Reaching out for help can be one of the hardest steps to take, but you don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. My goal is to provide a space where you feel comfortable being yourself—without judgment, pressure, or the expectation that you have everything figured out.

    I work with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, life transitions, trauma, self-esteem concerns, and adjustment-related challenges. Many of the clients I work with feel overwhelmed by emotions, stuck in unhealthy patterns, disconnected from themselves, or uncertain about how to move forward. Together, we work to better understand those experiences while building practical skills to create meaningful change.

    My approach combines compassion with evidence-based treatment. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients manage overwhelming emotions, improve communication, strengthen relationships, increase distress tolerance, and develop healthier coping strategies. I also incorporate trauma-informed care, helping clients understand how past experiences may influence present-day thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

    One belief that guides my work is that we are all capable of becoming our own superheroes. Sometimes life hands us challenges that leave us feeling defeated, stuck, or uncertain of our strengths. Therapy can help you reconnect with the resilience, courage, and abilities that already exist within you. My role is not to “fix” you, but to help you recognize your strengths, overcome obstacles, and become the version of yourself you want to be.

    I believe therapy is about more than symptom reduction—it’s about helping people build lives that feel fulfilling, balanced, and aligned with their values. Whether you’re facing a difficult transition, healing from painful experiences, struggling in relationships, or looking to better understand yourself, I would be honored to support you in that process.

    Healing isn’t about being perfect; it’s about learning to move forward with greater understanding, self-compassion, and confidence. Whenever you’re ready, I’m here to help.

    “I believe we are all capable of becoming our own superheroes—we just sometimes need support discovering the strengths we already possess.”

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Kelly provides counseling services under the direct supervision of Jessica Ashlock, LCPC

    Sarah Usery, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience supporting individuals and families navigate life’s challenges.  Throughout her career, she has worked in a wide range of settings, providing compassionate and evidence-based care to people facing diverse needs.​

    She is passionate about walking alongside and offering support to people in times of difficulty, uncertainty, and or just regular days that seem lonely.  She desires to help people discover who they truly are-understanding their unique emotional, mental and relational makeup-and using that insight to live a fuller, more authentic life.  She believes each person carries within them a deep potential for growth, healing, and purpose.  Her goal is to help clients uncover that potential by exploring the patterns, beliefs and experiences that shape their story.​

    Her approach is person-centered, and strengths based. She believes that all people can have hope that things can change, and circumstances can be different.​

    Sarah specializes in working with teens, adults and families experiencing complex dynamics. She has extensive experience assisting clients through life’s transitions, providing tools and strategies that promote resilience, balance, and total wellness.  Additionally, her experience includes working with parents and caregivers of adopted and/or traumatized children.

​    Her therapeutic approach emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), goal setting, and strengths-based practices.  Sarah also brings advanced training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC), Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress (SPARCS), and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®), allowing her to tailor interventions that address trauma, promote connection, and foster long-term well-being.

    In her free time, Sarah enjoys reading, growing plants and flowers, being outdoors and exercise.

    Lexi Minks is a Certified Relationship Coach and the heart behind Happy Life Coaching, LLC. Known for her approachable, non-judgmental style and calm presence, Lexi creates a welcoming space for clients of all ages to explore their emotions, relationships, challenges, and goals without pressure or pretense.

Lexi specializes in helping individuals and families navigate relational challenges and life transitions, with a particular passion for supporting children and teens experiencing divorce, blended-family changes, or other shifts within the family. Her natural ability to connect, especially with younger clients, allows her to provide encouragement, practical tools, and a steady source of support during times that can feel uncertain or overwhelming.

    Whether someone is struggling with communication, learning to set healthier boundaries, building confidence, managing emotions, or simply trying to figure out what comes next, Lexi meets clients where they are and walks alongside them as they work toward meaningful change.

Lexi earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Services and is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work (MSW), with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027. Her continued education, combined with her coaching experience and genuine love for people, continues to shape the way she supports children, teens, adults, and families.

    Outside of her practice, Lexi is a wife and proud mom. She is a down-to-earth, bubbly soul who loves deep conversations, simple joys, and helping people rediscover their confidence, connection, and the possibility of creating a life that feels authentically their own.

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Specialties:

• Life coaching for children, teens, and adults

• Divorce, blended-family, and life-transition support

• Emotional regulation and confidence building

• Mindfulness, stress management, and self-care practices

• Healthy boundaries and communication skills

• Goal setting, motivation, and life balance

• Personal growth, clarity, and resilience

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Lexi Minks is not affiliated with Worthy Life Wellness, PLLC. Happy Life Coaching, LLC is an independent business that shares office space at the same location.