About
Meet Tina Hacker
LMFT, LADC / IMFT, LICDC · Ph.D. student in Medical Family Therapy — individual, couples, and family therapy in Kentucky and Ohio.
About Phoenix Bloom Therapy
At Phoenix Bloom Therapy, our journey began with a deep desire to support individuals and families through life’s most difficult transitions. Inspired by the resilience of the phoenix, our name reflects the belief that renewal and transformation are always possible—even in the face of loss, addiction, and life’s most painful experiences.
Based in Kentucky and serving clients through a telehealth platform, we provide therapy and consulting services focused on trauma recovery, grief integration, and systemic healing.
My path into this work began more than 18 years ago, when my experiences as a mother led me to human services and domestic violence advocacy. For years, I walked alongside families facing unimaginable challenges—birth trauma, mental health crises, addiction, and the quiet heartbreaks that unfold within systems not designed to support them.
Although I was deeply committed to promoting family health and wellness, my path was profoundly shaped by the unimaginable: the loss of my own child to addiction. That loss became both my deepest wound and my greatest teacher. It revealed the urgent need for compassionate systems of care that truly support families through crisis, recovery, and beyond.
Phoenix Bloom was born from that truth: a commitment to transforming pain into purpose and helping others find meaning, safety, and renewal in their own journeys. Today, this practice stands as both a professional mission and a living tribute to every parent, family, and individual navigating the complexities of grief, recovery, and hope.
Lina’s Story
Lina’s story is the heartbeat of Phoenix Bloom Therapy. She was—and remains—a bright, brave, and deeply loved soul whose struggle illuminated the gaps that exist within our compulsory system of care.
Her journey revealed what families endure when compassion, coordination, and aftercare break down. In her memory, this practice was founded to bring those missing pieces together—creating a trauma-informed, family-centered continuum of care that honors every life touched by addiction, grief, and systemic failure.
Through Lina’s Story, I am committed to ensuring that the families I serve feel supported and seen during moments of crisis related to addiction. Every client, consultation, and supervision session carries her legacy forward—transforming loss into advocacy and pain into purpose.
Lina’s life continues to guide this work, reminding us that recovery is not only about survival, but also about rebuilding safety, meaning, and connection for every person and family who walks this path.
My Professional Journey
I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in Kentucky and Ohio, as well as a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) in Ohio and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in Kentucky. I combine lived experience with specialized clinical training to support individuals and families navigating trauma, grief, and addiction.
I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Medical Family Therapy, with a focus on systems reform, trauma-informed care, and addiction recovery. My future research will explore how family inclusion, aftercare coordination, and policy implementation can improve outcomes for people impacted by substance use disorders and severe mental illness, particularly within frameworks such as Casey’s Law and Tim’s Law.
Professional credentials
Kentucky
LMFT · LADC
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
Ohio
IMFT · LICDC
Independent Marriage and Family Therapist; Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor.
Our promise
At Phoenix Bloom, our promise is simple: to walk alongside you with honesty, compassion, and unwavering respect for your story.
We promise to:
- Honor your lived experience as an invaluable source of wisdom and strength.
- Create a trauma-informed space where every emotion, every loss, and every step toward healing is met with empathy—not judgment.
- Bridge the gap between systems and families by translating complex care pathways into clarity, connection, and coordinated support.
- Integrate lived and professional expertise so every recommendation is grounded in both knowledge and humanity.
- Carry forward Lina’s legacy by advocating for what is missing in addiction recovery—so no family has to navigate this journey alone.
Cultural Diversity Statement
At the heart of my practice is a deep respect for the dignity, inherent worth, and lived experiences of every individual. I am committed to providing affirming, inclusive, and culturally responsive care that honors people of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, religions, abilities, and backgrounds. I believe healing and growth thrive in safe, nonjudgmental spaces where diversity is not only respected, but celebrated.
Virtual care, personal connection
All Phoenix Bloom sessions are virtual, for individuals, couples, and families in Kentucky and Ohio. Explore current appointment options and confirm your coverage and session details with the booking provider before scheduling. As a Ph.D. student in Medical Family Therapy, I occasionally need to reschedule sessions for classes.
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