Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in West Virginia

With over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating grief and loss, life transitions, chronic illness, trauma (including first responders), aging-related concerns, and members of the agricultural and farming communities.

I provide telehealth services across multiple states, I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.

I offer a calm, supportive space where you can feel safe, understood, and accepted just as you are. Using CBT and EMDR, I help clients gently connect the mind and body, make sense of patterns, and work through experiences that feel overwhelming. Therapy is a collaborative process where we move at your pace, building trust, insight, and tools to support healing and meaningful change.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in West Virginia. My medical school training was in Huntington, WV and my residency training was in both Charleston and Huntington. My primary focus is on providing care to our LGBT+ community, particularly transgender patients.

I’m really glad you’re here. As a Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist, I believe caring for your mental health is one of the most important investments you can make in yourself. Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, but it’s also a powerful first step toward healing and change.

With over 10 years of experience, I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and eating disorders. I strive to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and understood—without judgment.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who also holds Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy certification (TF-CBT) as well Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification (AADC).

I am Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Masters degree in Clinical Counseling and a Bachelors in Psychology and Criminal Justice. I am a Virginia CIT instructor and a clinician vetted through VALEAP. My experience includes post critical incident debriefs and peer support.

My clinical background includes working in emergency behavioral health settings, where I help individuals stabilize during some of life’s most challenging moments.

I have a particular passion for working with individuals impacted by critical incidents, acute stress, adjustment to change, and those navigating anxiety, depression, and overwhelming life stress.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience across hospitals and community settings in the United States. My background includes work in neuroscience nursing, healthcare administration, informatics, education, critical care, cardiology, and psychiatry.

I am deeply committed to expanding access to affordable, high-quality mental health care, especially for underserved communities. My work is guided by a passion for meeting patients where they are and providing compassionate, evidence-based care.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family and pets, reading, staying current with nursing and psychiatric journals, and traveling.

Clients often tell me they appreciate my down-to-earth and compassionate style. I believe that healing begins with feeling seen and understood. I specialize in post traumatic stress disorder.

I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and complex trauma. I keep a warm, empathetic space where clients explore how thoughts and past experiences impact their mood and overall well-being. I genuinely value connection and collaboration in the therapeutic relationship.