- Nonjudgmental listening
- Values-based work
- Skill building
About Ava
Ava Roush is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She also supports people facing trauma, addictions, grief, codependency, body image struggles, and issues related to gender and sexuality. Her tone is warm and upbeat, and she aims to make the first step feel manageable.
Ava uses straightforward talk and practical tools in sessions. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods to match what each person needs. Conversations focus on what matters most to the client and on small, doable changes between meetings.
Her way of working is nonjudgmental and collaborative. She listens first, then tailors an approach based on a person’s goals and life circumstances. That might mean building skills for emotion regulation, practicing new communication patterns, or noticing values and making choices that fit those values.
Ava has nine years of counseling experience and holds an LPC credential in West Virginia. She has treated a wide range of concerns including trauma, mood disorders, personality-related difficulties, and abuse-related issues. She draws on that background when planning care.
Sessions aim to feel practical and hopeful. Ava encourages clients to try small steps and to review what helps. People who are ready to make changes work together with her to develop a clear plan and realistic goals.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Ava often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and take small steps toward meaningful goals. ACT uses simple exercises to notice thoughts and choose actions that align with what matters most, which can help with anxiety, codependency, and life transitions.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice new behaviors. CBT focuses on hands-on techniques such as tracking thoughts, testing beliefs, and trying brief behavioral experiments that can reduce anxiety and improve mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and test methods that fit a person’s situation. This is a collaborative process, and plans are adjusted based on what helps.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are available before booking. Many clients find online sessions easier to fit into work or family life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about how to fit sessions into your routine and which approaches feel most useful.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Ava supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, codependency, body image, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, upbeat, and nonjudgmental. She focuses on practical skills, values-based choices, and tailoring plans to each person.
What experience does she bring?
She has nine years of counseling experience working with mood disorders, trauma, personality-related issues, addiction, and abuse-related concerns.
What credential and location information is listed?
She holds an LPC credential, with licensing noted as WV LPC, and practices out of West Virginia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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