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.
Ginny Harris, MAEd, Licensed Professional Counselor, Executive Director
Ginny earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Virginia and her master’s degree in counseling from Wake Forest University. She worked in nonprofit community counseling agencies and an inpatient psychiatric hospital before she came to Valley Hope in 2004. She specializes in working with clients dealing with depression and anxiety disorders, domestic violence, anger management, women’s issues, divorce, relationship issues, life transitions, trauma, and stress management.
Helen Wright, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor
Helen earned her master’s degree in counseling from Eastern Mennonite University. Prior to coming to Valley Hope, she worked as a school counselor with all elementary age children in groups, individually and in classroom lessons. At Valley Hope, she works with a number of client needs and is especially interested in grief issues, children’s needs, women’s issues, working with seniors, domestic violence, addiction and anger management.
Raven Adams, M.Ed., Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner
Raven earned her master’s degree in counseling from the College of William & Mary and her bachelor’s degree in psychology from James Madison University. With over 12 years of clinical experience, she has primarily worked in outpatient settings providing individual and group community based counseling to adults both in person and via telehealth. Her practice style is accepting, person centered, trauma informed, and strengths based. Raven's professional interests include anxiety, depression, addiction, codependency, identity and self-esteem, stress management, meditation, and breath-work.
Tija Krneta, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor
Tija earned her master's degree in counseling from Eastern Mennonite University. She has clinical experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as providing community based-counseling to individuals and families. Tija's professional interests include trauma, grief, life transitions, identity development, issues of sexuality, and addictions.
Gina Dorn-Niebur, MA, Resident in Counseling
Gina earned her master’s degree in counseling at Eastern Mennonite University. As a Resident in Counseling, Gina is under supervision and working toward becoming a licensed professional counselor. Professional interests include walking alongside clients with anxiety and depression issues, grief, life transitions, relationship and boundary issues, sexuality, and attachment wounds. She believes that clients are the experts in their own lives and the counseling relationship offers a path toward healing.
Melody Kucks, MA, Counseling Intern
Melody is currently pursuing her master’s degree in counseling from Eastern Mennonite University. As an intern, Melody is under supervision and working towards completing her training and licensure in counseling. Professional areas of interests include trauma, loss, self-esteem issues, anxiety, OCD, sexuality, life-transitions, mindfulness, and self-compassion work. Melody believes the only prerequisite for therapy is being human, and is honored to walk alongside clients in navigating life’s many ups and downs.
