Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in Mount Pleasant, SC

Dana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing since 2015. She graduated from the University of Southern California with a Master of Social Work degree. Dana believes in person-centered approaches to therapy, meaning the focus is on the client and what the client is capable of, and not just their symptoms and conditions.

Dr. Darren Perry, LPC Dr. Darren Perry is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2010. Dr. Perry helps individuals and families achieve goals and objectives at their own pace with a theoretical framework that fits their needs. He has worked with many clients through a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, gender identity issues, PTSD, childhood behavior issues and adjustment disorder to name a few. Dr. Perry's therapy style is warm, inviting, and non-judgmental. He helps individuals and families through their most difficult/challenging times.

Do you often find yourself thinking, “It's me, I'm the problem”? It's exhausting, right? Some days are okay, but it never lasts and soon there's another problem on the horizon. But here's the truth: YOU are NOT the problem. The problem is the problem and it's not a reflection of who you are as a person. Maybe you are struggling with feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem, or people pleasing. Some days are manageable, and others leave you feeling completely overwhelmed and defeated. With time, effort, and support (from me?) you can break free from the cycle of negativity and self-blame and create a positive future for yourself.

I have over 23 years experience in clinical counseling in Charleston and Mt Pleasant, SC. My areas of specialization include mood disorders (depression and anxiety disorders) bi-polar disorder, and PTSD. I also counsel couples who present with difficulty in relationship issues. I am licensed by the state of South Carolina as a Professional Counselor. I received my Masters Degree in Psychology from The Citadel, in Charleston SC, and my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of South Carolina at Coastal.

Accepting new clients! I am a licensed professional counselor working to help older adolescents and adults make the changes they wish to see in their lives. My strengths are helping individuals work through anxiety, depression, panic, trauma, grief, and insomnia. I’m also experienced treating those with self-esteem concerns. I believe each person is already whole and perfect just as they are, the expert on their own life, with the ability to make appropriate changes. Some specific interests of mine are perinatal mental health concerns and pediatric to adult sleep disorders.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, tired, irritable, have no interest in things you once enjoyed for what seems like no reason? Has life just got you feeling overwhelmed and anxious? Do you feel like you cannot manage stressors like you once could? Did you have a baby and started feeling overwhelmed, isolated, anxious or depressed? If you are someone who struggles with life stressors/changes, anxiety, depression, postpartum issues or parenting concerns that you would like to improve then we will be the perfect team. If you want to make positive changes and be the best YOU possible, there is no time like the present.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist and Health Coach, I believe that every person has the innate ability to find peace. I enjoy working with people of all ages going through transition and hardship. Whether you have a child struggling with behavior issues or are having trouble communicating with your spouse/loved ones, I hope to help you find the courage to press through and to discover that our greatest breakthroughs can be found in what feel like our weakest moments. I want to help you explore the beliefs that are holding you back and help you find peace that lasts.

You've been struggling with maintaining a balanced and happy life due to feelings of depression and/or anxiety. You may have started to self-medicate with alcohol and/or drugs to ease your stress. You are scared that if you continue to practice your negative self-talk, constant worrying, or substance abuse it will further affect your relationships, marriage, self-esteem, health, career, and happiness. You deserve to live a balanced life without the need to self-medicate and practice unhealthy coping skills that don't work! ​ What's at stake is enabling yourself to live in a state of self-doubt, disappointment, and worry.

**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS** I am a licensed professional counselor with several years experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. I have experience working with a variety of needs and issues with my patients and their families and work hard to meet people where they are and help them identify their goals and needs. My passion is helping children and adults thrive in reaching their personal, academic, behavioral, and family oriented goals. I provide skills training and take a mindful approach to coping with the stress of everyday life.

Dr. McGinnis’ practice focuses on increasing connection with one’s inner self through exploring and processing difficult emotions, experiences, and beliefs. Her goal is to help individuals work through difficulties they face in order to reduce unnecessary suffering and create a life worth living. Dr. McGinnis believes therapy is a powerful, complex, interpersonal process and works with individuals on acceptance of the self and one’s life as it is in order to create change and move towards a life that provides meaning, fulfillment, and sense of purpose. She is passionate about her work and inspired by her clients' stories of healing.

Ari West, LPC Ari West is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Masters of Education in Counselor Education with a Concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Ari practices from both a person-centered and systemic approach, assisting clients with better understanding their relationships and connection to the world while also offering a safe and empathic environment. In her spare time, Ari enjoys riding horses and loving on all her fur babies, and traveling with the people she cares about most.

My passion is Christian Counseling with the purpose of helping women and couples heal and step into their God-given purposes. I work with women who find themselves physically, emotionally, or spiritually stuck whether from past or present relationships and significant events, as well as destructive thoughts and habits. I also work with couples seeking to align and connect (pre-marital and marital), reconcile marital discourse, or improve their relationships and roles within the family.

Are you struggling with intrusive thoughts that are distressing, disturbing, or confusing and you're noticing that getting rid of these thoughts are very difficult, despite your many efforts? You may be struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder. OCD is one of the most misdiagnosed mental illnesses and can also be one of the most debilitating. This is why I've devoted my practice to understanding and effectively treating OCD. OCD is much bigger than handwashing and straightening pictures on the wall. If you believe you may be struggling with OCD, reach out and we can determine together.

Is your relationship struggling and you are considering couples counseling? All relationships go through rough patches but sometimes we need help from an objective outsider who can offer insight and direction on how to move beyond past hurts and move towards a relationship with better communication and respect for each other's differences. Or is it that you have been feeling so much anxiety, stress, and depression that you feel you have no idea how to manage your daily emotions? We all have times where we need a supportive person and someone to help empower us to get back to our best self.

Do you want to feel less stress and anxiety in life. Do things feel chaotic. I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives. My role begins by helping people to identify and verbalize the issues that may be getting in their way. I will listen carefully to your concerns and then together we will create a customized plan to best meet your needs.Our goal is to help you get your life back on track by implementing effective strategies that are geared towards you. I enjoy working with adults, teens, children and couples who are struggling with life’s stressors and are in need of some additional support and understanding.

Research indicates that women suffer from depression, anxiety, and eating disorders at disproportionate rates. Many women endure perhaps the most intense form of stress--interpersonal trauma ( e.g., rape, domestic violence, child abuse). An even larger proportion of women experience chronic high levels of stress, as they attempt to balance their responsibilities as professionals and their roles as mothers, wives, and daughters.

Have you been worrying a lot, unable to concentrate, or feeling overwhelmed? As a licensed therapist, I am here to help you address these feelings. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and specialize in depression, panic disorder, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, ADHD, and relationship issues.

Life is full of ebbs and flows, times when just “getting through” or “surviving” are at the forefront, and other times when it isn’t enough and we want more for our lives. I would love to partner with you on your journey. I am a client-centered therapist who recognizes that every individual is unique. Therapy should meet you where you are, not fit you into a box. I can be a listening ear, help support you through difficult times, and introduce you to evidence-based strategies to help you overcome your struggles and flourish.