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Dr. Lee Look

Dr. Lee Look, LPP

Therapist · Kentucky · 10+ years of experience

Firefighter and psychologist focused on practical support

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At a glance

Listed location
Kentucky
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
LPP
Languages
English
License (Kentucky)
LPP · No. 169315
NPI
1255565974

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  • Stress and trauma
  • Grief and loss
  • Aging issues

About Lee

Dr. Lee Look is a Licensed Psychological Practitioner (LPP) with a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Louisville. He combines clinical work with over 20 years as a professional firefighter. He speaks English and can converse in sign language when needed.

He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He also helps with compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and coaching for life changes. Aging and geriatric issues are listed among his additional focus areas.

Dr. Look primarily uses cognitive and behavioral approaches in sessions. He also has experience with assessment and post-traumatic stress, especially as it affects first responders and veterans. His firefighting background gives him lived insight into workplace trauma and its aftermath.

He is comfortable using discreet messaging, chat, and video formats for communicating with clients. He works with an organization that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and is able to converse in sign language when necessary.

Sessions emphasize collaboration and client control over the counseling relationship. He aims to meet people where they are and help them carry difficult feelings so they can move forward. Outside work he enjoys cooking and has a background as an artist.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsFirst responder issuesHearing impairedIntellectual disabilityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesTraumatic brain injury

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Kentucky

Languages

English

Approaches and practical online care

Dr. Look uses cognitive and behavioral approaches to help people change thoughts and behaviors that keep them stuck. These approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. He also draws on trauma-focused work to address the effects of workplace or other traumatic events, helping people manage triggers and develop coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work together with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The aim is collaborative planning so that sessions feel useful and manageable for the individual.

Session formats mentioned in his biography include discreet messaging, chat, and video, but readers should confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins during a break. It can also let someone connect from a location that reduces logistical friction, while the therapist and client focus on realistic steps for everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues and first responder related matters.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He primarily uses cognitive and behavioral approaches and emphasizes practical, down-to-earth work. He aims to meet clients where they are and to give clients control over the counseling relationship.

What background does he bring to therapy?

He holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology and has about 10 years of clinical experience. He also brings over 20 years of experience as a professional firefighter, which informs his understanding of workplace trauma.

Where is he located and what credential does he hold?

He practices in Kentucky and holds the credential LPP, which stands for Licensed Psychological Practitioner.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and he can converse in sign language when necessary.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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