Therapists in Fairmont, WV
Alexandra Ludden
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Fairmont, WV 26554
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of WV, able to virtually meet with people across the state and those near by in office, as they choose . I have six years of experiences in many areas of therapy. I want to help others find their path to gain control of their struggles with mental health issues, and empower them by finding the right tools and ways of thought to bring empowerment to their lives. I have found that my strengths as a therapist include crisis management, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, BPD, trauma, couples counseling and helping those struggling with gender identity and LGBTQ+ issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of WV, able to virtually meet with people across the state and those near by in office, as they choose . I have six years of experiences in many areas of therapy. I want to help others find their path to gain control of their struggles with mental health issues, and empower them by finding the right tools and ways of thought to bring empowerment to their lives. I have found that my strengths as a therapist include crisis management, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, BPD, trauma, couples counseling and helping those struggling with gender identity and LGBTQ+ issues.
Michelle Wakeley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fairmont, WV 26554 (Online Only)
Persons who identify as non-traditional, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, introverted, non-religious, etc.
If you're looking to "talk to someone," let's talk. Life stressors, unresolved childhood trauma, PTSD, anxiety, or new challenges can be overwhelming to deal with alone. You deserve to give yourself a chance for things to be different. I have over 10 years of experience helping clients achieve more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Persons who identify as non-traditional, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, introverted, non-religious, etc.
If you're looking to "talk to someone," let's talk. Life stressors, unresolved childhood trauma, PTSD, anxiety, or new challenges can be overwhelming to deal with alone. You deserve to give yourself a chance for things to be different. I have over 10 years of experience helping clients achieve more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Mountaineer Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fairmont, WV 26554
I utilize an individualized approach to target clinical symptoms and personality issues. My interventions are evidence based with the goal of empowering others to better understand the origins of their issues and to make meaningful changes, regardless of diagnostic labels. I believe everyone deserves to be assisted and supported to live to their full potential and particularly enjoy working with those who have experienced complex trauma from childhood and relationship experiences. I welcome veterans and military families, those in the LGBTQIA+ community, and people seeking to integrate or discuss faith in treatment.
I utilize an individualized approach to target clinical symptoms and personality issues. My interventions are evidence based with the goal of empowering others to better understand the origins of their issues and to make meaningful changes, regardless of diagnostic labels. I believe everyone deserves to be assisted and supported to live to their full potential and particularly enjoy working with those who have experienced complex trauma from childhood and relationship experiences. I welcome veterans and military families, those in the LGBTQIA+ community, and people seeking to integrate or discuss faith in treatment.
Ellis Moran
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairmont, WV 26554
I have a specific interest in helping transgender individuals access care and supporting them in their journey.
Therapy is a collaborative process where one can explore their thoughts, behaviors and emotions and how those can have an impact on our mental health, interpersonal relationships, and overall daily functioning. There is a power in embracing vulnerability and learning to accept oneself and identify areas where one may want to improve to get where they want to be. I enjoy helping my clients to make meaningful connections and navigate the challenges that life tends to throw at us.
I have a specific interest in helping transgender individuals access care and supporting them in their journey.
Therapy is a collaborative process where one can explore their thoughts, behaviors and emotions and how those can have an impact on our mental health, interpersonal relationships, and overall daily functioning. There is a power in embracing vulnerability and learning to accept oneself and identify areas where one may want to improve to get where they want to be. I enjoy helping my clients to make meaningful connections and navigate the challenges that life tends to throw at us.
Travis Hogbin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fairmont, WV 26554
I want to help you be YOU. I want to help you find your voice, your agency, and your strengths. The better we know ourselves—the more honest we are with ourselves—the better we can make change. People are nuanced, complex, and more capable than we realize; the tools you need are already there, and I want to help you use them.
I want to help you be YOU. I want to help you find your voice, your agency, and your strengths. The better we know ourselves—the more honest we are with ourselves—the better we can make change. People are nuanced, complex, and more capable than we realize; the tools you need are already there, and I want to help you use them.
Mark A. King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairmont, WV 26554 (Online Only)
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
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
Keegan Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairmont, WV 26554
The process of asking for help can be truly frightening. Sometimes it’s difficult asking a simple request, like a ride to work, or asking someone to listen to you when you’re stressed. Therapy can be a step in improving that relationship with yourself, and to help you know your feelings and experiences are valid. A lot of life is adapting to our environments, often to keep ourselves safe, but sometimes those learned behaviors have long-term effects on our ability to understand our needs and others.
The process of asking for help can be truly frightening. Sometimes it’s difficult asking a simple request, like a ride to work, or asking someone to listen to you when you’re stressed. Therapy can be a step in improving that relationship with yourself, and to help you know your feelings and experiences are valid. A lot of life is adapting to our environments, often to keep ourselves safe, but sometimes those learned behaviors have long-term effects on our ability to understand our needs and others.
Kiley R Brescoach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Fairmont, WV 26554
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.
Appalachian Life Enrichment Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairmont, WV 26554
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!
Claire Morrison
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairmont, WV 26554 (Online Only)
I have a background working with clients with substance use disorders and those carrying trauma from their past. Sometimes the brain can become stuck in survival mode because it is doing what it thinks is best for you. I believe that by having a safe place to compassionately explore the things we keep inside, it can open up the doorway to healing and allow the brain to shift from a state of survival to one of thriving. I am a neurodivergent therapist who loves working with neurodivergent clients to support them in identifying what works for them to be their most functional and happy self.
