Stacy Seale
Clinic Director
Stacy Seale, MS, LPA, BCBA, LBA is a Licensed Psychological Associate, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Licensed Behavior Analyst. She graduated from Eastern Kentucky University and has a Master’s of Science in Clinical Psychology. She has extensive experience working with individuals with Autism and other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Ms. Seale enjoys the transitional period of young adulthood and working with individuals and their families to create and maintain reasonable, mature goals.
Christy Ray
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Christy Ray is a dedicated and compassionate board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She completed her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at Northern Kentucky University in 2024 and previously earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Indiana Wesleyan University. With more than twenty years of diverse nursing experience, Christy has demonstrated a deep commitment to serving individuals from all backgrounds, with a particular focus on supporting underserved and vulnerable populations.
Christy is passionate about promoting mental health awareness and actively works to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. She is involved in community outreach initiatives and participates in professional organizations, ensuring she stays informed about the latest advancements in her field. By providing evidence-based care, Christy delivers comprehensive medication management for a broad range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), autism, intellectual disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and more. Her approach is rooted in compassion and inclusivity, empowering patients to achieve their best possible mental health outcomes.
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Christy enjoys spending quality time with her family. Christy has been married for 19 years, with two children, and one grandchild. She also enjoys playing tennis, hiking, and traveling.
Kevin Strasser
Clinical Therapist
Kevin Strasser, LPCA, graduated from EKU with a master’s in clinical mental health counselling. He currently works as a therapist at LifePath. Whether you are looking for help processing trauma, reducing anxiety, combating depression, seeking solutions for OCD, or reaching for self-actualization, it would be my honor if you choose to share your experiences, wants, and needs with me.
Amy Marquardt, LPCC-S
IOP Director
Amy is a licensed professional counselor dedicated to supporting individuals on their path to self-discovery and healing. She earned her Master’s Degree in Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of South Carolina in 2011 and has since gained extensive experience across multiple levels of care and diverse populations. Amy is especially passionate about working with individuals impacted by Substance Use Disorder and traumatic experiences. She finds deep fulfillment in witnessing people reclaim their lives—seeing joy return, confidence rebuild, and families reconnect.
Amy creates a warm, open, and non‑judgmental space where clients are encouraged to show up as their authentic selves. Guided by curiosity and compassion, she views healing as a collaborative journey and believes meaningful change happens when people feel heard, safe, and truly seen.
Outside of work, Amy enjoys spending time outdoors with her dog Rayven, catching live music, traveling, cheering on UK sports, and making memories with family and friends.
Amber Johnson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Billing Supervisor
I base my work on the beliefs that every individual has inherent dignity and worth and deserves to be treated with compassion. That every individual is capable of personal growth, increased satisfaction, and happiness in their life, and the right therapy can help. I earned my master's in clinical social work in 2012 from the University of Kentucky. I provide individual psychotherapy and positive behavior supports to adolescents and adults with a focus on individuals who experience intellectual and or developmental disabilities. I offer psychotherapy with an emphasis on mindfulness, utilizing DBT and CBT approaches and positive behavior supports with an emphasis on applied behavioral analysis and social skills training.
Sarah Nolan
Clinical Therapist
Licensed Psychological Practitioner
“I never had time for emotions/feelings. Life has taught me to stuff them down and not deal with them."
“I’ve never had time for myself. Most of my life is spent on the needs and wishes of other people.”
"I've experienced so much trauma in my life, and it scares me to think about what the healing process will be like."
Do any of these statements resonate with you? I have interacted with many clients over the years who have all said something similar to the statements above. All of these persons share in common that life in some way has taught them to carry it all, be the strong one, be the one others depend on, and/or healing is scary when you have never experienced it or thought it was possible for you. It is to these statements and beliefs that I say, it is NEVER too late to feel, heal, and/or find empowerment! Throughout the therapy process, I value empowering the client to identify and work through their own goals while respecting each person's background and identities. If you are ready to take the vulnerable and brave step towards healing and discovering your authentic self, then I am excited to help you start your journey! I am a therapist who values being authentic, and I utilize an eclectic blend of modalities to help you achieve your goals (predominantly CBT, EMDR, Internal Family Systems). I specialize in anxiety, worry/overwhelm, low self-worth/esteem, PTSD (emphasis in sexual violence and intimate partner violence), emotional numbness/detachment, attachment wounds/repair, and complex trauma related dissociation. Clients would describe me as compassionate, not afraid to dig deep or challenge, and fully dedicated to support your empowered healing process.
Michael Wolfe
Clinical Therapist
Michael is an LPCA who graduated from Lindsey Wilson College with a master’s degree in mental health counseling in December 2022. He is passionate about working with men ages 14 and up with father absence and abuse but will see male or female clients. He is also equipped to do couples counseling, has experience working with anxiety and depression, and is trained to see clients struggling with personality disorders. He uses CBT and DBT among other modalities and is a Christian counselor as well. Michael has been married for over 25 years and is the father to three sons. He has lived in Kentucky for 30 years and has lived in various states throughout his life. You can find him watching UFC events and spending time with his family in his off time. He is looking forward to helping you with your healing journey and mental health needs.
