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Today's Date: Thursday, July 29, 2010
Meet Our Professionals

We are here to help men, women and children live their life to their fullest potential. At CWC, we offer an entire range of services - individual and family counseling, support groups, seminars, screenings, special events and educational resources. Life is precious. Let us help you live it WELL.


Priscilla Leavitt, Ph.D.
Psychologist

Dr. Leavitt is a counseling psychologist with special training and certification in marriage and family counseling, grief and bereavement, hypnosis, stress and Christian counseling. She speaks and conducts seminars, offers EAP services to business and does counseling and Executive Coaching in addition to the extensive individual and group counseling she does at the Center.


Frances P. Allen, MA, LSW
Mediator

Fran Allen is a trained mediator and licensed social worker with a Masters degree in corporate and organizational communication. She provides mediation services for families (including parenting plans during and after divorce), workplaces, and community conflict. She also offers training in communication skills and assists with conflict resolution for agencies, churches and businesses.


Gary Battin, M.A., LPC
School Psychologist

Mr. Battin is a licensed school psychologist and licensed professional counselor with Masters degrees in both psychology and counseling. His primary interest is working with children, adolescents and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). He has presented numerous workshops on ADHD. Mr. Battin is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.


Shibu Kuncheriah, MD, R.Ph.
Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist

Dr. Kuncheriah is a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist as well as a pharmacist. Dr. Kuncheriah received his pharmacy degree, Magna Cum Laude from Temple University School of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, PA, and then went on to receive his medical degree from Temple School of Medicine. He completed his adult psychiatry residency from West Virginia University School of Medicine and his child and adolescent fellowship from the University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine. He is board certified as a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is also board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

  • Although he sees adults, Dr. Kuncheriah is currently prioritizing services to children, due to the limited psychiatric resources for children in our area.

    Dr. Kuncheriah is also a professional/motivational speaker and is available for talks and seminars on various topics. His special interests are autism, asperger’s disorder, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders and Christian based psychiatry.


  • Amy Louden, MA
    Psychologist

    Amy is a licensed psychologist, with expertise in testing and treatment of individuals and families in both private practice and community mental health settings. She treats a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder and bipolar illness. She enjoys a special emphasis on adolescent issues. Amy is also available for seminars and training.


    David Schaffer, MSW, LICSW, CCAC, LISW
    Clinical Social Worker and Addictions Counselor

    David enjoys helping individuals, families and couples live meaningful lives instead of lives that are controlled by their problems.

    David's practice includes working with people to address anxiety, addictions, depression, life transitions, trauma, and anger issues. He has a special interest in obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety, behavioral addictions (gambling, pornography, sex, affairs, shopping, eating), chronic pain, post-partum depression and attention deficit matters. David particularly enjoys working with care-giving professionals such as clergy, social workers, and those working in medical and mental health fields. He is comfortable working in a non-judgmental way with people who have harmed others.


    Richard E. Stanley, MEd, LPC, NCC
    Counselor

    Mr. Stanley is an experienced mental health provider, having worked in both inpatient and private practice settings. His specialty areas include adolescents, families, couples, adults and groups.


    Greg Syner, M.A., LPC
    Counselor

    Greg Syner has experience in adolescent and adult individual counseling issues, including anxiety and depression. He is an elementary school counselor and has done, pastoral counseling. Greg also provides marriage and family therapy, bereavement and pastoral counseling.


    JoAnne F. Vrabel, Ph.D.
    Psychologist

    A practicing Psychologist for over 15 years, Dr. Vrabel provides psychotherapy and counseling, as well as psychological testing and diagnostic assessment for individuals ages 6 and older.


    Jim Wells, MA, NCC, LPC
    Counselor

    Jim is an LPC and LSW with 15 years' experience. He uses his specialized training in Play Therapy with children ages 3-12. He sees teens and adults as well. He counsels in a new play therapy room and an adjoining office with a 2-way mirror and a separate area for his work with families.


    Harvey West, MSW, LICSW
    Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

    Harvey has experience working with adults and children in private practice and community mental health settings. He provides crisis intervention, individual therapy, and group therapy. He works with children, beginning at age 6, and adults of any age (including geriatric). He works with individuals who experience problems with depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic illness, abuse issues and other mental health problems. His special interest is working with anger management and behavioral issues. Harvey is trained to help individuals who have gambling problems and addictions.


    Mollie Haught, MA, LPC
    Counselor

    Mollie has experience in outpatient, inpatient, individual and group work. She also has multicultural experience, having counseled in Turkey with several nationalities. She works with children from age three, adolescents, and adults. Mollie treats individuals with mood and anxiety disorders and other mental health issues. Her special interests are children, geriatrics, and Christian counseling.


    Linda J. Stockton, MA, LPC
    Licensed Professional Counselor

    Linda has a Master's Degree in Counseling and has completed concentrated coursework in marriage and family counseling. Linda is passionate about helping engaged and married/remarried couples improve the quality of their relationships. She also treats a wide range of mental health issues, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, abuse, and life transitions. Linda provides education and counseling services for children (age ten and up), teens, individual adults, couples, and families. She is also available for seminars.


    Liza G. Schaffner, MD
    Psychiatrist

    Dr. Schaffner is a board certified psychiatrist who is currently seeing adults. She is very interested in geriatric work and travels to nursing homes in our area as well as to outlying counties in West Virginia. She treats local veterans at the Veterans Center in Marietta and is on staff at Camden Clark Hospital's Behavioral Health Unit.


    Marie Carney, MSW, LICSW
    Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    Marie is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on late adolescence and adults. She also practices at the Veterans Center in Parkersburg.


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