- Years in practice
- 22
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- West Virginia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Josalyn
Dr. Josalyn Ice is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in West Virginia. She brings 22 years of clinical experience to her work and focuses on practical support for common life stresses.
Her tone is warm and engaged, and she aims to help people feel heard and respected. Dr. Ice often helps people facing anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.
She also supports those dealing with parenting stress, relationship strain, anger, and major life changes.
Background and approach
Her approach is adaptable to the problem at hand rather than one-size-fits-all. Her sessions blend straightforward cognitive techniques with client-centered listening. Mindfulness practices are used to help people manage overwhelming emotions.
Motivational interviewing helps when someone is ready to make a change but feels stuck. Dr. Ice creates tailored plans for each person.
She focuses on small, achievable steps that build confidence over time. The work often includes skill-building, reflection, and practical strategies for day-to-day life. People who prefer an engaged, interactive therapist tend to fit well with her style.
She emphasizes acceptance, collaboration, and respectful communication. The aim is steady progress toward clear, realistic goals.
What Josalyn works with
Everything Josalyn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Josalyn helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
Approaches Josalyn lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit parenting life
Dr. Ice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking that affect mood and behavior. CBT often includes practical exercises and short homework tasks that target anxiety, depression, and parenting-related stress. Client-Centered Therapy is another key approach she uses, focused on listening closely and shaping the work around each person's priorities and pace. That helps parents feel understood and involved in setting goals.She also integrates Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple techniques for managing strong emotions and reducing reactivity. Mindfulness work is useful when overwhelm, anger, or intrusive memories get in the way of daily life. Choosing an approach is collaborative; the therapist will discuss options, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most for a person's needs and goals.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to fit sessions into a busy parenting schedule. Video calls provide a fuller face-to-face experience, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and live chat or text-based messaging suit quick support or people who prefer typing. These formats make it easier to keep appointments around work, childcare, and other obligations while still working with licensed professionals.
Questions people ask about Josalyn
What concerns does she address related to parenting?
She supports parents coping with parenting stress, postpartum depression, caregiver issues, and family problems. She also helps with related issues like anxiety, depression, and grief.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, interactive, and engaged. She blends listening with practical tools and collaborative planning.
What is her professional background?
She has 22 years of experience in mental health and has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in West Virginia. The profile also notes experience with state psychology and counseling roles.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered online?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the person.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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