Services & Staff

In-clinic sessions

  • Individual Therapy
  • Family & Couple Therapy
  • Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management
  • Medication follow-ups & management
  • Wellness counseling & education
  • Psychosocial rehabilitation
  • Targeted Case Management
  • In-School Counseling
  • Intensive In-Home Services

remote sessions

  • Telehealth & Telemedicine services are an alternative to face-face encounters and services
  • Telehealth & telemedicine may complement traditional care delivery
  • Teleservices fosters improving individual health and well-being, and offers remote care opportunities for individuals.


Services Provided

Individual, Family & Couple Therapy

EPIC’s wrap-around program serves both children and adults, provides coordination of services through case management, individual and family therapy, and a multidisciplinary team; wrap-around services are conducted in the home, school, or community setting.

Children and adults, individuals, families, and couples are treated for mild to moderate psychological and behavioral challenges and mental illnesses. 

Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management

Behavioral health professionals of the agency represent multiple disciplines of practice and offer specialized services according to the practitioner’s expertise: psychologists, psychiatric nurses, licensed clinical social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, and licensed professional clinical counselors are employed or contracted by EPIC.

Telehealth &
Telemedicine

EPIC uses Doxy.me (authorized as a HIPAA compliant format) as an agency telehealth platform. Doxy.me does not require program downloading and may be accessed through a secured encrypted patient link. A camera and microphone enabled device is required.

Targeted Case Management

EPIC facilitates community and school-based services through collaborative partnerships with local school systems

In-School Counseling

EPIC contracts with qualified behavioral health professionals to provide in-school counseling services to students.

Intensive In-Home Services

Intensive in-home wrap around program services are available to individuals and families meeting medical necessity.

common questions

Established In 1999, Elizabethtown Partners in Counseling (EPIC) is a for profit, private practice mental health agency located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

EPIC offers various mental and behavioral health in-office services including individual, family, and couples counseling and psychotherapy, targeted case management, psychological evaluations, and psychiatric consultation.

Yes, we’re on Facebook.

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30AM to 5:00PM

Email Us At info@elizabethtownpartners.com Or Call 1-270-360-1222

Yes we accept insurance, and most insurances reimburse for telehealth services. 

This is our first step. We want to be sure you are completely comfortable with who we are first.

Teleservices are to be used in situations that meet certain guidelines according to practice type, setting, and circumstances:
• face to face service delivery is significantly challenged and telehealth service is justified as medically necessary
• patients live in remote/rural settings, in settings identified as having a health professional shortage, or in circumstances deemed clinically necessary for the client
• may be used as a temporary service though often not a primary means of delivery of services
• delivered through a platform that is HIPAA compliant and secure

204 North Main Street, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Yes. 

The TEAM

Nita and Wes

have been friends for 30 years and have worked together at 3 different agencies serving the mental health needs of their community. On January 1, 2020 they decided to buy Elizabethtown Partners in Counseling. Nita and Wes share a hope and desire to continue to serve the needs of Elizabethtown and the surrounding communities for years to come. They have plans to expand EPIC’s services to areas in need of greater support such as Meade County and Grayson County and beyond and to develop new collaborative partnerships in other communities. Nita and Wes are committed to living up to and carrying on the tradition of quality care set before them by Elizabethtown Partners in Counseling founders, Rhonda Shircliff and Rick Hollinden.
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Wesley P. Monroe, MSSW LCSW & owner

Wes has been working in the mental health field for 32 years. He began his career at Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System before spending 12 years in residential work with Baptist Homes for Children and Buckhorn Family & Children Services. Wes has been at Elizabethtown Partners in Counseling since 2012. On January 1, 2020, he and Nita Conner purchased the agency. Wes received his BSW from Western Kentucky University, where he is a member of Delta Mu-Phi Alpha and accepted the Outstanding Social Work student award. He received his MSSW from the University of Louisville. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Work-Supervisor, licensed through the Kentucky Board of Social Work. Wes was born and raised in Elizabethtown. He is married and shares 3 children, 4 grandchildren and a family zoo. Passions and interests include social justice, LGBTQ issues, reading, vacationing and walking his dogs. Wes has a laid back approach to therapy. "While I borrow from several different theories, Carl Rogers and the Rogerian Theory is my biggest influence. I believe in person-centered therapy and that every client has the capacity and desire for personal growth and change." Specialties include working with sexual and gender minorities(SGM).
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Nita Conner, MSW,CSW & owner


Nita has been working in social services and mental health field for 32 years. 

