Seth Haxel, MA
Education
University of Virginia, BA, Psychology
West Virginia University, MA, Counseling
Licensure Status
Provisionally Licensed Counselor in West Virginia
Orientation
My primary theoretical orientation is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I utilize CBT through a multi-cultural lens by recognizing the unique experiences that each individual brings into the counseling sessions.
Interests
Anxiety and related disorders, substance use, exposure therapy
Bio
I grew up in rural Virginia before attending the University of Virginia for my undergraduate degree. After graduating I had a variety of jobs that included working at a moving company (I got to move John Grisham once!), working in community mental health, working as an options trader on Wall Street, and working at an in-patient mental health facility. Eventually I returned to school for my Master's degree here at WVU at age 32. I have been either a trainee or staff counselor at the Carruth Center since the fall of 2018, and look forward to continuing to make a difference in our students' lives.
Hobbies
Reading, Hiking, Basketball, Soccer, chasing around my two kids, and spending time with my wife.
Favorites
Favorite books: The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan, The Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson (also a series), and anything by Brandon Sanderson.
Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones.
Favorite Hike: Old Rag Mountain in Virginia.
Favorite Cat (I have three): Daenerys Stormborn Targaryen Haxel
Preferred Pronouns
he/him/his