Female Therapists in Hancock County, WV
Brianna Watson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, ALPS, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Weirton, WV 26062
Hello and thanks for taking a look at my profile! I know life can be tough, confusing, heartbreaking, unforgiving at times, painful, lonely, and even dark. I want you to know you are not alone in feeling this way, and that these feelings, your feelings, are valid and important. I want to be able to walk alongside you and climb out of whatever it is you are struggling with together. As a therapist, I specialize in PTSD, anxiety, self-esteem, coping skills, supervision and more. If any of this connects with whatever you are going through, reach out to me. I'm here to help!
Hello and thanks for taking a look at my profile! I know life can be tough, confusing, heartbreaking, unforgiving at times, painful, lonely, and even dark. I want you to know you are not alone in feeling this way, and that these feelings, your feelings, are valid and important. I want to be able to walk alongside you and climb out of whatever it is you are struggling with together. As a therapist, I specialize in PTSD, anxiety, self-esteem, coping skills, supervision and more. If any of this connects with whatever you are going through, reach out to me. I'm here to help!
Courtney Brown Zemerick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, EMDR-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Weirton, WV 26062
Waitlist for new clients
I believe nothing is “wrong” with a person who experiences pain or suffering, or who isn't positive all of the time, because pain is a normal part of being human. I practice a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients learn how to experience difficult thoughts and emotions without suppressing them, in order to make values-based decisions. I believe you can build a fulfilling life no matter what has happened to you. I additionally practice EMDR to help individuals safely reprocess traumatic experiences. I am an EMDR Certified Therapist.
I believe nothing is “wrong” with a person who experiences pain or suffering, or who isn't positive all of the time, because pain is a normal part of being human. I practice a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients learn how to experience difficult thoughts and emotions without suppressing them, in order to make values-based decisions. I believe you can build a fulfilling life no matter what has happened to you. I additionally practice EMDR to help individuals safely reprocess traumatic experiences. I am an EMDR Certified Therapist.
Brandie N Dodd
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Weirton, WV 26062
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I have been in the mental health field since 2005 in a variety of different settings such as individual and family therapy, residential setting, in home and at school setting. I use an eclectic approach in practice to help my clients with their symptom management and meeting their personal goals and needs to the best of their abilities. I have had training in TF-CBT and have experience in helping clients with managing depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, family issues, grief/loss, as well as others. I see clients ages 12 and up. I currently have a waitlist, however if you would like to be added to it, please email me.
Welcome! I have been in the mental health field since 2005 in a variety of different settings such as individual and family therapy, residential setting, in home and at school setting. I use an eclectic approach in practice to help my clients with their symptom management and meeting their personal goals and needs to the best of their abilities. I have had training in TF-CBT and have experience in helping clients with managing depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, family issues, grief/loss, as well as others. I see clients ages 12 and up. I currently have a waitlist, however if you would like to be added to it, please email me.
Vivian Minto
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Weirton, WV 26062
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be unpredictable with so many things beyond our control that it can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and at times helpless and hopeless. The biggest thing that I want to be able to give my clients is Hope. Hope that things can change. Hope that things don't have to stay this way and that with the appropriate skills and support you can change the way you look at the world. You can change how you react to your struggles. I have been a Counselor for 10 years and have experience working with individuals, couples, and families.
Life can be unpredictable with so many things beyond our control that it can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and at times helpless and hopeless. The biggest thing that I want to be able to give my clients is Hope. Hope that things can change. Hope that things don't have to stay this way and that with the appropriate skills and support you can change the way you look at the world. You can change how you react to your struggles. I have been a Counselor for 10 years and have experience working with individuals, couples, and families.
People seek therapy when they feel that what they are experiencing is beyond their capacity to help themselves.This is a powerful moment in a life because it creates a crack through which something new can come in.I feel privileged to have been invited into people's lives over the last 30 years to begin a process that can be transformative.
People seek therapy when they feel that what they are experiencing is beyond their capacity to help themselves.This is a powerful moment in a life because it creates a crack through which something new can come in.I feel privileged to have been invited into people's lives over the last 30 years to begin a process that can be transformative.
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.
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.
Life is inevitably painful, and none of us make it through without incurring some wounds along the way. Some wounds are fresh, reflective of present life circumstances – a recent loss, strained relationship, a multitude of stress and worries. Other wounds are old and have been carried a long time, rooted in past experiences and impacting us today through ongoing patterns of behavior and ways of relating to self and others. Left unattended, these wounds (new or old) may lead to a number of distressing symptoms and much suffering. Like physical wounds, emotional wounds need to be seen and acknowledged, cleaned and dressed to heal.
