Are you ready to begin the journey toward a better life?
Montani Mental Health’s Kayla Mullin was recently featured on the Positively WV podcast which highlights small business in West Virginia.
Popular discussions over mental health can be confusing, and because we know you have questions, we’re glad you came to us for some of the answers.
Taking the first step toward better mental health is hard, but it is worth it. Our philosophy of therapy isn’t about providing a list of “dos and don’ts,” but about working together toward a common goal. No one understands you better than you do, but with our team of highly trained professionals, we’ll support you as you develop the necessary tools to keep going.
We’re ready to begin this journey with you.
Work & Career Issues
Montani Mental Health’s Kayla Mullin was recently featured in an article where she was interviewed about postpartum depression.
Yoga Groups
Sierra Strother is a Licensed Clinical Therapist and Yoga Teacher (RYT-200). She is offering two yoga groups through Montani Mental Health. Click on the links below for specific class information:
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About Sierra
Sierra Strother is a Licensed Clinical Therapist and Yoga Teacher (RYT-200). She completed her yoga teacher training in 2022 with Moonbow Yoga and Wellness. Sierra’s intention as a therapist and yoga instructor is to create connection, safety, inspiration, self-awareness, presence, and an opportunity to show yourself love and acceptance. To her, yoga is finding a space to be with yourself and to integrate the body, mind, and spirit.
Our Team
Kayla Mullin
MA, LPC, AADC, PMH-C
Kayla is a graduate of Fairmont State University and Waynesburg University, where she specialized in Addictions Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling. Kayla is also an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor for the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction and Prevention Professionals.
In addition, Kayla is certified in Perinatal Mental Health, prior to opening Montani Mental Health, Kayla worked in juvenile justice, hospital, and private practice settings.
Ryan Dallatore
MA, LPC
Ryan is a Licensed Professional Counselor with several years of experience in the field. Dallatore has been a therapist in mental health since 2013, and brings a high level of expertise from working with teens who suffer from anxiety, depression, adjustment, aggression, and trauma.
He offers a safe and comfortable environment for patients to explore their behavioral patterns in peace. Dallatore follows a strength-based philosophy of therapy centered on building self-esteem through recognition of accomplishments, resilience, and personal value. He practices a holistic approach to therapy, integrating the gamut of the human condition, with mental, emotional, social and ethical domains of life.
Heather Marshall
MA, LPC, NBCC, PMH-C
Heather strives to meet the individual where they are and supports them toward a common goal. She enjoys teaching her patients how to be mentally self-aware, as well as building upon their natural strengths and abilities.
Ashley Maurin
MA, NBCC, LPC
Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor, with a degree from Waynesburg University. She is a Nationally Board Certified Counselor, specializing in anxiety disorders. Maurin has several years of experience in outpatient settings, as well as private practices. She uses an eclectic approach to therapy, but trends toward Cognitive Behavioral Therapy most often.
Ashley serves as an adjunct Professor of Psychology at Waynesburg University.
Sierra Strother
MSW, LICSW, EMDR, RYT
Sierra is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with degrees from West Virginia University, including a Master’s in Social Work. Strother’s professional experience ranges from trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression, with positions in a variety of residential, inpatient, and community outpatient settings.
She sees clients from 6 years old and up. Sierra continues to engage with clients ‘right where they are’ while working with individuals to gain awareness of various aspects of themselves. She enjoys working with clients to better regulate their emotions and become the best version of themselves. Sierra’s therapeutic trainings include EMDR, ego state work, yoga, and DBT.
Kaetlynn Petracca
LICSW
Kaety values the therapeutic relationship being a safe and non judgmental space for support and collaboration to achieve the identified goal. She has an eclectic clinical approach often using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Structural Family Therapy.
Kayla Ann McLaughlin
MS, LPC
Kayla Ann is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who graduated from Loyola University Maryland with a Master’s degree in Psychology. Her experience includes a variety of settings, such as inpatient, outpatient, and school-based care. She has a client-centered approach and strives to meet everyone with patience and empathy.
Kayla Ann works with a variety of ages from teens, young adults to retirement-aged, and specializes in stress management and regulation skills through Polyvagal theory techniques. Her therapeutic trainings include EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, and IFS to address symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and depression. She is a native West Virginian, who in her free time enjoys music, yoga, all things Star Wars, and quality time with her cat.
Taylor LaGuardia
MS, LPC
Taylor LaGuardia is a Licensed Professional Counselor, graduating from West Virginia University with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling. Taylor’s professional experience ranges from trauma, anxiety, depression, oppositional defiant, and adjustment disorders. Taylor has several years of experience working in adolescent residential treatment centers and inpatient settings. While she has experience with teenagers, she also has worked with adults who are going through critical and chronic mental health issues. She uses a collective approach with a concentration on CBT, reality therapy, and motivational interviewing. Her engagement with clients is geared towards building a safe and positive relationship so that the client can be open, transparent, and comfortable.
