Therapists in West Virginia
Michelle Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Martinsburg, WV 25401
I have a strong passion for working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I work to restore balance to my clients; helping them use their strengths to move forward, providing support and guidance, and finding clarity in obstacles they face in life. Additionally, I work with parents who are struggling to understand their child’s challenging behavior. I use the Nurtured Heart Approach to strengthen the parent-child relationship for the promotion of healing, forward momentum, and relationship growth.
I have a strong passion for working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I work to restore balance to my clients; helping them use their strengths to move forward, providing support and guidance, and finding clarity in obstacles they face in life. Additionally, I work with parents who are struggling to understand their child’s challenging behavior. I use the Nurtured Heart Approach to strengthen the parent-child relationship for the promotion of healing, forward momentum, and relationship growth.
L. Allyson (Ally) Radenheimer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, NCSC, CCATP
Verified Verified
Saint Albans, WV 25177
I have 25 years of experience working with children/adolescents and their families, and I want to help your family thrive.
Being a young person today is hard! Navigating pressures at home and school while balancing a social life can feel overwhelming at times. Often, young people have trouble making sense of their world, figuring out where they "fit", and managing their behavior and emotions. They may act out, withdraw from others, or make questionable choices. My focus involves supporting and educating young people and their families so they can manage intense feelings and communicate more effectively. We will pay special attention to developing coping and problem-solving skills while learning how thoughts, feelings, and actions are related.
I have 25 years of experience working with children/adolescents and their families, and I want to help your family thrive.
Being a young person today is hard! Navigating pressures at home and school while balancing a social life can feel overwhelming at times. Often, young people have trouble making sense of their world, figuring out where they "fit", and managing their behavior and emotions. They may act out, withdraw from others, or make questionable choices. My focus involves supporting and educating young people and their families so they can manage intense feelings and communicate more effectively. We will pay special attention to developing coping and problem-solving skills while learning how thoughts, feelings, and actions are related.
Children in Balance
Counselor, MA, PsyD
Not Verified Not Verified
Morgantown, WV 26508
Children In Balance, a division of Women in Balance, offers high quality behavioral and mental health counseling for children, adolescents and families. We offer individual or group therapy. Our counselors have significant experience and training in working with children and their families. While approaching each person as an individual with their own positive characteristics and one-of-a-kind needs, our counselors offer effective therapeutic techniques that enhance progress. We offer a warm and inviting space where each child can safely explore their emotions and behaviors.
Children In Balance, a division of Women in Balance, offers high quality behavioral and mental health counseling for children, adolescents and families. We offer individual or group therapy. Our counselors have significant experience and training in working with children and their families. While approaching each person as an individual with their own positive characteristics and one-of-a-kind needs, our counselors offer effective therapeutic techniques that enhance progress. We offer a warm and inviting space where each child can safely explore their emotions and behaviors.
Tim Lloyd Vaughn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Martinsburg, WV 25401
My goal in counseling each individual is to help them feel and get better. I have been working with children and adolescents in this field for over 20 years in areas such as ADHD, Autism, anxiety, and behavior issues as well as struggles in the family unit. In addition to this, I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and life stressors who want to improve their moods and make positive life changes for themselves.
My goal in counseling each individual is to help them feel and get better. I have been working with children and adolescents in this field for over 20 years in areas such as ADHD, Autism, anxiety, and behavior issues as well as struggles in the family unit. In addition to this, I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and life stressors who want to improve their moods and make positive life changes for themselves.
K Melissa Smallwood
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Martinsburg, WV 25404 (Online Only)
Sometimes issues affecting one family member end up impacting the whole family. Is your child struggling in school? Is your family going through a transition such as a divorce, a move or other such disruption? Are you struggling to communicate with your spouse? Do you have a foster/adopted child who has been affected by trauma? All of these (and more) are reasons to seek counseling. I love working with clients to identify strategies to help you create a happy and healthy environment for your family.
Sometimes issues affecting one family member end up impacting the whole family. Is your child struggling in school? Is your family going through a transition such as a divorce, a move or other such disruption? Are you struggling to communicate with your spouse? Do you have a foster/adopted child who has been affected by trauma? All of these (and more) are reasons to seek counseling. I love working with clients to identify strategies to help you create a happy and healthy environment for your family.
