Therapists in Clarksburg, WV
Stephanie Carter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarksburg, WV 26301
I work with individuals to help manage life’s big transitions and decisions. You may be wrestling with anxiety or low self-esteem, and feeling frustrated that things which once came easily are now more of a struggle. You do not have to manage these difficulties alone.
I work with individuals to help manage life’s big transitions and decisions. You may be wrestling with anxiety or low self-esteem, and feeling frustrated that things which once came easily are now more of a struggle. You do not have to manage these difficulties alone.
Appalachian Life Enrichment Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clarksburg, WV 26302
Now in Morgantown! Therapy is a place to pause, reflect on what you are seeking in life and explore the barriers preventing you from taking that next step in your journey. Life changes or chronic situations can throw us off course, leaving us to feel out of sync, confused, & disconnected from life. Whether you are looking to reconnect, find purpose, learn new coping skills, process trauma or loss, manage anxiety, deal with shame or make a life changing decision, therapy can be a safe place to discover the power you have within yourself to design your own solutions & find new ways to navigate challenging situations. Multisites!
Now in Morgantown! Therapy is a place to pause, reflect on what you are seeking in life and explore the barriers preventing you from taking that next step in your journey. Life changes or chronic situations can throw us off course, leaving us to feel out of sync, confused, & disconnected from life. Whether you are looking to reconnect, find purpose, learn new coping skills, process trauma or loss, manage anxiety, deal with shame or make a life changing decision, therapy can be a safe place to discover the power you have within yourself to design your own solutions & find new ways to navigate challenging situations. Multisites!
A Positive Approach To Life LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA ALPS, EMDR, LSW, LPC, FL-TLHT
Verified Verified
Clarksburg, WV 26301 (Online Only)
With over two decades of experience as Licensed Professional Counselor in WV and Florida, I have assisted adults, adolescents, and families facing a broad spectrum of challenges. These include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, self-harm, parenting difficulties, life obstacles, and lack of motivation. I have also worked extensively with individuals who have endured physical trauma or emotional abuse. As a specialized EMDR therapist in trauma, I employ various therapeutic approaches and proven techniques to support my clients effectively. These encompass CBT, DBT, EMDR, & more.
With over two decades of experience as Licensed Professional Counselor in WV and Florida, I have assisted adults, adolescents, and families facing a broad spectrum of challenges. These include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, self-harm, parenting difficulties, life obstacles, and lack of motivation. I have also worked extensively with individuals who have endured physical trauma or emotional abuse. As a specialized EMDR therapist in trauma, I employ various therapeutic approaches and proven techniques to support my clients effectively. These encompass CBT, DBT, EMDR, & more.
Bartley Deane Gibson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ADHD-PT, CCT-TP, SFT-PT
Verified Verified
Clarksburg, WV 26301
Waitlist for new clients
I have received specific training and certifications in assessing and treating trauma, ADHD and anxiety.
I feel privileged to have worked as a helping professional for over 25 years. I became a social worker after serving on active duty in the United States Army. I began my career serving children, adolescents, their parents and families, in their home, school and community settings. I’ve been a foster adoptive parent to troubled and troubling children and am proudly the father of our 13, year old multiple diagnosis special needs daughter. I’ve dedicated myself to helping people learn to heal from trauma and mental health symptoms in general by helping them to develop their personal best path forward.
I have received specific training and certifications in assessing and treating trauma, ADHD and anxiety.
I feel privileged to have worked as a helping professional for over 25 years. I became a social worker after serving on active duty in the United States Army. I began my career serving children, adolescents, their parents and families, in their home, school and community settings. I’ve been a foster adoptive parent to troubled and troubling children and am proudly the father of our 13, year old multiple diagnosis special needs daughter. I’ve dedicated myself to helping people learn to heal from trauma and mental health symptoms in general by helping them to develop their personal best path forward.