I have a background working with clients with substance use disorders and those carrying trauma from their past. Sometimes the brain can become stuck in survival mode because it is doing what it thinks is best for you. I believe that by having a safe place to compassionately explore the things we keep inside, it can open up the doorway to healing and allow the brain to shift from a state of survival to one of thriving. I am a neurodivergent therapist who loves working with neurodivergent clients to support them in identifying what works for them to be their most functional and happy self.
Intuitive Wellness LLC - April Starsick LICSW, SEP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, SEP, NARM Tx
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Fairmont, WV 26554
Waitlist for new clients
Intuitive Wellness specializes in the NARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model) and Somatic Experiencing(SE) for the treatment of trauma, anxiety, chronic stress and illness from a heart centered, somatic and relational lens. These specialized trauma modalities are designed to address issues including shock trauma, developmental, attachment and relational trauma. How we relate to ourselves, our internal experience, our interactions with others and the world around us, is so foundational to healing.
Intuitive Wellness specializes in the NARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model) and Somatic Experiencing(SE) for the treatment of trauma, anxiety, chronic stress and illness from a heart centered, somatic and relational lens. These specialized trauma modalities are designed to address issues including shock trauma, developmental, attachment and relational trauma. How we relate to ourselves, our internal experience, our interactions with others and the world around us, is so foundational to healing.
Keli Reams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Fairmont, WV 26554
My name is Keli Reams. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and EMDR. I primarily work with symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I am most comfortable with treating symptoms of Anxiety. I enjoy working with this population and have found my work in this area to be very effective. I provide an open, safe, and comfortable space for clients to share their experiences with me. I often use humor as well to add to my approaches and normalize feelings.
My name is Keli Reams. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and EMDR. I primarily work with symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I am most comfortable with treating symptoms of Anxiety. I enjoy working with this population and have found my work in this area to be very effective. I provide an open, safe, and comfortable space for clients to share their experiences with me. I often use humor as well to add to my approaches and normalize feelings.
Miranda Riffle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, EMDR-C, ALPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairmont, WV 26554
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.
Children in Balance
Counselor, MA, PsyD
Not Verified Not Verified
Fairmont, WV 26554
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.
Jamie Downs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, AADC, CCJP
Verified Verified
Fairmont, WV 26554
Wanting to make positive changes in your life? Ready to overcome limiting beliefs, strengthen self-acceptance, and live more fully in the present moment? I look forward to walking with you on your personal journey to living a more fulfilling life. My name is Jamie Downs and I am a LICSW and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor providing psychotherapy services and individualized addictions counseling to those living in Morgantown, WV and the surrounding areas. Licensed in WV and PA. Telehealth appointments are also available for individuals in both WV and PA.
Wanting to make positive changes in your life? Ready to overcome limiting beliefs, strengthen self-acceptance, and live more fully in the present moment? I look forward to walking with you on your personal journey to living a more fulfilling life. My name is Jamie Downs and I am a LICSW and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor providing psychotherapy services and individualized addictions counseling to those living in Morgantown, WV and the surrounding areas. Licensed in WV and PA. Telehealth appointments are also available for individuals in both WV and PA.
Creative Resilience Counseling LLC
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Fairmont, WV 26554 (Online Only)
Emotional and behavioral challenges in childhood and adolescence affects the child and rest of the family unit as well. Caregivers often find themselves heartbroken while they watch their child struggle through issues they wish they could take away, and if the child is acting out behaviorally, it is common for caregivers to even feel hurt and confused. I offer therapy services for children ages 3 and up, as well as adults and families for the diagnosis and treatment of emotional, relational, and behavioral concerns, as well as offer support services and psychoeducation to their caregivers and other family members.
Emotional and behavioral challenges in childhood and adolescence affects the child and rest of the family unit as well. Caregivers often find themselves heartbroken while they watch their child struggle through issues they wish they could take away, and if the child is acting out behaviorally, it is common for caregivers to even feel hurt and confused. I offer therapy services for children ages 3 and up, as well as adults and families for the diagnosis and treatment of emotional, relational, and behavioral concerns, as well as offer support services and psychoeducation to their caregivers and other family members.
WM Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fairmont, WV 26554
Coping with life's challenges can feel overwhelming. At WM Counseling, we are here to help listen and guide you to achieve balance within yourself and your life. Whatever you are struggling with, you are not alone. As your therapist, we can help you to make positive changes in your daily life and bring hope to the future. It is our goal to bring the most supportive, nonjudgmental, and ethical practice in our work with you.
Coping with life's challenges can feel overwhelming. At WM Counseling, we are here to help listen and guide you to achieve balance within yourself and your life. Whatever you are struggling with, you are not alone. As your therapist, we can help you to make positive changes in your daily life and bring hope to the future. It is our goal to bring the most supportive, nonjudgmental, and ethical practice in our work with you.
Shannon Ackerman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, NCC, EMDR-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairmont, WV 26554
As a psychotherapist, I utilize a holistic approach and integrate mental and psychical health. I am passionate about facilitating change and meeting clients where they are in their wellness journey. It is my goal to help nurture a sense of safety and self-love and provide a non-judemental space for clients to be the most authentic version of themselves.
As a psychotherapist, I utilize a holistic approach and integrate mental and psychical health. I am passionate about facilitating change and meeting clients where they are in their wellness journey. It is my goal to help nurture a sense of safety and self-love and provide a non-judemental space for clients to be the most authentic version of themselves.
Gwyn Fortney
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairmont, WV 26554
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
Stephanie Carter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairmont, WV 26554
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.
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Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.