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Expands trauma-specialized therapy to first responders and our community in WV’s Eastern Panhandle.

10/28/2026

The people we depend on are there when we need them. When they need someone, we are here.

10/22/2026

Thank you West Virginia Natural Resources Police for inviting us to talk with officers at District 2’s training / qualifications on Wednesday. We appreciate you having us out to the range. We are grateful for the opportunity to connect with officers locally and throughout the state.

10/13/2026

We had a great day visiting fire and EMS stations throughout Berkeley County. Thanks to the Berkeley County Emergency Ambulance Authority crew at Station 97 for the photo, and to everyone Belle and Karlee had the chance to sit around the tables and talk with at the stations we visited throughout the day.

Taking the time to understand the work you do is a priority for us. It helps us provide informed, relevant professional counseling when you need it. We appreciate the warm welcome every time we stop by.

10/09/2026

We appreciate opportunities to stay connected with local first responder departments and continue learning firsthand about the work they do and the impact it has on them. A special thank you to Berkeley County Sheriff's Office - WV night shift for welcoming Karlee on a ride-along Thursday night.

09/03/2026

A few members of Berkeley County Sheriff's Office - WV had significant roles in authoring and helping bring West Virginia’s peer support law to passage and statewide implementation. We appreciated the chance to acknowledge their work and the impact it is having on peer support and the first responder community across West Virginia.

And shout out to all the peer supporters, coordinators, and trusted members of departments we know, who are doing this often unseen work every day helping connect people with resources, and being there when someone needs support. It matters.

08/28/2026

Long before peer support had official roles, the fire service has had its way of taking care of each other and working things out.

Around the table.
On the bumper.
Sometimes, on the bench.

The call that sticks around.
The loss that hits a little differently.
The stuff going on at home.
The things you don’t quite know what to do with yet.

Sometimes you talk. Sometimes you listen. Sometimes you give each other hell to get a break from the weight of it. Sometimes you sit there and don’t say much at all.

And sometimes, somewhere in that conversation, someone recognizes that a person might need more.

“I know who you should talk to.”

Professional counseling doesn’t replace what has always happened around the table, on the bumper, or the bench.

Begin Counseling is grateful to be a place where firefighters and first responders can turn when they need specialized support. We don't take a single word-of-mouth referral for granted and remain committed to earning that trust everyday.

The bench isn’t going anywhere.
We’re here when you need us.

08/22/2026

Ride-alongs are one of the ways our therapists stay current with the realities of law enforcement. The better we understand the work, the more equipped we are to provide competent, informed counseling for first responders. Julie Belle Huff, LPC spent Friday evening with HPD. Thank you Hagerstown Police Department for welcoming us on shift and collaborating in this way.

08/19/2026

We had the opportunity to return to the National Targeting Center in Sterling, Virginia to be with U.S. Customs and Border Protection Peer Support Team to present at their quarterly training.

We shared about professional counseling with first responders, along with Q&A where the team engaged with us in meaningful conversation. We’re thankful for the continued collaboration with CBP and the opportunity to be part of their ongoing efforts to care for their officers and families.

Julie Belle Huff, LPC
Karlee Davis, LICSW
Amy Thompson, MSW Intern

08/05/2026

Our clinical team spent the evening together for an in-house training focused specifically on the intricacies of working with law enforcement in professional counseling.

Ongoing learning and time spent alongside first responders, help our therapists build the unique competence required to care for this community well. We are grateful for the collaboration with many local agencies and for every client who entrusts us with their care.

07/19/2026

Erin joins us with unique first hand experiences equipping her to serve first responders, their families, as well as our community, region, and state through specialized professional counseling. In-person in Berkeley County, WV with telehealth available throughout WV & VA. Reach out to schedule with Erin today!

Address

1179 TJ Jackson Drive, Suite B
Falling Waters, WV
25419

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+13042784433

Website

https://www.begincounseling.com/

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