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!

MONDAY MORNING REMINDER: You are powerful, you are capable, and you are in the driver’s seat of your own life.
11/24/2025

MONDAY MORNING REMINDER: You are powerful, you are capable, and you are in the driver’s seat of your own life.

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11/23/2025

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11/20/2025

Happy Thursday y’all! 🫶

More drop-offs will be happening this week! We have loads of donations from Crescent Counseling Group, Code 3 Health and...
11/17/2025

More drop-offs will be happening this week! We have loads of donations from Crescent Counseling Group, Code 3 Health and Fitness, and Aspire to Inspire (both locations)!

Although some of the immediate crisis has ended, a lot of folks are likely still recovering financially. And… we’re in the season of giving, so we - like many others here in WV - will continue doing what we can to give back to our community! 🫶

We continue to thank all of our partner organizations (complete list in the infographic below) and for all who have donated so far! 🩵

11/16/2025

A silly (but empowering!) message from Aspire to Inspire co-founder Dr. Kari Mika-Lude this beautiful Sunday afternoon 🙃

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11/14/2025

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Oof... we have got some 'splaining to do! With everything that has been going on (for everyone, collectively) over the ...
11/13/2025

Oof... we have got some 'splaining to do! With everything that has been going on (for everyone, collectively) over the past 6 weeks, we have fallen behind on our birthday wishes. 🫣

Please join us in wishing very Happy Belated Birthdays to therapist Amy (9/28), therapist Crista (10/10), Lead Clinician Terina (10/22), and clinical intern Katelyn (11/12)! 🥳🥳🥳🥳

We could all use a little more kindness, both from each other and from ourselves. With today being , let’s all pledge t...
11/13/2025

We could all use a little more kindness, both from each other and from ourselves. With today being , let’s all pledge to doing *at least* one thing that benefits another living being. It doesn’t have to be big and dramatic. It doesn’t have to cost money. It doesn’t even have to take a lot of time.

And here’s a little secret: Acts of kindness certainly help others, but they can contribute to your own well-being, too! 😌

11/11/2025

Worried about slippery road conditions but don’t want to miss out on your therapy session? Just a friendly reminder that all our clinicians offer telehealth as an option on our secure, HIPAA-compliant platform, which is accessible by computer, smart phone, or tablet! 📱💻

Stay safe (and warm!) out there ☺️

Resilience doesn’t always look “strong” or “tough.” Sometimes it looks like curling up in a ball because that’s what you...
11/11/2025

Resilience doesn’t always look “strong” or “tough.” Sometimes it looks like curling up in a ball because that’s what your nervous system needs in that moment. Sometimes it looks like giving yourself space (and permission!) to cry. Sometimes it just looks like surviving rather than thriving. Regardless of what it looks like for you, you’re not alone, and it will get easier. 🩵

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3847 Teays Valley Road
Hurricane, WV
25526

Telephone

+13047609945

Website

https://aspire-counseling.clientsecure.me/contact-widget, https://www.as

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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.