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South Carolina Therapists Manual/Directory 2008 Compiled By: Children Unlimited of Family Service Center 2712 Middleburg Drive Suite 207-A Columbia, SC 29204 1-800-922-5651 info@children-unlimited.org www.children-unlimited.org Disclaimer We have a listing of resources for families and professionals because we think they provide valuable information. Inclusion on this list does not represent endorsement. This is not a referral list. Children Unlimited, Inc. does not endorse specific treatment approaches, agencies or professionals. It is the responsibility of the parent/professional to assess the validity of the information offered its applicability to his/her personal needs. Table of Contents Introduction How to Choose a Therapist Terminology License Types Therapists by City: Aiken Augusta, GA Beaufort Charleston Columbia Easley Florence Goose Creek Greenville Greenwood Hilton Head Island Holly Hill Irmo Lancaster Lexington Moncks Corner Mt. Pleasant Myrtle Beach Rock Hill Spartanburg Summerville Tucker, GA 1 3 5 6 9 24 26 31 32 36 37 38 39 41 42 43 44 49 50 51 54 57 i ii iii vi Introduction This manual has been compiled by Children Unlimited of Family Service Center to assist adoptive families and professionals in their search for helpful therapists. Each year we attempt to locate new therapists and update current information. Everyone who responds is included in this manual. No attempt has been made to screen or evaluate any responding therapist, as we believe that to be the right of the family. Questions were asked of the therapists that we hope will help consumers narrow down their choices. The remainder of this section will attempt to explain some of the terminology used by therapists on the questionnaire that we sent out. The therapists have been listed alphabetically by city in an effort to make it easy to locate a therapist. i How to Choose a Therapist Once you have decided to seek professional help from a therapist, finding someone can seem overwhelming. Hopefully this guide will assist you in that search. You have the right to choose the best therapist for you and your family. When you buy a car, you shop around, talk with friends and co-workers about their cars, test drive your favorite models, and talk to the salesman. You have the same rights when you hire a therapist, and the process is really the same. 1. Find out who offers therapy in your area. We have attempted to poll the field of possible therapists for you in this manual, but many other professionals are certainly available. The very best way to find a therapist is to ask your friends and other adoptive families whom they recommend. You can also look in the phone book under Counselors, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, or Clinics-Mental health. 2. Eliminate professionals with whom you already have a personal or professional relationship. When you go to a therapist for help, you want to feel free to discuss your most personal problems and thoughts without worrying if that will jeopardize your job or hurt your friendships. You also want a therapist who can listen to you and help you without worrying about how your problems or the changes you make in your life will affect his/her job or friendships. It is best to eliminate from your list anyone whom you know personally or through work. 3. Look for a therapist who shares your values about life and has similar beliefs about therapy. Being human, every therapist has his/her own individual set of values and beliefs. To help you sort out how the therapist’s thinking compare to your own, we have asked a number of questions to prepare this listing. You can ask other therapists the same questions. The answers will help you eliminate professionals outside your driving distance, those who cannot accept your insurance, or cannot work with your school. When you have narrowed the possibilities down to three or four therapists, you have the right to call these therapists and interview them over the phone or in their office. While it is not fair to expect free therapy in this interview, it is helpful for both you and the therapist to understand each other’s philosophies about therapy, modalities of treatment, fee schedules, hours of operation, qualifications, and so on. If the therapist refuses to discuss these items free of charge, you may want to think about how that affects what you need from therapy. ii 4. Seek a therapist that “feels right” for you. The relationship between you and the therapist you choose will be one of the most personal relationships you ever have. It is important for you to feel comfortable, for trust to be established, and for you to believe your therapist can help you. A therapist may have all the training available, years of experience, and lots of recommendations, but if you do not feel comfortable with him/her, you will no be able to talk honestly and openly. Find a therapist with whom you feel a connection. 