Blue Ridge Hospice

Center for Hope

Upcoming Events

June 10th  -  Grand Opening of the Front Royal Office
                         10:00 a.m.
                         13 West 2nd Street
                          Front Royal, VA
                          Please continue to check the website for updated information


The Center for Hope is a community oriented counseling center staffed with licensed professionals
with over 70 years of combined experience. We offer a wide range of therapy and services designed
to meet the needs of people of all ages, young children to seniors. Our specialties include:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Stress Management
  • Life Changes
  • Divorce
  • Pregnancy Loss
  • Grief and Loss
  • Infertility
  • Trauma/Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome

Our services include:

  • Individual, Child/Family, and Group Counseling
  • Support Groups (Adults, Adolescents, and Children)
  • Community Resource Centers
  • Workshops for Community Groups, Churches, and Businesses
  • Grief & Bereavement Support

Outreach/Educational Workshops Offered

Grief in the Workplace
This workshop provides employers with an understanding of how grief affects individuals, and how
to support employees during times of loss. Also identifies ways of coping with downsizing and
restructuring within an organization.

Avoiding Burn-Out
This seminar offers tips on how to establish healthy boundaries and apply good self-care.
Examples and practical guides on how to prevent burn-out are provided.

Diversity Training
This training identifies issues to consider when working with diverse populations. Tools for dealing
with stereotypes and biases in various settings; schools, workplace, and the community are presented.

NOTE: Workshops can be tailored to meet specific needs.


     
Shaileen Backman, LCSW   Shaileen Backman, LCSW
Shaileen has been practicing psychotherapy with adults, adolescents, and children for over twenty-five years. In addition to traditional psychother  apy, she employs the use of guided imagery, dream work, and journaling as a means to increase self awareness, reduce stress, promote healing and self discovery.
     
Robin Gibson, MA   Robin Gibson, MA
Robin has experience in individual and group counseling, specializing in working with individuals and couples who are dealing with infertility and/or pregnancy loss. She works with all ages to include children, adolescents, and adults. Robin uses a variety of counseling techniques including art and play therapy to meet the unique needs of each individual.
     
April Lubkemann, LCSW   April Lubkemann, LCSW
April has been counseling individuals, couples, and groups for over eight years. Her primary focus is to assist adolescents and adults to see their lives in more healthy ways as they overcome their challenges. April provides professional seminars on a variety of issues tailored to the needs of her audience.
     
Rachel Schwartz, LCSW   Rachel Schwartz, LCSW
Over the past fourteen years, Rachel has counseled individuals, couples, and groups. Her special interests include relationship concerns, living with chronic illness, and adjustment to loss. Rachel enjoys collaborating with her clients in their journey toward living more fulfilling lives.

The Center for Hope has offices available in the following locations:

  • Berryville, Virginia
  • Front Royal, Virginia
  • Purcellville, Virginia
  • Winchester, Virginia
  • Woodstock, Virginia

To schedule a confidential assessment, or to arrange a workshop, please contact us at (877) 210-HOPE. Lynn Gray, LCSW, Director Sally Gascoigne, Coordinator

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