Therapists in Morgantown, WV
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Miranda Talkington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26501
It’s important to me to provide a space that celebrates your unique experience, and to help you explore what’s necessary to feel your best. I strive to be a mindful, supportive listener that encourages and assists you as you navigate life’s obstacles.
It’s important to me to provide a space that celebrates your unique experience, and to help you explore what’s necessary to feel your best. I strive to be a mindful, supportive listener that encourages and assists you as you navigate life’s obstacles.
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Holly Danner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW, MHA, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26508
Living in fight, flight, or freeze mode? Experiencing numbness or difficulty regulating strong emotions? As a trauma-informed therapist, I can help you move from surviving to thriving mode. You deserve to live your life to its fullest and I can help you get there. Although I've worked with many issues, I've had success helping people experiencing single incident to complex trauma/dissociation, attachment issues, disordered eating, codependency, and phobia and meet their goals.
Living in fight, flight, or freeze mode? Experiencing numbness or difficulty regulating strong emotions? As a trauma-informed therapist, I can help you move from surviving to thriving mode. You deserve to live your life to its fullest and I can help you get there. Although I've worked with many issues, I've had success helping people experiencing single incident to complex trauma/dissociation, attachment issues, disordered eating, codependency, and phobia and meet their goals.
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Laurel Thornton
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, EMDR-C, ALPS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26501
I consider myself a neuro-psychotherapist. I enjoy working with people who want to feel differently and are ready for the things that they know are true to feel true. I enjoy working with any age individual. I help facilitate change for those who would like to have the stresses or large events of the past not have so much power and control over them in the present. I work to empower people to feel more grounded in the present and hopeful about the future.
I consider myself a neuro-psychotherapist. I enjoy working with people who want to feel differently and are ready for the things that they know are true to feel true. I enjoy working with any age individual. I help facilitate change for those who would like to have the stresses or large events of the past not have so much power and control over them in the present. I work to empower people to feel more grounded in the present and hopeful about the future.
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Welcome! I look forward to meeting you. I approach counseling from a collaborative, supportive, and respectful place. My goal is to help you feel better, get your needs met, and move forward with confidence. I am always deeply honored people choose to trust me with their journey.
Welcome! I look forward to meeting you. I approach counseling from a collaborative, supportive, and respectful place. My goal is to help you feel better, get your needs met, and move forward with confidence. I am always deeply honored people choose to trust me with their journey.
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Rhonda Henning
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ALPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26501
I enjoy working with people involved in the justice system, service members, veterans and families, women and men in recovery from addictive behaviors and adolescents. I offer a safe environment where you will feel comfortable and can openly share without fear of judgment.
I enjoy working with people involved in the justice system, service members, veterans and families, women and men in recovery from addictive behaviors and adolescents. I offer a safe environment where you will feel comfortable and can openly share without fear of judgment.
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Dustin Donner
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26501
I am passionate about helping clients navigate their own unique lives and increase their mental well-being. My main goal is to create a safe therapeutic space characterized by warmth, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. I work with my clients to empower them to explore and process their difficult experiences. Together, we will embark on a collaborative journey towards self-discovery, growth, healing, and resilience.
I am passionate about helping clients navigate their own unique lives and increase their mental well-being. My main goal is to create a safe therapeutic space characterized by warmth, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. I work with my clients to empower them to explore and process their difficult experiences. Together, we will embark on a collaborative journey towards self-discovery, growth, healing, and resilience.
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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”, rather support client’s journey alongside them. My office is a place where we can grow together & explore the ups and downs life has to offer. 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 you!
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”, rather support client’s journey alongside them. My office is a place where we can grow together & explore the ups and downs life has to offer. 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 you!
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Susan Millham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26508
You've just taken a positive and important step towards the possibility for change and personal growth! Perhaps you find you're experiencing adjustment difficulties, relationship issues, sadness, daily life conflicts or career issues. Maybe you're facing uncertainty or you're at a transition or turning point in your life. The complicated feelings of distress, anxiety, depression can be immobilizing. Life is challenging and my experience has taught me how valuable psychotherapy can be towards forward movement and meaningful change.
You've just taken a positive and important step towards the possibility for change and personal growth! Perhaps you find you're experiencing adjustment difficulties, relationship issues, sadness, daily life conflicts or career issues. Maybe you're facing uncertainty or you're at a transition or turning point in your life. The complicated feelings of distress, anxiety, depression can be immobilizing. Life is challenging and my experience has taught me how valuable psychotherapy can be towards forward movement and meaningful change.
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Life is stressful and sometimes coping with everyday challenges can be more than we can handle on our own. We can become unseated in the comfort of our daily routine by extraneous situations that require action and attention from us; death, job loss, separation, or even just being overwhelmed with what's expected from us on a daily basis.
Life is stressful and sometimes coping with everyday challenges can be more than we can handle on our own. We can become unseated in the comfort of our daily routine by extraneous situations that require action and attention from us; death, job loss, separation, or even just being overwhelmed with what's expected from us on a daily basis.
