Kurt Montooth, LMFT

Hello! I'm Kurt, the heart behind Montooth Counseling, LLC. I'm thrilled to share a bit about my journey, both professional and personal, and how it shapes the empathetic, effective counseling services we offer.

Away from counseling and ministry, my world revolves around my family—my wife and our three energetic boys, aged 5, 3, and 1. Together, we love to explore the great outdoors, whether it's camping, navigating Kentucky’s rivers and streams by kayak, or scenic hikes. I personally love endurance sports, with running and road biking being my go-to activities. My goal in 2024 is to complete the Kentucky Century Challenge! I also nurture a garden through the summer and fall, which helps me stay active and engaged with the natural world. 

My professional life started with part time Christian ministry since 2009 when I was an undergrad student at the Freed-Hardeman University. Ministry then was summer internships and preaching at smaller rural congregations. In 2012 I started full time ministry after graduating with a B.A. in Biblical Studies from FHU. I served as a Youth Minster until 2017, when I became the Pulpit Minister at the Holly Hill church of Christ. My current position at Holly Hill is as the Teaching and Family Minister which was a change to better reflect my skillset and the needs of the church.

The decision to become a marriage counselor was kindled in 2013, shortly after I proposed to my now wife. I was mostly raised by a single mother and knew I had gaps in understanding what it means to be a dedicated husband and father, so I embarked on a relentless quest for knowledge. I started reading books about marriage and marriage related topics, and it built a deep abiding desire to help others build strong, loving marriages. Today I have read over 100 books about marriage and marriage related topics.

It was during my graduate studies for a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy that I encountered Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)—a discovery that felt like finding a missing piece of a puzzle. EFT's emphasis on addressing emotional blockages and fostering deep connections resonated with me instantly. Immersing myself in EFT, I've completed extensive training, including an externship, core skills, and numerous hours of supervised practice, not to mention engaging in self-review through recorded sessions and furthering my education through podcasts and other specialized trainings. I am currently an ICEEFT Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist! It’s a huge honor to be recognized as Certified by ICEEFT and I am so proud of the hard work I put into achieving certification!

Over the last six years, I've had the privilege of guiding countless couples towards rejuvenating their relationships. In addition to my work with couples I on occasion work with individual clients to address topics like anxiety, depression, ADHD, church hurt and trauma, sexual issues in relationships, and sexual issues including unwanted sexual behaviors like pornography, repeated infidelity, etc.

Witnessing these transformations has been profoundly rewarding. At Montooth Counseling, LLC, we're dedicated to providing compassionate, effective therapy rooted in proven approaches like EFT. Whether you're seeking support directly from me or from another skilled therapist in our practice, we're here to help you stop hurting and start healing.

Let's embark on this journey together. Your relationship has the potential for profound growth and fulfillment—reach out to explore how we can support your path to a stronger, more connected partnership. You can call me at 502-209-8024 or email me at Kurt@montoothcounseling.com