- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT methods
- Trauma and grief support
About Ava
Ava Roush is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in West Virginia with nine years of clinical experience. She helps people who are coping with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, and issues related to gender and identity. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Ava blends several common therapy approaches to match what each person needs. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and client-centered techniques. That mix is used to address strong emotions, unhelpful thoughts, and patterns that keep showing up.
In sessions she listens and helps people name difficult feelings. She supports practical steps to manage anxiety, anger, and mood swings, and works on skills for emotion regulation and clearer communication. People with issues like body image, self-esteem, codependency, or caregiver stress are offered tools and strategies to try between sessions.
Ava has experience working with people who have faced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, and with those navigating grief, chronic illness, or fertility-related stress. She also works with concerns such as avoidant or dependent personality patterns, domestic violence histories, and mood disorders including bipolar conditions.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration. She and the client set goals together, review what helps, and adjust plans as needed. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to talk about priorities and next steps.
How Ava Uses EFT, ACT and CBT in Online Sessions
Ava commonly combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. EFT helps people notice and name intense emotions and the interaction patterns that sustain them. ACT focuses on values and taking meaningful action even when feelings are difficult. CBT addresses thinking patterns and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful behaviors and thoughts.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ava will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and together they decide which methods to try. This collaborative process helps shape what happens session by session and keeps adjustments straightforward as progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, or making it easier to attend when physical health or caregiving schedules make travel difficult. Therapists and licensed professionals generally adapt exercises, breathing practices, and skill-building tasks for whatever session setup is chosen.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief, sleep and eating issues, and related areas listed on her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style mixes Emotionally-Focused Therapy with ACT, CBT, DBT, and client-centered techniques to help people understand emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of counseling experience working with a range of mood, trauma, and behavior concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in West Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are run.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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