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 10 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 and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed through the Kentucky Board of Marriage and Family 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.
Beth Larimore, LPCC
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).
Sarah Reynolds, LCSW
Sarah was born in Sacramento, California and was raised in a military family allowing her to live in multiple locations. She eventually decided to make Elizabethtown her home. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Western Kentucky University and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Western Kentucky University. She has 9 years of experience with Children and Families and has spent that last 6 years practicing therapy in Outpatient Therapy including Early Childhood Therapy. She also has history of working in a Therapeutic Rehabilitation Program. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed through the Kentucky Board of Social Work.
She Specializes In:
- Early Childhood Therapy Services
- including Prenatal mental health services for Mothers
- Children and Adolescent Therapy Services
- Family Therapy
- Adult Therapy Services
- Batterer Intervention Program
She has been specially trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Parent Child Interactional Therapy (PCIT), The Incredible Years Dina Small Group Program, The Nurturing Parent Programs, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, and the Batterer’s Intervention Program (BIP).
Sarah is also approved to provide CSW supervision on an individual and group basis.
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. 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). 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.