About Us

 

Dr. Richards offers full-service mental health services, counseling and life-coaching for individuals, families, and groups. He is particularly interested in counseling from the perspective of the whole person in his or her environment and employs a positive, solutions-focused approach in collaboration with the client. His areas of specialization include marriage counseling, educational supportive counseling for children and families; clergy mental health; religious-based trauma and toxic faith recovery; and spiritual direction/counseling customized to all religious, faith, or non-religious traditions. He employs a broad range of therapeutic interventions, including Transpersonal and Integrative Therapies, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, and Psychotherapy.

Education

  • Doctor of Ministry Degree – Pittsburgh Theological Seminary: May 2005
  • Master of Social Work Degree – West Virginia University: May 2016
  • Master of Divinity Degree – Pittsburgh Theological Seminary: May 2000
  • Master of Arts Degree, Education – West Virginia University: May 1996

License and Certifications

  • Licensed Graduate Social Worker: granted 2016 to current
  • Licensed Educator (Social Studies, 5-12):       granted 1995 to current
  • Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor: 2017 to current
  • Graduate certificate: Integrated Mental and Behavioral Health (WVU, School of Social Work)
  • Certified Life Coach: granted 2017 to current

Professional Activities and Memberships

  • National Association of Social Workers
  • National Christian Counselors Association
  • American Association of Christian Counselors
  • Association for Transpersonal Psychology
  • Association for Humanistic Psychology
  • Ordained Elder, The United Methodist Church
  • American Holistic Health Association

 

Terry L. Chapman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety and trauma related issues. Terry is founder and Managing Member of TLC Collaborative Counseling, an outpatient private practice in Fairmont, WV. Terry has over 6 years experience as a clinical therapist both with in-patient and out-patient settings with groups, families and individuals.

Terry graduated from West Virginia University Graduate School of Social Work in 2010. In addition, Terry is certified in EMDR and The Daring Way™ and has completed Level 2 training in Internal Family Systems therapy.

Terry strongly believes in a collaborative approach to therapy. Her philosophy is that healing and change can only occur when the client’s own strengths and skills are identified and utilized in treatment planning. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively clarify and address personal life challenges.

Education

  • Masters of Social Science Degree – West Virginia University: May 2010

License, Certifications & Awards

  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker: License awarded 2010 to current
  • EMDR Certified
  • Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator (CDWF)

Professional Activities and Memberships

  • National Association of Social Workers
  • EMDRIA
  • The Daring Way™
  • The Center for Self Leadership
  • International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP)