Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Beckley, WV

Those ready for change will find the Total Life Counseling experience both satisfying and life changing. If you are concerned about your emotional well-being and thrive, TLC is the place for you.

Find relief faster! If you are struggling with yourself or relationships in your life > and you would like to incorporate creativity (journaling and painting and more) in your therapy > I'd love to help you. I can also help you find the path to heal childhood wounds and practice self-care if you are sensitive and/or empathic. I have 20+ years experience and create safe space for you to heal and create positive change. Sessions include homework to help you find the coping skills you need as you connect to deeper issues. I incorporate creativity, yoga/ mindfulness , spirituality and/or nature in therapy. Feel better faster!

I strongly believe that everyone is unique and everyone’s story is unique; therefore, different approaches are essential in working with a wide variety of people. I am a true believer in the concept of “words shape beliefs” and, in that vein, saying “I do not know” or “please help” are powerful words since vulnerability often leads to growth and healing. One of my favorite quotes is by Viktor Frankl who said "When we are no longer able to change a situation - we are challenged to change ourselves."

I strike to serve people who feel unworthy, hopeless, and/or stuck. People who want to create positive change and are willing to co-create that by taking it one step at a time. I believe that anyone is capable of creating realistic, healthy goals that will increase their sense of wellbeing in their everyday life.

I am a Colorado & West Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor. I am a National Certified Counselor that is dedicated to helping individuals overcome barriers and reach optimal wellness. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Specialist in Anger Management, and certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I am dedicated to helping those that seek optimal and holistic wellness. My goal is to serve others and offer assistance to individuals striving to make it through life’s complicated challenges. My therapeutic style consists of an integrated approach.

Deciding to start therapy is not always easy. It takes courage, commitment and a desire to make a positive difference in your life. If you have decided you are ready to make lasting changes in your life then finding a therapist is your next step. How do you choose the right therapist for you? If you are looking for someone who will listen to you unconditionally, without judgment, who shows empathy regarding your situation, who is easy to talk with and provides a space where you can feel safe, then I might be the therapist for you.

I provide treatment of social, emotional, behavioral, and addiction disorders. I specialize in treatment of child, adolescent, adult, family relationship and addiction issues, such as, Anxiety, depression, and trauma, just to name a few. You may have needs that overlap or seem tangled together. We will tease out solutions until you feel like your best self!

I'm Alexandria (Ali) Dawson, and I'm a part of Dawson Counseling Services, LLC. I'm a licensed independent clinical social worker, and I specialize in working with young adult/adult women.

I provide psychotherapy services within a variety of effective therapeutic methods, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. My strengths-based approach to therapy is tailored to the needs of the individual in order to identify the client's goals, reveal the underlying causes of symptoms or issues, and implement healing strategies & behavior modifications. My method aims to help the client comfortably share, improve insight to past behavior, manage stressors, and make productive choices.

Now in Huntington too! 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!

As a therapist, I see my role as one of helping you change the things you want to change, teaching you some ways to do this and helping explore your life. Old ways can be changed, new ways can be learned. Looking at the way you think about you and your individual experiences, using methods such as CBT and alternative techniques, is part of my therapy work. I am not married to one particular style, but to what works and is effective for you as an individual. I work iprimarily ndividually, amd with some couples. I see teens who are over 17. I am easy to talk to.

A very practical and pragmatic approach to resolving life's emotional and relational issues.

When choosing a counselor, you'll want the person to be trained and competent. You'll want them to "get" you and be able to help you skillfully and effectively. So, look over my credentials, and if you have questions, ask. And if you're ready, let's meet and go from there.