Grief Therapists in Myrtle Beach, SC

We are a nonprofit out-patient mental health and addiction counseling center serving Horry County in four locations; North Myrtle Beach, Surfside, Conway, and Loris. Our professional staff of 30 Master's level licensed counselors and social workers with specialties in play therapy, addictions, marital and family counseling, and trauma recovery are here to help you deal with mental, emotional, spiritual, relational issues.

"When writing the story of your life, don't let anyone else hold the pen" --Harley Davidson-- Share your story with me and let's write it together! Everyone has a story but your story is important to me. You may not be able to choose how every aspect of your life goes but you will learn how to jump over the hurdles that you are faced with. The first step is to seek help which you are doing right now. The second step is calling and making an appointment today! The third step is for us to meet and create a plan together on where you would like to go. Do something for yourself, you deserve it!

Therapy is an act of strength, hope, and resiliency. Even the happiest and most well-adjusted people may encounter problems resulting from unexpected life challenges and demands. My goal is to work in collaboration and partnership with my clients to bring about positive changes, growth, and healing from past painful events. I have 15 years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist. I received both my Master's degree and Continued Advanced Graduate Study Degree in Counseling Psychology from Cambridge College. I am also certified as a cognitive behavioral therapist from Boston University School of Social Work.

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.

I strongly believe in treating the person as a unique person given their individual needs. I primarily practice cognitive-behavior therapy utilizing an eclectic style and often use anecdotes, paradoxes, and especially humor in order to enhance, educate, and assist in reaching each person's goals. I have a specialty in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorders, and Anxiety. While I specialize in treating those suffering OCD, Panic, and Anxiety, I am equally proud of the successes I've had in helping those with Adjustment Disorders, Stress Management, Depression, Relationship Difficulties, and Family Concerns.

I commonly work with individuals that are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and family or relationship related difficulties. My experience is with adolescents and adults, also focusing on family dynamics as a whole. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which is a treatment specifically for designed to alleviate distressing memories that may be related to trauma.

Today is the day for you to get help with the challenges that you have with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, children, relationships, etc. Are you at a crossroad in your life looking for answers and relief from things that stress or overwhelm you? Has everyday life for you, your family, or kids become too much to handle. Everyone has been there at some point in life. We're here to help. Bright Future Counseling is here to help you reach your goals and overcome obstacles in your life.

Hello, I am Jim Bennett ,Counselor. I have compassionately worked with families, couples, individuals, teens and groups for over 29 years. I have worked with these clients in a private practice setting and in an addictions treatment center setting. I have accomplished Masters Degrees in both Counseling and Clinical Psychology. I studied both disciplines to equip myself for assessment as well as treatment . I became a counselor to help teens navigate their way into adulthood. I quickly found that the family is where it all starts. Therefore, I focused on family/marriage counseling. From there I branched into addiction counseling.

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.

Although many of us wish that we could go back and live our lives over we know that is impossible. However, anyone can change directions and make a brand new life. My mission is to assist clients of all ages to find these New Directions and to move forward to this new and better life.

I am a client-centered therapist who likes to work collaboratively with each person. I see it as a privilege to be allowed to help you, and I treat each client with dignity and respect. I work with most issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, parenting, and adolescent problems. I have worked with almost everything and have a lot of experience working with most things. I enjoy "thinking outside of the box" and design a treatment for each specific case instead of taking a "cookie cutter" approach. I may be called or texted at 843-902-4773. I can also be emailed at hmb627@aol.com.

Throughout life, we experience a variety of highs and lows. Some of our lows can be much more challenging to handle than others. It is my belief that counseling is a process of self-discovery. Through the counseling process you are able to uncover tools to help you become better equipped to handle the unexpected lows that may occur throughout life. A little support can make a tough situation much brighter, and make all the difference for a healthier you.

Dr. Kim Witkowski, Ph.D. is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor providing services for clients in Maryland ,South Carolina and New Jersey. With 30 years of clinical experience. Dr. Witkowski is working with clients to resolve; Trauma, Anxiety and Depression. Additionally specialties include Bipolar Disorders, PTSD, Perfectionism ,OCD and Work-Life Balance. Relationship counseling is offered to include: Effective Communication for Marriage and long- term partnerships, ending codependency and ACOA issues, trauma bonding , learning the characteristics of healthy relationships and attachment styles.

I enjoy working with children, teenagers, families and adults and have been providing individual and family counseling for 22 years. I am a Registered Play Therapist, National Board Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor and I have received extensive training in Filial Play Therapy, Parenting Education, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Post-Adoption Issues.

"In order to achieve the soul-searching that we desire and legitimately need, it is important to find a quiet place to be alone. Only in that silence and solitude are we able to remember that we already know the things that will bring us lasting happiness" My approach centers on helping my clients gain insight into unwanted thoughts and behaviors utilizing a collaborative approach. My goal is to create a peaceful and safe place for my clients to explore past and present stressors that contribute to difficulty in their emotional and behavioral functioning.

Do you feel like your mind never turns off and the more you think the less clear things get? Or do you have constant fear and anxiety that prevent you from living life to your fullest? Does life always seem so stressful? This is not what you envisioned for yourself and you are worth living a happy fulfilled life. Once you gain awareness and clarity, the clutter of fear and sadness can clear and steps can be taken to change course.

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.

I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I can help you to understand how your thoughts, feelings, behavior are interconnected, and that negative thoughts and feelings can trap you in a vicious cycle. CBT aims to help you deal with overwhelming problems in a more positive way by breaking them down into smaller parts. You're shown how to change these negative patterns to improve the way you feel. Unlike some other talking treatments, CBT deals with your current problems, rather than focusing on issues from your past. The use of humor in CBT is encouraged. We look for practical ways to improve your daily state of mind.

Thank you for Inquiring about my services and treatment specialties. I have and continue to successfully assist many individuals, youth and elderly, couples and families who are courageous enough to seek professional therapeutic counseling services. In my experience, I have learned that life will inevitably bring changes. Some of which are hard to cope with and endure. These times for many produce stress, anger, anxiety depression, and other mood disorders. I utilize evidenced-based practices such as ad CBT and REBT to assist my clients in navigating through and overcoming these times.