Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Murrells Inlet, SC

I enjoy working with people of all ages, in individual, family, and couples therapy. Through my training, I am able to help people with a variety of life stressors including depression, anxiety, anger management needs, ADHD, grief, marital problems, addiction, and many other ailments. Through an integrated approach to therapy utilizing many different techniques, I will help you to understand your own thoughts and emotions. You will learn skills to help you develop and execute your own solutions to the problems in your life. It would be my privilege to help, when you are ready to make these life changes.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor my goal is to enrich and improve the lives of every client. We can all encounter obstacles on our journey through life and I will help you overcome the obstacles that are preventing you from living the life you deserve. No problem is too great or too small and I will create a safe, judgement free atmosphere to overcome what life has currently placed in your path. I have a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and I am fully Licensed as a LPC in the State of South Carolina. I am trained as a Cognitive Behavioral therapist, however I take a very eclectic approach in counseling.

I am a mental health professional with experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I use a variety of theoretical perspectives in individual, couple, group and family therapy sessions with specialization in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and serious illness psychosocial support. My conceptual approach is fundamentally psychoanalytic (Depth Psychology). My therapeutic style is influenced by a variety of techniques that I have integrated through the years.

Coastline Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC is owned and operated by Stacy Cretzmeyer, Ph.D., a licensed professional counselor and National Certified Counselor. She received her Ed.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Counselor Education from the University of South Carolina and has received extensive post-graduate training. With twenty years of clinical experience, Dr. Cretzmeyer has also taught on the graduate and undergraduate levels and has been a presenter at national and regional counseling conferences. She is a published author and has directed conferences, seminars, and workshops for teachers, counselors, health care professionals, law enforcement personnel, students and parents.

As a Solution-Focused therapist, I know there is hope for a healthy happy and abundant lifestyle. Living as a peaceful individual is possible! I believe that everyone who wants to be free from emotional burdens is equipped with the interpersonal strength to overcome and get past the misfortunes of current or previous circumstances. Emotional health is about making good decisions for yourself, behaving in a way that directly correlates with your values, and creating an environment which encourages your personal growth. Let me help you to realize your potential and achieve your dreams.

If you are depressed, anxious, worrisome,unhappy, stressed, sad, mad, frustrated, fearful, afraid, or feeling like you are at the end of your rope, I join you on your life's journey to show you how to experience more joy, satisfaction, contentment in your life. I will work with you to ameliorate the the discomfort and distress associated with past painful memories and experiences that prevent you from enjoying the present. The goal is for the rest of your life to be the best of your life.

Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Do you feel misunderstood? Have you experienced difficulties communicating with loved ones? Do you doubt your parenting skills? Do you feel empty without a purpose?

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over twenty years of experience in private practice, university settings, community agencies, and K-12 school settings. I help you challenge barriers and create solutions to living a fulfilled, happy life. I assist in identifying problems and patterns that affect you, both negatively and positively, and then facilitate a path to success. I provide counseling and therapy for positive and proactive change in adults, adolescents and children.

Are you ready to better understand your situation? Do you want to move forward toward resolving difficulties in your life? As your therapist, I will use my knowledge of human development and behavior to assist you in gaining this understanding. I will enter into a dialogue with you regarding possible solutions. We will examine your feelings/emotions, thoughts and behaviors. I will support you as you consider trying new approaches.Counseling can lead to better relationships, solutions to specific problems and significant reductions in feelings of distress.

Many of the individuals I work with have either been through a recent life change or trauma, or have been dealing with anxiety, depression or any number of issues for several years to a lifetime. My purpose is not to understand what it is like to walk in your shoes, but to come alongside you and walk with you together through your difficulties and figure out healthy strategies together. We will set goals and objectives together to formulate a viable solution for your situation. I have experience working with individuals, couples and groups dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships, and behavioral problems.

Do you realize the answers you seek exist within you? Life’s disruptions, losses and painful experiences leave negative imprints, which result in unpleasant symptoms like low self-esteem, limiting self-beliefs and negative thoughts about others and life. These experiences and the undesirable impacts cloud the part of you with all of the answers, your true essence. Together we will work to liberate you from the marks that past disturbances have left in order to be the healthiest and best version of your true self. Take a journey to intimately know and love yourself, and discover the roots of your thoughts, feelings and behaviors.

We are a private mental health clinic treating all Mental Health issues including addictions of all types. Our clinicians are National Board Certified and duly licensed in the state of South Carolina. We have been providing comprehensive services for over 20 years. We work closely with primary care physicians and psychiatrists to coordinate care. The population we serve ranges from pre-adolescence to Geriatric and end of life issues. Appointments are usually available within a week to ten days.

As a certified cognitive-behavioral therapist, my goal is to help you understand that your thoughts control your emotions and behaviors. Once you understand that you control your thinking, you will start to become emotionally stronger and create ways to achieve your successful future. While we can't change the past, we can work together to understand and resolve life challenges.

The cornerstone is the foundational stone to which everything is secured. Your life experiences are often reflective of that original foundation, your cornerstone. Many of us have struggled with our original cornerstone. It was set for us, not by us. My counseling practice incorporates positive cognitive and behavioral life tools to uniquely address, strengthen and rebuild your original foundation, your cornerstone. Contact me if you are ready to go on this journey of healing and wholeness.

Thank you for inquiring about my services and treatment specialties. I have successfully assisted many individuals, couples, and families who are courageous enough to seek to professional therapeutic counseling services. Relationships are difficult at times and this issue can be compounded by mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, as well as many other idiosyncrasies of relating to our loved ones. I utilize evidenced-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to assist clients with cognitive restructuring and focus on resolving emotional and behavioral problems which enables individuals to lead happier and more fulfilling lives.

Life is hard! Realizing you need help is a huge step in the process of change. It takes courage and strength. I would be honored to begin this journey with you as you seek healing and lasting change. I am passionate about helping people develop greater satisfaction in life by healing past traumas and processing severe life circumstances. It is my hope that you will be able to bring any burden you carry and share it with me to lighten the weight and create lasting change in your life. It is my greatest desire to help you build hope for life and living.

As a licensed therapist, I work from a Christian perspective integrating faith and positive change. My practice, Hope for the Future Christian Counseling, LLC, is located in Georgetown, SC at 2501 North Fraser Street. I believe we are made in the image of God and that he loves us all. Because of that belief, I take a holistic approach that includes body, mind, and soul; however, I allow the client to set the pace and determine whether or not they want to include faith aspects in our work together. I am trained in EMDR therapy and often integrate emotion focused therapy and attachment therapy in my work.