Aspire to Inspire

Aspire to Inspire Aspire to Inspire is a small business that is family-owned, clinician-run, and locally-operated in WV. Albans. Our commitment is to you.

We strive to to make high-quality mental healthcare accessible and provide a supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. Aspire to Inspire Behavioral Health and Addiction Services, LLC, is a behavioral health, consultation, and clinical supervision practice based in West Virginia with locations in Hurricane (Teays Valley) and St. It was founded in 2018 by husband-and-wife team Dr. Kari Mika-Lude and Allen Lude and is conveniently located between Charleston and Huntington. Aspire Counseling offers specialized care for trauma/PTSD, stress management, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, relationship/family difficulties, parenting concerns, anger management, substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, grief/loss, life transitions, identity concerns, career/vocational issues, and much more. We pride ourselves on being a small business founded and run by a clinician, not corporations. Aspire to Inspire is not affiliated with any nationwide platforms backed by venture capital or private equity. We have never, and will never, partner or contract with any third-party "big tech" companies that prioritize profits over ethics. We are family-owned and operated and focus on providing accessible, high-quality care rooted in trust, privacy, and collaboration. The well-being of our clients and our team will always come first. Thank you for supporting our small business!

09/18/2025

Hopefully this brings a smile to your face! ☺️

We could all use a glimmer of positivity in the midst of… well, pretty much all of the 2020s. It’s helpful to end each d...
09/18/2025

We could all use a glimmer of positivity in the midst of… well, pretty much all of the 2020s. It’s helpful to end each day reflecting on something that went well, no matter how small. Hope y’all have a peaceful night and pleasant dreams. 💚

Last month, we posted about our Clinical Director, Ally, providing Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)🐴 through her EAP ...
09/17/2025

Last month, we posted about our Clinical Director, Ally, providing Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)🐴 through her EAP practice Just Breathe Therapy, LLC. Well, if you’re wanting to learn more, there’s an “Open Barn” event scheduled for Sunday, 9/28! It’s free and open to anyone who is curious about EAP or would like to meet the horses.

Check out the flyer below and reach out to Just Breathe for more information 💚

09/17/2025

🏈 WVU won the backyard brawl - let's do an adoption special!

Now, we could've gone with WVU's winning score (31), but we'd rather go with Pitt's score (24) for adoption fees!

Should we call it the "🍽💩 Pitt" adoption special? 😉

ALL dogs & puppies are just $24 to adopt!

Open 12-6 tomorrow, come on up and find a buddy to watch football with ya!

PS No Hate to the Pitt fans but we wanted to have a little bit of fun with it 💙💛

We are just so 👏 dang 👏 proud! This past weekend, our very own Susan Armentrout received the 2025 Excellence in Clinical...
09/15/2025

We are just so 👏 dang 👏 proud! This past weekend, our very own Susan Armentrout received the 2025 Excellence in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Award from the West Virginia Counseling Association! This award recognizes exceptional knowledge and skill in the art of counseling and dedication in providing quality care and support to those in need of mental healthcare in the state of West Virginia. Susan is an ✨AMAZING✨ clinical mental health counselor, so this is certainly well deserved!

Congratulations Susan! 🎉

Let’s wish a very Happy Birthday (belated, yesterday) to Summer!! 🥳
09/13/2025

Let’s wish a very Happy Birthday (belated, yesterday) to Summer!! 🥳

It’s like a little Aspire to Inspire reunion here at the West Virginia Counseling Association conference! 😍
09/11/2025

It’s like a little Aspire to Inspire reunion here at the West Virginia Counseling Association conference! 😍

09/11/2025
Burnout can show up in a variety of ways. Do any of these sound familiar?
09/11/2025

Burnout can show up in a variety of ways. Do any of these sound familiar?

09/10/2025

Unlike mental health professionals, chatbots are designed to keep you engaged—not necessarily to support your well-being.

Learn more about why ChatGPT shouldn't be your therapist: https://at.apa.org/a51dd1

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3847 Teays Valley Road
Hurricane, WV
25526

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+13047609945

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Aspire to Inspire Behavioral Health and Addiction Services, LLC is a professional counseling (mental health and addiction), consultation, and clinical supervision practice with locations in Teays Valley and St. Albans, WV as well as a secure telehealth platform. It is owned by husband-and-wife team Allen Lude and Kari Mika-Lude and conveniently located midway between Charleston, WV and Huntington, WV. What began as a small start-up out of a home office in Culloden has quickly grown into a thriving practice serving the surrounding communities.

Kari is a licensed therapist, clinical supervisor, consultant, and public speaker specializing in trauma, addiction, and co-occurring (mental health and addiction) disorders. She is also a professor in the online Master of Arts in Counseling program at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL; the Clinical Director for the Cabell County Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team; and a certified EMT.

Allen is a volunteer firefighter and EMT and has experienced firsthand the physical and emotional stress of being a first responder. His areas of expertise include team-building, conflict management/resolution, the impact of acute and traumatic stress on first responders, and nutrition and wellness. He also has specialized training in Critical Incident Stress Management and serves on the Cabell County CISM team.

Whatever your aspirations, we want to help you achieve them. It may be hard work, but you don't have to do it alone. We'll work together to get you where you want to go.