Therapists Beginning With B in West Virginia

Areas of expertise: Positive Parenting, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Divorce/Blended Families, Life Transitions, LGBTQ+, Adolescent and Young Adult Issues

Serving adults, 18 years and up. I am a Nationally Certified Counselor, graduate of Liberty University, holding a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I use an integrative approach to counseling based on the unique needs of each client. Recognizing the strengths and resources one already has as well as the potential for change within the human spirit, I view individuals through a lens of positivity that guides the therapeutic experience. My professional experience includes culturally inclusive work with teens and adults. I also work with couples to improve communication, rebuild trust, and increase emotional connection.

My ideal client is someone who is looking for answers. I provide psychological testing to help people figure out their diagnoses so they can then take that information and start living their best lives!

If you are feeling overwhelmed, you are not alone. Many of us feel like something is wrong, fear we aren’t good enough or worry we are failing. We try our best to push these feelings aside. However, our insecurities tend to find their way back. We want to be confident and secure, capable of loving who we are. Our fears of judgment or rejection make it intimidating to ask for help. We believe admitting we can’t do it all alone is a weakness. It is not. You don’t have to struggle alone. You need someone in your corner rooting for you. Everyone deserves a safe place to share their story and receive validation.

Now Accepting Weekend Appointments! Heartbreaks can feel unbearable. Wanting to be close with someone, but it doesn’t seem to work can feel devastating. You put forth every effort to love them, only to be met with disappointment as you watch them slowly walk away and abandon you. The worst part isn’t that they’ve broken your heart. It’s the feeling that you’ve broken your own heart… again. Do you feel anxious, depressed, stuck or lonely? Do you struggle with trusting people and/or concerned about their motives? Maybe you've never felt like you belong.

Since graduating with my master's degree in 2016, I have been fortunate enough to counsel hundreds of strong, determined individuals in a variety of settings (the residential setting, outpatient medication-assisted treatment, the psychiatric inpatient, and in the regular outpatient setting). I thrive working with clients who have experienced trauma, relationship issues, and/or possess a variety of mental health diagnoses (i.e., Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, PMDD, OCD, etc.). My ideal client shows up consistently, is honest, is motivated to change or heal, and is willing to try something new.

It is my goal to help with understanding and resolving the challenges and effects of trauma, grief, and adversity, to restore balance in daily life. I am driven to support people through circumstances that cause uncertainty and distress, such as abusive relationships, infertility, loss, and substance misuse, to name a few. I strive to assist in achieving long-term success through various treatment approaches, based on mutually determined therapeutic goals.

To me, therapy is meant to be a place of safety and support as you explore becoming your favorite version of yourself. Sometimes this might mean exploring and processing emotions, sometimes it might mean exploring new habits, and sometimes it might mean developing greater compassion for yourself. No matter what it means for you, I believe that everyone is doing the best that they can with the resources that they have, and I want to support you with empathy and warmth as you navigate life’s many challenges. Therapy is for you, and that means that you get to be the guide to your own success.

Life's challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply wanting more from life. You don't have to go it alone. I'm Jason Batten, a licensed professional counselor passionate about helping people navigate life's complexities and achieve greater well-being. I have advanced certifications in trauma therapy and drug and alcohol counseling. I have 12 years of experience helping people with a wide range of problems including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, as well as social and spiritual concerns. In addition to general mental health counseling, I offer integrative Christian counseling for those interested.

For over 10 years, I have devoted my time and shared space with many individuals on their personal journeys in finding their own voice, rhythm, and self-compassion. Life is fast-paced, and it is easy to inherit or build narratives about ourselves and our journeys that do not allow us to embrace our true nature. Depression, stress, self-doubt, unfulfillment, shame, trauma, negativity and regret can often serve as barriers in becoming who we are truly meant to be. Many of us continue battling these struggles on our own, when surrendering and sharing with another is the beginning path to freedom and clarity.

When adverse experiences occur in childhood it can leave a devastating impact on the individual and family for years to come. To address the root of possible issues and enhance the benefits of traditional therapies, it is important to consider brain health, as well as mental health.

Each person is endowed with dignity and on a journey to discover who they are and their purpose, but sometimes life gets in the way. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples travel through the ups and downs of life while discovering who they want to be. . I believe that each person is uniquely created to flourish, and they have goodness and dignity which allows them to enter relationship with others and it is in those relationships that we discover strengths and weaknesses. Helping a person maximize their strengths while tending to their weaknesses in a healthy manner will lead to flourishing.

If you are looking on this website, I get it! You want to feel better! No one wants to be sad, feel stuck, hopeless, stressed, or overwhelmed. No one wants to feel like they are just walking through the motions of life. You want to live your best life! You want to feel happy & empowered! If your past haunts you, you're walking through the motions of day to day life, you can't find your happy, you can't slow down your mind, or you're in a relationship that you desperately want to save but don't know how, I can help!

Begin Counseling exists to expand trauma-specialized services in our community and surrounding areas. It is a place for individuals, families, and children to connect with a therapist and thrive in their roles and responsibilities. We welcome those in search of a competent, genuine, professional counseling experience. We value those who protect, serve, and care for our community. We understand the unique challenges first responders face at work and at home.

Bek Counseling Services can provide emotional support for individuals and families through therapeutic interventions; assisting people kindergarten to adult. I will help transitioning of families with children and adolescents in foster care system. Office hours are provided at your convenience with evening and weekend appointments therefore no interruption of school, work or parent schedules. We can develop effective coping skills for the child, adolescent, adult and family to adjust to new life situations. Meeting you where you are in life to create an open, collaborative relationship is the beginning of a therapeutic journey.

Welcome! I'm Chris, a Licensed Clinical Therapist. I sincerely believe that we can develop a solution for any reasonable challenge, and that our therapeutic healing process will require acceptance, self-awareness, and motivation for positive change. My hope is that you will allow me the opportunity to see the world from your perspective, and to discover evidence-based solutions in effort to encourage our daily routines to flow a bit more efficiently.

Welcome! I'm Chris, a Licensed Independent Clinical Therapist (LICSW). I sincerely believe that we can develop a solution for any reasonable challenge, and that our therapeutic healing process will require acceptance, self-awareness, and motivation for positive change. Together, we will find our path forward!

Welcome! I'm Chris Belden, a Licensed Independent Clinical Therapist (LICSW). I sincerely believe that we can develop a solution for any reasonable challenge, and that our therapeutic healing process will require acceptance, self-awareness, and motivation for positive change. I hope to hear from you! I am fortunate to have been provided with opportunities to acquire clinical experience with multiple mental health conditions, as well as a diverse range of individuals and families.