Our Counselors

  • Adam Middleton, LPC

    Adam Middleton, LPC at our Wise office, brings compassion to counseling and helps Wise residents build resilience. With expertise in CBT and mental health across ages, he guides clients in overcoming anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. Adam excels at supporting teenagers through significant life transitions and skill development. Utilizing evening availability, Adam makes counseling accessible for teens and working adults, balancing careers, relationships, and personal growth. His calm demeanor provides a judgment-free space to process emotions. He collaborates with clients to set goals and find solutions tailored to their lives.

  • Barbara Pittman, LCSW

    Barbara PIttman, LCSW is located at our Abingdon, VA office and is a friendly and positive-thinking person who will welcome you to a safe and non-judgemental therapeutic environment. She has over 20 years of experience providing therapy to children, teens, and adults. She has extensive experience in working with trauma recovery with children, ages 3 – 17 and specializes in Play Therapy. She has experience in treating PTSD, ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression and various other mental health issues and looks forward to offering you a healing space.

  • Bethany Rife, LPC

    Bethany Rife is an LPC at our Abingdon, VA office and has several years of experience working with people of all ages. She is trained in EMDR and Acudetox. Bethany provides an eclectic approach to therapy to meet each person’s individual needs. Bethany loves helping others make positive changes in their lives that cause a ripple effect throughout mind, body, and spirit. She looks forward to building an open and trusting therapeutic alliance with you.

  • Joseph Hamil, LPC

    Joseph Hamil, LPC, provides compassionate counseling tailored to the needs of our Abingdon community. He understands the challenges faced by older adults transitioning into retirement and manages conditions like grief, anxiety, and depression. Joe builds strong therapeutic connections to empower individuals. With expertise in CBT, CT-R, EMDR, and solution-focused modalities, he helps patients build coping strategies, gain perspective, and move forward. Joe promotes healthy development through evidence-based treatment of addiction and trauma. Joe is committed to making counseling accessible in our area through insurance-friendly rates. His calm, collaborative approach puts patients at ease. With over ten years of experience, Joe helps patients gain skills to manage life’s difficulties. He strives to understand each individual's strengths and barriers to collaboratively problem-solve.

  • Marianna Skidmore, LPC

    Marianna is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) at our Wise, VA office, bringing a decade of experience in supporting teens and young adults. With a strong background in the Human Services Field, she is proficient in TFCBT and EMDR. Marianna is dedicated to creating a welcoming and secure environment where clients can speak openly and feel truly heard.

    Her unique blend of a quirky personality and a down-to-earth approach makes therapy both engaging and effective. She is passionate about helping you grow and evolve into the best version of yourself.

    Marianna looks forward to meeting you and guiding you on your journey of personal development!

  • Shannon Escoffery, LPC

    Shannon is an LPC at our Wise, VA office. She has several years of experience working with several age ranges from children to adults! Shannon is passionate about helping people organize their lives to be the best version of themselves.

    Client Testimony: “Shannon is truly amazing, and I can’t speak highly enough of her. She’s changed my life for the better. I’ve gone through over 20 therapists in my lifetime and none made it past 6 months. Shannon has been with me for over a year now, and I hope I never stop having her in my life.”

  • Stephanie Strouth, LPC

    Stephanie Strouth is an LPC at our Wise, VA office with advanced training in working with anxiety disorders. She is also EMDR Certified and trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy & Seeking Safety. Stephanie is seeing clients on a part-time basis. She has been in the mental health field for several years and is passionate about helping people enjoy the life they have or create the life they want!

Testimonials