Rucker Therapy Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA
Verified Verified
Clarksburg, WV 26301
Michael Rucker is a clinically trained marriage and family therapist and has been in practice for over a decade in Charleston, WV and Morgantown, WV. He has worked with a broad population of clients, including individuals, couples, families, children, teenagers, and groups. His passion and life experiences has led to an interest and specialization with a myriad of topic areas that he excels with, including but not limited to infidelity, infertility, mood disorders (depression and anxiety), trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, learning disabilities, addiction, marital issues, and divorce adjustment.
Michael Rucker is a clinically trained marriage and family therapist and has been in practice for over a decade in Charleston, WV and Morgantown, WV. He has worked with a broad population of clients, including individuals, couples, families, children, teenagers, and groups. His passion and life experiences has led to an interest and specialization with a myriad of topic areas that he excels with, including but not limited to infidelity, infertility, mood disorders (depression and anxiety), trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, learning disabilities, addiction, marital issues, and divorce adjustment.
Mark A. King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarksburg, WV 26301 (Online Only)
My approach is collaborative, but also challenges you to feel empowered, confident, and willing to face fears that have been difficult.
I find it important to meet people where they are in life. Taking the steps towards healing and change is not easy. Exploring values and identifying barriers gives a path towards the things you may want in life. My favorite question to ask is “What do YOU want?”, followed by my second which is “What are YOU doing to get there?” With those two questions you and
My approach is collaborative, but also challenges you to feel empowered, confident, and willing to face fears that have been difficult.
I find it important to meet people where they are in life. Taking the steps towards healing and change is not easy. Exploring values and identifying barriers gives a path towards the things you may want in life. My favorite question to ask is “What do YOU want?”, followed by my second which is “What are YOU doing to get there?” With those two questions you and
Gwyn Fortney
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarksburg, WV 26301
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with grief/loss, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, intrusive thoughts, women’s issues, PTSD / trauma, relationship issues, and processing childhood trauma later in life.
The core of my counseling approach is to provide an environment that is comfortable, judgment free, and prioritizes your mental health. I don’t believe in trying to “fix people”, rather support their journey alongside them. My office is a place to explore life’s ups and down, discuss coping skills that resonate with you, and a place where we can grow with each other. There is no “one size fits all” in counseling so getting to know you; your interest, your learning style, your strengths, helps me pull from therapeutic theories and techniques to best fit your needs and goals.
I have experience working with grief/loss, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, intrusive thoughts, women’s issues, PTSD / trauma, relationship issues, and processing childhood trauma later in life.
The core of my counseling approach is to provide an environment that is comfortable, judgment free, and prioritizes your mental health. I don’t believe in trying to “fix people”, rather support their journey alongside them. My office is a place to explore life’s ups and down, discuss coping skills that resonate with you, and a place where we can grow with each other. There is no “one size fits all” in counseling so getting to know you; your interest, your learning style, your strengths, helps me pull from therapeutic theories and techniques to best fit your needs and goals.
Michael Runner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Clarksburg, WV 26301
Allow me to help you navigate life’s adversities. I would like to help you discover your strengths, and move toward self-acceptance. Your confidentiality will be maintained in a safe, and welcoming environment. We can cope with better understanding, and a renewed perspective. The difference is how we interpret and deal with life’s events. We must consider ourselves in the context of our environment and experiences; but also remember that our problems and experiences do not define who we are. Willingness, motivation, and a positive therapeutic alliance are critical in making positive changes.
Allow me to help you navigate life’s adversities. I would like to help you discover your strengths, and move toward self-acceptance. Your confidentiality will be maintained in a safe, and welcoming environment. We can cope with better understanding, and a renewed perspective. The difference is how we interpret and deal with life’s events. We must consider ourselves in the context of our environment and experiences; but also remember that our problems and experiences do not define who we are. Willingness, motivation, and a positive therapeutic alliance are critical in making positive changes.
