Professionals (KAAP), Association of Play Therapy (APT), National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and The Kentucky Counsil on Problem Gambling (KYCPG). I served on the board of directors for SpringHaven, Inc, from 1998-2004.	Specialties and Treatment Populations Women & female adolescents Trauma/abuse recovery-PTSD Addiction, substance abuse etc. Mood Disorders: Depression, Bipolar Disorder Dissociative Identity Disorder Personality Disorders Empowerment Anxiety ADHD Children, Adolescents, Adults and Seniors I DO NOT treat domestic violence perpetrators or sexual perpetrators.
Women's Empowerment Groups This group is for women who have problems with anxiety and or depression and want to improve their relationships.  This group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month.  Times are 5:00pm-6:30pm and 6:30pm to 8:00pm.  There are strict rules of committment, attendance and confidentiality.  We go by first names only.  Members can expect to gain a sense of personal power, become a better communicator,  and improve their symptoms of anxiety and depression.  Each member must have worked with Betty Heck on an individual basis to start the empowerment process before admission to group. We work to break the cycle of unhealthy relationship patterns of communication and interaction.	Women's Anxiety and Panic Group  This group meets twice a month on Tuesdays.  It is a therapy group that provides confidential support no matter what your history.  It also provides education about the disorders, biophysiology, treatments, coping skills, and much more.  This is covered by most insurances.