Tina C Outlaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LISW-CP, CP
Verified Verified
Charleston, WV 25301 (Online Only)
Looking for a different, more personal therapy experience, here it is ! I work collaboratively with you and your child/adolescent/family to develop a plan together on the second session, get a new skill each week, and see progress within 8 sessions. With 28 of years experience with children, adolescents and adults recovering from trauma,grief, emotional or behavioral challenges with educational or work-related issues in schools, group homes, rural health care clinics and military facilities. Sessions are online with a confidential platform to offer convience and accessibility to any location in South Carolina.
Looking for a different, more personal therapy experience, here it is ! I work collaboratively with you and your child/adolescent/family to develop a plan together on the second session, get a new skill each week, and see progress within 8 sessions. With 28 of years experience with children, adolescents and adults recovering from trauma,grief, emotional or behavioral challenges with educational or work-related issues in schools, group homes, rural health care clinics and military facilities. Sessions are online with a confidential platform to offer convience and accessibility to any location in South Carolina.
Megan Elizabeth Petak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Morgantown, WV 26503
As a Licensed Professional Counselor my goal is to help you become your best self. If you are in need of support with past traumatic issues I have worked for over 10 years helping people who have suffered many traumatic events. In addition, I have worked with many families to help them and their children when it comes to parenting, adjusting to separation, divorce or blending your family effectively after a divorce. I also work with adults and children who suffer from anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-harm, mood disorders, and gender identity issues.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor my goal is to help you become your best self. If you are in need of support with past traumatic issues I have worked for over 10 years helping people who have suffered many traumatic events. In addition, I have worked with many families to help them and their children when it comes to parenting, adjusting to separation, divorce or blending your family effectively after a divorce. I also work with adults and children who suffer from anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-harm, mood disorders, and gender identity issues.
Willow Tree Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Martinsburg, WV 25401
We provide child/play therapy, individual and family counseling, parent coaching, marital/couples counseling, and psychological assessments.
We have immediate openings! Welcome to Willow Tree Counseling Center's profile. Willow Tree Counseling Center specializes in assisting young children (3 years and up), teens, young adults and families with the stressors of life. Common things we hear often are "Why is it so hard to get my child to listen?"; "My teen just stays in her room all day"; "We have no peace in our home"; and "We just don't know what to do anymore." If this sounds familiar, we can help.
We provide child/play therapy, individual and family counseling, parent coaching, marital/couples counseling, and psychological assessments.
We have immediate openings! Welcome to Willow Tree Counseling Center's profile. Willow Tree Counseling Center specializes in assisting young children (3 years and up), teens, young adults and families with the stressors of life. Common things we hear often are "Why is it so hard to get my child to listen?"; "My teen just stays in her room all day"; "We have no peace in our home"; and "We just don't know what to do anymore." If this sounds familiar, we can help.
Carpe Diem Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
As a Veteran myself I have extensive experience in Military Culture, Children & Families, Substance Abuse, & Trauma.
I am compassionate and nonjudgmental and will offer the support you need to overcome life's difficulties. We are all different in the way we experience and manage life. I have always been interested in the wellness of others and have been blessed to watch many people find recovery. If you are feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, worried or sad, then together we can discover or revisit your healthy options to navigate those feelings. You have taken a step in the right direction to navigate those feelings and to reach out for help. Connection to others allows us to find peace and improved quality of life.
As a Veteran myself I have extensive experience in Military Culture, Children & Families, Substance Abuse, & Trauma.
I am compassionate and nonjudgmental and will offer the support you need to overcome life's difficulties. We are all different in the way we experience and manage life. I have always been interested in the wellness of others and have been blessed to watch many people find recovery. If you are feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, worried or sad, then together we can discover or revisit your healthy options to navigate those feelings. You have taken a step in the right direction to navigate those feelings and to reach out for help. Connection to others allows us to find peace and improved quality of life.
Laura Manuel Walls
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26505
One area where I can be particularly helpful is parenting a difficult child.
Emotional or behavioral challenges during childhood and adolescence can be very disruptive to not only the child but the whole family. I provide therapy services during evenings and weekends so that my clients don't have to miss school and to accommodate parents' busy schedules. I have experience helping children and families develop effective coping skills quickly and get the balanced, happy life they deserve.
