Chase Longnaker, LMFT

Chase Longnaker is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Kentucky. He has ten years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Chase aims to build practical plans with each person he meets and focuses on clear, usable strategies rather than jargon. Chase uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused methods to help people understand patterns and try small changes. He also draws on EMDR and solution-focused work when trauma or immediate goals are central. Sessions tend to emphasize short-term tools that can be practiced between meetings and skills for managing strong emotions. His background includes work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and families across different communities in Kentucky. He has experience supporting people with PTSD, ADHD, mood conditions, and behavior concerns, and he has completed Certified First Responder Counselor training to better support first responder populations in the state. In session Chase keeps language simple and direct. He helps people break big problems into manageable steps and tracks progress together. He also helps create safety plans and concrete strategies when symptoms become overwhelming. People who come to him often want practical change and clearer communication in relationships or family settings. Chase focuses on helping clients process past events, get through current challenges, and make steady forward movement toward goals. He completed a master’s in marriage and family therapy at Campbellsville University and holds a Kentucky LMFT credential. His practice mixes structured cognitive work with trauma-informed methods and short-term solution work.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online CBT sessions often include short exercises, thought records, and homework that clients practice between meetings to build new habits.

EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories. In an online setting this work is adjusted to the format and can involve guided eye movement or bilateral stimulation alongside careful pacing to reduce overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they decide whether CBT, EMDR, or solution-focused work fits best. That plan can change as needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and interactive exercises, phone can be an easier fit when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat works well for short check-ins or between-session support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue care across changes in location or routine.