She began her career in human and social services with Communicare (1992) and later worked within the community-based residential setting for eight years as a program manager and counselor. Nita joined Elizabethtown Partners in Counseling in 2003. 

Nita received her BA from Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, her JSOCCP from Kent School of Social Work, and her MSW from Walden University where Nita was selected for Walden University’s chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi. Nita is a CSW and a member of the National Association of Social Workers. 

Nita is married and enjoys time spent with her family. Passions and interests include learning, reading, photography, writing, fishing, and being near the water and beach. 

Nita specializes in Depression, Mood Disorders, Anxiety/Anxiety-Related Disorders, Trauma, Relationships & Attachment, Individual, Children, Adolescent & Family Therapy Services, and Cognitive Behavioral Strategies. 
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Rhonda Shircliff APRN & EPIC founder

Rhonda has a nursing career that spans 51 years. She graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Master's in Nursing. She has been practicing as an Advanced Practice Nurse(APRN) for 31 years. In 1999, Rhonda and her husband Rick Hollinden started Elizabethtown Partners in Counseling. Rhonda continues to provide mental health services to adults in the community. She is also a loving mother and grandmother.
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Ashley (Ash) Brown-Malinsky

Ash was born and raised in Hardin County Kentucky and has made Elizabethtown her home. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Human Services and Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College and her Master's Degree in Counseling and Human Development with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling also from Lindsey Wilson College. She has spent the past 4 years working with Children, Adults, and Families in both Residential and Outpatient Therapy. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, licensed through the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors. In her free time, Ash enjoys spending time with her fiancé and three step kids. She enjoys taking her 2 fur babies on walks, visits to the dog park and out for ice cream, and she enjoys video gaming. Ashley Specializes In School Based Therapy, Children and Adolescent Therapy Services, Family Therapy and Couples Therapy.
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Amber Rahim, LPCC

Amber is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counsel with a Master's degree in Human Services and Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College. She was our first hire for the Bowling Green team. Amber’s passion is helping client’s to be themselves – to be honest about where they are in life, what they want, what they need, and finding themselves to succeed. She has a holistic approach with the understanding that each client is wonderfully unique. Amber has been working with families, children, and adults since 2011. She meets with clients from ages 14 and older. Amber, originally from Alabama, has lived in Kentucky for 18 years. She is married and has two sons. Amber is available for telehealth services only. Amber’s specialties are Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Cutting, Anger and Substance Abuse.
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Rosie Hardin

Rosie was born and raised here in Elizabethtown and has lived here most of her life. She retired from the Cabinet for Families and Children working with Family Support. During her career she worked primarily with Aged and Disabled people providing services with eligibility for Home Health, Long Term Care, Hospice and other medical needs. She has one son and two grandsons who also live here in Elizabethtown. Rosie enjoys being outdoors, swimming and reading, but more than anything she loves spending time with her grandsons.
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Daniel Douglas

Daniel has been at EPIC for over a year working in many capacities: Billing clerk, maintenance, housekeeping and general rule enforcer. After a career in production he is happy to be in the public service domain. Daniel is married and has raised 6 children and been blessed with 11 grandchildren.
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Mary Ann Travillian, PMHNP-BC

Mary was raised in Western Kentucky. She has lived in rural Western Kentucky her entire life with her husband and two teenage sons, their dog Chip, and 2 cats. She has been a nurse for 20 years. Her career started by obtaining an LPN from Glasgow Health Tech and then continued five years later with an Associates in Nursing from Madisonville Community College. After several years of working in many different areas such as Acute Care, Surgery, Long-term Care, inpatient behavioral health unit, and Wound Care, Mary Ann decided to go back to school for a Bachelor's in Nursing from Western Kentucky University, graduating in 2017. "While I worked as a manager for 6 years on a behavioral health unit in a long-term care facility, I realized all of the disadvantages that existed in the mental health field for this and all populations suffering from mental health issues." She realized then that she wanted to make a difference in the care and availability of care with this and all populations suffering from mental illness. So as she finished her Bachelor’s degree she continued to work on my Masters in Nursing specializing in Mental Health. Mary Ann is now board certified through the ANCC as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Across the Life Span. "I am excited to work with all ages as a team to develop the best treatment plan for all clients and to help provide the best outcome." Mary Ann's Hobbies include Hanging out with family, Being Outside; boating and grilling and UK Basketball!!!
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Kathy Turner, Case Manager

Kathy has been an employee of Elizabethtown Partners in Counseling, Inc. since 2001. Kathy has worked within the mental health field for twenty-five years and earned her Bachelors of Social Work through Western Kentucky University (1999). Kathy provides case management services to children (SED) and adults (SMI) populations. Case management responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting client’s with access to needed medical, social, educational and other support services, facilitating resiliency, client advocacy supports, and participation in collaborative and multi-disciplinary service delivery. Case management is delivered in multiple settings: in-home, in-office, community, and school. Kathy's specialized services and areas of proficiency include Community Collaboration, Multidisciplinary Coordination, Social Skills, Anger Management Training, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Community Living Support Systems.
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Karen Baker, LMFT

Karen was born and raised in Kentucky. Her husband was a soldier in the US Army, and once he retired from the Army at Ft Knox, they remained in Kentucky. She received her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Western Kentucky University. She is a Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist licensed through the Kentucky Board of Marriage & Family Therapy. She has spent the last 12 years working with individuals and families in office, school and home based settings. Her experience includes working at a community based mental health practice, where she provided individual, couples and group therapy. She currently works at a private practice and provides child and family therapy services. Karen has a passion for working with kids and families, rendering guidance for the complexities of therapeutic concerns, and improving their overall mental well-being. Karen Specializes in Family Therapy, Child and Adolescent Therapy Services, Anxiety, Trauma, Attachment/Relationships, Depression, Behavioral Strategies, Parenting Skills, Mood Disorders and Anger Management Skills.
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Dr. Lela S Dunn, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Dunn is not taking new patients.
(Suzie) was born and raised in Hardin County, Kentucky. She resides in Elizabethtown, Kentucky with her husband and fur babies. She has deep roots in this community going back several generations on her mother’s side. Her father, although born in Northern Kentucky, spent his adult life in Elizabethtown and served as a State Trooper, Elizabethtown Chief of Police, and Commonwealth Detective many years ago. Lela received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Louisville. She was accepted on fellowship into the University of Louisville’s Doctoral program for Clinical Psychology where she completed her Ph.D. Practicum placements included training at the VA medical center in Louisville, Kentucky. She completed her one year internship at the Federal Medical Center - Federal Bureau of Prisons in Lexington, Kentucky with a focus on women’s issues and treatment of trauma. Early in her career she worked in an inpatient treatment program which provided services to adults and adolescents with mental health diagnoses and adults with chemical dependency issues. She also began to work in a private practice setting during this time providing outpatient psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and children. She has a history of providing Employee Assistance Services for employees of several large corporations in Elizabethtown and Louisville, Kentucky. Lela has worked in a private practice setting for nearly 30 years; the last 20 years happily spent at this practice, Elizabethtown Partners in Counseling. (She has also maintained a part time practice in Bowling Green, Kentucky since 1998.) Practice Focuses are Adult, individual psychotherapy services, Treatment of Mood Disorders, Treatment of Anxiety Disorders and Relational Issues.
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Lin Patterson, LPCC

Lin obtained her Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development (M.Ed) with specialization in Mental Health Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College in 1997. She began her counseling career in 1987 prior to obtaining licensure in 2001. Her (KY) professional licenses include licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) and licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor (LCADC). Her professional background includes inpatient psychiatric and substance abuse facilities treating individuals with mental health and/or dual disorders, outpatient community mental health settings, outpatient hospital based geriatric psychiatric program, domestic violence shelter director, and private practice. Lin has been part of the Elizabethtown Partners in Counseling (EPIC) team since 2017. In addition to treating adults with mood and anxiety disorders, she sees couples in couples therapy and children/adolescents in school or office setting. Lin is available for telehealth only at this time.
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Derek Curry MSSW LCSW

Derek has been working professionally in the field of social work since 2000. He began his career in the area of medical social work providing services to residents of Hart, Green and Taylor counties. He has also provided individual, family and group therapy services to children & families across Central KY and Metro Louisville. During this time, he assisted with in-home programs that kept families intact and helped children & adolescents navigate successfully through the complexities of the court system. Derek also has experience providing counseling services to address the following: depression, anxiety, compulsive disorders, grief and loss. Derek completed his BSW from Campbellsville University in 2000 where he was the recipient of the Outstanding Social Work Award. He earned his MSSW from the University of Louisville in 2006 where he graduated Cum Laude and also was inducted into the Golden Key International Honour Society. Derek is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in KY (2012) and the state of TN (2014). Derek was born and raised in Greensburg, KY. He and his husband Dennie call Elizabethtown home. In his spare time, Derek enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
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Sarah Magallon, LPCC