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Sarah Small
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26501
Throughout life there are challenges that become overwhelming and may feel impossible to navigate. It is my hope as a counselor to provide a safe environment where you feel comfortable and can openly share without fear of judgement. Whether it be anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use, relationship issues, grief, or general stress management, we will work together to cultivate positive change. I am passionate about helping adults manage the various obstacles that may impact their quality of life.
Throughout life there are challenges that become overwhelming and may feel impossible to navigate. It is my hope as a counselor to provide a safe environment where you feel comfortable and can openly share without fear of judgement. Whether it be anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use, relationship issues, grief, or general stress management, we will work together to cultivate positive change. I am passionate about helping adults manage the various obstacles that may impact their quality of life.
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I am a licensed independent social worker who specializes in working with adults facing a range of life stressors including relationship concerns, grief and loss, and trauma. I am a highly experienced practitioner of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a treatment approach that emphasizes facing negative experiences in safe and sensitive ways rather than fighting or trying to resist them.
I am a licensed independent social worker who specializes in working with adults facing a range of life stressors including relationship concerns, grief and loss, and trauma. I am a highly experienced practitioner of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a treatment approach that emphasizes facing negative experiences in safe and sensitive ways rather than fighting or trying to resist them.
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Welcome! I'm currently accepting clients and enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing barriers to living the life they want to live. The majority of my work has been with helping preteens and teens navigate that fun (and super awkward) transition between childhood and adulthood, and I specialize in working with those who have experienced trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation, and self-harming behaviors. I tailor my approach to your specific needs (and comfort level), but most often draw from EMDR, ACT, DBT, and TF-CBT.
Welcome! I'm currently accepting clients and enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing barriers to living the life they want to live. The majority of my work has been with helping preteens and teens navigate that fun (and super awkward) transition between childhood and adulthood, and I specialize in working with those who have experienced trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation, and self-harming behaviors. I tailor my approach to your specific needs (and comfort level), but most often draw from EMDR, ACT, DBT, and TF-CBT.
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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.
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Portico Behavioral Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CSW, LCSW, CHT, CFMHE
Verified Verified
Morgantown, WV 26501
I am a Certified Heart-Centered Hypnotherapist. Hypnotherapy is therapeutic process that uses a holistic, integrative approach to psychotherapy. It combines transpersonal psychology, age regression and developmental psychology (inner child and parts work), behavior modification techniques, and hypnosis to deliver maximum value to clients.
I am a Certified Heart-Centered Hypnotherapist. Hypnotherapy is therapeutic process that uses a holistic, integrative approach to psychotherapy. It combines transpersonal psychology, age regression and developmental psychology (inner child and parts work), behavior modification techniques, and hypnosis to deliver maximum value to clients.
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I am passionate about serving and providing mental health care to my home state of West Virginia. I offer in person sessions, walk and talks, virtual connections, and I am based out of Unbound Counseling, LLC in the Morgantown area. I am interested in working with children, adolescents, and adults.
I am passionate about serving and providing mental health care to my home state of West Virginia. I offer in person sessions, walk and talks, virtual connections, and I am based out of Unbound Counseling, LLC in the Morgantown area. I am interested in working with children, adolescents, and adults.
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"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.
"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.
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I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of adults with anxiety disorders including panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. As a cognitive behavioral therapist with over 30 years of experience, I rely on evidence-based practices to help my clients. Over my career, I have worked in a variety of settings including hospital inpatient, day program, community mental health, nursing homes, and private practice. This enables me to bring a broad range of experience to my practice.
I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of adults with anxiety disorders including panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. As a cognitive behavioral therapist with over 30 years of experience, I rely on evidence-based practices to help my clients. Over my career, I have worked in a variety of settings including hospital inpatient, day program, community mental health, nursing homes, and private practice. This enables me to bring a broad range of experience to my practice.
Elizabeth L Walling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
Morgantown, WV 26505
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.
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.
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Michelle Christy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CADC, EMDR-AC
Verified Verified
Morgantown, WV 26508
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.
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.
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Hi there! I am so excited for you as you consider beginning your therapeutic journey! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in West Virginia and Ohio, who obtained both my Bachelors and Masters in Social Work from WVU. I will utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Skill Building, and Motivational Interviewing predominately throughout our time together! I have diverse experience working with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and complex trauma in individuals ages 9 to 40. However, helping others navigate anxiety and life’s ambiguity is where I truly shine!
Hi there! I am so excited for you as you consider beginning your therapeutic journey! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in West Virginia and Ohio, who obtained both my Bachelors and Masters in Social Work from WVU. I will utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Skill Building, and Motivational Interviewing predominately throughout our time together! I have diverse experience working with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and complex trauma in individuals ages 9 to 40. However, helping others navigate anxiety and life’s ambiguity is where I truly shine!
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Number of Therapists in Morgantown, WV
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Morgantown, WV who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
90% | Depression |
73% | Self Esteem |
73% | Stress |
72% | Relationship Issues |
72% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
88% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
76% | Highmark |
68% | Public Employees Insurance Agency |
How Therapists in Morgantown, WV see their clients
78% | In Person and Online | |
22% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
77% | Female | |
22% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.