Life Strategies Counseling

3508 Staunton Ave SE, 2nd Floor
Charleston, West Virginia, US
25304

Available By

In-Person
Video

Practice Specialties

Anger Management
Behavioral Issues
Blended Family Counseling
Chronic or Terminal Illness Counseling
Couples Counseling
Family Counseling
Grief and Bereavement Counseling
Individual Counseling
Marriage Counseling
Premarital Counseling
Senior Counseling
Sex and Intimacy
Spiritual Counseling
Stress and Anxiety

About

Since 2001 we have helped thousands of people navigate life challenges. We have a multi-discipline team including therapists and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Your Christian faith will not only be respected, but reinforced.

TeleHealth anywhere in WV

No matter where you are in WV, we can offer telehealth services. From Wheeling to Welch – Martinsburg to Matewan, and all points in between. In-person sessions are recommended for some situations, feel free to discuss with our staff.

Kim is one of our therapists in Charleston

Kim Harrison, MA, LSW, LPC

Kim Harrison joined Life Strategies in March 2019. She has worked in the behavioral health field for more than 25 years, Graduated from Marshall University in 2004 with a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, and has completed course work in Marshall’s Counseling program for professional development. Kim is a Licensed Social Worker by the West Virginia Board of Social Work Examiners and a Licensed Professional Counselor by the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling. Identifying a passion to help children, youth, adults, and families with difficult life situations, past trauma, depression, anger, anxiety, and substance abuse conditions.

Kim, a lifelong native of the Charleston area, is active in her church. Kim has served in children and youth ministries for more than 12 years and is a regular camp counselor for WV Baptist “Camp Cowen”. She enjoys camping, concerts, and spending time with her friends and her numerous nieces and nephews.

Therapists on Staff

Hamlet Smith

Stephanie Todd

Bill Catus

Hamlet Smith

MSW,LICSW,DCSW

Hamlet Smith leads Life Strategies with over 30 years of experience in adult, adolescent and children’s therapy. He received his Masters of Social Work from West Virginia University. Hamlet has received his Diplomate of Clinical Social Work from the National Association of Social Workers and has been licensed by the West Virginia Board of Social Work Examiners at the level of Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. He is also a member in good standing of the National Association of Social Workers. Hamlet’s undergraduate work is in Bible and Theology from Appalachian Bible College.
Hamlet is the Clinical Director, CEO, and does still maintain a caseload of Clients. He is specialized in marital, child, and adolescent issues. Depression, anxiety, anger, chemical dependency, and abuse issues frequently complicate family interaction and weaken the overall effectiveness of the family unit. Hamlet is very comfortable allowing clients strengths to help them navigate the difficulties of l

Stephanie Todd

MA,LPC,

Stephanie Todd, MA, Provisionally Licensed Counselor

Stephanie Todd received her Masters Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Her multi-faceted approach focuses on providing individualized, tailored treatment in a safe and welcoming environment. She has experience working with a diverse population treating depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar, addiction, and relationship issues. She has specialized interests and training in trauma, women’s issues, and grief.

In working with clients, Stephanie addresses the whole person providing education to build knowledge, coping skills to increase resiliency, and addressing lifestyle issues to support overall well-being. Her desire is to not only help her clients overcome their current obstacles but to experience personal growth, accomplishment, and inner transformation along the way.

Stephanie and her husband are native West Virginians and have a deep love for the mountains they call home. She enjoys camping, kayaking, p

Bill Catus

MA. LPC

William “Bill” Catus, MA, LPC

William A. Catus is one of the Clinical Directors for Life Strategies and a Licensed Professional Counselor. He is licensed by the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling. He has a BS from Concord University and a MA in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA.

William’s background includes working with people who have addictions. He enjoys working with a variety of issues. William is also a veteran of the US Military and has a special interest in working with clients who have PTSD. William is also a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and Multicultural Counseling. William resides with his wife in the Beckley area and attends Heart of God Ministries.

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