Laura Beth Vance, MSSW, CSW
ART Provider
Hi, I’m Laura Beth, a Certified Social Worker (CSW). I know that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. I work with children, teens, and adults who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck, uncertain, or weighed down by difficult emotions.
In our work together, I create a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can feel understood. I draw from approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients build coping skills, manage emotions, and move toward the life they want to live. My goal is to help you feel more balanced, resilient, and connected to what matters most to you.
Outside of sessions, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, playing games, and exploring new places. Taking the step to start therapy is an act of courage, and I would be honored to walk alongside you in your journey toward healing and growth.
Eileen Cook, CSW
Hello there! I’m Eileen Cook, a CSW here at Lionheart. I interned here at a Lionheart while studying at WKU for my masters in Social Work and graduated in 2025. I’m very passionate about supporting all populations varying from teens, young adults, and older adults in promoting care for mental health. I mainly work with those experiencing depression, anxiety, life stressors, relationships struggles, and trauma. In my therapy practice, I utilize evidence based practices ranging from CBT and DBT techniques to properly assist and support in clients journeys!
I’m always looking for new areas of growth and exploring more therapy modalities to broaden my practice knowledge. I’m a generally flexible person and will follow your lead wherever your needs may lie. I’ll be striving to provide you with the best care that I’m able to provide in our sessions!
Kelly Dawson CSW
ART Provider
Hi, I’m Kelly! I’m a 2024 graduate of Austin Peay’s Social Work program, currently working toward my LCSW. My journey into social work began in 2021, fueled by a lifelong connection to the military, coming from a large family of service members, my heart is in supporting our active-duty and veteran populations.
With 18 years of experience at the Department of Children’s Services and a background in both private practice and outpatient psychiatric care, I’ve seen firsthand how resilient the human spirit can be. I often tell my clients: you aren’t broken; you’re a disco ball. Just like stained glass or a mosaic, something beautiful can be refashioned from pieces that were once apart. When we shine a light on that journey, the whole room sparkles.
I know reaching out is hard, but as a dear friend once told me, “Pain shared is pain divided.” My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you don’t have to carry your struggles alone. Outside of the office, I enjoy quilting, baking, exploring, and spending time with my friends and family.