Mental Health Therapy in West Virginia

Therapists in West Virginia

Hello, I have organized INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES on various online platforms based on a topic of interest, a common need, or related to various lessons, challenges, and experiences during a lifetime. I also manage a YouTube channel for access by clients - "journey associates" with a red sunset background. The content is not my own, but a collection from various sources related to the mind for you to find. Go to the Playlist tab, the tap "View ALL" to look around at the many folders and thousands of links. These resources can be found at - https://www.youtube.com/@findingyourwaytoday I also manage several groups or pages on Facebook related to navigating through the challenges of life, enjoyment, leisure, learning, and cool stuff. One such group to provide information related to coping, caring, and community is "Outside of the Box: Coping Creatively with Whatever" found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2589259251341840 . Several sub-groups on topics can be found via a request for a menu of titles. Subgroups and pages on Facebook include the following topics: > support for men, > support for women, > support for teens, (as of 07/02/25 I am not accepting teen clients) > guidance for people in their 20s, > adults who contend with ADHD + > the process of bereavement, > recovery from loss and trauma, > relationship dynamics, > parenting and family issues, > individual development by age-groups through the decades, > pretirement (preparation) and retirement (action and execution), > neurological aspects of causation and behavior, > creativity and perception, > community, coping, and self-care, > the loss of precious pets, > the need for maintaining a sense of humor, > photography and sharing videos as a hobby, > self-development and insight via writing and art, > appreciation of nature, and > inclusive spirituality and ethics. If you'd like to learn more, you can send a specific request regarding your interests, curiosities, and related topics to: [email protected]. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: I am skilled at guiding individuals and couples through a review of • thoughts and behaviors, • history and anticipation, • beliefs and misconceptions, • values and choices, and • goals and objectives toward an increased awareness of options, needs, resources, and results. The application of such knowledge about oneself can lead to choices that are more likely to be experienced as effective, productive, healthier, and rewarding. To provide space for a more structured option, I have limited other descriptive information on my profile. That information is readily shared once a client makes a decision to explore my qualifications, style, specializations, and approach before and during the first session, which, in part, is an interview by the client of myself as a professional of potential selection. PLEASE NOTE In addition to the next section of SPECIAL OFFERING - See the last portions of my profile > DIVERSITY OF EXPERIENCE, > PERSONAL POWER, and > THE PROCESS. A SPECIAL OFFERING of Structure and Focus for an eight-session intensive experience yielding optimized value for your investment of financial resources, of time, of effort, of energy, and of attention. One program is called "I AM READY" for clients who want an infusion of information, activities, skills, and tools related to their given focus and needs. One can choose to stop at the end of four sessions (Part 1), or sooner if the match of myself as a professional with a client does not feel like a good-enough fit. The goal of the eight-session infusion is to prepare you to move forward with or without a counselor after an introduction of structured information, practiced skills, and wisdom-tips as a foundation for healthier self-care and more effective coping. One aspect of this process is to learn how concepts and behaviors are tools to enhance a sense of self and to apply principles for change, maintenance, recovery, and gratification. Another aspect of the process is to identify and name the critical issues that warrant attention as a pathway to: • increase and apply awareness, • reduce personal barriers or situational roadblocks, • enhance coping and action strategies, • broaden perspectives, • deepen understanding, • emphasize strengths and assets, • develop personal confidence and efficacy, • highlight existing assets and resources, toward the outcomes of • increased gratification, gratitude, desired results, • an orientation of where you are at this time in your life, or regarding certain issues, • a process of defining your goals and objectives, and • a measurable clarity of options related to self-care, coping, direction, and resources. You are not obligated to continue after the fourth session, or even the first session, if there does not seem to be a good fit of my professional style and methods with your expectations, needs and goals. Each client’s feedback is requested during or after each session to assure that I am on course with your goals and needs. I suggest rituals that reinforce life-long learning and personal growth. Requirements: individuals and couples who can relate to the meaning and desire to improve or integrate the concepts listed below. The “I AM READY” timeframe of 8 weekly sessions (Parts 1 and 2) is designed for people who are ready to engage in the process and participate