Chase Longnaker , LMFT

Chase Longnaker is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Kentucky with a decade of clinical experience. He holds a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Campbellsville University and completed EMDR basic level training approved by EMDRIA, as well as Certified First Responder Counselor (CFRC) training through Academy Hour. His background includes leadership roles and hands-on work providing assessments and therapeutic services to individuals and families facing PTSD, major depression, anxiety, ADHD, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and oppositional behaviors.

He has developed skills in crisis management, safety planning, comprehensive treatment planning, and detailed clinical documentation. Chase has worked with a diverse population across economic, geographic, and cultural backgrounds, with a primary focus on children (ages 7 to 11), adolescents (ages 12 to 17), and young adults (18 and older). He also has experience providing therapy to adults, couples, and entire families, including support for first responders, their families, and community members in Kentucky.

Chase uses empathetic, genuine, and evidence-based methods to support meaningful change. His clinical approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Bowenian family ideas, and EMDR-informed techniques at a basic level. He aims to help people process the past, find healing in the present, and move toward a more positive and purposeful future.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Chase Longnaker

Chase Longnaker offers several evidence-informed approaches tailored to the needs of each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress while improving daily functioning. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, uses a structured process to help people process traumatic memories and reduce the emotional intensity attached to them; it is often used for post-traumatic stress and trauma-related responses. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes clear, achievable goals and builds on a person’s existing strengths to create short-term, practical changes for relationship, parenting, and life transition challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Chase collaborates with each person to explore goals, preferences, and clinical needs, and together they determine which methods are the best fit. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what will be most helpful for the individual or family.

Online therapy with Chase is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions during life changes, reduce travel time, and support continuity of care when in-person visits are not practical.