One area where I can be particularly helpful is parenting a difficult child.
Emotional or behavioral challenges during childhood and adolescence can be very disruptive to not only the child but the whole family. I provide therapy services during evenings and weekends so that my clients don't have to miss school and to accommodate parents' busy schedules. I have experience helping children and families develop effective coping skills quickly and get the balanced, happy life they deserve.
Brittany Russell, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Charles Town, WV 25414
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor/EMDR Therapist providing individual therapy to children, teens, adults, and families. As a Mental Health Counselor, I believe meeting clients where they currently are is a top priority ensuring you feel heard, validated, and understood.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor/EMDR Therapist providing individual therapy to children, teens, adults, and families. As a Mental Health Counselor, I believe meeting clients where they currently are is a top priority ensuring you feel heard, validated, and understood.
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Jessica Aigner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Morgantown, WV 26508
Welcome! I'm currently accepting clients and enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing barriers to living the life they want to live. The majority of my work has been with helping preteens and teens navigate that fun (and super awkward) transition between childhood and adulthood, and I specialize in working with those who have experienced trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation, and self-harming behaviors. I tailor my approach to your specific needs (and comfort level), but most often draw from EMDR, ACT, DBT, and TF-CBT.
Welcome! I'm currently accepting clients and enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing barriers to living the life they want to live. The majority of my work has been with helping preteens and teens navigate that fun (and super awkward) transition between childhood and adulthood, and I specialize in working with those who have experienced trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation, and self-harming behaviors. I tailor my approach to your specific needs (and comfort level), but most often draw from EMDR, ACT, DBT, and TF-CBT.
Peace Valley Counseling Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
South Charleston, WV 25303 (Online Only)
I am a WV native and have been working with children/adolescents/adults for over 17 years. Helping others is my passion. I am an advocate for the families receiving my services. I am a graduate of West Virginia State University with a B.A. in Psychology and Liberty University with an M.A. Professional Counseling. I am trained in EMDR therapy, which is a model of therapy used to treat trauma and other disorders. I am currently taking courses in American Sign Language and hope to eventually offer services to the deaf community. If I may leave one thought with you it is that what I do is a PASSION and not a POSITION. Take care
I am a WV native and have been working with children/adolescents/adults for over 17 years. Helping others is my passion. I am an advocate for the families receiving my services. I am a graduate of West Virginia State University with a B.A. in Psychology and Liberty University with an M.A. Professional Counseling. I am trained in EMDR therapy, which is a model of therapy used to treat trauma and other disorders. I am currently taking courses in American Sign Language and hope to eventually offer services to the deaf community. If I may leave one thought with you it is that what I do is a PASSION and not a POSITION. Take care
Stephanie Majetich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Charleston, WV 25303
Waitlist for new clients
Does your child struggle with self esteem? Anxiety? Depression? Does your child struggle to communicate their feelings? Do they often put themselves down? Have outbursts of anger or aggression? Do they struggle when knowing how to calm themselves down? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then you have come to the right place. Play Therapy is a great place to start! Play Therapy uses play to build connection and establish a positive relationship. Once this has been achieved, a child can begin to identify their issues though play and begin healing.
Does your child struggle with self esteem? Anxiety? Depression? Does your child struggle to communicate their feelings? Do they often put themselves down? Have outbursts of anger or aggression? Do they struggle when knowing how to calm themselves down? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then you have come to the right place. Play Therapy is a great place to start! Play Therapy uses play to build connection and establish a positive relationship. Once this has been achieved, a child can begin to identify their issues though play and begin healing.
Catherine Goffreda Bailey
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Huntington, WV 25755 (Online Only)
I have both personal and professional experience with positive coparenting, blended families, and helping children healthfully adjust to family changes.
Areas of expertise: Positive Parenting, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Divorce/Blended Families, Life Transitions, LGBTQ+, Adolescent and Young Adult Issues
I have both personal and professional experience with positive coparenting, blended families, and helping children healthfully adjust to family changes.