Life is inevitably painful, and none of us make it through without incurring some wounds along the way. Some wounds are fresh, reflective of present life circumstances – a recent loss, strained relationship, a multitude of stress and worries. Other wounds are old and have been carried a long time, rooted in past experiences and impacting us today through ongoing patterns of behavior and ways of relating to self and others. Left unattended, these wounds (new or old) may lead to a number of distressing symptoms and much suffering. Like physical wounds, emotional wounds need to be seen and acknowledged, cleaned and dressed to heal.
Elisa Marie McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PC
Verified Verified
Weirton, WV 26062
Not accepting new clients
My primary focus has been treating mood, anxiety and adjustment disorders, ADHD, PTSD, grief, addiction, and women's issues.
Life can be overwhelming and present with so many uncertainties. I would like to provide you with a safe place to sort through your thoughts and feelings and empower you to be the best version of yourself that you can be. With over 20 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in WV and OH, I have been able to assist individuals, couples and families on their journey to improving their emotional well-being, as well as necessary behavioral changes.
My primary focus has been treating mood, anxiety and adjustment disorders, ADHD, PTSD, grief, addiction, and women's issues.
Life can be overwhelming and present with so many uncertainties. I would like to provide you with a safe place to sort through your thoughts and feelings and empower you to be the best version of yourself that you can be. With over 20 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in WV and OH, I have been able to assist individuals, couples and families on their journey to improving their emotional well-being, as well as necessary behavioral changes.
Rachel L Lewis
Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Weirton, WV 26062
Not accepting new clients
Hi, I'm Rachel! I'm proud of you already for thinking about improving your mental health just by looking at my profile. Beginning therapy can be daunting, but I'm here to help you along your unique journey. I enjoy meeting folks from all walks of life. I primarily see adults, but have occasionally treated older adolescents on a case by case basis. I have experience in diagnosing and treating Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Mood Disorders, and more. Therapy is rarely a "one size fits all" experience; together we'll figure out what's going wrong, what's going right, and how to help you to feel equipped to cope with life's many challenges.
Hi, I'm Rachel! I'm proud of you already for thinking about improving your mental health just by looking at my profile. Beginning therapy can be daunting, but I'm here to help you along your unique journey. I enjoy meeting folks from all walks of life. I primarily see adults, but have occasionally treated older adolescents on a case by case basis. I have experience in diagnosing and treating Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Mood Disorders, and more. Therapy is rarely a "one size fits all" experience; together we'll figure out what's going wrong, what's going right, and how to help you to feel equipped to cope with life's many challenges.
Shaloka Reed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Weirton, WV 26062
Not accepting new clients
My interest lies in working with individuals who isolate, have lost interest in the things they once enjoyed, and/or who think this world would be better off without them. I'm also interested in working with individuals who are tired of worrying, or want to be more social. And last, but not least, I take interest in working with individuals who “just want to be normal,” who can’t sleep for fear of having another nightmare, or who feel damaged because of a violation of their personal safety. In summary, I am interested in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and PTSD/trauma.
My interest lies in working with individuals who isolate, have lost interest in the things they once enjoyed, and/or who think this world would be better off without them. I'm also interested in working with individuals who are tired of worrying, or want to be more social. And last, but not least, I take interest in working with individuals who “just want to be normal,” who can’t sleep for fear of having another nightmare, or who feel damaged because of a violation of their personal safety. In summary, I am interested in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and PTSD/trauma.
Lynette Cula Carte
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Weirton, WV 26062
Not accepting new clients
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, women's issues, and relationship issues.
There are times in life that we may feel overwhelmed - experiencing feelings of depression, debilitated from anxiety or simply not motivated. Depending on your individual set of strengths and circumstances, we will work together to move toward the changes you seek to apply to your life. I will encourage and challenge you to discover your inner strength, resources and resilience while discovering your mindset and belief system.
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, women's issues, and relationship issues.
There are times in life that we may feel overwhelmed - experiencing feelings of depression, debilitated from anxiety or simply not motivated. Depending on your individual set of strengths and circumstances, we will work together to move toward the changes you seek to apply to your life. I will encourage and challenge you to discover your inner strength, resources and resilience while discovering your mindset and belief system.
