We are here to help men, women and children live their life to their fullest potential. At CWC, we offer an entire range of services - individual and family counseling, support groups, seminars, screenings, special events and educational resources. Life is precious. Let us help you live it WELL.

Priscilla Leavitt, Ph.D. Psychologist, Director of the Center Dr. Leavitt is a counseling psychologist with special training and certification in marriage and family counseling, grief and bereavement, hypnosis, stress and Christian counseling. She speaks and conducts seminars, offers EAP services to businesses and does counseling and Executive Coaching in addition to the extensive individual and group counseling she does at the Center. She is a charter member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.

Frances P. Allen, MA, LSW Mediator Fran Allen is a trained mediator and licensed social worker with a Masters degree in corporate and organizational communication. She provides mediation services for families (including parenting plans), workplaces, and community conflict. She also offers training in communication skills and assists with conflict resolution for agencies, churches and businesses.

Gary Battin, M.A., LPC School Psychologist Mr. Battin is a licensed school psychologist and licensed professional counselor with Masters degrees in both psychology and counseling. His primary interest is working with children, adolescents and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Mr. Battin is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.

Shibu Kuncheriah, MD, R.Ph. Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist Dr. Kuncheriah is a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist as well as a pharmacist. Dr. Kuncheriah received his pharmacy degree, Magna Cum Laude from Temple University School of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, PA, and then went on to receive his medical degree from Temple School of Medicine. He completed his adult psychiatry residency from West Virginia University School of Medicine and his child and adolescent fellowship from the University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine. He is board certified as a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is also board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Although he sees adults, Dr. Kuncheriah is currently prioritizing services to children, due to the limited psychiatric resources for children in our area. Dr. Kuncheriah is a Clinical Associate Professor at the West Virginia University School of Medicine and a Clinical Associate Professor at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition, Dr. Kuncheriah is a professional/motivational speaker and is available for talks and seminars on various topics. His special interests are autism, asperger’s disorder, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders and Christian based psychiatry.

Amy Louden, MA Psychologist Amy is a licensed psychologist, with expertise in treating individuals and families in both private practice and community mental health settings. She treats a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder and bipolar illness. She enjoys a special emphasis on adolescent issues. Amy is also available for seminars and training.

David Schaffer, MSW, LICSW, AADC Clinical Social Worker and Addictions Counselor David enjoys helping individuals, families and couples live meaningful lives instead of lives that are controlled by their problems. David's practice includes working with people to address anxiety, addictions, depression, life transitions, trauma, and anger issues. He has a special interest in obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety, behavioral addictions (gambling, pornography, sex, affairs, shopping, eating), chronic pain, post-partum depression and attention deficit matters. David particularly enjoys working with care-giving professionals such as clergy, social workers, and those working in medical and mental health fields. He is comfortable working in a non-judgmental way with people who have harmed others.

Richard E. Stanley, MEd, LPC, NCC Counselor Mr. Stanley is an experienced mental health provider, having worked in both inpatient and private practice settings. His specialty areas include adolescents, families, couples, adults and groups. A Veteran himself, Rick facilitates groups for Veterans at the Center. For several years, in cooperation with Wood County Juvenile Probation, he led teen groups focused on reducing family violence.

Greg Syner, M.A., LPC Counselor Greg Syner has experience in a variety of child, adolescent and adult individual counseling issues, including anxiety and depression. He is an elementary school counselor and is a member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. Greg also provides marriage and family therapy, bereavement and pastoral counseling. He facilitates our free Grief Group several times a year.

JoAnne F. Vrabel, Ph.D. Psychologist A practicing Psychologist for over 17 years, Dr. Vrabel provides psychotherapy and counseling in areas including bipolar illness, depression and anxiety. She also performs psychological testing and diagnostic assessment for individuals age 6 and older. Dr. Vrabel offers the new Quotient Testing for ADHD, and has recently added PCIT (Parent/Child Interactive Training) therapy to her practice. This interactive therapy program teaches parents effective relationship skills followed by skills for creating lasting behavioral change.

Jim Wells, MA, NCC, LPC Counselor Jim is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Social Worker with 15 years' experience. He uses his specialized training in Play Therapy with children ages 3-12. He sees teens and adults as well. He counsels in a well-equipped play therapy room and an adjoining office with a 2-way mirror and a separate area for his work with families. Jim also does Filial Therapy to teach parents to respond therapeutically to their children.

Harvey West, MSW, LICSW Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Harvey has experience working with adults and children in private practice and community mental health settings. He provides crisis intervention, individual therapy, marriage/family therapy and group therapy. He works with all ages, beginning at age 6 through geriatrics. Harvey works with individuals who experience problems with depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic illness and abuse. His special interest is working with anger management and behavioral issues. Harvey is also trained to help individuals who have gambling problems and addictions.

Mollie Haught, MA, LPC Counselor Mollie has experience in outpatient, inpatient, individual and group work. She also has multicultural experience, having counseled in Turkey with several nationalities. She works with children from age three, using Play Therapy. She also treats adolescents and adults, individuals with mood and anxiety disorders and other mental health issues. Her special interests are children, geriatrics, and Christian counseling.

Liza G. Schaffner, MD Psychiatrist Dr. Schaffner is a board certified psychiatrist, recently certified in Geri Psych, who is currently seeing adults in our practice. She is very interested in geriatric work and travels to nursing homes in our area as well as to outlying counties in West Virginia. She treats local veterans at the Veterans Center in Marietta and is on staff at Camden Clark Medical Center's Behavioral Health Unit.

Marie Carney, MSW, LICSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker Marie is a clinical social worker who provides treatment to children, adolescents and adults. Marie has specialized training in the treatment of trauma using Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). She also has training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (CBT) which focuses on understanding one's emotional responses to events and learning new ways to manage emotions. Marie provides treatment for pain management, communication skill building and family therapy. She also works at the Wood County Veterans Clinic.

Jeanne Van Eepoel, MSN, APRN, BC Nurse Practitioner Jeanne is a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who is currently seeing adults in our practice. She is certified to interview patients, perform mental and behavioral health diagnosis, order lab work for monitoring patients' condition, provide treatment, medication management, wellness and health education, as well as initiate referrals. She is supervised by Dr. Kuncheriah.

Julia Kramer, PhD Psychologist A practicing Psychologist for over 17 years, Dr. Kramer provides psychotherapy and counseling in areas including bipolar illness, depression, and anxiety. She and Dr. Vrabel have recently added PCIT (Parent/Child Interactive Training) therapy to their practices. This interactive therapy program teaches parents effective relationship skills, followed by skills for creating lasting behavioral change.