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Nancy Bevins

Nancy Bevins

West Virginia

Compassionate counselor for sleep and mood concerns

  • 10 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LPC
License
LPCC, Kentucky · 172044; LPC, West Virginia · 2379; LPC, Virginia · 0701014005
NPI
1922425727
Based in
West Virginia
  • Collaborative approach
  • Practical coping skills
  • Focused on sleep

About Nancy

Nancy Bevins is a licensed professional counselor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, mood concerns, addiction, and relationship strain. She works with adults facing grief, trauma, parenting challenges, body image and self-esteem struggles. Nancy uses a straightforward, respectful style that centers the client's own knowledge and goals.

Her approach treats therapy as a collaboration. She aims to build trust and honesty while offering tools to manage difficult feelings. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on reshaping unhelpful thinking patterns.

Nancy brings about 10 years of counseling experience and holds the LPC credential. She completed undergraduate and master’s studies at Lindsey Wilson College and is pursuing a doctorate in psychology at Capella University. Her background includes work with mood disorders, bipolar disorder, OCD, and substance-related concerns.

In sessions she draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, solution-focused techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, and motivational interviewing. That mix lets her tailor work to whether someone needs skills practice, short-term problem solving, or longer exploration of patterns.

People who meet with her can expect clear conversations, goal setting, and concrete coping strategies. She practices in West Virginia and conducts sessions in English. Those interested are invited to use the site’s Start Therapy button to begin the matching and scheduling process.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy places the person's experience at the center and focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters most. It helps people feel heard and clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete techniques to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and sleep troubles. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for regulating intense emotions and improving distress tolerance in everyday moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the client's preferences, and adjust strategies as progress unfolds. That decision is collaborative and may change over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use written tools and worksheets between meetings to practice skills learned in sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesBody imageCodependencyControl issuesDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Nancy focus on?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and grief among adults.

How does she approach therapy?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining practical skill teaching with problem-solving and goal-focused work.

What is her professional background?

Nancy has about 10 years of counseling experience and completed a B.A. and M.Ed at Lindsey Wilson College; she is pursuing a doctorate in psychology at Capella University.

Which credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in West Virginia.

In what languages can someone meet with her?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Nancy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's listed availability.

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