John Stork
Targeted Case Manager
Hi! My name is John Stork, and I am currently completing my Master of Social Work program, with an expected graduation in December 2026. I am passionate about supporting my local community and making a positive impact in the lives of others. I am a lifelong learner who enjoys growing both personally and professionally and am always looking for opportunities to learn, connect, and make a difference.
Kayleigh Powell
Targeted Case Manager
Hi! My name is Kayleigh Powell. I’m a case manager at LifePath. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Kentucky and am currently pursuing my Master’s in Social Work at the same institution. I have experience working with and supporting children and individuals on the autism spectrum. I am deeply committed to empowering others to overcome personal challenges and helping navigate barriers they may be facing. I am passionate about collaborating with families to turn their goals and dreams into reality.
Brittany McDaniel, MS, BCBA, LBA
ABA Clinic Manager | Board Certified & Licensed Behavior Analyst
Brittany McDaniel, MS, BCBA, LBA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst who has worked in the field of behavioral health and developmental disabilities since 2014. Her experience includes providing behavioral services across home, community, clinical, rehabilitation, and vocational settings. She earned her Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University and completed additional graduate-level training in behavior analysis through the Florida Institute of Technology.
Brittany serves as the ABA Clinic Manager at LifePath, where she provides clinical leadership and oversight of ABA services, supports and supervises clinical staff, and helps ensure the delivery of high-quality, individualized care. She has extensive experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), acquired brain injuries (ABI), and other intellectual and developmental disabilities across the lifespan, from early childhood through adulthood.
Brittany’s passion for supporting individuals and families is both professional and personal. As the parent of a child with autism, she understands that families experience services not only during therapy sessions, but in the realities of everyday life. This perspective has strengthened her commitment to individualized, practical care and meaningful collaboration with caregivers. Brittany is passionate about helping individuals build skills, increase independence, and achieve goals that meaningfully improve their quality of life while ensuring families feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout the process.
Justin Benton
Board Certified & Licensed Behavior Analyst
Justin Benton, MS, BCBA, LBA, is a licensed and board-certified behavior analyst with several years of experience working with early learners, adolescents, and adults, in the community, home, and clinical settings. He received his Master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of Kentucky in 2017 and spent six years working as a registered behavior technician across two ABA clinics. Justin completed his ABA certification at Eastern Kentucky University in 2021. His practice as a behavior analyst values a trauma-informed approach, and he strives to create a professional relationship with clients that emphasizes inclusion, self-determination, creativity, and healthy living.
Emily Hagan
Board Certified & Licensed Behavior Analyst
Emily Hagan, MA, BCBA, LBA is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst who has worked in the field of ABA for 7 years; 3 and a half years as a Registered Behavior Technician, and 3 and a half years as a BCBA. She received her Master’s degree in Special Education with a focus in ABA from Arizona State University, and has worked as a BCBA in both Kentucky and Georgia in the clinic, home, community, and school settings.
She has experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder from the ages of 2-14. Emily is passionate about providing trauma-informed care and teaching skills that will improve her clients’ quality of life, not just to check off a box in an assessment. Emily believes that involving the client’s family in treatment is an imperative way to set the client and their loved ones up for success.
In her free time, Emily enjoys exploring local coffee shops in the Lexington and surrounding areas, participating in a book club, and baking bread.
Kortney Vanderpool, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
I’m a Speech-Language Pathologist with a big heart for helping children communicate, connect, and feel understood. I’m especially passionate about autism, gestalt language processing, AAC, and functional communication, and my previous experience as an RBT gives me a unique perspective when working alongside ABA teams.
Joining LifePath Therapeutic Solutions truly feels like a dream opportunity, and I’m so excited to help grow speech services in a way that is collaborative, meaningful, and fun for the children and families we serve. I would describe myself as bubbly, compassionate, generous, and someone who genuinely loves what I do.
Outside of work, I’m a wife, a mom, and a huge animal lover with three dogs. I’m pretty simple at heart, love spending time with my family, and yellow is my favorite color—it reminds me of sunshine, flowers, and all the little things that make life feel happy, fun, and bright.
Katie Marks
Administrative Assistant
Hi! My name is Katie Marks, and I am the Administrative Assistant for LifePath Therapeutic Solutions. As the first point of contact here at our clinic, I strive to make everyone who walks through our doors feel welcomed, valued, and understood. With a strong background in customer service and support, I play a vital role in maintaining the daily flow of the clinic with scheduling, managing records, communicating with our clients, coordinating with clinical staff, assisting with billing operations, and supporting both clients and team members with efficiency, kindness, and compassion. I’m honored to play a small part in your healing journey and can’t wait to welcome you to LifePath!
Evan Kearns
Administrative Assistant
I’m the Administrative Assistant for the ABA program at LifePath Therapeutic Solutions. My roles are welcoming new clients to our practice by getting their intake paperwork and account set up, submitting the billing for our clients in the ABA program, handling new employee applications and background checks and managing records while doing my best to support both our clients and their families and our staff here at LifePath. I look forward to meeting you!