Areas of expertise: Positive Parenting, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Divorce/Blended Families, Life Transitions, LGBTQ+, Adolescent and Young Adult Issues
Rucker Therapy Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA
Verified Verified
Morgantown, WV 26505
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.
Tiffany N Hendershot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
I have experience with people across the life span, including children, teenagers, young adults, and adults in different stages of life.
My ideal client is someone ready for transformative change. They may struggle with issues like anxiety, depression, or childhood trauma, seeking to understand the root causes. They value personalized care, seeking evidence-based therapy and coaching to nurture their growth. They want to regain control, build resilience, and create lasting positive change in their lives. Their motivation comes from a desire for a healthier, more balanced, and fulfilling future.
I have experience with people across the life span, including children, teenagers, young adults, and adults in different stages of life.
My ideal client is someone ready for transformative change. They may struggle with issues like anxiety, depression, or childhood trauma, seeking to understand the root causes. They value personalized care, seeking evidence-based therapy and coaching to nurture their growth. They want to regain control, build resilience, and create lasting positive change in their lives. Their motivation comes from a desire for a healthier, more balanced, and fulfilling future.
Linda L Neal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MS, LICSW
Verified Verified
Spencer, WV 25276
I have had good results treating clients of all ages and most mental health problems. I have worked with a lot of children, parents who are trying to get their families reunited after CPS has removed them. Many addictions issues and clients on probation. I have treated many veterans, rape victims, and children and adults who have suffered trauma in their childhood. I have great success using TF-CBT. Most of my clients suffer from Bipolar Disorder (mostly depressive, mostly manic, and several mixed. I have worked with many Psychoses and in Forensics. I love my work and have a wide variety of experience and advanced training.
I have had good results treating clients of all ages and most mental health problems. I have worked with a lot of children, parents who are trying to get their families reunited after CPS has removed them. Many addictions issues and clients on probation. I have treated many veterans, rape victims, and children and adults who have suffered trauma in their childhood. I have great success using TF-CBT. Most of my clients suffer from Bipolar Disorder (mostly depressive, mostly manic, and several mixed. I have worked with many Psychoses and in Forensics. I love my work and have a wide variety of experience and advanced training.
Stephanie Brookie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, LPC, NCC, CSC
Verified Verified
Morgantown, WV 26508 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in PA and WV, National Certified Counselor, and a Certified School Counselor for children in grades K-12. I provide teletherapy at Children In Balance for children and their families/support systems. I believe strongly that all children are worthy of love and respect and that they all have the ability to be successful and happy! I understand the importance of working with the "whole child" across all environments - including both home and school. I believe that in order for positive change to happen, we need to work together as a team to support your child in all aspects of life.
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in PA and WV, National Certified Counselor, and a Certified School Counselor for children in grades K-12. I provide teletherapy at Children In Balance for children and their families/support systems. I believe strongly that all children are worthy of love and respect and that they all have the ability to be successful and happy! I understand the importance of working with the "whole child" across all environments - including both home and school. I believe that in order for positive change to happen, we need to work together as a team to support your child in all aspects of life.
Momentum Couples and Family Therapy LLC.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LCSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Morgantown, WV 26501
Momentum Couples and Family Therapy provides a wide range of mental health services including, but not limited to the following: conflicts or problems with a partner, difficulty adjusting to a new school, trying to cope with a divorce or separation, family conflict with children or need of parental support, struggling with decisions about marriage, physical, sexual, or psychological abuse; past or present, loneliness, anxiety, fear or thoughts of suicide, low self-esteem, assertiveness and decision making, depression, sexual orientation, lack of motivation, out of control thoughts/ behaviors, difficulty with attention/concentration, coping with medical illness, unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, etc.
Momentum Couples and Family Therapy provides a wide range of mental health services including, but not limited to the following: conflicts or problems with a partner, difficulty adjusting to a new school, trying to cope with a divorce or separation, family conflict with children or need of parental support, struggling with decisions about marriage, physical, sexual, or psychological abuse; past or present, loneliness, anxiety, fear or thoughts of suicide, low self-esteem, assertiveness and decision making, depression, sexual orientation, lack of motivation, out of control thoughts/ behaviors, difficulty with attention/concentration, coping with medical illness, unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, etc.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in West Virginia provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in West Virginia build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in West Virginia build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.