Christian Counseling Associates of West Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Clarksburg, WV 26301
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Tori Garnes
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Clarksburg, WV 26301
I see clients as the expert in their lives and hope to understand their experience to better assist them meet their goals. I have confidence in every person’s capacity for growth and healing when provided with a safe environment, support, and necessary resources. I believe it is my role as a therapist to be a witness to all clients, meeting them where they are while creating a safe warm environment. It is a privilege to be an authentic witness to clients' stories.
I see clients as the expert in their lives and hope to understand their experience to better assist them meet their goals. I have confidence in every person’s capacity for growth and healing when provided with a safe environment, support, and necessary resources. I believe it is my role as a therapist to be a witness to all clients, meeting them where they are while creating a safe warm environment. It is a privilege to be an authentic witness to clients' stories.
Jeremy Wentz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarksburg, WV 26301 (Online Only)
Hi. I am Jeremy and I am a native of West Virginia. Above all, I create an environment that is safe, open- minded, and free of judgement. I hope to make therapy an enjoyable experience, combating the stigma that it has to be hard or dreadful.
Hi. I am Jeremy and I am a native of West Virginia. Above all, I create an environment that is safe, open- minded, and free of judgement. I hope to make therapy an enjoyable experience, combating the stigma that it has to be hard or dreadful.
Molly Straight
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Clarksburg, WV 26301
I am a Licensed Psychologist who is committed to the needs and protection of my clients.I have been in practice since 1999.
I am a Licensed Psychologist who is committed to the needs and protection of my clients.I have been in practice since 1999.
Miranda Riffle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, EMDR-C, ALPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarksburg, WV 26301
I work to create a whole-brain and body approach to healing for each individual client through the use of EMDR. I promote seeking balance in life and advocate to help people feel emotionally and mentally empowered. I also take a trauma-informed approach in helping others better understand themselves, their behavior and how this has impacted their life. It is important to me to meet people where they are in seeking change and healing, because I believe this allows people to experience the power of freedom and choice in improving the overall quality of their life.
I work to create a whole-brain and body approach to healing for each individual client through the use of EMDR. I promote seeking balance in life and advocate to help people feel emotionally and mentally empowered. I also take a trauma-informed approach in helping others better understand themselves, their behavior and how this has impacted their life. It is important to me to meet people where they are in seeking change and healing, because I believe this allows people to experience the power of freedom and choice in improving the overall quality of their life.
Darice Yerkovich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
Clarksburg, WV 26306
I am a dedicated trauma therapist with a passion for helping individuals heal from past experiences and find inner strength. My main modality of treatment is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a powerful therapy approach that facilitates the processing of traumatic memories and promotes emotional healing. With a deep understanding of the impact of trauma on mental health, I work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe and supportive space for their healing journey. Through EMDR therapy I empower individuals to explore and reprocess difficult memories, beliefs, and emotions leading to profound healing.
I am a dedicated trauma therapist with a passion for helping individuals heal from past experiences and find inner strength. My main modality of treatment is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a powerful therapy approach that facilitates the processing of traumatic memories and promotes emotional healing. With a deep understanding of the impact of trauma on mental health, I work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe and supportive space for their healing journey. Through EMDR therapy I empower individuals to explore and reprocess difficult memories, beliefs, and emotions leading to profound healing.
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Bernadette Alexander
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Bridgeport, WV 26330
Hi, thank you for stopping by my page in your search for a therapist! I have been providing quality mental health and wellness treatment for 20 years. I provide counseling for issues of Anxiety, Stress Management, Depression, and Grief & Loss to Adults, Adolescents, Couples and families. Additionally, I offer Life coaching as well!
Hi, thank you for stopping by my page in your search for a therapist! I have been providing quality mental health and wellness treatment for 20 years. I provide counseling for issues of Anxiety, Stress Management, Depression, and Grief & Loss to Adults, Adolescents, Couples and families. Additionally, I offer Life coaching as well!
