Relational Therapists in Charleston, WV

More than anything we want to be loved, accepted and have meaningful relationships. Having people we can rely on, trust and enjoy life with gives us joy, purpose and the support we need to be ourselves and get through life's challenges. Finding and having meaningful relationships, however, can be challenging. Whether you are ending a relationship, starting a new one or have been hurt by someone you are close to, it can be scary to deal with the pain, start over or know how to be yourself. In some cases, we may even feel lost, need help healing, coping or rediscovering what makes us us and what makes us happy.

Individual Therapy provides an opportunity for a deeper understanding of our thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. It can be a challenge to find a therapist who understands the deeper parts of you, your story, and your life. You want someone who can be supportive yet directive. In our work together I will provide a safe space for exploration and growth.

It's time to take the mask off. Society has a way of honoring being pushed to the limit. Whether we are navigating building a family, dealing with the loss of a loved one, or seeking to manage a work-life balance, we are taught to keep stretching ourselves beyond our limits. As a strengths-based counselor I work with individuals to identify skills and strengths currently in use to enhance emotional, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual wellness.

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.

Hello! My name is Donna Murray and I look forward to connecting with you. I’ve had the joy of working in the counseling field for over 25 years in multiple settings including: private practice, inpatient and outpatient, home-based, school-based and residential detox. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the states of Ohio, West Virginia and North Carolina and have been offering counseling services since 1996. Currently, I also serve on the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals.

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.

Finding the right therapist can be challenging and rewarding all at the same time. Are you looking to make the leap towards overall self improvement? Do you feel like your marriage or relationship is not going anywhere, but you love the person you are with? As a mental health counselor, Michael can offer you an affordable option for therapy in a safe, welcoming, and warm environment all in the comfort of your home via telehealth. Specific areas of interest include working with men who are struggling with identity, depression, sexual issues and anxiety. Michael also has experience working with mixed-orientation marriages.

Presence and accompaniment matter. We can more easily connect to our true self and touch emotional distress in the presence of another's settled nervous system. Neurobiology and mindfulness science has proven that the human brain can be distraught while simultaneously observing the self with compassion. The ability to be both experiencing and holding the experience is the key to maintaining calm when facing challenges. Whether you feel overwhelmed, stuck, anxiety, anger, depression, or find yourself reacting in ways that leave you feeling alone and hurt, we can come to be with all of it with gentle awareness and respect.

Are you ready to make a change? Tired of dwelling on the past and want to move forward in life? Or maybe it’s something else? Whatever it may be, I am here to help you navigate the challenges that life presents. I have primarily worked with adults (18+) and treated a variety of mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, stress management, trauma, career transitions, and relationship issues. I provide a non-judgement space so you can come as are. I help my clients build self awareness, so they can self-regulate, so they can ultimately be their best self. And, I love watching this process unfold!

As we move through life, the conflicts within ourselves, our relationships, and our daily environments can slow our momentum. Seeking out professional, impartial support can be an important step toward regaining forward motion. We need to feel empowered in order to develop the confidence it takes to make changes and progress.

I believe that you came across this page for a reason. I know that reaching out for help can be a daunting process that takes a lot of courage. I am here to remind you that you have the strength and courage within you to take that next step!