- Warm and upbeat
- Skills-focused
- Affirms LGBT identities
About Ava
Ava Roush is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports those facing trauma, addictions, grief, body image struggles, gender dysphoria, and LGBT-related issues. Her tone is warm and encouraging, and she aims to make starting therapy feel straightforward and hopeful.
Ava practices in West Virginia and brings nine years of counseling experience to her work. She uses a mix of approaches so sessions focus on what matters to each person. Conversations are nonjudgmental and upbeat, with an emphasis on practical steps clients can try between meetings.
Her typical session combines elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to build skills for managing intense emotions and changing unhelpful patterns. She also draws on client-centered and emotionally focused ideas to strengthen communication and connection in relationships.
Sessions are shaped around individual needs, whether someone is coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, grief, or eating and sleeping problems. Ava pays attention to issues like codependency, control struggles, and avoidant personality patterns while helping people set small, achievable goals.
People who choose her often want a practical plan plus emotional support. Ava listens, helps clarify goals, and works with each person to find strategies that fit their life. To begin, readers should use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
How her approaches translate to online care
Ava commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify values and take small steps toward them. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match what matters most, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. CBT gives clear strategies for managing mood, sleeping, and eating patterns, and for reducing worry or compulsive habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ava will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then tailor techniques so they fit each person’s pace and needs. That collaboration helps choose whether to focus more on skills, values, or emotional processing.
The practical advantages of online therapy can include easier scheduling, fewer travel barriers, and the ability to fit sessions into a busy day. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate being able to connect from different locations and to practice skills in real-life settings between meetings.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Ava help with?
She supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, eating and sleeping issues, and LGBT-related matters.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, enthusiastic, and nonjudgmental. Sessions emphasize practical skills and clear goals alongside emotional support.
What is her clinical background?
Ava has nine years of counseling experience working with mood disorders, trauma, personality concerns, and abuse-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in West Virginia under the WV LPC credential.
In which languages can sessions take place?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is available to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.