Welcome, I’m Kristen Bolian, a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor committed to helping individuals navigate life’s changes with compassion and open-mindedness. With 15 years of experience in mental health counseling, specializing in substance abuse and addiction recovery, I provide a safe space where a client can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal growth.

My approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interview, mindfulness, self-awareness, and solution-focused therapy. I believe in tailoring treatment to meet each person’s unique needs and fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on trust and respect.

I currently work with a wide spectrum of clientele. I have expertise in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction and families affected by addiction, LGBTQ+ identity, and neurodiversity. Whether you are struggling with a substance use disorder, looking to develop coping skills for mental health symptoms, or seeking guidance through a life transition, I am here to support you. Together, we can work towards enhancing your well-being and empowering you to live a fulfilling life.

A paws-itive perk to working with me is that I am a certified therapy dog handler to 3-year-old Bodhi, a King Charles Cavalier, who knows how to give nose kisses at just the right time.

Education:

MA in Counseling from Marshall University, Huntington, WV.

BA in Psychology from Marshall University, Huntington, WV.

Licenses:

West Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Certifications:

Masters Addiction Counselor (MAC)

Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS)

Alliance of Therapy Dogs Certified Handler

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Hello there! Over the past eight years, I’ve honed my expertise as a therapist, focusing on how one’s identity influences their approach to life’s hurdles. I perceive the therapist’s role as a dual function – part guide, part mirror – assisting individuals in self-exploration while reflecting their unique strengths. Actively integrating client feedback into sessions is pivotal in fine-tuning our work for maximum impact. My core belief revolves around the idea that understanding our identity greatly strengthens our ability to navigate life’s trickiest challenges. I’m delighted that you’re considering Sane Space as a part of your path, and I’m eager to understand more about you.

Education:

MA in Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University, Alamosa, Colorado

BA in Psychology from Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio

Licenses:

WV Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Approved Licensed Supervisor (ALPS)

Certifications:

Structured Interview for Psychosis-Risk Syndromes Assessor

Resilience Builder Program Level 1 Certified

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Hello, I am Erin Donofrio, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that is passionate about helping individuals to address and resolve their life challenges. I have been working in the field of Social Work for 25 years and I have been practicing as a licensed clinical therapist for 20 years. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work with individual’s of all ages on a variety of mental health related issues to include Substance Use Disorders, Co-Occurring SUD/MH Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Bipolar and Mood Disorders, Psychotic Disorders and Trauma Disorders. Throughout the years, I have had the opportunity to be trained on and to practice a variety of theoretical interventions to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychoanalytic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. I prefer to practice from a client centered approach which best allows for the assessment of individual treatment needs and addressing those treatment needs with empathy, support and understanding. Throughout the years, I have been able to develop a creative and eclectic style of practicing interventions that best meet individual treatment needs, while achieving the best possible treatment effectiveness and outcomes.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Community Health Services-Ohio University, Athens, OH

Masters of Social Services Administration-Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

Licenses

WV- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

OH- Licensed Independent Social Worker-Supervision Designation

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Welcome to Sane Space! I am a Counseling Psychologist with more than 10 years of experience helping adults, teens, families, and couples. My general therapeutic orientation focuses on acceptance of self, moving toward change, and using your own values to help guide that change. I accept people from all walks of life struggling with any number of issues. I try my best to be nonjudgmental as I myself have walked some hard paths in my past. I believe that feeling accepted, having encouragement, and not feeling alone do so much to help a person. I look forward to helping you on your path, no matter where you are on it!

Education:

MS in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA.

BA in Psychology with a minor in music from Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV.

Licenses:

WV Licensed Psychologist #1232

WV Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Certifications:

International Certified Gambling Counselor I (ICGC-I)

Memberships:

American Psychological Association

Network therapist with the Problem Gambling Help Network of WV

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