Our Counselors
JAMES TONEY, LPCC-S
Owner/Director
As the owner/director of Across Therapy, Inc. I am blessed to be able to utilize my life experiences, education, and past employment to offer therapy for those who need assistance along the way. I believe individuals know what is best for themselves, and believe healing is a collaborative undertaking to develop a life balance emotional, physically, and spiritually. I follow a person-centered approach to empower and motivate you through the therapeutic process. I will draw from a variety of methods to create an individualized non-judgmental approach with you. Currently, I offer therapy for female and male client from ages nine and up, and have experience and training, to assist in areas of depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, anger management, trauma, substance abuse, sexual reactive and relational problems. I also provide therapy for adults with co-occurring mild intellectual disability. Take that first step and contact my office to schedule your initial appointment.
License
Kentucky Board Certified, Licensed Professional Certified Counselor-Supervisor (LPCC-S)
Licensed Number: KY-175239
Education
Master’s Degree Of Education in Counseling and Human Development: Emphasis In Mental Health Counseling (M.Ed.), Lindsey Wilson College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Western Kentucky University
Certifications
Group Counseling Certification Program, Western Kentucky University
Juvenile Sex Offender Counselor Certification Program (JSOCCP), University of Louisville
Certified Social Skills Trainer of Trainer, United States Department of Labor
Completed United States Forest Service Wildland Firefighter, Redding Hotshot Training Opportunity, Region 5 North Zone, Redding California
Memberships & Organizations
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Kentucky Counseling Association (KCA)
North American Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP)
Bowling Green Mental Health Providers
Alpha Chi National College Honor Societies
Chi Sigma lota
Psychology Today
Experience
Over Ten Years in Outpatient Settings
Over Twelve Years in Residential Treatment Settings.
Jennifer Martinez
Program Director/Therapist/PBSS
Jennifer is a compassionate Licensed Professional Counseling Associate, specializing in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma recovery. She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Education from Lindsey Wilson College. She has more than nine years’ experience servicing behavior support needs for individuals in the Support for Community Living (SCL) and Michelle P. Waivers. Jennifer obtained her undergraduate and first masters from Western Kentucky University with emphasis in Education and Behavior Sciences.
Her approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices; through modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, tailoring each session to meet unique needs and goals. She believes that healing happens in a safe, non judgemental space where the client is heard, respected, and empowered.
Carolyn Rodriguez
Therapist
Carolyn is a Licensed Professional Counseling Associate and a graduate of Western Kentucky University, where she earned M.A.E in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2024. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of mental health settings, including crisis intervention, behavioral health, and private practice. Through this experience, she has had the opportunity to learn and utilize several therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, and trauma-focused interventions. Ultimately, she strives to provide an environment of care and compassion, so that clients can safely explore their experience, knowing they have someone there to support them. She is currently accepting new clients.