in what is needed for effective outcomes. Here are some concepts that represent the acronym of I AM READY. I – Initiative, Intelligence, Insight, Intrinsic, Interpretation, Integrity, Innovative, Investment, Intention A – Ability, Acquisition, Attitude, Accurate, Action, Affirmation, Application M – Mindfulness, Meditation, Maturation, Meaning, Motivation, Mindset, Mentality, Method, Map R – Real-istic, Renew, Redefine, Relevant, Review, Replace, Rethink, Reason, Resourceful, Retain E – Education, Emotion, Energy, Enough, Expression, Experience, Explanation, Expectation, Evaluation A – Assessment, Access, Accentuate, Assess, Articulate, Attribute D – Determined, Dedicated, Decisive, Development, Daily, Dignity, Deliberation, Diverse, Depth, Durable Y – Why? YOUnique, Yield, YES!, YOU can DO this!, Your Goals. If you are ready to engage and commit and follow-through vs window shop or partially use your subscription with missed or non-scheduled appointments, then count to 10 as you assess your degree of readiness and motivation. Then decide if you are ready or not for the Part 1 - four sessions of assessment, support, and education, as a foundation upon which the process will lead you through the subsequent four weeks and into the next chapter of your life. DIVERSITY OF EXPERIENCE and PERSPECTIVES • I have worked with people who struggled with an active addition or who were in recovery from one of the worst chapters of their lives. • I have listened to and supported clients who worked in blue-collar jobs and clients who worked in white-collar positions. • I have provided counsel and education to people who currently or had been employed on Capitol Hill, at the Pentagon, and in The White House. • Clients have also included those who have worked at various federal agencies: FBI, NASA, US Border Patrol, and the Secret Service, law enforcement, clergy, active military personnel and veterans. • I’ve served clients who were first-responders or first-time parents. • I have guided teens who were in high school or transitioning to the experience of college-related demands. • I have been a bereavement counselor to survivors who faced the death (of various causes, anticipated and unexpected, which can result in “complicated bereavement”) - of a partner or spouse, - a parent, a sibling, a grandparent, - a child or a grandchild – both under legal age and as an adult-child. • I have supported people who have contended with invisible, chronic illness or pain, or who have had deteriorating health, and across different points in the lifespan. • I have been a privileged witness to the sacred, private lives of many people who survived adverse childhood experiences, • trauma as an adult, (military, domestic, and circumstantial: victimization, accidents, work-related or other accidents, hospital experiences, the death of a loved-one, witness a situation involving someone else safety, etc.), • and persons who have contended with gradual or sudden heartbreak and grief, • debilitating and diminishing consequential aspects of an anxiety disorder, • the suffering inherent with mood disorders (episodic or chronic in nature), • and the universal issues of being human combined with the developmental tasks required of continued growth and adjustment. • During college I worked at two summer-camps for four years (in MA and NJ) with people who had developmental disabilities, the under-privileged, and the very privileged. • And I have presented workshops at professional conferences and for agency trainings. PERSONAL POWER includes: 1. an awareness of making a series of choices, 2. resulting in executing a decision, and a direction, and 3. the application of knowing what is required for a desired outcome, with 4. the creative process of exploring or creating options. The PROCESS 1. MAKING A DECISION, 2. CHOOSING A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER, 3. TAKING ACTION ON YOUR DECISION and CHOICE 4. ENGAGING IN THE PROCESS of • UNCERTAINTY, • STRUCTURE, • EDUCATION, • SUPPORT, and • ACTIVITIES for • Desired RESULTS. If you want to interview me during a first session, I can then send you more information about how I see my style and approach (humanistic, educational, and eclectic with life-long learning). And if you decide to continue your search for a better fit with a therapist of your choosing, I genuinely endorse and support that path, by removing your connect to me if that be the case. If that would be your decision, I do ask that each client apply direct communication about intentions or needs so as to • “not fill a seat in my electronic waiting room” by clients who are undecided, • as evidenced by not making appointments, or not keeping appointments, • due to not being ready to start and follow-through, and thus, limiting access to my services of clients who are ready with a plan to begin the process. Please be aware that for each when a client who is passive, dormant, or • inconsistent in scheduling and keeping appointments, • there is a counter-productive influence on my availability to potential clients due to a place being taken on my roster of existing clients. You can choose to disconnect your affiliation with me in order to take action with another therapist and/or return when you are ready and able to engage consistently in the process and service for which you are paying a monthly subscription. Sincerely, Will Perks, MSW LICSW in West Virginia LCSW in Virginia LISW-CP in South Carolina

