Ava Roush , LPC

Ava Roush is an LPC - a licensed professional counselor with nine years of experience helping people navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges. She has worked with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, borderline personality disorder, dependent personality disorder, addictions, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and she has supported individuals who have experienced physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Ava blends evidence-based methods to tailor treatment to each person's needs, drawing on acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused techniques to create practical, strengths-based plans.

Her therapeutic manner is warm, enthusiastic, and upbeat, and she practices from a nonjudgmental stance that values each client s readiness to change. Communication and the structure of care are adapted to the individual, so sessions and treatment goals reflect the client s preferences and life circumstances. Ava emphasizes collaboration, offering space to explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and set attainable goals for healing and growth.

Whether someone is seeking relief from overwhelming symptoms or wants to build healthier relationships and habits, Ava offers attentive listening and supportive guidance aimed at moving clients toward a healthier direction. She is committed to helping people take the first steps toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Ava draws from several evidence-based approaches to guide online work, including acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building practical skills to change behaviors and improve mood. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to reduce intense emotional reactions and improve relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ava works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. She tailors interventions and pacing so the treatment plan evolves with the client s needs.

Online therapy with Ava is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or manage care from different locations. These formats provide flexibility and consistent access to licensed professionals and therapists who can support coping, skill building, and ongoing progress.