Anchoring Hope Counseling, LLC

Anchoring Hope Counseling, LLC Anchoring Hope | Outpatient Counseling & Psychiatric Services
🌎Based in Abingdon, Pennington, & Wise, VA 🔗www.ahchope.com
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At AHC, we see the gaps in the system like long waits, rushed appointments, and feeling misunderstood. That’s why we’re building something different. We believe mental healthcare should be personal, consistent, and rooted in real human connection. If you're tired of feeling dismissed or overwhelmed by the process, you're in the right place. Follow us and be part of a movement that puts people first—because you deserve to feel better for you and those around you. We offer premiere outpatient counseling and medication management services for individuals, couples, and families across Southwest Virginia with offices in Abingdon, Pennington, and Wise, Virginia as well as offer telehealth across the entire state! We go above and beyond providing our clients with access to our 24/7 coping skills app, discounts to partner small businesses, and discounts on our fabulous Soundbed! Follow AHC on FB (ahchope) and IG (ahchope20) to get tidbits of encouragement along the way!

Healing doesn’t follow a straight line, and it doesn’t happen overnight. Some days you may feel strong and hopeful. Othe...
02/05/2026

Healing doesn’t follow a straight line, and it doesn’t happen overnight. Some days you may feel strong and hopeful. Other days you may feel tired, emotional, or discouraged. That doesn’t mean you’re back at the beginning.

You are still healing, even when it feels slow or messy. Growth often happens in small, quiet ways that are hard to see from day to day.

At Anchoring Hope Counseling, we support you through every stage of the process. You don’t have to rush your healing or go through it alone.

At Anchoring Hope Counseling:
- We Accept Most Insurances, Including Medicaid
- Therapy & Mental Health Medication Management
- 24/7 Access To Our Wellness App
- Telehealth Option Available For VA Residents
- Physical Locations in Abingdon, Wise, & Pennington Gap, VA

đź“ž Call us or visit our site for a free consult today:
(276) 298-5034 | www.ahchope.com

Feeling stuck can be one of the most frustrating emotional experiences. You may want things to change, think about chang...
02/04/2026

Feeling stuck can be one of the most frustrating emotional experiences. You may want things to change, think about change often, and still feel unable to move forward. That doesn’t mean you lack motivation or strength.

Often, feeling stuck is a sign that something deeper needs attention. Unprocessed stress, fear, or emotional overload can make change feel harder than it looks from the outside.

Therapy helps you explore what’s keeping you stuck and find ways to move forward that feel safe and manageable. You’re not failing — you’re navigating something real, and support can help.

At Anchoring Hope Counseling:
- We Accept Most Insurances, Including Medicaid
- Therapy & Mental Health Medication Management
- 24/7 Access To Our Wellness App
- Telehealth Option Available For VA Residents
- Physical Locations in Abingdon, Wise, & Pennington Gap, VA

đź“ž Call us or visit our site for a free consult today:
(276) 298-5034 | www.ahchope.com

You are allowed to have feelings. You are allowed to talk about what’s hard. You are allowed to need support.If you’ve s...
02/03/2026

You are allowed to have feelings. You are allowed to talk about what’s hard. You are allowed to need support.

If you’ve spent years putting others first or keeping your struggles to yourself, it can feel uncomfortable to speak up about your own needs. But your emotional well-being matters just as much as anyone else’s.

Therapy can help you reconnect with your voice and learn how to care for yourself without guilt. You deserve room to exist fully, not just quietly in the background.

At Anchoring Hope Counseling:
- We Accept Most Insurances, Including Medicaid
- Therapy & Mental Health Medication Management
- 24/7 Access To Our Wellness App
- Telehealth Option Available For VA Residents
- Physical Locations in Abingdon, Wise, & Pennington Gap, VA

đź“ž Call us or visit our site for a free consult today:
(276) 298-5034 | www.ahchope.com

02/03/2026

✨ Please join us in welcoming Carrie Burke, LPC to Anchoring Hope Counseling ✨

Carrie has always known she wanted to work with children, even if the exact path was not clear at first. One of her earliest roles was in early intervention, and from that experience on, she knew this was where she was meant to be. Carrie loves working with children of all ages as they learn to express their emotions, understand that it is okay not to be okay, recognize their strengths, and grow into the best version of themselves while learning to love who they are.

Carrie will be seeing clients in our Wise office with convenient evening availability. She is known for her kind, supportive presence and her passion for helping children and families feel safe, understood, and connected. She works with clients ages 2 and up and especially enjoys partnering with parents and caregivers to support healthy development and strong relationships.

Carrie specializes in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and brings years of experience working with children, families, and individuals across the lifespan. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and family-centered, helping clients build skills, confidence, and resilience in a supportive environment.

Outside of work, Carrie enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors. She will be the first to admit she keeps things simple and does not have a favorite quote, but her heart for children and families speaks for itself. We are thrilled to have Carrie serving the Wise community and look forward to the care she will provide. đź’™





It’s easy to tell yourself that other people have it worse or that you should just “get over it.” But your feelings don’...
02/02/2026

It’s easy to tell yourself that other people have it worse or that you should just “get over it.” But your feelings don’t need to be compared, ranked, or justified to matter.