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I am a licensed mental health therapist in Virginia & West Virginia. I have an MS in Professional Counseling & Psychology, a BA in Communication Studies, and an AA in Biblical Studies & Theology. I have experience in helping clients with depression and anxiety, family and relationship issues, intimacy related issues, motivation, self esteem and confidence, success coaching and career difficulties. I also have extensive experience helping individuals and couples process grief and trauma. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling life, and to take the first steps towards change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in West Virginia. I have experience helping clients manage stress, anxiety, and depression, cope with addictions, and navigate motivation, self-esteem, and relationship issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will always tailor our sessions and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. My aim is to create an environment and dynamic of comfort and security with all of my clients. It takes courage to be vulnerable and begin stepping toward the changes you want to see in your life. I am here to support and empower you in that journey!

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As a licensed therapist serving Idaho, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex and even the not so complex struggles they face. My professional approach centers on helping clients work through challenges like anxiety, trauma, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I have extensive experience addressing issues including social anxiety, workplace stress, addiction recovery, and interpersonal communication. My therapeutic practice is deeply compassionate and tailored to each individual's unique journey. I focus on creating a supportive environment where clients can explore difficult emotions, develop healthier coping strategies, and cultivate self-understanding. Whether you're struggling with panic attacks, processing past trauma, or seeking to improve personal relationships, I'm committed to walking alongside you with empathy and professional expertise. I bring a trauma-informed, client-centered approach that honors your individual experiences and strengths. My goal is to help you build resilience, enhance self-love, and create meaningful pathways toward healing and personal transformation.

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I have been a counselor for 26 years now and have worked with many clients and in different settings, including private practice, inpatient hospitalization, in home counseling, agency counselor, residential and lots of crisis settings. It has been a pleasure to help many people with so many different problems including depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, anxiety, family conflict and grief and loss issues and many others. I utilize many different approaches such as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, trauma informed, narrative, client centered. I prefer to match my therapy style with what the client needs. I am a good listener and value the rapport and or relationship building as an essential part of the client and therapy process. I have a very gentle style with my interactions but will challenge you when needed. It is my goal to help you learn the coping skills, tools you need to help you to live a life worth living and be your best self! :)

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I am licensed in West Virginia with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with despression, family trauma, and substance abuse. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor your treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I want to work collaboratively with you and be supportive. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio and West Virginia with 30years of professional work experience. I have experience helping clients cope with issues such as depression and anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues and chemical dependency and other addictive disorders. I also have experience working with individuals adjusting and coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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I'm a therapist with extensive experience supporting individuals through life's most challenging moments. Over my career, I've worked with clients navigating stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, and grief. I'm passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves and build meaningful connections with others. My approach is grounded in compassion and respect for each person's unique journey. I work with clients on self-love, communication, isolation, life purpose, guilt, shame, and forgiveness. I also support those facing panic attacks, trauma, divorce, caregiver stress, mood challenges, abandonment fears, financial concerns, impulsivity, and workplace struggles. I believe healing happens when you feel truly heard and valued. My role is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences and discover your own strength. I'm honored to walk alongside you as you work toward greater peace, purpose, and connection in your life.

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I am licensed in West Virginia with 7 years of professional direct counseling and 30 total years of related work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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As a licensed therapist with over two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on helping clients address depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions with compassion and expertise. I understand the profound impact of social isolation, anxiety, and interpersonal struggles. My approach centers on creating a supportive environment where individuals can explore difficult emotions like guilt and shame, and develop meaningful strategies for healing and personal growth. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I work collaboratively with clients to improve communication skills, build resilience, and cultivate self-compassion. Whether you're experiencing relationship difficulties, struggling with social interactions, or seeking support through significant life changes, I'm committed to walking alongside you with understanding and professional guidance. My therapeutic style emphasizes empowerment, helping you discover your inner strengths and develop practical tools for emotional well-being. Together, we can work towards creating more fulfilling connections and a more balanced, meaningful life.

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Mental Health in West Virginia

A recent report from West Virginia University shows that 24.6% of the general population suffers from some kind of mental health disorder. This is significantly higher than the national average of 19.86%. Moreover, KFF reports that 10.3% of children ages three to 17 seek treatment for mental healthcare each year.

