I believe finding the right fit for your healthcare needs is of utmost importance, and I also recognize that it can be challenging to know where to start in narrowing down your choices. Therefore, I offer this list of providers in the hopes that it will help simplify the process for you. These are providers that I generally routinely refer to, or who I know to have an outstanding reputation. While these providers are listed by one of their main specialties, many of them are also well trained to treat a variety of needs.
Please note, the following is not meant to be a comprehensive list, nor is it an endorsement of the content of the sites listed here. Availability for the providers listed may vary.
Counseling for Chronic Health Challenges
- Lizbeth Graffeo, LPC
- Devin Evans, LPC
- Theresa Wheeler, LPC/S, LAC/S, MAC, CS
- Audrey Connell, LPC
- Sarah Russell, LMFTA
Coaching for Chronic Health Challenges
Support Groups for Chronic Health Challenges
- The Center for Chronic Illness (online)
- Daily Strength (online)
- Pay What You Can Peer Support (online)
In addition to online groups, in person groups are offered by many local hospital systems and national or state chapters of organizations for specific illnesses. It may be helpful to reach out to your local hospital or national organization for conditions such as cancer, MS, diabetes, organ transplantation, etc… to inquire about programs and support groups.
Other Chronic Illness Resources
- Smart Patients – an online directory of chronic illness resources and educational resources for specific conditions
- United Special Sportsman Alliance – a non-profit dedicated to helping disabled and critically ill youths and disabled veterans experience outdoor adventures
- Chronic Illness Trauma Studies – education and tools for managing chronic illness
- The Mighty – Chronic Illness – shared stories and resources from individuals living with chronic illness
EMDR Providers
- Chris Henrie, LPC
- Jerah Sowinski, LPC, LMFT
- Heather Corley, LISW-CP, LAC
- Bob Gamble, LPC
- Ginger Culbertson, LISW-CP
- Alexandra Beavers, LPC
- Melody Nadeau, LISW-CP
- Julie Valentine Center
Counseling for First Responders & Veterans
Counseling for Children
- Heritage Institute
- Will McDonald, LPCA
- Madison Crook, LPC
- Bloom Behavioral Therapy
- Alexandra Beavers, LPC
- Jerah Sowinski, LPC, LMFT
- Deeper Roots Therapy, LLC
Reduced-cost Counseling
- Heritage Institute
- Open Path Collective (A directory of clinicians offering reduced cost therapy)
Trauma & Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
- Holly French, LPC
- Natasha Patino, LPC, LCC, CCTP
- Theresa Wheeler, LPC/S, LAC/S, MAC, CS
- Heritage Institute
- Unmoored Counseling Collective
- Hope Wood, LMFT
Depression/Anxiety/General Counseling
Clinicians I Supervise
Because my availability is often limited, you may find benefit in working with one of the clinicians I supervise directly. These clinicians range in experience from interns who are in the final stages of their masters program in counseling, to associate licensed therapists completing their final hours for independent licensure. I oversee their clinical work and offer guidance as needed on each client they see. The primary focus and specialty areas of each clinician listed here may vary.
- Olga Wood
- Ashlee Cantrell
- Leah Howard
- Brittany Miller
- Tory Graham, LPCA
- Michelle Smith, LPCA
- Gabby Bedell
- Will McDonald, LPCA
- Dylan Redd, LPCA
- Michele Holder, LPCA
Medication Management/Psychiatry Providers
Crisis Intervention Services
- SC Mobile Crisis – avail. 24/7, toll-free, statewide – (833) 364-2274
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: avail. 24/7, toll-free – 1-888-273-8255
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: avail 24/7 (text or call) – 988