5. Remember, you have the right to choose the best therapist for you and your family. If you bought a car without an engine, would you keep it? If you choose a therapist and then decide he/she really is not helpful to you, you have the right to stop therapy with that person and to find another therapist. Therapy is sometimes scary, sometimes angry, often painful, and always hard work. No therapist can save you from those feelings because that is what therapy is, and that is how change happens. However, you have the right to feel safe, loved, and understood while in therapy. If you do not, find another therapist. That is your right. Terminology Philosophies: Individual therapists offer counseling based on their training, their experience, and their philosophy of life. While therapeutic philosophies are as varied as the people who have them, there are a few broad categories into which most of their philosophies fall. • Psychoanalytic or Psychodynamic: therapies concentrate on the interplay between person’s conscious and unconscious thoughts, needs, desires, etc. This is a “talk” therapy. Some of the philosophies that fall under this broad heading are Freudian, Jungian, Alderian, and Ericsonian. Behavior: therapies view all behavior whether physical or psychological as learned behavior. These therapists try to figure out what situation exists that sets off certain behavior, and then help the client to change the situation and/or behavior. Some of the techniques in this category are systematic desensitization, flooding, aversive conditioning, contracting, token economics, modeling, and constructive restructuring. • iii • Humanistic: therapies focus on the client’s ability to make choices and to grow. The therapist provides a safe place for the client to explore their current situation and find their own inner strengths. Some approaches in this category are Rogerian client-centered therapy and Gestalt. System: any approach with the word “system” in its name views the individual as part of a larger group. This may be marriage, family, or community. Therapists working with systems philosophy will help the client understand how they interact within the larger system, and how the individual changes affect the entire system. Eclectic: the therapists are comfortable using a variety of approaches and use them as different situations indicate. • • Modalities: Therapy is an interactive process; that is, a process occurring between the qualified professional and the client. The interaction can take place in a variety of modalities. • • • • • Individual: interaction takes place with single person Marital/Partners: interaction takes place with a committed couple Family: interaction occurs with entire family Group: interaction takes place with an unrelated group of people who share a common concern (divorce, substance abuse, sexual abuse) Residential Treatment: counseling is offered on an intense basis within a hospital or other place where people can live during the treatment Special Services: Therapy is usually pictured as a counselor sitting down with a client and talking about problems. While this is the most common type of therapy, other services are also sometimes available. Some therapists travel to your home and do therapy there (in-house sessions); or visit your child’s school to watch him/her there and talk to the teachers (school visits). • Family preservation services generally are many hours of therapy offered in your home over a short period of time to resolve a family crisis. • Play therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy, and ropes course are all special ways to relate people, generally children, who have trouble expressing themselves with words. • Respite is a short term parenting break, such as one gets from hiring a sitter, but offered to families who cannot use the teen next door to care for their children. • • Case Management is the finding and organizing of all the services a family iv is using so that running from one to the next does not cause more stress than the help these services offer. Population Most Commonly Served: This question was asked to find out if therapists had a specialty such as sexual abuse victims, adolescents, or men. Therapist answered in a variety of ways that may or may not help you to choose the best therapist for you. Payment: Almost all therapists will accept your cash or check to pay for their services. Many will either bill your insurance for you or provide a form for you to mail. Some therapists meet the requirements of a particular insurance company, so you will want to check this out prior to deciding to use a certain therapist. The same restriction applies to Medicaid, Medicare, and medical subsidy. EAP is a program where employers assist in paying for therapy. Fees: Some therapists have set fees per hour and everyone pays that price. Other therapists charge according to your income on a sliding scale. Some therapists will work with you on setting a fair hourly fee and/or setting up a payment plan that you can manage on your income. Community Served: This is the geographical area where most therapists live. It is only within this area that the therapist would usually offer special services such as school visits or in-home visits. However, if you are willing to drive to their office, almost any therapist anywhere will work with you. Minority Therapists: Many people only feel truly comfortable talking to someone of their own ethnicity. We wanted to be able to identify those minority therapists. Therapists were asked to identify any minority indicators. Although there are only a handful of minority therapists (African American being the most commonly noted), many Caucasian therapists indicated they knew African American therapists who they could refer. Referrals: • Self referral: almost all therapists will make an appointment with you over v the telephone (self referral). • • DYS, DSS, Continuum of Care: if noted in this section, that therapist accepts referrals from these agencies that in turn generally pay for the therapy. To qualify for such payment, you must be a client of that agency. Other places that make referrals (judges, lawyers, physicians, and schools) usually will help you get the first appointment but will not pay for the therapy. License Types: American Board of Professional Psychology Accredited by the Council of Social Work Bachelor of Arts Biofeedback Certificate Institute of America Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science in Nursing Certified Addictions Counselor Certified Nursing Specialist Certified Forensic Counselor Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Clinical Social Worker Diplomate American Board of Forensic Counselors Dr. of Philosophy in an education program Ed.D. Education Specialist Ed.S. Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW Licensed Independent Clinical Social LICSW Worker Licensed Independent Social Worker LISW LISW-CP Licensed Independent Social Worker – Clinical Practice LISW-AP Licensed Independent Social Worker – Advanced Practice Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor LMFC Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist LMFT LMFTS Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor Licensed Mental Health Counselor LMHC ABPP ACSW BA BCIA BS BSN CAC CNS CFC CRC CSW DABFC Licensed Mental Health Professional Licensed Master of Social Work Licensed Professional Counselor Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor Licensed Social Worker Master of Arts Master of Business Administration Master of Education Dr. of Medicine Marriage & Family Therapist Supervisor in Training Marriage and Family Therapist MFT MFTS Marriage & Family Therapist Supervisor Master of Science MS Master of Science in Nursing MSN MSW Master of Social Work Nationally Certified Counselor NCC PACE Professional Academy of Custody Evaluations Professional Counselor PC Professional Certified Counselor PCC PCSIT Professional Counselor Supervisor in Training Dr. of Philosophy in a doctoral program PhD PsyD Dr. of Philosophy in Psychology RNCS Registered Nurse Clinical Specialist LMHP LMSW LPC LRC LSW MA MBA M.Ed. MD MFSIT vi Name: Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Center/Children’s Services Address: 135 Greg Hwy / Aiken, SC 29801 County of Residence: Aiken Phone #: Aiken 803-641-7700; Barnwell 803-259-7170 24-Hour Emergency: 803-648-9900 Licensure/Certification: Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Varied Individual, marital, family, group Varied, emergency services Children ages 1 to 18 Medicaid, insurance, cash/check, subsidy Sliding scale Aiken, Barnwell Yes Self-referral Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. No response. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. No response. -1Name: Ellen Miller Address: 203 Laurens Street SW / Aiken, SC 29801 County of Residence: Aiken Phone #: 803-643-0173 Licensure/Certification: LPC, LMFT, NAACAC Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Children above age of 10 and Adolescents Cash, Insurance, EAP, Tricare Set fees $60 Aiken County No Self referral, agency, physician Systemic Cognitive, Behavioral, Family Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. No response. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. No response. -2Name: Cynthia Butler, Ph.D. Address: 3922 Scott St / Augusta, GA 30909 (works in Columbia occasionally) County of Residence: Phone #: 706-828-7548 Licensure/Certification: Psychologist Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? The potential for a productive life is within everyone. Behavioral Psychoanalytic Grief, Losses for children Foster Care Children Medicaid, Peach Tree Medicaid, Peach Tree Low Economic Black American Self-Referral Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. Children experience a loss that is real. Adjustment is difficult. Their experience must be acknowledged and affirmed. After one year of therapy, an eight year old said, “I love my foster mom, but I have a sad spot on the inside.” Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. I have worked with foster care children for at least thirteen years. -3Name: John C. Whitley, III, Ph.D. Address: 2828 Hillcreek Drive / Augusta, GA 30909 Satellite Office: 100 Center Street/Chester, SC 29706 Satellite Office: 3220 Two Notch Road/Columbia, SC 29204 Satellite Office: 100 Lydia Street/Greenville, SC 29605 Satellite Office: 620 North Emerald Street/Greenwood, SC 29646 Satellite Office: 210 South Purdy Street/Sumter, SC 29150 Satellite Office: 215 South Lemack Street/Walterboro, SC 29488 Phone #: 706-228-5006 Licensure/Certification: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Solution focused Cognitive, Behavioral, Individual & Family Therapy Testing / Evaluation, Parent Training, Developmental Assessments from 1 month of age & up Children/Adolescents Insurance, Medicaid, Cash, Medicare, 252 form Set fees CSRA No Self referral Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. “Goal of treatment is to help negotiate the best fit for each family and support the process.” Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. Have performed psychological evaluations for DFCS/DSS in the past. -4Name: Kathy Blaydes / Life Skills Counseling Address: 80 Lady’s Island Drive / Beaufort, SC 29907 Satellite Office: 10 Pinckney Colony Road / Bldg 300, Suite 321/ Bluffton, SC 29910 County of Residence: Beaufort Phone #: 843-986-0046 Licensure/Certification: LPC Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Client Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Individual, Family, Marriage Counseling Hypnosis General Most insurances accepted $70 Beaufort County No Self or Agency Please comment on the following: Belief about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families… Children operate best in an environment that provides warmth, caring, unconditional acceptance and nurturance. I assist adoptive families in developing these traits and help them in developing a problem-solving mindset, so that they are able to make positive decisions and good choices. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. I have worked with multiple foster families who went on to become adoptive families. -5Name: Charleston Family Center Address: 1620 Ashley River Rd. / Charleston, SC 29407 County of Residence: Charleston Phone #: 843-763-2222 Licensure/Certification: Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Varies Individual and family ADHD therapy Children, adolescents, adults Insurance, private pay, Medicaid $135 initial, $105 thereafter, $175 if seeing an MD Charleston, Waltersboro No Self-referral Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families – No response. