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Ava Roush, LPC
West Virginia
LPC in West Virginia - Anxiety and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused techniques
About Ava
Ava Roush is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in West Virginia with nine years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues around identity including LGBT and gender dysphoria.
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people notice patterns that keep problems going. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, trying different responses, and building small skills that make daily life easier. Ava mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and elements from DBT and emotionally-focused work.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. She listens to what matters most and then works on clear steps you can try between sessions. This often means setting small goals, practicing new skills, and reviewing what helped or didn’t help.
Ava has worked with a broad range of concerns including mood disorders, trauma, eating and sleep problems, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and relationship difficulties. She also supports people dealing with identity, body image, and control or dependency issues.
Clinical work includes attention to emotions, behavior change, and improving communication. People can expect focused sessions that combine practical skill practice with time to talk through difficult experiences. To begin, readers are invited to use the site matching steps to schedule an initial session.
How Ava Uses Structured Approaches Online
Ava commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing practical alternative responses to change behavior and mood. ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts and values-based action - it helps when someone wants to live more in line with what matters despite hard feelings.She also draws from Client-Centered principles to keep sessions collaborative and from Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills when those are needed. The therapist works with each person to decide which methods fit their concerns and goals rather than assuming one approach fits all.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ava will talk through goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before recommending techniques to try. That decision is made together and can change as therapy progresses.
Session format details are not listed in the profile, so confirm the current online options before booking. Practical benefits of online sessions include easier scheduling around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins when needed, and reduced travel time. Many people find remote sessions make it simpler to practice skills in daily life, but confirm exact formats and logistics with the therapist when you set up the first session.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address most often?
Ava works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and LGBT-related concerns among others.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on skills and small steps. Sessions combine talking through problems with trying specific tools between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She is an LPC with nine years of counseling experience and has treated mood disorders, trauma, personality concerns, and addiction-related issues.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds LPC credentialing in West Virginia and operates from that state.
In what languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any licensing or regional rules that might affect cross-border care before booking.
What session formats are used?
Session formats are not specified in the profile. Confirm current session options through the site before scheduling.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a cancelable subscription model. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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