Take a minute to learn more about the Therapists available to you at Brighter Futures Counseling, PLLC. We take pride in having a diverse group of therapists so that we can meet the varying needs of our community and clients.
C.J. Quick, LPCC-S, LMFT, RPT-S
C.J. was born and raised in Hardin County Kentucky and lives in Elizabethtown with her husband Ryan. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Transylvania University and her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy from Western Kentucky University. She has spent over 12 years working with Children and Families in both Crisis Services and Outpatient Therapy. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor, licensed through the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed through the Kentucky Board of Marriage and Family Therapy and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor through the Association of Play Therapy.
She Specializes In:
- Play Therapy
- Early Childhood Therapy Services
- Children and Adolescent Therapy Services
- Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused Therapy
- Attachment Focused Therapy
- Batterer’s Intervention Program
Additionally, C.J. provides Early Childhood and Child Development as well as Mental Health Focused trainings to professionals and parents throughout the community and state. Feel free to contact her if you’re interested in hosting a training for your agency or group. The training topics can be developed for professionals or parents/families.
She has been specially trained in Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), The Incredible Years Programs, the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, and the Batterer’s Intervention Program (BIP). C.J. has additional training in working with children who have experienced trauma as well as attachment related needs including post-adoption family therapy focused on attachment. She further specializes and enjoys working with families in therapy.
C.J. also provides clinical supervision to Licensed Professional Counselor Associates (LPCA) and those wanting to earn their Registered Play Therapist Credential.
Beth Brown, LPCC-S, RPT-S
Beth was born and raised in Green County Kentucky and has made Elizabethtown her home. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Family and Consumer Science from the University of Kentucky and her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College. She has spent the past 6 years working with Children and Families in both Residential and Outpatient Therapy including Early Childhood Services and School Based Therapy. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, licensed through the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and a National Certified Counselor through the National Board of Certified Counselors.
She Specializes In:
- Early Childhood Therapy Services
- including Prenatal mental health services for Mothers
- Children and Adolescent Therapy Services
- Family Therapy
She has been specially trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Child Parent Psychotherapy, The Incredible Years Programs, The Nurturing Parenting Program, and the Batterer’s Intervention Program (BIP).
Christopher Longoria, LCSW, RPT
Chris was born in Corpus Christi, Texas and later moved to Elizabethtown, where he has resided for over 20 years. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminology from Western Kentucky University and his Master’s Degree in Social Work with a specialization in Mental Health from the University of Louisville.
He has spent the past 7 years working with children and families in school and home-based settings and regularly leads group therapy for children and adolescents. A Type 1 diabetic since the age of 13, Chris has a passion for working with kids and families navigating the complexities of having diabetes, trauma, and anxiety but is also comfortable working with most therapeutic concerns you may be facing. Chris enjoys working in the school and home setting and primarily serves kids and families within the Elizabethtown Independent School District. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed through the Kentucky Board of Social Work and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credentialed through the Association for Play Therapy. In his free time, Chris enjoys collecting and building Lego’s, playing and streaming video games and watching the latest movies. He also runs a small video game centric YouTube channel with approximately 12,000 subscribers.
He Specializes In:
- Child and Adolescent Therapy Services
- Group Therapy
- School Social Work
- Family Therapy
- Play Therapy
Chris has received training in Parent Child Interactional Therapy (PCIT) and extensive training in various Play Therapy modalities and interventions, including Child Centered Play Therapy and Adlerian Play Therapy. Chris has also been training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and is also training in EMDR, and is working towards that certification.
Krista Mitchell, LCSW,RPT
Krista was born in Bloomington, Indiana and has made Elizabethtown her home. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Campbellsville University and taught preschool for a year before returning to Campbellsville University to earn her Master’s degree in Social Work.
Krista has spent the last 4 years working with children and families in the school and home settings and has been providing outpatient therapy services for 2 years. She provides school based services to Elizabethtown Independent School District and Hardin County School District and enjoys working with teachers and school staff. Krista is a Clinical Social Worker, licensed through the Kentucky Board of Social Work.
She specializes in:
- Early Childhood Therapy Services/Early Childhood development
- Children and Adolescent Therapy Services
- School based services
Krista has been trained in Play Therapy, Child-Centered Play Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).