Hamlet Smith, MSW, LICSW, DCSW:

 

Hamlet Smith leads Life Strategies with 20 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’s number one objective is to see family relationships restored. To accomplish this purpose he specializes 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 using clients strengths to help them navigate the difficulties of life. In addition to counseling he is also available for workshops, seminars, and motivational speaking.

Hamlet works as a mental health therapist in the Fayette County school system. He has also previously worked as a therapist in Beckley Appalachian Regional Health Sciences Center and with FMRS Health systems. He, his wife, and children reside near Beckley, West Virginia.

 

 

Nancy Carlson, MSW, LGSW:

Nancy’s specialties include marriage counseling, women’s issues, and complex PTSD.
Nancy was previously director of Wilderness Challenge School, a treatment program for court referred teens in Norfolk, Virginia, and has also worked as a therapist in community mental health.
She has degrees from West Virginia University and Old Dominion University and is a licensed graduate social worker.
Nancy and her husband have four children, both biological and adopted. She loves reading, animals, homemaking, and outdoor activities.

 

 

 

 

 William “Bill” Catus, MA, LPC

William A. Catus is 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, has a special interest in working with client who have PTSD. William is also a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and Multicultural Counseling.

 

 

Bethany Gravely, MSW, LCSW

Bethany Gravely received her Bachelors in Social Work and Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Concord University. She also has her Masters of Social work from West Virginia University. She is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in West Virginia and a Licensed Social Worker in Virginia.

Bethany’s previous work has included school-based counseling where she became a coordinator for the Wythe Co Therapeutic Day Treatment Program. She has experience with Waiver clients, veterans and various diagnoses such as trauma, anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral concerns.

In Bethany’s free time, she spends time with her newborn baby, husband, and their two dogs- Harvey and Aggie. She is a lifelong resident of Princeton, WV and is currently serving clients in Princeton and in Beckley.

 

Jason Moore, MSW, LGSW

Jason Moore is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, and a Masters of Social Work, both from Concord University. He is also a member of the National Association of Social Workers, and has an extensive history is service and networking in the Southern West Virginia region. He has enjoyed twenty plus years of ministering and serving in this area of the state.

Jason has a passion and heart to equip and serve individuals, couples, and families in our area to make the most of the opportunities to grow and change that they encounter. He offers dynamic counsel and therapy in all these categories to help insure the challenges can be met and overcome in all the lives he engages. With a strong emphasis on mind and heart change, Jason seeks to draw on the clients’ current life situation to help them meet the needs of the moment, while also preparing for future challenges.

Jason has a background in leadership, training, and group dynamics after over 25 years in the workforce. His skillset has served him well as he has served his clients in clinical social work. He lives with his wife and children in Raleigh County.

 

Joy Napier, MSW, LICS

Joy Napier is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, licensed by the West Virginia Board of Social Work Examiners. She has a Bachelor’s of Psychology from Mountain State University and a Masters of Social Work from West Virginia University. She is also a member in good standing of the National Association of Social Workers.

Joy’s background includes work with substance abuse, problem gamblers, veterans, relationship issues, and adolescent issues. Joy has a heart for children, adolescents, and the veteran population. She enjoys working alongside all types of people as they deal with life’s challenges.

She is involved with the children’s ministry as well as the married couples program at her church. She enjoys outdoor activities, animals, reading, traveling, and music.

 

 

Steven O’Field, MSW, ADC, LGSW

Steven O’Field is a licensed therapist who also holds Drug and Alcohol Counselor certification from the the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction and Prevention Professionals. Steven received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree at Concord University with a 4.0 grade point average. As a licensed therapist, Steven is a generalist practitioner with a specialization in Substance Use Disorder and the disorders that co-occur with it. Steven currently provides individual, group, and family therapy.

 

 

 

 

Savanna Thomas, MSW, LGSW

Savanna is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker who graduated from Marshall University with her Masters in Social Work. She also has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Marshall University. During her education at Marshall University, Savanna completed internships with KISRA’s Pathways to Responsible Fatherhood Program in Huntington, Cabell Huntington Hospital and Marshall Health’s Student Health program in Huntington, the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center in Huntington, and Life Strategies Counseling Services in Beckley. Savanna is licensed by the West Virginia Board of Social Work Examiners and her previous work includes working with adolescents in Residential Group Treatment, as she has special interest in working with children and adolescents.

Savanna lives in Fayette County with her family. She enjoys playing soccer, coaching soccer, hiking, and spending time with her family and friends.

 

Kerri White, MSW, LICSW

Kerri White joined Life Strategies in 2006 and has experience with substance abuse, women’s issues, depression and anxiety in all age groups. Kerri also works as a mental health therapist in the Fayette county school system.

Kerri received her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Georgetown College, Kentucky. She completed her Masters of Social Work at West Virginia University. Kerri is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, licensed by the West Virginia Board of Social Work Examiners. She is also a member in good standing of the National Association of Social Workers.

Kerri, a lifelong native of Oak Hill, is an active member of her church. Most recently she has been a part of a team of people who work with both children and adolescents. She enjoys music as both a vocalist and pianist.

 

Amy Bush, MA, NCC

Amy Bush is a Nationally Certified Counselor and is licensed by the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling with a provisional license.

She has a Bachelor’s degree from Moody Bible Institute of Chicago and a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Marshall University.

Amy’s personal philosophy of counseling centers around an enduring belief that change is both possible and necessary to reach wholeness as an individual. Amy enjoys working with couples, adults, adolescents, and children.

Amy lives in Beckley with her husband and their collie dog, Hemingway. Amy serves alongside her husband in local church ministry. She enjoys reading, gardening, and welcoming people into her home.

 

 

 

 

 

Amity Bobblits, TBD

 

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Sarah Lee

Sarah Lee Smith joins us with a BA from Appalachian Bible College in Elementary Education. Currently she is a kindergarten teacher during the day, and office clerk in the evenings. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities, reading, music, and time spent with friends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rachael Rowe,  TBD

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Meghan Wheeler, TBD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hannah Moore, TBD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jaclyn Wagner, TBD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lisa Kuhn

Lisa Kuhn joined Life Strategies in 2014 to work with the insurance billing. As she showed great adeptness, her job quickly evolved into oversight the financial management of the organization, and eventually included being in charge of the support staff. Lisa’s educational background includes bookkeeping, medical coding and billing. Her previous work includes 10 years in financial institutions. Lisa resides with her family in the Raleigh county area.