Dr. Whitley Paden

My Approach To Therapy

I’m Dr. Whitley Paden, a licensed clinical psychologist. I have over 10 years of experience as a psychologist and currently serve as a supervisor within Grace Psychological Services. I am passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care while supporting and mentoring colleagues to help them grow professionally.

I have received extensive training with helping adults suffering from a range of intrapersonal and interpersonal challenges. I recognize the importance of providing genuine warmth and caring to all clients to promote their own self-compassion, acceptance, and growth.  I specialize in providing research-based treatment to adolescents and adults with a range of struggles. Some of which include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety (generalized, phobias, panic attacks), eating disorders, and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change” – Carl Rogers.

I am a certified provider of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) since 2019 which is an evidence-based treatment for trauma and PTSD.  I use other evidence-based treatments, including, but not limited to Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT for eating disorders (CBT-E), Family-Based Therapy (FBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Relapse Prevention Therapy (RPT), and Cognitive Behavioral Coping Skills Therapy (CBST).

For those who desire it, I can provide Christian counseling utilizing Biblical principles in the evidence-based treatment process.  This type of therapy can help you improve your spiritual life and relationship with God.

Education and Experience

I obtained my master’s degree and doctorate at Spalding University’s School of Professional Psychology in 2019. I completed my APA-accredited predoctoral internship at the Robley Rex VA in Louisville, KY where I received training and supervision treating PTSD. My postdoctoral training and early work experience at Be Well KY (Louisville Clinic for Eating Disorders; Louisville OCD Clinic) focused on treating eating disorders and OCD.  Dr. Whitley Paden is one of Kentucky’s leading clinical psychologists, as recognized by LocalityBiz.

Therapy in Kentucky and 42 Other States

For those living in Kentucky or Indiana, I can meet face-to-face or via telehealth. If you live outside of those two states, I have the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology through PSYPACT. In other words, I can provide telehealth sessions to individuals living in 42 of the participating states.  Please click here if you live outside of Kentucky and Indiana to see if I can work with you.

Contact Me

Currently, I’m accepting new clients. Contact me today to schedule an appointment