A. Kim Haws, LPC - Therapist in West Virginia

01About A.

A. Kim Haws works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by life changes, relationship strain, or persistent worry. He writes plainly and listens closely to help people name what is happening and take practical steps forward.

Kim has spent four decades helping people who face depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, addiction struggles, and parenting or career stress. He holds a Master’s in Counseling and lists LPC, which reflects his licensed professional counselor status in West Virginia.

Background and approach

Over 40 years he has collected a range of approaches and real-world experience. He focuses on how our thoughts shape feelings and behavior, and he helps clients spot patterns that keep them stuck. One specific method he uses is Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, a way to look at the thinking that follows upsetting events.

He works with clients to reframe unhelpful thoughts into more useful ones. That practical change in thinking is aimed at reducing distress and improving daily life. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused.

Conversations cover immediate worries and build skills for handling future problems. He aims to give clear tools people can use between sessions to manage stress, improve relationships, and regain a sense of control. Kim blends professional experience with a direct, respectful style.

He helps people sort through competing feelings and decide what steps to try next. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

02Credentials

LPC (West Virginia): License 1902 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1184888422 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

Everything A. lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Depression
Addictions
Family conflicts
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes

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04Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy is a core method he uses; it looks at the thoughts that follow upsetting events and helps people reframe unhelpful beliefs into more balanced ones to reduce distress and improve behavior. He also draws on broadly evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills such as stress management, emotional regulation, and problem solving for daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and comfort level. The plan can change as needs change so clients and therapist pick methods together over time.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video can be used for deeper conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a lunch break. Live chat and text messaging let people send quick updates or work through brief problems between longer appointments. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and travel.

05Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist help with?

He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem problems, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, family conflict, career worries, and coping with life changes.

What is his general therapeutic style?

He uses a practical, straightforward approach that focuses on how thinking affects feelings and behavior and works with clients to build useful skills between sessions.

How much experience does he bring?

He has 40 years of experience helping people manage life problems and resulting inner conflict.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He holds a Master’s in Counseling and is listed as an LPC licensed in West Virginia.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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