Emotionally Focused Therapists in Morgantown, WV
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Michelle Christy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CADC, EMDR-AC
Verified
Verified
My holistic approach to healing includes the approaches of EMDR, IFS, and
EFT
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My philosophy of healing is like working your way through a set of nesting dolls from the outer doll representing why you want to heal: trauma, attachment/relationship injury, depression, grief, and anxiety. The next doll holds the symptoms, thoughts, and feelings of the first doll. The next doll may may hold your negative beliefs you have perceived about yourself, others, and the world. The next doll may hold consequences and life impairments. The final doll represents your core and authentic self. The person you would be without all of the other dolls in relationship to the unity of mind, soul, heart, body and spirit.
Narayan Gold
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The longest journey begins with a single step and I am grateful to walk that path with you. It can be frightening and intimidating to begin the process of therapy; however, that experience can help you to make the changes that lead to a happier and more fulfilled life. Through a collaborative and safe relationship I establish with my clients, progress and change is made. Areas of practice include mood disorders, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, men's concerns, and ADHD and cognitive functioning (including testing services). I also enjoy working with clients from adolescents to seniors.
Seneca Field (Horton)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified
Verified
My ideal client is anyone who is brave enough to share a little of their story with me. It is very brave to be vulnerable with a stranger who has not rightfully earned your trust yet. I enjoy working with individuals who survive depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, substance use disorders, personality disorders, family issues, interpersonal relationship issues, womens issues, LGBTQ specific issues, marital problems, self-esteem/insecurities, life transitions and most other variations distress or adversity.
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Good Heart Therapy Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Therapist working with client with anxiety and depression, specializes in populations with self- harming behaviors and also with clients on the autism spectrum
Holly Danner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW, MHA, EMDR-T
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted? As a trauma-informed therapist, I can help you move from living in "fight, flight, or freeze" mode to thriving mode. I strive to create a safe, judgment-free milieu where we can collaborate to meet your individual needs. You deserve to live your life to its fullest and I can help you get there.
Not accepting new clients
Jessica Matala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
**I am not currently accepting new clients**I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker committed to helping children, adolescents, and adults learn how to understand personal experiences in a manner that promotes awareness and enlightenment. I am passionate about promoting insight and understanding to uplift, empower, and restore others while embracing the complexity of the human experience. My work focuses on targeting maladaptive relationship patterns, ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs through deep and meaningful conversations using curiosity, insight, knowledge, and understanding.
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Amy E Zeiders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide a safe and compassionate space where clients can be themselves and truly share their story with me. We all have unhelpful thoughts/coping strategies/emotional patterns that we pick up along the way that may have helped us adapt in the past but have kept us from growing. I utilize my client’s strengths to help them find their voice and empower them to make the changes to achieve the life they want. I have years of experience in helping people with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues as well as everyday life stressors and challenges.
Jon Reed Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Most people have a natural drive to be independent and self-sustaining. The truth is life is not always easy and it can be difficult to be vulnerable with others. When people use their courage and bravery to reach out, I have nothing but admiration for them. In the dark times of life, we need a place where we can feel understood, genuinely cared about, and supported. I believe that every person is unique, and everyone has different needs. Some times life's difficulties take more time then we would like but I am there to go through it all with you.
Elizabeth L Walling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified
Verified
I assist individuals in addressing life challenges, both positive and negative, that come with a neurodiverse brain. I utilize solution-focused, trauma-informed and strength-based methods while working with adults, and individuals transitioning from adolescence to adulthood on self-esteem, talk therapy, organization, family & peer relationships, and problem solving.
Donna Murray
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified
Verified
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.
Renee Minx | Metta Holistic Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CSI
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Are you tired of being the strong one ALL the time? Does your inner child need to be seen and understood? Therapy can help you learn to love yourself, feel safe in your body and let go of the past. We will tackle the root causes of your present day struggles to heal not only in the short term but also the long term.
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Kayla Grogg Meador
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Seeking help and counseling takes courage. Therapy can provide a safe place to identify struggles and find new ways to navigate challenging situations. I work with individuals who experience Veteran and/or military-related concerns; boundary setting, imposter syndrome, family of origin issues, family-related trauma, or attachment ruptures, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am also prior service military and have some insight regarding this culture.
Amber Johnson- Speaking Life Instilling Hope
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified
Verified
I provide individual, couples, and family counseling in order to help facilitate change, healing, and restoration. My ideal client is one who is struggling in life but willing to be open and honest. As your counselor I will listen to you without judgement, hear your story, and learn about the experiences that have impacted who you are. I am looking for clients who want to become the best version of themselves and will work with me to accomplish that. Counseling is similar to life in that it is not always easy and painless, but as your counselor I will be here to support and walk alongside you in this journey.
Stillwater, LLC
Psychologist, PhD, LPC, LICSW
Verified
Verified
AT STILLWATER, WE PROVIDE COUNSELING, CONSULTING AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS. It is our desire to restore, maintain and increase the health and wellbeing of individuals through evidence-based practice, integrating conventional, holistic and faith-based approaches. We strive to offer an approachable, contemplative and encouraging space; an environment supportive of the wellness and healing intrinsic to us all. Stillwater practitioners consider the intricacies of the emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual self, all essential to the vitality of the whole person.
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Zenzi Huysmans
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CMPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My goals are to support you in developing life-enhancing emotions such as self-compassion, humor, and gratitude while also learning how to relate to all emotions as fleeting; as messengers of our experiences. This ultimately helps you relate differently to stress, fear, and anxiety, empathize with others, communicate more effectively, and build healthier relationships. When we can learn to honor our internal experiences, relate to our emotions in a non-judgmental way, and treat ourselves with compassion, we can begin to create change and build meaningful lives for ourselves.
Rucker Therapy Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA
Verified
Verified
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.
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Jonathan Pishner
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CT, ALPS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I believe that most people who see a counselor are not psychologically abnormal. My clients are having normal reactions to a complex, stressful, ever-changing world. No matter the problem, people cope in the best way they know how. My job is simply to help you become more effective in your coping. Because so many people have busy schedules, I provide services in the evenings so that my clients don't have to create any more stress in their lives.
Happiness Hill Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
At Happiness Hill Counseling Services, I offer quality mental and behavioral health therapy for adolescents and adults, with a focus in the treatment of substance use issues. By utilizing a variety of therapeutic interventions, I offer services that allow clients and their families to overcome the stresses and challenges of life to improve their daily functioning.
Teresa B Stire
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen" --Brene Brown. I realize that starting therapy can be a vulnerable and sometimes intimidating experience, which is why I work to create a safe space where you and I can work collaboratively to explore your concerns and help you move forward. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or sad? Do you need help in setting healthy boundaries or working through past traumas and experiences? I enjoy helping adults and adolescents process thoughts and life experiences to gain insight, make positive life changes, and improve mood.
Emily Marriott
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
You might be feeling any combination of the following: stuck, overwhelmed, dissatisfied, unbalanced, just going through the motions, unfulfilled, frustrated, etc. Something is standing between you and leading a life that you’re proud of. You are unsure where to begin but know you're ready for change. Here's where I come in: I help convince young professionals (young adults/millennials, primarily) that they are ALREADY worthy. And then they start to actually believe it themselves. You are not alone and together, we can unpack, unlearn, and begin to embody exactly what you desire. Unsure of what you want exactly? I can help there too.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.