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Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD

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Specializes in: Psychology

Professional interests include: cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

3200 MACCORKLE AVENUE SE 5TH FLOOR
CHARLESTON, WV 25304

(304) 388-1000

Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD is a psychologist in CHARLESTON, WV specializing in psychology. Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD is affiliated with Vandalia Health CAMC and CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC.

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3200 MACCORKLE AVENUE SE 5TH FLOOR
CHARLESTON, WV 25304

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.

CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.

CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD treated as a psychologist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2012 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	345

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD treated as a psychologist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	429

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	21
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD treated as a psychologist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	447

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	32
Dementia	24
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD treated as a psychologist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	330

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD treated as a psychologist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	315

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	38
Dementia	28
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD treated as a psychologist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	364

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	65

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	33
Dementia	28
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD treated as a psychologist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	385

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	59

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD treated as a psychologist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	332

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	58

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	35
Dementia	26
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD treated as a psychologist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	340

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	27
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD treated as a psychologist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	305

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	17
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD treated as a psychologist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	138

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	71
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD treated as a psychologist in CHARLESTON, WV were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy	339

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	36
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	59
65 to 74	14

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	67
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	18
Cancer	1

Education & Training

She completed residency at CAMC Behavioral Medicine. She has a state license in West Virginia.

Residency: CAMC Behavioral Medicine

Licensed In: West Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Laura R. Wilhelm, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vandalia Health CAMC

CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC

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Biography

Dr. Laura Wilhelm specializes in psychology. Her areas of expertise include the following: cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychology. She is affiliated with Vandalia Health CAMC. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Wilhelm is accepting new patients at her office in CHARLESTON, WV.