If something feels heavy, overwhelming, or off, that’s important. Ignoring it doesn’t make it disappear — it just makes you carry it alone for longer.

Therapy offers a space where your experiences are taken seriously and treated with care. You deserve support that helps you understand what you’re going through instead of pushing it aside.

At Anchoring Hope Counseling:
- We Accept Most Insurances, Including Medicaid
- Therapy & Mental Health Medication Management
- 24/7 Access To Our Wellness App
- Telehealth Option Available For VA Residents
- Physical Locations in Abingdon, Wise, & Pennington Gap, VA

đź“ž Call us or visit our site for a free consult today:
(276) 298-5034 | www.ahchope.com

Mental health isn’t just something to think about during a crisis. It’s part of your everyday well-being — just like sle...
02/02/2026

Mental health isn’t just something to think about during a crisis. It’s part of your everyday well-being — just like sleep, nutrition, and physical health. When stress builds up, emotions feel overwhelming, or you simply don’t feel like yourself, it’s a sign your mental health needs attention.

Taking that step to reach out for support can feel intimidating, but it can also be one of the most important things you do for yourself. Therapy provides tools, understanding, and a space where you don’t have to figure everything out alone.

You deserve to feel balanced, supported, and more at ease in your daily life.

At Anchoring Hope Counseling:
- We Accept Most Insurances, Including Medicaid
- Therapy & Mental Health Medication Management
- 24/7 Access To Our Wellness App
- Telehealth Option Available For VA Residents
- Physical Locations in Abingdon, Wise, & Pennington Gap, VA

đź“ž Call us or visit our site for a free consult today:
(276) 298-5034 | www.ahchope.com

Sometimes we get so used to “pushing through” that we forget we’re allowed to pause and ask for help. You may be holding...
01/31/2026

Sometimes we get so used to “pushing through” that we forget we’re allowed to pause and ask for help. You may be holding everything together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted on the inside.

You don’t have to carry it all by yourself. Therapy offers a place to talk openly, sort through what feels heavy, and begin to feel more supported and steady. Reaching out isn’t giving up — it’s taking care of yourself in a meaningful way.

You deserve support that helps you feel heard, understood, and less alone in what you’re facing.

At Anchoring Hope Counseling:
- We Accept Most Insurances, Including Medicaid
- Therapy & Mental Health Medication Management
- 24/7 Access To Our Wellness App
- Telehealth Option Available For VA Residents
- Physical Locations in Abingdon, Wise, & Pennington Gap, VA

đź“ž Call us or visit our site for a free consult today:
(276) 298-5034 | www.ahchope.com

01/31/2026

And we’reeeee over it. 🥶

Share your pictures in comments! Here are roads from Coeburn Mountain Rd to AHC Wise about 11:30am Saturday. Stay warm e...
01/31/2026

Share your pictures in comments! Here are roads from Coeburn Mountain Rd to AHC Wise about 11:30am Saturday. Stay warm everyone!

01/30/2026

✨ Please join us in welcoming Liv to Anchoring Hope Counseling in our Abingdon AHC office ✨

Liv Jennings, MS, Resident in Counseling, brings an insightful, compassionate, and grounded approach to therapy. She believes that understanding why we are the way we are is just as important as learning how to move forward, and she is deeply curious about how our relationships, environments, and lived experiences shape who we become. Liv is passionate about creating a space where clients feel seen, understood, and supported as whole people, not problems to be fixed.

Her professional experience includes sexual assault advocacy, work with children and young adults, substance use treatment, emergency services, intensive family therapy, and co-response alongside first responders. Liv strives to create a therapeutic space where resilience and self-compassion can coexist, guided by her favorite quote:

“Grit determines that life challenges will neither defeat nor define us; grace gives kindness to ourselves even when it’s hard.”

đź“Ť Now seeing clients in our Abingdon AHC office and via telehealth
đź©ş Insurance accepted:
• Aetna and Anthem through Anchoring Hope
• Medicaid through our partner agency

We are excited to have Liv serving the Abingdon community and beyond. Appointments are now available. Book at ahchope.com or call 276-298-5034.

01/30/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS for Southwest Virginia 🎉
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to John Paul, our newest clinician at Anchoring Hope Counseling!

John will be seeing clients in our Abingdon and Wise offices, and his addition marks an exciting milestone for AHC.

John is one of our pioneers in accepting Virginia Medicaid through a strategic partnership, significantly expanding access to high-quality mental health care for individuals and families in our region. This is a major step forward for our mission and our communities and a true testament to growth through collaboration.

In addition to Medicaid, John also accepts Anthem and Aetna insurance plans.

He works with individuals, couples, and families and is known for a grounded, approachable style that helps clients feel supported and understood. John integrates evidence-based care and is EMDR-informed and IFS-informed, tailoring therapy to meet clients where they are and help them move forward with clarity and confidence.

We are thrilled to have John on the AHC team and cannot wait to see the impact he will make across Southwest Virginia.

👇 Help us welcome him below!

Address

217 E. Main Street
Wise, VA
24293

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12762985034

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