- Years in practice
- 40
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- West Virginia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About A.
A. Kim Haws is a Licensed Professional Counselor with four decades of experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life transitions. He writes plainly and listens directly to understand the specific struggles a person brings.
He is comfortable talking about relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting questions, addictions, anger, career stress, and coping with big changes. Kim draws on a Masters in Counseling and many years of practice to offer practical ways forward.
Background and approach
He believes how people think about events shapes how they feel and behave. In sessions he helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different ways of framing difficult experiences. One common approach he uses is Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing stressful or distorted thoughts.
He works step by step so people can test new thoughts and then act differently in daily life. This can reduce distress and make small improvements feel possible. Kim aims to give concrete tools that can be used between sessions.
He mixes talking, guided self-reflection, and real-world practice to help people manage symptoms and meet goals. His pace is steady and goal-oriented, with attention to what matters most to each person. Based in West Virginia, he brings long experience to each case while keeping guidance straightforward and practical.
He offers sessions in English and welcomes international clients who prefer remote options.
What A. works with
Everything A. lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else A. helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
Practical approaches and online options that fit your life
A. Kim Haws commonly uses Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, a method that helps people spot stressful or unhelpful beliefs and try more constructive ways of thinking. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and reactions to life events.He also employs straightforward cognitive-style work that encourages testing new thoughts in everyday situations. That work focuses on small, doable changes in thinking and behavior so improvements can show up quickly in daily life.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they’ll decide which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls are useful for a full conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let someone check in in shorter bursts or between sessions. These options make it easier to fit regular therapy into busy days and to keep momentum while working toward change.
Questions people ask about A.
What kinds of concerns does this counselor address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addictions, anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting questions, career issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses direct, plain language and focuses on practical steps. Sessions mix conversation, guided thinking work, and exercises to try between meetings.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has practiced counseling for 40 years and combines professional and personal experience to shape his approach.
What credentials and where is he based?
He holds a Masters in Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in West Virginia.
Which languages and client locations are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients who choose to work remotely.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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