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!

12/27/2025

Even if the “only” thing you did this year was survive, we’re proud of you! No joke - 2025 has been (and continues to be) a whirlwind, and making it through is a big accomplishment. We’re here for you!

Stay safe and warm this snowy WV Sunday. 🩵❄️

12/24/2025
If you’re grieving this season, be kind to yourself. 🩵
12/24/2025

If you’re grieving this season, be kind to yourself. 🩵

How about some for Christmas Eve Eve? 🙃 For those of you doing some last-minute shopping (no judgement!) or early food...
12/23/2025

How about some for Christmas Eve Eve? 🙃

For those of you doing some last-minute shopping (no judgement!) or early food prep, stay safe out there! 🎄

📷: Therapist Aid

Last night, the Aspire to Inspire fam got together for our annual holiday party, and we had a BLAST! Our team genuinely ...
12/20/2025

Last night, the Aspire to Inspire fam got together for our annual holiday party, and we had a BLAST! Our team genuinely enjoys each other’s company, which is truly a blessing. 🥹

We shared a meal (potluck-style; everyone brought one of their holiday faves), celebrated each other’s achievements, voted on the top 3 ugliest sweaters, played games, and shared a lot of laughs! We missed those who were unable to make it, but any time that any of us can spend together is a joy. ☺️

Being a therapist can be a tough, emotionally-taxing job, but having amazing colleagues really does make a difference!

From all of us, we wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a wonderful New Year! 🎄🕎❄️🎁🎆

Happy Wednesday! Just a quick note that we’ll be wrapping up the Community Food Drive *this Friday, 12/19* and then doin...
12/17/2025

Happy Wednesday! Just a quick note that we’ll be wrapping up the Community Food Drive *this Friday, 12/19* and then doing final drop-offs either over the weekend or early next week. Aspire to Inspire and Code 3 Health and Fitness want to thank all of our partner organizations - 7 other amazing local small businesses - and, of course, everyone who donated! We know times are tough for many, and we have to stick together. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, y’all!

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎Sarah Wilson, James SmithThank you for the support 💚
12/10/2025

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎

Sarah Wilson, James Smith

Thank you for the support 💚

12/09/2025

UPDATE: The Warming Bus will also be available tomorrow, Tuesday, December 9th, beginning at 5am.

During today's wintry weather, KRT is providing a warming bus for our passengers and neighbors from 10am - 11pm at the City Center Transit Station. Please take advantage of this opportunity to get out of the snow and warm up for a bit.

If this is your favorite season and you’re loving life, that’s wonderful! ❤️💚But if this time of year brings up sadness,...
12/07/2025

If this is your favorite season and you’re loving life, that’s wonderful! ❤️💚

But if this time of year brings up sadness, fear, or anxiety, just know you’re not alone, and you don’t have to pretend. It’s even okay if you’re not sure how you feel - seemingly competing emotions can exist at the same time.

This year, give yourself permission to “try different.” You don’t have to keep doing the same things and hoping for a different outcome; instead, you might slow down, set boundaries around existing traditions, or even start a new tradition with those you care about. And remember… you don’t have to go broke showing people you care. In the true spirit of the season, it’s the thought that counts. 🎁

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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.