"Help, Healing, Hope"
"Help, Healing, Hope"
Hey everyone:) I’m Lauren Thacker and I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have been in the medical field since 2014 as an RN where I specialized in trauma ICU at both the University of Kentucky Level 1 Trauma center and locally at PMC. I was born and raised in Eastern Kentucky and I am proud to call these gorgeous mountains my home. Being from eastern Kentucky I quickly noticed the need for behavioral health and how it was so underserved in our rural community, which lead me to my love of psychiatry in 2020. Since 2020 I have been caring for patients across the lifespan with my main focus being on pediatrics in the last few years. I love helping our youth and adolescence overcome their fears and struggles as well as helping our community adopt healthier coping skills to strengthen their families and relationships. I am so thankful to call Compassion Pediatrics my home base and can’t wait to help you fight the mental health stigma together:) In my free time I love spending time with all my fur babies and cherishing every moment with my loved ones. I fully believe life is too short to not find something positive in each and every day.❤️
Kayla Tackett is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She was born and raised in Eastern Kentucky and has been a nurse since 2014. She spent most of her career working inpatient intensive care and unfortunately saw the damage mental health played on nurses and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this experience, she obtained her Master of Science in Nursing at Northern Kentucky with a specialization in psychiatric mental health. Being a huge advocate for mental health, her goal is to make a difference by bringing together all the children in the community and breaking the stigma behind mental health. On her days off from work, she enjoys spending as much time with her husband and 4-year-old son at their camper and going boating.
Hello, my name is Heather Allen, and I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have been in the medical field since 2002 working as an RN in various settings across the lifespan. I reside in Johnson County, KY with my husband and our 5 children. I chose to specialize in mental health because I have seen firsthand the need for providers in the rural area in which we reside. I am proud to be from eastern Kentucky and honored to serve the children in this area.
Angie Bush, LPCC-S is the Director of Counseling Services. Angie attended undergraduate as well as graduate studies through Lindsey Wilson College and is a 2012 graduate from LWC School of Professional Counseling where she earned her M.Ed. Angie earned her LPCC in 2015 and has worked with youth across the state of Kentucky for the past 15 years. Angie believes in the value of youth voice and has been an advocate for youth empowerment and behavioral health legislative change. Angie enjoys being a mom to her 2 daughters Isabel and Annabel as well as a pet mom to her many rescue animals including her pigs Charlie and Bruce Lee! Angie believes change should be a community approach and she is honored to be a part of the Compassion Pediatrics family and be a part of the change for the young people in our region.
Hello! My name is Heather Stallard and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I received my undergraduate and graduate degree from Lindsey Wilson College and have been providing therapeutic services to children and adolescents since 2018. I am a Letcher County native and am so excited to be able to continue to serve children and families close to home. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my three children and our many pets, reading, and cheering on
the Kentucky Wildcats.”
Hello, my name is Brett Roberts, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. I graduated from Lindsey Wilson College in December of 2019 with a Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development. I currently have my LPCA and am actively working toward my LPCC. I have two and a half years of experience as a School-based therapist in the past and two and a half years of experience as a Primary therapist with Behavioral Health Inpatient for adults. I have an amazing wife and 3-month-old child. I like to spend time with my family, watch sports, and play video games on my days off work.
My name is Elizabeth Daniels, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am a native of Prestonsburg, Ky. I attended Alice Lloyd College for my undergraduate degree in Sociology and continued on to the University of Kentucky where I received my Masters in Social Work. While studying at UK I emphasized in clinical social work and integrated behavioral health. I have experience working with children in various therapeutic capacities from hospital settings, to outpatient, to in-home therapeutic services.
My passion has always been for early interventions with children, working to destigmatize mental health, and to provide quality mental healthcare to the children of rural eastern Kentucky.
I’m a passionate and dedicated professional with particular interests in trauma-informed care and somatic therapies. With an undergraduate degree in Justice Administration from the University of Louisville and a Master of Social Work from the University of Kentucky (Go Cats!), my heart remains firmly rooted in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, where I’ve lived and worked for many years.
As a Certified Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, my professional focuses are on trauma resolution, healing attachment disorders, managing anxiety, and more, using approaches like EMDR therapy to help individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. Through my work, I strive to provide the tools, guidance, and support needed to foster resilience, healing, and emotional well-being.
“If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” – Confucius
I’m Nacole Robinson, and I live in Martin, KY. My passions are mental health, advocacy, and working with children. I hold a Psychology degree from Morehead State University and a dual master’s in clinical Mental Health and Addictions Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands.
My experience spans school-based services, residential, outpatient treatment, and private practice. I focus on early intervention and positive connections to help children thrive. My approach is person-centered, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and play therapy to support emotional growth and coping skills.
Personally, I’m married with an 11-year-old son who aspires to work for NASA one day. I enjoy reading, cooking, gardening, and traveling.