Hope Hartz , LPC

Hope Hartz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in West Virginia with 25 years of professional experience. She works with adults and adolescents to address stress, anxiety, addictions, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, guiding people toward more satisfying and sustainable lives. Her clinical background includes extensive experience with the addiction population, including work with adolescents and adults involved in juvenile and adult drug court systems.

Hope has also provided care for people living with depression and bipolar disorder and routinely addresses related concerns such as panic, obsessive-compulsive patterns, isolation, and struggles with life purpose. In practice she employs evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients develop practical coping skills, improve communication, and manage impulses and mood symptoms.

In addition to her clinical work, Hope serves as a clinical supervisor at her place of employment, supporting other clinicians in professional development and treatment planning. She provides services in English and maintains a focus on helping individuals build motivation, reduce harmful behaviors, and strengthen healthy coping and self-regulation skills. Her professional license is WV LPC 1698.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Remote Support

Hope Hartz uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building and measurable change. She emphasizes cognitive strategies that help people identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns to reduce anxiety and improve mood. She also uses behavioral and relapse-prevention strategies to support those coping with addictions and impulsivity, helping clients develop healthier routines and responses to triggers.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Hope works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they evaluate progress and adjust methods so treatment stays aligned with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to receive consistent support from licensed professionals without rearranging their lives significantly, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and fit therapy into busy schedules.