Best Addiction & Substance Abuse Counselors in Myrtle Beach, SC

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience as a social worker and 5 years of experience in counseling. My focus has been working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, and stress related issues. I also have a strong background working with clients with substance use disorders and/or their caregivers/families as well as working with the elderly dealing with change of life issues, health issues, death, dying and grief and caregivers of the elderly. My focus of practice is building a strong rapport and foundation with my client to enable a trust and respect for each other. I believe in a client directed approach allowing my client to focus on what they feel they need to work on in their life. My goal is to be a guide for you to effectively learn needed coping skills utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. I look forward to building a therapeutic relationship with you working towards a healthier mental health state.

I am licensed in South Carolina with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and over 13 years of comprehensive clinical experience. I have experience treating teenagers, adults, geriatrics, and couples, with diverse backgrounds and range of concerns. I work with couples in all stages of relationships, and I provide treatment to people of every race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. My passion and expertise lies in treating depression, anxiety, substance abuse, self-esteem, interpersonal conflict, family counseling, parenting, parent-child relationship issues and all that it encompasses. I also work with divorced and single parents, and blended families. I will provide a non-judgmental and compassionate approach in which you, may safely explore and work through feelings, thoughts, and core beliefs that may be causing distress. I have training in integrative, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness therapy as well as solution-focus therapy.