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Carmella Polak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
(681) 491-4423
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Carmella Polak

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC

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1101 About Town Place, Morgantown, WV 26508
(681) 491-4423
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Life can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to find your footing. Change, pressure, and expectations can leave you feeling stuck or stretched thin. I offer a warm and inclusive space where you can explore your challenges, reflect on what matters most to you, and build practical tools to feel more balanced, confident, and empowered. Sometimes you just need a place to exhale and say what’s really going on.
I work with teens through adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and those times when everything feels like too much. My approach is collaborative, empathetic, and supportive. In our sessions, you don’t need to have the right words—just showing up is enough.
We’ll explore what’s been weighing on you and make sense of it together. Together, we’ll discover ways to help you feel more centered and confident in your daily life. You don’t have to do this alone, you deserve the support you’re looking for. You don’t have to do this alone. I invite you to reach out today.
Call or Carmella Polak now for a free 15 minute consultation - (681) 491-4423

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1101 About Town Place

Morgantown, WV 26508 map

 (681) 491-4423
My website
I offer in-person and virtual therapy for teens and adults, using a warm, integrative, and collaborative approach
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Anxiety and Depression 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Send me a message if you have any questions or would like to schedule a 15 minute consult!
Carmella Polak
Let's Connect (681) 491-4423
Photo of Carmella Polak, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1101 About Town Place

Morgantown, WV 26508 map

 (681) 491-4423
My website
I offer in-person and virtual therapy for teens and adults, using a warm, integrative, and collaborative approach
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Anxiety and Depression 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Send me a message if you have any questions or would like to schedule a 15 minute consult!
Carmella Polak

Finances

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Highmark
  • Optum
  • PEAK
  • Public Employees Insurance Agency
  • The Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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If you don't see your insurance listed, please call the office to confirm.
Photo of Carmella Polak, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Carmella Polak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (681) 491-4423
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If you don't see your insurance listed, please call the office to confirm.
Photo of Carmella Polak, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Carmella Polak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (681) 491-4423

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of West Virginia / 3135 Carmella Polak

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 6 years
  • Attended Chatham University , MS in Counseling Psychology , Graduated 2021

    • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with American Counseling Association
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Experience working with high-performing individuals, including dancers, college students, and healthcare professionals
Photo of Carmella Polak, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Carmella Polak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (681) 491-4423
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Experience working with high-performing individuals, including dancers, college students, and healthcare professionals
Photo of Carmella Polak, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Carmella Polak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (681) 491-4423

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • LGBTQ+
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Body Image
  • Career Counseling
  • Caregivers
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Family Conflict
  • First Responders
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I provide an inclusive, affirming space and have expertise working with the LGBTQ community
Photo of Carmella Polak, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Carmella Polak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (681) 491-4423
"
I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I provide an inclusive, affirming space and have expertise working with the LGBTQ community
Photo of Carmella Polak, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Carmella Polak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (681) 491-4423

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I take an integrative, evidence-based approach, drawing from cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, and humanistic frameworks. We will work together to identify obstacles, build practical skills, and foster insight and resilience.
Photo of Carmella Polak, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Carmella Polak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (681) 491-4423
"
I take an integrative, evidence-based approach, drawing from cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, and humanistic frameworks. We will work together to identify obstacles, build practical skills, and foster insight and resilience.
Photo of Carmella Polak, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Carmella Polak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (681) 491-4423

Location

Primary Location

1101 About Town Place

Morgantown, WV 26508

(681) 491-4423

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I offer in-person and virtual therapy for teens and adults, using a warm, integrative, and collaborative approach
Photo of Carmella Polak, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Carmella Polak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (681) 491-4423
"
I offer in-person and virtual therapy for teens and adults, using a warm, integrative, and collaborative approach
Photo of Carmella Polak, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Carmella Polak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (681) 491-4423