Meet Allison Recktenwald-Guelda, M.Ed., LPP
Allison Recktenwald-Guelda, M.Ed., LPP, is a Licensed Psychological Practitioner with experience in psychotherapy, trauma-focused care, psychological assessment, health psychology, pediatric behavioral health, chronic pain psychology, and neuropsychological assessment.
She works with patients ages 6 and older, creating a compassionate and individualized space where children, adolescents, and adults can better understand their experiences, develop practical coping strategies, and work toward meaningful personal goals.
Allison’s integrative approach is especially well suited to Aptiva Health’s connected model of care. She can support patients whose emotional well-being intersects with chronic pain, injury, physical health concerns, relationships, stress, or major life changes.
Quick Facts
Specialty: Psychological services, trauma-focused therapy, and assessment
Title: Licensed Psychological Practitioner
Patient Age Range: Ages 6+
Accepting New Patients: Call to confirm current availability
Locations: Aptiva Health Mental Wellness, Telehealth
Why Patients Choose Allison
Mental wellness concerns can affect many parts of a person’s life, including relationships, confidence, physical comfort, school, work, sleep, and daily routines. Allison provides a supportive environment where patients can explore these connections without judgment.
Her approach is personalized rather than one-size-fits-all. Depending on the patient’s age, concerns, preferences, and goals, she may draw from trauma-focused, mindfulness-based, somatic, and parts-based approaches.
Patients working with Allison can expect care that is:
Compassionate and collaborative
Sensitive to the effects of trauma and stress
Adapted to each patient’s age and individual needs
Focused on the connection between emotional and physical well-being
Coordinated with other Aptiva Health providers when appropriate
Allison believes that therapy is not about defining someone by a diagnosis or trying to “fix” them. It is about creating a trusted space where patients can feel heard, recognize patterns, build new skills, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Mental Wellness Within Aptiva Health’s Integrated Care Model
Mental and physical health often influence one another. Someone living with chronic pain may also experience anxiety, low mood, stress, disrupted routines, or difficulty adjusting to changes in daily life. Trauma or an injury may affect emotional well-being, relationships, work, school, and a person’s sense of safety.
At Aptiva Health, Allison works within a multidisciplinary Mental Wellness department that connects psychology, psychiatry, neuropsychology, trauma services, and other medical specialties.
This integrated approach allows care teams to communicate and coordinate when a patient’s mental wellness needs overlap with:
Chronic pain
Concussion or neurological concerns
Orthopedic or spine conditions
Recovery after an injury
Motor vehicle or workplace trauma
Major medical or life transitions
Patients may also see Allison for standalone mental wellness care without receiving services from another Aptiva department.
Areas of Focus
Allison works with patients experiencing a variety of emotional, behavioral, relational, and life concerns, including:
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Anxiety
Depression
Chronic pain-related concerns
Relationship difficulties
Women’s issues
Stress
Self-esteem concerns
Life transitions
Codependency
Every patient’s experience is different. Allison works collaboratively with each patient to understand their concerns and develop an individualized plan based on their needs and goals.
Therapeutic Approaches
Allison uses an integrative approach and may incorporate several therapeutic methods depending on the individual patient.
Her treatment approaches include:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR
Internal Family Systems, or IFS
Somatic therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, or MBCT
Energy psychology
Trauma-focused therapy
Treatment recommendations are individualized. Allison discusses the purpose of each approach with patients and helps them understand what to expect throughout the therapeutic process.
Psychological Assessment and Clinical Strengths
In addition to psychotherapy, Allison’s professional background includes psychological and neuropsychological assessment experience.
Her clinical strengths include:
Psychological assessment
Neuropsychological assessment across age groups
Diagnostic clarification
Trauma-focused care, including EMDR
Pediatric behavioral health
Integrative mental wellness
Chronic pain psychology
Assessment services can help patients, families, referring providers, and other members of the care team better understand emotional, behavioral, cognitive, or psychological concerns and identify appropriate next steps.
Education, Licensure and Professional Credentials
Education
Master of Education in Counseling Psychology
University of Louisville, 2018
Licensure
Kentucky Licensed Psychological Practitioner
Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology
Kentucky License No. 295065
National Provider Identifier
NPI: 1194541524
Type 1 Individual NPI
Professional Experience
Before joining Aptiva Health, Allison developed experience across private-practice, hospital, neuroscience, psychiatric, community-support, and behavioral-health settings.
Her professional background includes work with:
Align Counseling & Consulting
Lotus Counseling & Wellness
Meridian Behavioral Health
Written Psychological Services
Norton Healthcare — Neuroscience Institute of Kentucky
Norton Healthcare — Child Psychiatric Unit
Center for Women and Families
This range of experience supports Allison’s ability to work with patients whose mental wellness needs may involve trauma, physical health, chronic pain, neurological concerns, family dynamics, or major changes in their lives.
Where Allison Sees Patients
Aptiva Health Mental Wellness
10100 Linn Station Road, Suite 400
Louisville, KY 40223
Visit Allison at Aptiva Health Mental Wellness
Aptiva Health Mental Wellness
10100 Linn Station Road, Suite 400
Louisville, KY 40223
Appointments may be available in person or through telehealth. Please contact Aptiva Health to confirm Allison’s current appointment availability and the most appropriate visit type.
Insurance and Payment Information
Insurance participation can vary by provider and individual health plan. Please contact Aptiva Health before scheduling to confirm:
Whether Allison participates with your insurance plan
Applicable referral or authorization requirements
Medicaid participation
Self-pay options
Coverage for psychological assessments or other specialized services
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Allison Recktenwald-Guelda?
Allison Recktenwald-Guelda, M.Ed., LPP, is a Kentucky Licensed Psychological Practitioner with Aptiva Health Mental Wellness. Her experience includes psychotherapy, trauma-focused care, psychological and neuropsychological assessment, pediatric behavioral health, chronic pain psychology, and diagnostic clarification.
What ages does Allison see?
Allison sees patients ages 6 and older. Her approach is adapted to the patient’s age, developmental needs, presenting concerns, and personal goals.
What concerns does Allison work with?
Allison works with patients experiencing trauma-related concerns, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, relationship difficulties, stress, self-esteem concerns, life transitions, codependency, and women’s issues.
Does Allison provide trauma-focused therapy?
Yes. Allison’s background includes trauma-focused therapy and EMDR. She may also incorporate Internal Family Systems, somatic approaches, mindfulness-based methods, and other techniques based on the patient’s needs.
Does Allison provide psychological assessments?
Allison’s clinical background includes psychological assessment, diagnostic clarification, and neuropsychological assessment across age groups. Contact Aptiva Health to confirm which assessment services are currently available and whether a referral or authorization is required.
Can Allison coordinate with my other Aptiva Health providers?
When appropriate and with the necessary patient permissions, Allison can work within Aptiva’s multidisciplinary model to support coordination between Mental Wellness and other departments involved in a patient’s care.
Does Allison offer telehealth appointments?
Telehealth appointments may be available depending on the patient’s location, age, service needs, and appointment type. Call Aptiva Health to confirm current options.
Does Allison accept insurance or Medicaid?
Participation varies by provider and plan. Contact Aptiva Health before scheduling to confirm Allison’s enrollment with your specific commercial insurance or Medicaid plan and to review any self-pay options.
How do I schedule an appointment with Allison?
Call Aptiva Health Mental Wellness at 502-909-0772 to ask about availability, insurance participation, appointment type, and scheduling.