The Counseling Nook

01/26/2026

Thanks to the City of South Charleston, WV the roads here are pretty good!!!

Our sidewalk on the other hand is a thick sheet of ice. We will be closed until this ice melts and places open up. Hope everyone is staying safe and warm.

As always. It’s between you and your therapist about switching to telehealth or just rescheduling. ❄️

01/21/2026

Trauma-informed therapy doesn’t label or judge your reactions. It understands where they came from.

Healing isn’t about doing it “right.”
It’s about finding a safer way.

However your journey looks, we believe the most important part of therapy is the relationship you have with your therapist.

If you live in West Virginia, we’re here if you want to try telehealth, or in-person in So. Charleston.

01/21/2026

Any WV therapists would love for you to join this FREE training January 30th 1pm EST

🎨 Drawing as a Tool for Healing: When Words Get Stuck 🎨
FREE Playful EMDR Hub Mini-Series Training

Join us Friday, January 30th at 1:00 PM EST for an interactive, trauma-informed workshop with Carly Costello, LICSW — EMDR therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, educator, and EMDRIA’s 2025 Social Media Influencer of the Year!

✨ What you’ll experience:
• How drawing supports healing when insight isn’t enough
• Practical treatment planning strategies
• Confidence-building resourcing techniques
• A playful, guided scribble integration activity you can use with clients

💡 Good to know:
✔ EMDR training is NOT required to participate
✔ Open to child & adolescent clinicians and mental health professionals
✔ Completely FREE

Carly brings creativity, clinical grounding, and real-world application together to make EMDR approachable, human, and effective. She’s the founder of EMDR with Carly and owner of The Counseling Nook in West Virginia — and we’re thrilled to host her in the Hub!

👉 Register now: https://playfulemdr.com/playful-emdr-hub/

01/13/2026

We’re a small private practice in West Virginia that soecializes in trauma therapy, anxiety, life transitions, grief, and so much more.

All of our therapists are trained in EMDR and one is experienced with Safe & Sound Protocol so be on the lookout about that!

01/02/2026

Thankful for our clients and therapists and all the good things in 2025, looking forward to more growth and healing in 2026. ❤️

12/17/2025

As the nights get darker and we head into winter in West Virginia, this feels like a reminder many of us need.

You matter.
You are needed.
Just as you are.

At The Counseling Nook, our hope is that every person who walks through our doors feels welcomed, supported, and safe to show up as their most authentic self. Mental health care should feel human, compassionate, and affirming, especially during this season.

Wishing you a cozy winter filled with meaningful moments, connection, and care.

12/16/2025

❄️ Winter policy in full effect which means:

1. If you’d rather do telehealth that’s fine! Just let your therapist know
2. If you need to cancel within the 24 hour window due to weather, school cancellations, etc. the cancellation fee is waived. Please communicate with your therapist directly.
3. We humbly ask that you have grace with us as well because we are human and sometimes might have to cancel last minute too ❤️

12/14/2025

❄️ Winter policy in full effect which means:

1. If you’d rather do telehealth that’s fine! Just let your therapist know
2. If you need to cancel within the 24 hour window due to weather, school cancellations, etc. the cancellation fee is waived. Please communicate with your therapist directly.
3. We humbly ask that you have grace with us as well because we are human and sometimes might have to cancel last minute too ❤️

12/08/2025

First real snow day at The Nook and our FIRST day with everyone under one roof 🤗🙌

It was so nice to have our two virtual therapists visit and pop into the office.

12/06/2025

The Lights at Little Creek Park are shining bright tonight!

Join us this evening as The South Charleston First Church of the Nazarene hosts a beautiful Nativity Light Display at The Rock and will be handing out treat bags!

Bring your family, enjoy the glowing lights, and experience the true spirit of the season

12/05/2025

We love being a part of the community! D. St. is quaint and such a joy to be nestled next to and across from . Show us some love and vote for our Grinch inspired window 💚🎄

Link in bio /story and open until 12/17: https://visitsouthcharlestonwv.com/holiday-window-decorating-contest/

One vote per person, so do it today and be done :)

12/02/2025

Winter in West Virginia has its own rhythm ☕️ quieter, slower, a little more still.
If you feel yourself matching the pace of the season, that’s not something to fight…lean into it, go with it.

Rest more. Move slower. Take things one moment at a time. (We know it’s easier said than done!)

At The Counseling Nook, we support kids, teens, and adults across West Virginia, to discover their own inner peace and joy within their lives.

If this season feels like one where you need extra support, we’re here.

Be gentle with yourself. ❄️