Sarah is our second hire for EPIC in Bowling Green and is accepting Medicaid clients for telehealth services and in office sessions. Sarah believes in helping all people live their best life by being, loving and living their authentic self. Sarah received her Masters of Science in Community Psychology at Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She has over 7 years experience helping children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in various therapeutic settings. Sarah values being true to yourself, even in your most vulnerable moments. She welcomes being a part of YOUR growth journey while working together to achieve your goals. Sarah is originally from the Owensboro area and has enjoyed living all over the country supporting her husbands military career. She and her husband along with their son and fur babies have decided to make Bowling Green their forever home. She also enjoys spending time with her family, reading, being outdoors and learning.
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Amanda Chandler, LPCA

Amanda Chandler is our third therapist hired for our Bowling Green location! Amanda is a Licensed Professional Clinical Associate receiving her Master’s degree in Human Services and Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College in 2020. Amanda earned her Bachelors in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University in 2015. She was raised here in Kentucky, but has lived in Tennessee and Missouri. She has spent the last 4 years working with families, children, and adults in several different settings including inpatient psychiatric/substance use facilities and outpatient settings. For one year, she has worked with individuals with substance use facilitating groups. Amanda has the passion for working with children and adults to improve their overall mental well-being. In her free time, she loves spending time with her significant other and their 5 children. Amanda is currently accepting Medicaid clients for tele-health and in-school services.
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Sara Carothers, LCSW LCADC

Sara Carothers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She has been working with people for over 12 years with a variety of concerns. My philosophy in therapy is that difficulty in life is often related to imbalances between our personal beliefs, goals, and feelings, and the influences of our lives such as family, relationships, society, and work. I believe that many things in life can be balanced with moderation, mindfulness, change, and acceptance. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Spiritual counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused therapy, Person-Centered therapy, and teaching techniques for anxiety reduction, depression, and coping skills for addiction recovery. I’ve lived in Hardin County Kentucky for almost 30 years. As an Army Brat, I’ve lived all over the U.S. and learned how to acclimate and get to know all manner of people and cultures. I am married in a heteronormative relationship. I have 4 beautiful daughters and one grandchild. I enjoy the outdoors, spending time with family, Karaoke, and riding my motorcycle. I grew up in a Christian church and have studied various religious beliefs to learn and grow my own spirituality. I am an advocate for LGBTQ individuals and understand and promote equality in all things. As a Libra, I strive for balance and promote balance as a healthy lifestyle. I would love an opportunity to work with you on your life goals. To help you find balance and peace in your relationships, work, and mind. I understand that choosing a therapist can be a very stressful and scary process. If you would, give me an opportunity to see if I can help you meet your goals. Thank you so much for considering me to be a part of your life journey.
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Vanessa Peters, LCSW

Vanessa obtained her Master’s in Social work with a specialization in mental health from the University of Louisville. She has been working in the mental health field for 9 years now and has recently obtained her LCSW. During this time Vanessa gained experience more specifically in crisis intervention, individual substance abuse counseling, and group facilitation. She has worked with both children and adults. While Vanessa is an Army brat, she has been a resident of Hardin County for just over 15 years now. She would describe herself as driven, reliable, approachable, patient, genuine, open-minded, and a bit witty. Vanessa is a dog lover, and rescued her own fur baby, Willow. Vanessa also enjoys bowling, knitting, and telling jokes. Vanessa’s goals are to continue growing, and learning, to further refine her skills to be the most effective form of support to you that she can be. She finds the person centered approach to be beneficial, however she is open to adapting therapy to what best suits each individual. “It’s never too late to be who you might have been” - George Elliot
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The Founders of Elizabethtown Partners in Counseling, Inc. est. 1999

Rick Hollinden and Rhonda Shircliff founded Elizabethtown Partners in Counseling with a vision to improve mental health and wellness of individuals families and the community. Through the delivery of quality person-centered care, collaboration with community partners, and professional dedication of service to others, the founding vision continues to inspire our hopes, guide our actions, and enhance our commitment to community wellness. Rick Hollinden was born in Shively Kentucky. He received his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Bellamine in Louisville and his master’s in Psychology from Murray State. Rhonda Shircliff was born in Bardstown Kentucky, lived in Elizabethtown for 30 years before moving to Louisville. Rhonda received her Associates in Nursing from ECTC, her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Nursing from the University of Kentucky. She then became a nationally certified APRN through American Nurses Credentialing Center. Rick and Rhonda both taught in their professions and both managed multiple Out-patient Clinics for Our Lady of Peace Hospital in Louisville before entering private practice in 1999 when they started Elizabethtown Partners in Counseling. They chose private practice to help change attitudes toward mental health and to bring much needed services to their community. Rick and Rhonda are not just partners in business, but partners in life as well.
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