Often, the first indicator that someone should seek counseling is the simple thought that maybe counseling could help. If you, or someone you love, know, or care for, are feeling overwhelmed by something happening in life, reach out to Valley Hope Counseling Center. Our highly skilled counselors are dedicated to helping address both mental health and emotional stress issues.
Taylor Fix, Executive Director
Taylor is a native of Augusta County with a background in beef-production and holds degrees from Blue Ridge Community College and Virginia Tech. While in college Taylor took a personal interest in the impact our mental health has on our wellbeing leading health and wellness initiatives for students with learning disabilities and thus began her advocacy for mental health awareness in the community. Taylor’s career has primarily been within the non-profit sector and agriculture, but life changes after the pandemic led her to change her career path and she is proud to serve the community as the Executive Director at Valley Hope Counseling Center. Taylor believes in a whole body approach to wellness and our mental health is influenced by variety of factors including nutrition, physical, and spiritual components. "I am passionate about pairing both my experience in agriculture and mental health to support our local farming families and rural residents. My personalgoal is to improve access to services by meeting people where they are and breaking down the stigmas that prevent individuals from all walks of life from seeking or having access to support. "
Akemi Horii, MSEd, LPC LPCC NCC
Akemi earned her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from St. Bonaventure University (NY) and she is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio, and a National Certified Counselor. She has extensive experience in providing individual counseling in community mental health clinics and public schools, and is committed to making quality mental health care accessible to individuals from all backgrounds. Akemi works with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, substance use, grief, and self-esteem challenges. Her counseling approach is collaborative, compassionate, and culturally responsive, integrating evidence-based approaches. Originally from Japan, Akemi has lived and worked across the US continent, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East, and she enjoys working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and strives to create a welcoming, respectful space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward meaningful change.
NEW CLINICIANS COMING SOON!!
Interested in joining our team? We are currently hiring Full and part Time LPC's (or similar licensure) and accepting applications for residency placement! Please reach out to the Executive Director at valleyhope@lumos.net for details!
