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Licensed Professional Counselors and Psychologists in Morgantown, West Virginia 

Morgantown Counseling Center (MPCC) is a relaxed professional setting providing over 30 years ofsupport and therapy to thousands of people in North Central West Virginia and the surrounding states. We accept most insurances and we are conveniently located. 

Well-being is more than the absence of disease; it is a state of optimal functioning. Through the ongoing integration of the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual self, each person has an opportunity to create and preserve a whole and happy life. At MPCC our therapy services are designed to provide clients with an integrated approach for their mind, body, and spirit to enhance their lives. 

Our therapists are licensed professional counselors and psychologists who are well trained and utilize a variety of different clinical approaches to treatment. This allows them to tailor their approach to the specific needs of the client. They work with individuals, couples, and families to assess and treat anxiety, depression, addiction, parenting concerns, grief, eating disorders, men's and women's issues, trauma issues, anger management, behavioral issues, and more.

George Moses, Ed.D. MDiv

Founder


Retired

Nancy Taylor, Ph.D.

  • Biography

    Dr. Taylor is a licensed professional counselor in West Virginia and has worked for eighteen years counseling individuals, couples, and families. She is an approved licensed professional supervisor and registered nurse. Dr. Taylor is a member of the American Counseling Association and the West Virginia Counseling Association. Prior to earning her doctoral degree in counseling psychology from West Virginia University, Dr. Taylor worked as a RN in psychiatric intensive care and clinical management. Her specialty areas include anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, parenting, couples, conflict management, trauma, medical issues, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. In addition to her therapy and nursing experience, Dr. Taylor has taught in higher education for twenty years at Fairmont State, Alderson Broaddus and West Virginia University teaching courses in psychology, counseling, criminal justice, marriage and family, and child development. In January 2018 Dr. Taylor became director of Morgantown Counseling Center, MPCC.

  • Recommended Readings
    • The Gifts of Imperfection: by Brene’ Brown
    • The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Singer
    • Unmedicated: The Four Pillars of Natural Wellness: by Madisyn Taylor
    • 10% Happier by Dan Harris
    • Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerichs
    • Co-Dependent No More by Melody Beattie
    • Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman

Catherine Yura, Ed.D.

  • Biography

    Dr. Yura is a licensed psychologist in West Virginia and has worked for thirty-eight years counseling individuals, couples, families and adolescents. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and the West Virginia Psychological Association and her specialty includes anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief counseling, parenting, couples, men's and women's issues, trauma issues and mindfulness. She is trained in Adlerian therapy, cognitive behavioral, solution focused, trauma focused and family and marital counseling. In addition to her therapy experience, Dr. Yura has worked in a number of mental health roles, both inpatient and outpatient settings in West Virginia and Maryland. She worked with young adults for thirty-seven years at West Virginia University’s Counseling Center and directed the Center for seventeen years. She was the Assistant Vice President of WELLWVU: The Students’ Center of Health and currently is directing the WVU Collegiate Recovery Program at WVU. 


    In addition to her work experience, Dr. Yura has conducted presentations on violence alternative programs, workplace violence, juvenile foster care, communication skills, and community crisis, and has been asked to speak at events such as the WV Summit on Homeland Security, WV Education Summit, National Association for Student Personnel and Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.  

  • Recommended Readings
    • Walking with God through Pain and Suffering by Timothy Keller
    • The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M.: Nan Gottman
    • Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than Left Out and Lonely by Lysa TerKeurst
    • The Road to Character by David Brooks

Neal Newfield, PH.D., MSW, LICSW, DCSW

  • Biography

    Dr. Newfield is a licensed independent social worker who holds a Diplomate in Clinical Social Work and is a member of the Academy of Certified Social Works.  His doctorate is in marriage and family therapy and he is a Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.  Past experience includes inpatient and outpatient therapy as a faculty member with the WVU Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry and teaching individual, group, and family therapy for the WVU School of Social Work for 30 years as a tenured faculty member.  He holds an Emeritus appointment with the School of Social Work and is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychology.  In Psychology, for a period of time he supervised a team of psychology and social work graduate students as well as carried a practice in the Quin Curtis Center which is the psychology clinic at WVU.


    Dr. Newfield trained in Strategic Therapy at the Washington Family Therapy Institute and prefers to work with people briefly using Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  He has practiced Zen mindfulness and meditation for nine years and integrates these practices into his work with people along with hypnosis. Areas of practice and specialty include:  anxiety, depression, stress reduction, couple and marital conflicts, family issues, divorce adjustment, grief/loss, and cross cultural work.


    Dr. Newfield is available to supervise social workers seeking higher levels of licensure and all clinicians seeing membership in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.  He has taught for 15 years at An Giang University in Vietnam during the Summer. This is through an Institute on mental health issues that he directs.  Dr. Newfield also continues to be a workshop presenter in the U.S. as well.  

  • Recommended Readings
    • The Depression Book: Depression as an Opportunity for Spiritual Practice by A Center for the Practice of Zen Buddhist Meditation
    • Elevate for Couples: Taking Your Relationship to the Next Level  Link https://www.fcs.uga.edu/nermen/elevate 
    • ACT Made Simple: An Easy-To-Read Primer on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Russ Harris
    • Breaking Negative Thinking Patterns: A Schema Therapy Self-Help and Support Book by Gitta Jacob, Hannie van Genderen and Laura Seebauer
    • Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness by Jon Kabat-Zinn and Thich Nhat Hanh
    • Creative Divorce: A New Opportunity for Personal Growth by Mel Krantzler
    • On Death and Dying: What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy, and Their Own Families by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
    • The Mind’s Eye:  The Power of Imagery Therapy to Give You Control Over Your Life by Arnold Lazarus
    • The MBSR Home Study Course: An 8-Week Training in Mindfulness Stress Reduction by Saki Santorelli and Florence Meleo-Meyer
    • The Mindful Teen: Powerful Skills to Help You Handle Stress one Moment at a Time by Dzung X. Vo
    • Divorce Busting: A Step-by-Step Approach to Making Your Marriage Loving Again by Michele Weiner-Davis

Ashley Rinehart, MA

Coming Soon.

Matthew Held, MSW

Coming Soon.

Oliver

Therapy Support Dog

  • Biography

    Oliver is 2 years old. He has been working in our office as a therapy support dog and is available upon request. Oliver loves being responsive and working with children and adults. In his spare time he likes to hang out with his sister Piper and play catch.

  • Recommended Readings
    • Puppy Mind by Andrew Jordan Nance
    • Moody Cow Meditates by Kerry L. MacLean
    • I can Handle It: Mindful Mantras by Laurie Wright
    • The Dog Who Chased His Tail by Gregory March
    • Saying Goodbye to Lulu by Corinne Demas
    • But Why Can’t I by Sue Graves
    • Words Are Not for Hurting by Elizabeth Verdick
    • Hands Are Not for Hitting by Martine Agassi
    • The Feelings Book by Todd Parr
    • Calm Down and Work Through Anger by Free Spirit Publishing

To schedule an appointment to meet with one of our therapists, contact us at (304) 599-5751 in Morgantown, West Virginia today.