Online Therapists
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker and have enjoyed a career helping others feel empowered to make change and achieve goals for a happier and purposeful life. I work with both children and adults who are struggling to cope with stress, new life situations or persistent problems. To explore how therapy may help you reach your goals, contact me for an appointment.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker and have enjoyed a career helping others feel empowered to make change and achieve goals for a happier and purposeful life. I work with both children and adults who are struggling to cope with stress, new life situations or persistent problems. To explore how therapy may help you reach your goals, contact me for an appointment.
Kiley R Brescoach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fairmont, WV 26554 (Online Only)
If you have anxiety, depression or are struggling with balancing new life adjustments such as parenting, motherhood, or college- I want to help you identify barriers and evaluate how to navigate these more positively. My approach is direct, yet kind- I try to give that nudge we all need in some way, to help you journey your path toward your goals. I have found that working with those who struggle with anxiety, & depression often finding balance within daily systems, routines and presence can help reduce worry and fear. It can be so hard to reach out for help, but I want to emphasize no struggle is too small, let's take care of it!
If you have anxiety, depression or are struggling with balancing new life adjustments such as parenting, motherhood, or college- I want to help you identify barriers and evaluate how to navigate these more positively. My approach is direct, yet kind- I try to give that nudge we all need in some way, to help you journey your path toward your goals. I have found that working with those who struggle with anxiety, & depression often finding balance within daily systems, routines and presence can help reduce worry and fear. It can be so hard to reach out for help, but I want to emphasize no struggle is too small, let's take care of it!
None of my clients are failures or broken because they choose to come to counseling. In fact, I believe everyone grows up learning unspoken rules about what they should and shouldn’t do as a decent human being, when in reality, there’s a lot of rules that simply need to be readjusted. If you're currently struggling with your past, present, or future, let me take some of the burden off your shoulders. I currently am scheduling individual adults, couples, and college students. I especially love to help individuals struggling with relationships issues and folks with low self-esteem/confidence.
None of my clients are failures or broken because they choose to come to counseling. In fact, I believe everyone grows up learning unspoken rules about what they should and shouldn’t do as a decent human being, when in reality, there’s a lot of rules that simply need to be readjusted. If you're currently struggling with your past, present, or future, let me take some of the burden off your shoulders. I currently am scheduling individual adults, couples, and college students. I especially love to help individuals struggling with relationships issues and folks with low self-esteem/confidence.
Seeking help during times of loneliness, isolation, stress or discomfort can be overwhelming and challenging.. I’m glad you’re here. I provide a compassionate space just for that, a place for clients to share their experiences, feelings, and to be their most authentic self.
Seeking help during times of loneliness, isolation, stress or discomfort can be overwhelming and challenging.. I’m glad you’re here. I provide a compassionate space just for that, a place for clients to share their experiences, feelings, and to be their most authentic self.
My goal in working with clients is to help them shift their relationships with success, failure, fear, and change in an effort to experience a more meaningful life. As an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)- and EMDR-oriented professional, I strive to help my clients face their less pleasant private events in the service of committing to valued action. As we work together, my clients and I strive to identify what matters, clarify the things that stand in our way, choose to make a mindset shift, and commit to doing things that matter on a deep level.
My goal in working with clients is to help them shift their relationships with success, failure, fear, and change in an effort to experience a more meaningful life. As an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)- and EMDR-oriented professional, I strive to help my clients face their less pleasant private events in the service of committing to valued action. As we work together, my clients and I strive to identify what matters, clarify the things that stand in our way, choose to make a mindset shift, and commit to doing things that matter on a deep level.
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.
Claire Morrison
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairmont, WV 26554 (Online Only)
I have a background working with clients with substance use disorders and those carrying trauma from their past. Sometimes the brain can become stuck in survival mode because it is doing what it thinks is best for you. I believe that by having a safe place to compassionately explore the things we keep inside, it can open up the doorway to healing and allow the brain to shift from a state of survival to one of thriving. I am a neurodivergent therapist who loves working with neurodivergent clients to support them in identifying what works for them to be their most functional and happy self.
I have a background working with clients with substance use disorders and those carrying trauma from their past. Sometimes the brain can become stuck in survival mode because it is doing what it thinks is best for you. I believe that by having a safe place to compassionately explore the things we keep inside, it can open up the doorway to healing and allow the brain to shift from a state of survival to one of thriving. I am a neurodivergent therapist who loves working with neurodivergent clients to support them in identifying what works for them to be their most functional and happy self.
Amy E Zeiders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morgantown, WV 26508
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
Leisa Barrett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, MPA
Verified Verified
Morgantown, WV 26508
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.
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.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.