Who We Are

PsyD., HSP, CGP

Zack Thieneman

Zachary Thieneman, PsyD., HSP, CGP is a Louisville, Kentucky native and was born and raised in Fisherville. Besides living in Albany, New York for his doctoral internship, he has lived in Louisville his entire life. Dr. Thieneman completed his education at local universities including his undergraduate degree at Bellarmine University and his graduate degree at Spalding University. He’s a huge fan of Louisville and its community.

Dr. Thieneman has clinical expertise in transitional therapy (to and from more intensive care), family therapy, group therapy, autism-spectrum disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD and related disorders, trauma, identity development, school refusal, and other psychological issues. He works with kids, adolescents, and adults. He knows the importance of working with other professionals and values communication to coordinate care and maximize therapeutic benefits. Dr. Thieneman brings compassion, communication, openness, and humor to the therapeutic relationship.

Personally, Dr. Thieneman enjoys exercising, being outside, hiking, kayaking, travelling, or laying in the sun pretending to be a lizard. When inside, he enjoys cooking, watching movies, and playing games with his friends and family. As for fandoms, he is a huge Lord of The Rings, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Star Trek fan. Dr. Thieneman is a nerd at heart who takes his work seriously as his way to care for the Louisville community with whom he feels deeply connected.

Carson Haynes

Carson Haynes is a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at Spalding University. Before Spalding, she studied at Bellarmine University- majoring in psychology with a human services emphasis. Through her time at Bellarmine & Spalding, Carson gained research, community engagement, and clinical training experiences that has given her the tools to use science to improve people’s quality of life. Carson is especially passionate about working with children, young adults, and families. Further, she values about social justice and recognizes the importance of considering more than just the individual client, but also the systems they live in.

Carson is playful, energetic, and approaches treatment in collaboration with the client. She loves working for Homeplace because it is different from a traditional “office” environment, and it allows her to be creative in her treatment. Carson always uses evidence-based practices, and tailors interventions to fit her individual clients. In her free time, she loves to cook, read, and ride her motorcycle.