Carly Costello

Class of 2013 (MSW) / Owner and Therapist at the Counseling Nook

I am so glad I chose the route of social work! During grad school I felt empowered and just knew it was the right degree for me. My professors and peers in the social work program were inspiring and supportive. My mom was a therapist (LPC) and she encouraged me to pursue a MSW if I wanted to be a therapist because she said a Master's in Social Work was "more marketable"... I opened my own practice in September 2022 and have another therapist working with me now that went to grad school with me, Stephanie Majetich. My biggest tip for students now is to take advantage of all the resources you have being a student at WVU! Oh... and if you haven't been to therapy, GO, while you're still on your parents insurance or you can take advantage of resources for students. Take your LGSW exam as soon as possible while you're still in student mode, it definitely gets harder as time passes. You don't have to have it all figured out in school, learning continues beyond graduation. Your supervisor for licensure can be the most impactful mentor so choose wisely.