Kathy Muscari

Navigating life's challenges requires resilience, self-awareness, and the right support. As the Clinical Director at Kanawha Pastoral Counseling Center (KPCC), Kathy Muscari brings a wealth of experience and a diverse therapeutic toolbox to help clients rediscover their inner wisdom and find balance in mind, body, and spirit.

With an impressive array of credentials, including Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Board Certified Coach (BCC), Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC), and Approved Licensed Professional Supervisor (ALPS), Kathy's approach to therapy is both comprehensive and tailored to each individual's unique path. Her educational background is equally robust, boasting a PhD in Human Services from Capella University, a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Psychiatric Rehabilitation from Boston University, and multiple master's degrees in Counseling and Art Education.

Kathy's therapeutic philosophy centers on the belief that each person possesses unique strengths and a distinct path toward finding balance. She empowers clients to tap into their inner resilience when facing challenges such as stress, trauma, illness, addiction, work difficulties, and relationship issues. Her professional toolbox includes a variety of evidence-based approaches:

1. Gestalt Therapy for living in the present moment and creating change
2. Psychiatric Rehabilitation for strengthening skills and supports
3. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction focusing on mind-body interactions
4. Wellness Recovery Action Planning to highlight wellness tools and self-management
5. Motivational Interviewing for engaging in conversations about healthy choices
6. Trauma-Informed Care strategies

Working with individuals, couples, and groups, Kathy appreciates the impact these proven interventions offer. She encourages clients to practice mindfulness and learn to "do less and be more." Her approach is non-judgmental, hopeful, and healing-oriented, creating a safe space for clients to explore their challenges and work towards personal growth.

Kathy's expertise extends beyond individual therapy. As a WRAP Mentor & Advanced Facilitator certified by the Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery, she brings valuable skills in group facilitation and wellness planning. Additionally, her three-year post-graduate certificate in Working with Groups from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland enhances her ability to lead effective group therapy sessions.

Whether you're facing one of life's curves or simply ready to take a positive step forward, Kathy Muscari offers a supportive, experienced hand to guide you on your journey of self-discovery and healing. Her diverse skill set, combined with a genuine passion for helping others, makes her an invaluable resource for those seeking to improve their mental health and overall well-being.