A positive trend throughout the state is increased access to providers, as evidenced by the fact that 11.4% of children visited the Emergency Department (ED) for a mental health issue in the first half of 2023, compared to 8.3% in 2022.

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) also notes that enrollments in residential treatment centers are down, attributed to higher enrollment numbers in home-based services and community care facilities.

24.6%

Percentage of West Virginians suffering from a mental health disorder

10.3%

Of Children aged 3 to 17 sought treatment for mental health

The state’s Behavioral Health Initiative is focused on maintaining and expanding this access, especially in rural and underserved regions. It’s also incentivizing careers in the mental health field, expanding telehealth services, and connecting statewide agencies and stakeholders to create a network of accessible care.

Free Mental Health Resources in West Virginia

NAMI Greater Wheeling is a coalition of parents, family members, and community members who are committed to addressing mental health struggles among residents in Greater Wheeling. Services offered include access to support groups, crisis services, education, advocacy, and outreach support.

HELP4WV offers 24/7 care through a toll free hotline, text, and online chat feature. Some of the services you'll receive include crisis counseling, access to mental health resources, and referrals to other services that can support you in your local community. They work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance offers free resources to individuals struggling with their mental health. Among the resources available are peer support groups, education services, and access to community resources. They work with men and women, particularly those with depression or bipolar disorder.

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Depression Men Women

Milan Puskar Health Right is a nonprofit organization that addresses mental health struggles, including depression and anxiety. They also offer substance abuse services. Counseling, case management, and other support are available free of charge, regardless of whether or not you have insurance.

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Depression Anxiety Substance Abuse

First Choice Services West Virginia Navigator is a nonprofit organization that can help you, free of charge, to enroll in state insurance coverage, apply for mental health support, and get access to other resources that will address your mental health or substance abuse recovery needs.

Prestera Center is a community based mental health center. They provide free and low cost services to address mental health struggles. Supports include crisis intervention and substance abuse programming. They also offer homeless services, health and wellness support, and other related services.

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Depression PTSD Anxiety Substance Abuse

The West Virginia Family Grief Center works with individuals of all ages, providing access to free peer led support groups, resources, and workshops. This center primarily supports individuals dealing with grief or loss and who have co-occurring mental health struggles as a result of their loss.

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Depression Anxiety Grief

Catholic Charities of West Virginia is a nonprofit program that provides counseling, case management, and other support services to residents throughout the state. They operate in all counties of West Virginia and have community partnerships that allow you to get connected to the resources you need.

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Depression PTSD Anxiety Domestic Violence

The West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence works specifically with victims of domestic violence. Services include free confidential counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy support. You can find help locally and be supported through a safe exit plan so you can take the next step in recovery.

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Domestic Violence PTSD

The West Virginia Behavioral Healthcare Providers Association is a nonprofit organization that can help you find free or low cost behavioral health services. This can include support for mental health or co occurring substance abuse struggles you're facing. You can get connected to public and private providers in your community.

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Depression Anxiety Substance Abuse

The Covenant House WV serves marginalized adults and families who are experiencing homelessness and poverty. They offer resources including mental health support, case management, crisis services, and housing assistance support. The program serves as a safety net for those who need it most.

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Depression Anxiety Substance Abuse

Fairness West Virginia – Transgender Health Guide offers guidance to members of the LGBTQ community. Care is culturally competent, and you can work with medical and mental health care providers to receive the specialized support you need.

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LGBTQ

Branches Domestic Violence Shelter provides safe shelter, advocacy, and counseling services to members of the LGBTQ community who have become victims of domestic violence and other related issues. They can also connect you to health services, homeless services, legal aid, and other resources.

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LGBTQ Domestic Violence

The West Virginia Autism Training Center specializes in working with populations who have an autism spectrum disorder. Services available through the center include training, resources, and support services for diagnosed individuals and their families.

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Autism

WVU Medicine Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry offers free or low cost mental health assessments, crisis intervention, and psychiatry services to residents throughout the region. Addiction services and modern therapies, including transcranial magnetic stimulation, are also available here.

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NAMI Greater Wheeling

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WV Behavioral Healthcare Providers Association

Covenant House WV

Fairness West Virginia – Transgender Health Guide

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West Virginia Autism Training Center

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