Hope Hartz , LPC

Hope Hartz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in West Virginia with 25 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger management, motivation challenges, low self-esteem, and issues around confidence, helping them move toward more satisfying and sustainable lives. Her practice includes a long history of supporting the addiction population, including adolescents and adults involved with juvenile and adult drug courts.

She has also provided care for individuals coping with depression and bipolar disorder. In addition to her clinical work, she serves as a therapist and the clinical supervisor at her place of employment, combining direct client care with oversight and guidance for other staff. Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's needs, with an emphasis on practical skills and steady progress toward personal goals.

Fluent in English, she brings decades of experience to complex situations such as caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control issues, substance use concerns, and mood-related conditions, and focuses on helping clients build resilience, insight, and healthier patterns of coping.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Remote Care

Hope Hartz uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques adapted to common concerns such as stress, anxiety, and substance use. For anxiety and stress she applies structured, practical methods that teach coping skills, relaxation practices, and problem-solving steps to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve daily functioning. For addictions and mood-related concerns she focuses on approaches that address triggers, support relapse prevention, and build healthier routines and motivation for recovery, helping clients manage cravings and mood fluctuations with actionable strategies.

Determining the right approach is collaborative. She works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adjusting the plan over time so therapy fits the client’s needs and pace.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity across life changes, and receive timely support from licensed professionals without the need to travel.