Kari Mika-Lude, PhD, LPC, AADC-S, ALPS, NCC, CCTP, ACS, NREMT

Founder/CEO Aspire to Inspire Behavioral Health and Addiction Services, LLC (DBA Aspire Counseling)

Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorder, Couples Counseling,

Insurance: BlueCross and BlueShield, Highmark, PEIA, Optum, TRICARE East,

Introduction

My approach is both collaborative and holistic, focusing on you as a whole person and working with you to identify the source(s) of a problem in addition to reducing symptoms. Together, we will take a look at your thoughts/beliefs, feelings, behaviors, and - perhaps most importantly - your nervous system. Understanding how your nervous system responds to stress and safety is key to identifying root causes of challenges, developing coping skills, and building lasting resilience. By "getting to know" your nervous system, we'll uncover patterns that may no longer be useful and work toward developing different, more constructive ways of being. I specialize in working with adults with a variety of mental health, trauma, addiction, and interpersonal issues. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapeutic approach for healing trauma, and I integrate insights from Polyvagal Theory to help you feel safe, grounded, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process. Our work together will be tailored to your specific needs and aspirations. Whether you're seeking relief from symptoms, striving to improve relationships, or help navigating a major life transition, we'll develop a plan to help you move toward those goals with greater confidence and clarity. Therapy is hard work, but you don't have to do it alone; we'll work together to get you where you want to go. Your future self will thank you!

GENDER Female

PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers

RACE & ETHNICITY White

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Highlights

Accepting new clients
In-person & telehealth appointments
Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

LPC #2276 (WV)
LCPC #180009652 (IL)
AADC-S #16-323 (WV)
ALPS #2276 (WV)
NREMT #E3540195

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Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

Individuals
Couples

Communities

First Responders
LGBTQIA+
Recovery
Military/Veterans

Age groups

Adults (24+)

Languages

English

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Kari Mika-Lude, PhD, LPC, AADC-S, ALPS, NCC, CCTP, ACS, NREMT accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.

BlueCross and BlueShield
Highmark
PEIA
Optum
TRICARE East
United Healthcare

Pay out-of-pocket

Diagnostic Evaluation $225
Psychotherapy, 53-60 mins. $200
Psychotherapy, 38-52 mins. $165
Couples Therapy, 26-52 mins. $180
No-Show/Late Cancel Charge $65
Sliding Scale (for those who qua60lify) $80 - $225

Locations

Aspire Counseling - Hurricane

Hurricane, WV 25526-9820

TeleTherapy

Frequently asked questions

Is Kari Mika-Lude, PhD, LPC, AADC-S, ALPS, NCC, CCTP, ACS, NREMT accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Kari Mika-Lude, PhD, LPC, AADC-S, ALPS, NCC, CCTP, ACS, NREMT is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.

Does Kari Mika-Lude, PhD, LPC, AADC-S, ALPS, NCC, CCTP, ACS, NREMT offer telehealth appointments? Kari Mika-Lude, PhD, LPC, AADC-S, ALPS, NCC, CCTP, ACS, NREMT does offer telehealth appointments.

What areas does Kari Mika-Lude, PhD, LPC, AADC-S, ALPS, NCC, CCTP, ACS, NREMT specialize in? Kari Mika-Lude, PhD, LPC, AADC-S, ALPS, NCC, CCTP, ACS, NREMT specializes in the following areas: Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Depression, Existential Crisis, Mood Disorders, and Trauma.