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Ava Roush, LPC

Warm LPC guiding healing and growth
  • Trauma and abuse support
  • LGBT and intimacy issues
  • CBT DBT ACT

About Ava Roush

Ava Roush is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings over eight years of clinical experience to her work with individuals facing a wide range of challenges. She has provided care for depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, borderline and dependent personality disorders, addictions, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and has supported people coping with physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.

Her therapeutic presence is warm, enthusiastic, and upbeat, grounded in a non-judgemental stance that views seeking help as a meaningful first step. She blends several evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and solution-focused techniques to create an individualized treatment plan.

Communication and collaboration are central to her practice. She tailors how she connects and the specific interventions she uses to match each client's needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. Ava emphasizes practical skills, emotional validation, and values-based action to help clients move toward healthier patterns.

Clients work with a clinician who listens attentively and offers steady support through each phase of change, helping them build coping tools and clearer pathways forward.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Avoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ava Roush have?

She has 9 years of experience.

Is Ava Roush a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are WV LPC 2324.

In which languages does Ava Roush provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Ava Roush located?

She is located in West Virginia.

How can I work with Ava Roush as my therapist?

You can work with Ava through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ava Roush work with international clients?

Yes, Ava works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ava Roush cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, making it useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ava works with clients to assess needs, try strategies, and adjust the plan as progress is made, ensuring that therapy fits each person’s goals and preferences rather than following a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how and when clients engage in care. Video calls and phone sessions provide a live, face-to-face experience while live chat and text-based messaging allow for shorter, more frequent check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and to integrate therapy into a busy life.

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