Sound Mind Counseling
About
At Sound Mind Counseling, we specialize in providing neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed mental health care to adults navigating complex life experiences, including those living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and related connective tissue disorders. Our practice is led by Elizabeth Thompson, M.Ed., LPCA, NCC, a late-diagnosed AuDHD counselor currently pursing a Doctor of Education in Neurodiversity. Elizabeth brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work, offering a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals with chronic health conditions. We recognize that living with EDS often involves navigating medical trauma, misdiagnoses, and the emotional toll of chronic pain and disability. Our approach is grounded in empathy, validation, and a commitment to empowering clients to manage daily stressors, heal from past experiences, and build a more peaceful, fulfilling life.
EDS Healthcare in Kentucky
Kentucky has no EDS Society Center of Excellence. The University of Kentucky in Lexington and the University of Louisville both have genetics departments. IU Health's EDS & HSD Clinic in Indianapolis is the nearest Center of Excellence. Cincinnati Children's Hospital, which has multiple EDS-experienced specialists, is also accessible from northern Kentucky.
Rural Appalachian areas of eastern Kentucky face some of the most severe specialist access challenges in the country. Even patients in Louisville or Lexington must travel out of state for dedicated EDS care. Telehealth can help bridge the gap for follow-up appointments.
Finding Mental Health for EDS
Look for a therapist who has worked with chronic illness patients and understands that EDS-related anxiety and depression often have physical triggers, not just psychological ones.