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ABOUT THE CLINIC

We are often faced with painful and challenging periods in our life. You may be troubled by a current relationship, experiencing a painful loss, living with a chronic illness, or significant family distress. Depression and grief may be enveloping you as you search for answers to help explain the death of a relationship or the death of a loved one. You may be experiencing a sense of hopelessness as you search for a lasting intimate relationship or strive to improve the ones you have.

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We also offer Life and Leadership Coaching if your wanting to look forward to reaching new  goals or developing new skills for managing in today's world of uncertainties.  Whether it's your personal life or perhaps your business we can assist you in being the best you.

 

The goal of The Clinic @ The Montgomery is to join you in pursuing your goals, to journey alongside you as you find healing, make for peace, and learn again to live fully the life that is your own. We invite you to come explore with us the possibilities for healing in your own life, story, mind, and heart and growing.  We will do our best to help you.

 

Perhaps you have never worked with a psychotherapist or philosophical counselor before and you are apprehensive. Perhaps you have worked with many and have walked away wanting something more. Or, perhaps you have had tremendous success in therapy and want to continue that progress in ways that make your life richer or fuller. Whoever you are and whoever you are becoming, you are welcome here.

 

The Clinic @ The Montgomery, so named because of its being situated within the historic Montgomery House in downtown Owensboro, Kentucky, is discreetly located three blocks south of the Ohio River on St. Elizabeth St., just steps from the Hampton Inn and its Lure Seafood Restaurant. It boasts ample parking and the benefit of confidentiality in your comings and goings.

 

The Clinic is open and affirming of all persons regardless of age, race, faith, cultural self-understanding, marital status, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

 

Dr. Jonathan Eric Carroll

Founder,
Clinical Director & Lead Therapist

REACH OUT...

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ABOUT DR. JONATHAN CARROLL

 

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Dr. Jonathan Eric Carroll is a Kentucky Licensed Pastoral Counselor (KLPC) and experienced state-licensed psychotherapist serving as the Clinical Director and Lead Therapist at The Clinic @ The Montgomery, which serves clients both in person (in Owensboro, Kentucky) and internationally online. Uniquely positioned at the intersection of philosophical and psychological discourse, Dr. Carroll integrates multiple therapeutic approaches to provide comprehensive support for his clients' philosophical health and well-being.

 

As an APPA-Certified Affiliate Philosophical Practitioner and Certified SMILE_PH Method Philosophical Practitioner, Dr. Carroll employs Socratic questioning and philosophical dialogue to help clients explore life's fundamental questions and challenges. His therapeutic approach is grounded in Bowen Family Systems Theory, which views individuals within the context of their broader relationship networks and generational patterns.

 

Dr. Carroll's academic journey includes a Doctor of Ministry from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, a Master of Theology from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary. His post-doctoral studies at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family have deeply informed his systematic approach to understanding human behavior and relationships.

 

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Carroll is a sought-after speaker and consultant, offering workshops, seminars, and organizational development services to diverse institutions including religious organizations, businesses, and government entities. His expertise in systems thinking and organizational health makes him a valuable resource for groups seeking to build more effective and harmonious environments.

 

Dr. Carroll's therapeutic philosophy centers on helping clients develop greater self-awareness and emotional maturity while strengthening their capacity for meaningful relationships. By combining philosophical inquiry with psychological insights, he guides clients toward deeper understanding of their life patterns and empowers them to make thoughtful choices aligned with their values and goals.

 

Having recently served as Chair of the United Way of the Ohio Valley Board of Directors and having also chaired the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Pastoral Counselors and the Kentucky Association of Pastoral Counselors, Dr. Carroll maintains active engagement with both professional development and community service. His commitment to ongoing learning and growth reflects in his practice, where he creates a supportive environment for clients to explore their challenges and discover new possibilities for living.

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License and Education

  • Licensure: Kentucky Licensed Pastoral Counselor (KLPC), August 2014
    (Kentucky License: #148963)

  • Special Postgraduate Program, Bowen Family Systems Theory, The Bowen Center for the Study of the Family, Georgetown, Washington, D.C., 2010

  • Doctor of Ministry, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY, 2009

  • Master of Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey, 2001

  • Master of Divinity, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia, 2000

  • Study Abroad, The University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland, 1999

  • Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), VA Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia, 1998

  • Bachelor of Arts, King University, Bristol, Tennessee, 1997

 

Certifications

  • APPA-Certified Affiliate Philosophical Practitioner, 2024

  • SMILE_PH Certified Practitioner, Philosophical Health International & Enriched Reality Assembly 2025

  • Level 1 Clinical Training, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, The Gottman Institute, Nashville, TN

  • Psychotherapist, Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)

  • Fellow, American Association of Pastoral Counselors

  • Certification & Training Program, American Association of Pastoral Counselors at Kentuckiana Pastoral Counseling Consortium, Louisville, Kentucky, 2010-2013

  • Postgraduate Program, Bowen Center for the Study of the Family, 2010-2011

  • Certified Administrator for EQi-2.0 Emotional Assessment Inventory, approved by the
    American Psychological Association

  • Certified Prepare and Enrich Marital Assessment Counselor, 2002

  • Ordained, Minister of Word & Sacrament (Teaching Elder) in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2001

 

Professional Activities and Memberships

  • Member, American Philosophical Practitioners Association (APPA), 2024 - Present

  • Member, National Association of Philosophical Counselors (NCPA), 2024 - Present

  • Member, Philosophical Health International (PHI), 2024 - Present

  • Member, Deep Philosophy Group (DP) 2025 - Present

  • American Association of Suicidology (AAS), 2015-Present

  • Chair, Kentucky Board of Licensure for Pastoral Counselors, 2020-2022 --
    (Appointed by Governor Matt Bevin, 2018 to 2022)

  • Member, Kentucky Board of Licensure for Pastoral Counselors, 2018 - 2022

  • Psychotherapist Member, Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), Since 2018

  • Fellow & Member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC), Since 2013

  • Member, Board of Directors, AAPC, Midwest Region, 2014 to 2016

  • Chair, Emerging Professionals & Scholars Committee, AAPC Midwest Region, 2014 to 2016

  • President of the Kentucky Association of Pastoral Counselors (KAPC), 2010 to 2014​

  • President of the Kentuckiana Pastoral Counseling Consortium, 2017 to 2023

  • Adjunct Faculty, Doctoral Program, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 2009 to 2018

  • Adjunct Faculty, Philosophy & World Religions, KCTCS, 2007-2011

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So often, life is hard, and it can feel like we're alone in the world. Despite the evidence, you are not alone. There is help. Whether it is depression, anxiety, marital turmoil, relationship difficulties, family problems, addiction, or the grief that accompanies loss, please do not go it alone. Reach out. Life doesn't have to be only hard; it can be beautiful again.

Dr. Jonathan Eric Carroll, KLPC, NCCE, NCPC, ACPE Psychotherapist &
APPA- Certified Affiliate Philosophical Practitioner 

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