Dr. James Keefer, EdD, WV | Psychotherapist

About Dr. James Keefer

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. James Keefer

Jim has more than thirty years of experience serving populations in Maryland and West Virginia, primarily adults, in mental health and addiction recovery services. He completed his Doctorate in Counseling Psychology (EdD) at Argosy University in 2014, after earning his Master's in Counseling Psychology from Frostburg State University in 1991. Jim worked as a drug and alcohol counselor at Roxbury Drug, East Ridge Health Systems, and the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg. In 2004, he founded Pathways Counseling Services for clients age 7 and above. His therapeutic approach is eclectic and individualized to each client's needs. Jim primarily works from a cognitive behavioral model but also incorporates psychoanalytic insight-oriented therapy, Gestalt therapy, Reality therapy, hypnosis, psychodrama, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). He has also provided sexual offender counseling and addiction counseling to parolees for the state of West Virginia. Over the years, Jim has worked with a wide variety of people, ages, and life experiences. He hopes to continue growing and developing the necessary understanding, professional knowledge, and empathic sensitivity. Through consistent and assiduous effort, he seeks first to provide hope, validate, and begin the process of healing emotional wounds so clients can effectively take charge of their lives. Jim enjoys skiing at the Wisp during the winter and biking or running along the C and O Canal and Potomac River during the summer.

In-network insurances

Popular visit reasons

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Office location

Dr. James Keefer, EdD also offers online video visits for patients

Eastern Panhandle Psychiatry, Inc.

51 Street of Dreams, Martinsburg, WV 25403

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Education and background

Practice names

Eastern Panhandle Psychiatry, Inc.

Education and training

Argosy University, EdD in Counseling Psychology
Frostburg State University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1619093093

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Dr. James Keefer accepting new patients?

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What practice does Dr. James Keefer work with?

Dr. James Keefer works with Eastern Panhandle Psychiatry, Inc..

Where is Dr. James Keefer's office located?

Dr. James Keefer has 2 office locations, including in Marinsburg and Martinsburg, view full addresses on Dr. Keefer's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. James Keefer?

Dr. James Keefer frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. James Keefer on their profile.