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Contact Us
Phone
304-282-0588
Address
1137 Van Voorhis Rd Suite 27
Morgantown, WV, 26505
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday: 9am – 5pm
Services
Therapy for Depression and Anxiety
Depression and anxiety are often related in their treatment, and therapeutic methods vary depending upon your desired goals and our professional counsel. Treatments focus on progressive steps toward overcoming anxiety and depression, and encouraging you in your path toward recovery.
Therapy for Postpartum Depression
The birth of a child can trigger an intense emotional response, which can often include a form of depression or baby blues. Some moms experience a more severe form of depression, which we refer to as postpartum depression. In what can become an imminently stressful season of life, we’ll help you manage these new emotional impulses through various counseling sessions and other related psychotherapy.
Therapy for Work & Career
Your career can be stressful. In fact, several factors could be at play when considering the degree of stress one experiences in the workplace (i.e. low salaries, excessive workloads, lack of social support). We’ll provide the resources necessary to help you manage stress and cope with existing obstacles to your emotional wellbeing.
Therapy for Stress Management
Persisting stress of any kind can have damaging effects on the emotional and physiological health of you and those around you. We’ll provide the resources necessary to help you manage stress and handle life’s obstacles to your emotional wellbeing.
Therapy for Addiction & Recovery
Recovery from drug addiction is not simple, but it is possible. Our team of professionals bring the qualifications and experience necessary to assist you in your recovery back to health.
Teletherapy Services
Teletherapy is the delivery of a wide range of therapy services using telecommunications technology to connect clinicians to clients. Some providers in our office may offer teletherapy services upon request.
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FAQ’s
How Can Therapy Help Me?
The benefits of therapy are replete. Therapists provide support and enhanced coping strategies related to issues of depression, anxiety, grief, stress, and more. Many find counseling to be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, boosts in self-esteem, interpersonal communication, family concerns, marital issues, and the ebbs and flows of daily life.
Do I Really Need Therapy?
What is Therapy Like?
What About Medication vs. Psychotherapy?
Our philosophy of therapy will seek to address causes of distress and a pattern of behavioral responses. Working with your medical doctor and therapist will help you determine what’s best for you.
How Does Insurance Work?
To determine mental health coverage, call to discuss your options with your provider first. Here are some helpful questions to consider asking:
- What are my mental health benefits?
- What is my coverage amount per therapy session?
- How many therapy sessions will my plan cover?
- How much will my insurance pay for an out-of-network provider?
- Is approval required from my primary care physician?
Are Sessions Confidential?
Yes! Confidentiality is taken seriously at Montani Mental Health. We understand that successful therapy requires a great degree of trust and familiarity, particularly surrounding the disclosure of personally sensitive information. We promise to take your privacy seriously, with professionalism and care.
Therapists should provide a written copy of their confidential disclosure agreement. The information within the agreement cannot be lawfully released without your consent. State law and professional ethics require therapists to maintain confidentiality, except in the following situations:
- Suspected past or present abuse or neglect of children, adults, and elders to the authorities, including Child Protection and law enforcement, based on information provided by the client or collateral sources.
- If the therapist has reason to suspect the client is seriously in danger of harming him/herself or has threatened to harm another person.
Insurance Providers
ACCEPTED INSURANCE PROVIDERS
Montani Mental Health accepts all currently listed providers:
● Blue Cross Blue Shield
● PEIA
● Aetna
● The Health Plan
● United Healthcare/UBH/Optum
● Peak Health
If your provider isn’t listed, call 304-282-0588 to discuss your potential options.
Career Opportunities at Montani Mental Health
Montani Mental Health LLC is always looking to expand our services and staff.
Providers are hired as independent contractors, and are paid a percentage of their collections. Montani Mental Health LLC offers payment for licensing, malpractice insurance, trainings and certifications.
Our providers appreciate the flexible schedule and comfortable work environment that allows them to develop their own practice without the pressure of overhead costs or dealing with insurance companies for payment.
Providers must be licensed in WV by their governing board, and be willing to work in both in person and telehealth settings.
Submit your resume to info@montanimentalhealth.com to set up an interview.
Schedule an Appointment
To schedule an individual or family therapy appointment, or to obtain additional information about Montani Mental Health and the services we provide, please fill out the request form.
This form is for general questions or messages to the practitioner and should not include private or sensitive information related to your health. Do not include confidential or private information regarding your health condition in this form or any other form found on this website. This form is for general questions or messages to the practitioner.
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