Amy Burdette
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bridgeport, WV 26330
Anxious? Do you feel like your brain gets stuck? Are you worried about what COULD happen? Are you getting easily irritated towards loved ones? Maybe you are feeling sad, overwhelmed, or having a difficult time with life's changes. Reaching out can be frightening, as well as the idea of these symptoms worsening. I provide a safe, comfortable environment for you and/or your child/family to connect, feel heard and understood, and learn the tools needed to get back to functioning at the level you desire. Let me help you turn life's challenges into a journey of bravery and self-care.
Anxious? Do you feel like your brain gets stuck? Are you worried about what COULD happen? Are you getting easily irritated towards loved ones? Maybe you are feeling sad, overwhelmed, or having a difficult time with life's changes. Reaching out can be frightening, as well as the idea of these symptoms worsening. I provide a safe, comfortable environment for you and/or your child/family to connect, feel heard and understood, and learn the tools needed to get back to functioning at the level you desire. Let me help you turn life's challenges into a journey of bravery and self-care.
Laurel Thornton
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, EMDR-C, ALPS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Bridgeport, WV 26330
I specialize in EMDR and helping people reprocess stressful events from the past and present, as well as, fears about the future.
I consider myself a neuro-psychotherapist. I enjoy working with people who want to feel differently and are ready for the things that they know are true to feel true. I enjoy working with any age individual. I help facilitate change for those who would like to have the stresses or large events of the past not have so much power and control over them in the present. I work to empower people to feel more grounded in the present and hopeful about the future.
I specialize in EMDR and helping people reprocess stressful events from the past and present, as well as, fears about the future.
I consider myself a neuro-psychotherapist. I enjoy working with people who want to feel differently and are ready for the things that they know are true to feel true. I enjoy working with any age individual. I help facilitate change for those who would like to have the stresses or large events of the past not have so much power and control over them in the present. I work to empower people to feel more grounded in the present and hopeful about the future.
Jennifer Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bridgeport, WV 26330
As we go through life, there are always challenges that we face. There are times that we are overwhelmed and need help with getting through what life has thrown our way. If you feel overwhelmed with what’s going on, I’m here to help you. I will help you set goals and work towards achieving them. You don’t have to be alone while working on difficult challenges.
As we go through life, there are always challenges that we face. There are times that we are overwhelmed and need help with getting through what life has thrown our way. If you feel overwhelmed with what’s going on, I’m here to help you. I will help you set goals and work towards achieving them. You don’t have to be alone while working on difficult challenges.
Kiley R Brescoach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Bridgeport, WV 26330
My approach is kind, direct and compassionate. You as a client, are my number one priority. We all are different so that means we all need different things to help us grow! My focus is to meet you where you are, assess your strengths and uniqueness, then work together to find a way to utilize and integrate those into accomplishing your goals. I like to gently push my clients toward openness, vulnerability and change. It’s so important to feel heard. It IS necessary for healing, & change. I am committed to offering a safe space for you to learn more about you and meet your goals. You deserve the opportunity to explore your feelings.
My approach is kind, direct and compassionate. You as a client, are my number one priority. We all are different so that means we all need different things to help us grow! My focus is to meet you where you are, assess your strengths and uniqueness, then work together to find a way to utilize and integrate those into accomplishing your goals. I like to gently push my clients toward openness, vulnerability and change. It’s so important to feel heard. It IS necessary for healing, & change. I am committed to offering a safe space for you to learn more about you and meet your goals. You deserve the opportunity to explore your feelings.
Clear Connections Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bridgeport, WV 26330 (Online Only)
Erika is a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes that her clients are the experts in their own lives. She utilizes both evidence-based complementary and alternative practices to help others address their health in a humanistic and multi-faceted way. Erika considers herself to be a generalist who has trained extensively in therapies designed to address
Erika is a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes that her clients are the experts in their own lives. She utilizes both evidence-based complementary and alternative practices to help others address their health in a humanistic and multi-faceted way. Erika considers herself to be a generalist who has trained extensively in therapies designed to address
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.