Welcome to Pleasant View Professional Counseling, LLC.

Now accepting new clients ages 12+.

Meet Your Therapist

Your counselor, Samantha Fooce has been working in the human services field since 1999. Her first position as an unlicensed (paraprofessional) “Crisis Counselor” was working midnight shift in 1999-2001 at Pathways Inc’s Crisis Center in Ashland, Ky. Since that time, she has had experience working as a Child Protective Services Case Manager, Crime Victim’s Advocate, Therapeutic Program Worker, School-Based Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counselor and as a Clinical Director prior to opening Pleasant View Professional Counseling, LLC. in 2019. She received her first license in counseling in 2007 in the state of Ohio and later became licensed in WV. She believes strongly that a clinician should have many years of experience working with a variety of clients before going into private practice.

It is likely that she has had the experience to understand the situations you are going through. If she feels she is unqualified or under-equipped, believes you need additional services she cannot provide, or thinks she is not a “good fit” for you as a counselor, she will refer you to another provider or give you additional information to find a clinician who may better suit your needs.

Let’s Get Through This Together

We offer both virtual/telehealth sessions and in person counseling. Now, if you are a resident of Ohio or West Virginia, your drive time is no longer a barrier to treatment. You can receive counseling from the comfort of your own home, vehicle or any private place where you have access to a strong internet connection. If you are interested in virtual counseling, please make sure your insurance still supports this, as rules continue to change.

We cater to work and school schedules, offering appointments from 12pm-7pm, Monday through Thursday.

Private Confidential Counseling

Sometimes we just need someone to talk to when life gets complicated. We could all benefit from having someone who will listen to our concerns and provide feedback in a confidential, understanding atmosphere. In a small town such as ours, your privacy and confidentiality are prioritized. In some situations such as divorce, family issues, employment, legal concerns, etc., clients occasionally opt out of using insurance benefits and choose private pay for added privacy. We can discuss this option if requested.

Counseling for Wellness

Pleasant View Counseling focuses on the whole person, and all treatment is personally designed for you. In this busy, stressful world, professional counseling isn’t just for treating illness. It is also crucial for maintaining optimal overall satisfaction with life.

Experience Matters

Samantha Fooce, Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor has education, training and experience working with many populations and conditions. Some conditions frequently treated are:

AGES 12+ AND ADULTS

· Insomnia

· “Stressed Out” Professionals

· Depression

· Anxiety

· PTSD

· Trauma, Abuse, and Neglect

· Grief and Loss (including pets)

· Adjustment to Changing Life Stages

· Dealing with “Empty Nest”

· LGBTQIA+ Support

· Adjustment Disorders

· Children of Separation and Divorce

· Self Esteem

· Personal Development

· Assertiveness

· Work, School and Family Stressors

· Overcoming Barriers

· Motivation and Goal Setting

INSURANCE UPDATES

We accept self-pay, Blue Cross Blue Shield, WVCHIP, UMR/PEIA, CIGNA, WV Medicaid, AETNA Better Health WV, UniCare, Behavioral Health Systems, and TriCare East. We also take some Ohio Medicaid CareSource, but I will need to check benefits first before scheduling.

* We accept EAP benefits for Pleasant Valley Hospital staff through Behavioral Health Systems.

*I am sorry, we can not take The Health Plan, MedBen or Medicare even if you have additional insurance.

We Do Not Treat These Conditions. Please Read This Very Thoroughly.

• Flight/Runaway Risk

• Hyperactivity as primary concern

• Aggression or “acting out” behaviors

• Conduct or Explosive Disorders/High Conflict

• Anger Management

• Violent Offenders or Sexual Offenders

• Moderate to High Risk Behaviors

• Self Harm or Suicidal Attempts Within the past Year.

• Custody or Visitation Evaluations

• Disability Evaluations

• Active Substance Use

• Groups/Family/Couples/Marriage

• Anyone who is not seeking therapy. Clients must be self motivated and want services. I do not take court ordered counseling nor teens who do not want to talk.

I only provide individual counseling. You may find a marriage and family therapist by searching psychologytoday.com or https://aamft.org.

If it is determined in our assessment or later in treatment that the potential client is too high risk, is not motivated for treatment or we will not be able to safely or successfully treat, you may be referred to an agency or be given a list of additional resources.

Crisis Numbers

We do not have additional staff or after hours availability, so if you are having a crisis or need additional support please present to an ER, contact emergency services, and/or use the following resource list:

HELP4WV:

Call or text 844-HELP4WV (844-435-7498). HELP4WV offers a 24/7 call, chat and text line.

*I have tested this, and they were super quick and courteous.

Help304 – WV’s Emotional Strength Line:

Call 1-877-HELP304, text 877-435-7304 or chat (www.help304.com).

CareLine:

Call 1-800-720-9616 to connect

4HOPE:

Text “4hope” to 741741

https://www.crisistextline.org/

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

Call or text 988.

Call 800-273-TALK (8255). The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

Pleasant View Professional Counseling, LLC

610 1/2 Main Street, Suite B

Point Pleasant, WV 25550

pleasantviewcounseling@gmail.com

304-675-5775

Referrals should be faxed to: 304-362-0055

https://www.facebook.com/pleasantviewcounseling