About
Welcome to Capital City Counseling, where healing and growth are at the center of everything we do. Located in Frankfort, Kentucky, we are a trusted outpatient therapy practice dedicated to supporting individuals through life's challenges.
Since our founding, we have been committed to providing accessible, high-quality mental health care to our community. We understand that seeking therapy is a courageous step, and we strive to create a safe, welcoming environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.
At Capital City Counseling, we believe that every person's journey is unique. Our team of licensed therapists brings diverse expertise and evidence-based therapeutic approaches to meet you wherever you are in your mental health journey. We combine clinical excellence with genuine compassion, ensuring that you receive personalized care tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, or life transitions, we are here to walk alongside you. We utilize a range of therapeutic modalities including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical- behavioral therapy, trauma-focused approaches, and other evidence-based interventions to help you build resilience, develop coping strategies, and create lasting positive change.
Our Values
We approach every client with empathy, warmth, and understanding, creating a space where healing can truly begin.
Compassion
Your privacy is paramount. We maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and ethical practice.
Confidentiality
Therapy is a partnership. We work together with you to identify goals and create meaningful progress.
Collaboration
As part of the Frankfort community, we are committed to making mental health care accessible and reducing stigma.
Community
Meet Our Team
Christine Straiker Owens, LCSW
Owner, Therapist
Shelby Wells Smith, LCSW
Therapist
Kasey Anderson, LCSW
Therapist
Tara DeFoor, CSW
Therapist
Brittany Coy, Office Administrator
Office Administrator
Our Mission
Our mission centers on meeting each client where they are in their unique journey, offering personalized care that combines clinical excellence with genuine compassion. We are committed to walking alongside our clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, utilizing diverse therapeutic approaches to help them build resilience, develop effective coping strategies, and create lasting positive change in their lives.