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years – Different therapists have seen patients who are either in foster care or who have been adopted. -6Name: Barbara Melton Address: 215 E. Bay St., Suite 306 / Charleston, SC 29401 County of Residence: Charleston Phone #: 843-723-8002 Licensure/Certification: MEd, LPC, NCC Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Cognitive-behavioral, rational emotive, reality/choice, person-centered Individuals, couples, families Parenting instruction, family mediation as certified by the SC Supreme Court, grief/trauma/loss issues No response. Insurance, private pay $75/hour Charleston No Self-referral Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families – I have worked w/families in therapeutic foster care settings who have ended up adopting their foster children over time. This has been satisfying to see and re-affirms my faith that “problem” children, when paired with loving, caring parents who are well informed in parenting skills, can grow into healthy, productive citizens in our society. I appreciate the fact that adoptive parents choose to bring a child into their heart and choose to love that child. Often children come from a perspective of abandonment and/or neglect; if they can come to terms with the fact that they are loved and wanted and chosen, they do much better in life. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years – I have worked on and off w/Growing Home, which is a therapeutic foster care agency. I have run support groups for these parents on a monthly basis, as well as conducted trainings on a variety of parenting issues and topics, including: attachment disorder, enhancing self-esteem in children, methods of discipline, giving children choices, running family meetings, etc. I have attended a number of conferences and workshops relating to this as well. -7Name: Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health Address: 2777 Speissegger Drive / Charleston, SC 29405 County of Residence: Charleston Phone #: 843-745-5149 Licensure/Certification: Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Varies Individual, family, and group Substance abuse assessments and inpatient services available Varies Private pay, private insurance, and Medicare, NO Medicaid Assessments are free, thereafter depends on services referred Charleston No Self-referral Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. No response. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. No response. -8Name: Jim Brown Address: 2611 River Drive / Columbia, SC 29201 County of Residence: Richland Phone #: 803-917-8773 Licensure/Certification: MDIV, MA, LPC Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Cognitive-behavioral within a systemic framework Individual, couples, families, groups Groupwork with adolescents Adolescents and their families Insurance and private pay, NO Medicaid $135 initial, $90 thereafter, sliding scale available, some pro bono Richland County No Self-referrals, physician, etc. Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families – No response. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years – Have had training on adoption issues, worked with adolescents who have been adopted, and have worked with attachment related issues. -9Name: Children Unlimited of Family Service Center Address: PO Box 7876/ Columbia, SC 29202 County of Residence: Richland Phone #: 803-733-5450 or 800-922-5651 info@children-unlimited.org Licensure/Certification: LMSW’s on staff Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Systems, Cognitive/Behavioral Family, individual, group, parent-child Adoption Preservation, Respite, Retreats, Love and Logic Children and families in need of permanency Medical subsidies, contracts, purchaseof-service, self-pay, Some Insurance No fee for most services South Carolina Yes Self, DSS, COC, School, therapist, DDSN, DMH Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. Adoptable children with special needs deserve permanency in adoptive families; adoptive families are a healing resource for these children; it is our job to assist and empower adoptive families in the process of healing. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. We are accredited by the Council on Accreditation, have been a member of the Family Builders Network since 1979, 30 years experience placing and maintaining adoptions of children with special needs. We constantly upgrade our own training as well as pass our knowledge on to other professionals. -10- Name: Columbia Counseling Center Address: 900 St. Andrews Rd. / Columbia, SC 29210 County of Residence: Richland Phone #: 803-731-4708 www.columbiacounselingcenter.com Licensure/Certification: Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Eclectic with cognitive behavior Individual, family, marital Case management, teaching parents, Christian Counseling Center all ages Insurance, cash/check, credit card, NO Medicaid, Medicare Set fee, can be negotiable Lexington & Richland No; however, we have 2 Spanishspeaking Self-Referral Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. “I feel adoption should be/is a wonderful experience for parents and children; my approach varies with different circumstances, ages, processes, of entire adoption situation; seek to foster positive adjustment/growth process.” Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. Dr. Robert Hooper has had adoption experiences. -11- Name: David Downie IV, MD, PA Address: 1327 Richland Street / Columbia, SC 29201 County of Residence: Phone #: 803-252-4882 Licensure/Certification: Psychiatrist Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Eclectic Individual, play Social worker available Child/Adolescent Medicaid, Medicare, Credit Card, Cash, Tricare By Pay or Source Columbia No Self referral Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families – Each family has unique history and needs. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years – Daily Experience. Many families of adoptees seen. -12Name: Family Service Center of South Carolina Address: PO Box 7876 / Columbia, SC 29202 County of Residence: Richland Phone #: 803-733-5450 Licensure/Certification: ACSW, LISW-CP, LMFTS, LMFT, LPCS, CACI, SAP Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Varies Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Individual, Marriage & Family Consumer Credit Counseling, Youth WIA, Adult WIA, Dental Clinics, Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, Fairfield Literacy Council, Children Unlimited Individuals, Couples and Family, Children, Adolescents, Elderly Insurance, Check, Cash, Credit Card, Medicare By insurance. Have sliding fee scale for those without insurance except for attachment program. Varies No Self, agencies, other Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. Adoption is one of our key program components. We have extensive experience working with children and families who have been through the adoption process or who are beginning the process. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. Varies by practitioner. Extensive training and experience with children and families suffering from attachment difficulties. -13Name: Anna S. Griswold, Ph.D. Address: P.O. Box 113, 1620 Lady Street, Suite A / Columbia, SC 29202 County of Residence: Richland Phone #: 803-252-4935 Licensure/Certification: Clinical Psychology Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Humanistic and Interpersonal Individual and Family Psychological Testing Adolescents and adults-Children for testing or family Insurance – Medicaid if DSS referred and Private Pay Regularly $115 per hour A few reduced-fee slots Greater Columbia area No Self referrals Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. Adoptees often have issues surrounding loss of their biological family and struggle with self-esteem due to their loss. Adoptive families can have difficulty accepting the child’s inability to “bond.” Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. I have seen children who are being adopted and adults who reflect on their adoption. I have done psychological testing with children who are in the adoption process. -14Name: Lyssa Harvey, Ed.S./Art & Play Therapy Center of SC Address: 5115 Forest Plaza Suite D / Columbia, SC 29206 County of Residence: Richland Phone #: 803-920-0707 Licensure/Certification: LPC-S, Registered Art & Play Therapist Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Helping children and their parents through caring, nurturing environment Individual Art and Play Therapy Families with children with special needs Children, Adolescents, Women Check or Cash, Some Insurance Set by therapist Midlands No Self Referral Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. The art and play therapy practice will provide therapeutic services for all families with special needs to enhance relationships in the family. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. Commissioner for the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs for the 2 Congressional District. Experience working with children and families who are currently going through adoption process or who had previously been through the process. nd -15Name: Lesley Jamison/Behavioral Health Services Address: 1180 Columbia Avenue / Irmo, SC 29063 County of Residence: Phone #: 803-407-5920 Licensure/Certification: Ph.D in Clinical Psychology Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Cognitive-behavioral Individual, some family and group Psychological testing Children and adolescents Most insurance and private pay, NO Medicaid $100/hour, sliding scale available Richland and Lexington Counties Yes Self-referral, physician, and state agency referrals Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families – No response. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years – I worked at Epworth Children’s Home with children in foster care, some of whom were eventually adopted. -16Name: Address: County of Residence: Phone #: Licensure/Certification: Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. -17- Name: Dr. Betty Mandell Address: Resource Associates / 1898 Calhoun St., suite 8/ Columbia, SC 29201 County of Residence: Lexington Phone #: 803-256-9700 x 25 Licensure/Certification: Psychologist Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Cognitive-behavioral, emotional Individual, marital, group- “child-parent and child-parents”, would offer groups as needed In-home sessions, play therapy, case management, evaluations, SCDSS Adoption Specialist General practice Medicaid, insurance, cash/check Sliding scale Generally Richland and Lexington counties No, but can recommend Self-referral by phone, DSS Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. I believe that adoptive parents face all the regular developmental issues plus a few extra and they need to be strong families with good family and community supports. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. I continue to meet the regular continuing education requirements for certification as an adoption specialist. -18Name: deRosset Myers, Jr., Ph.D Address: University Specialty Clinics, 15 Medical Park / Columbia, SC 29203 County of Residence: Richland Phone #: 803-434-4300 Licensure/Certification: SC Clinical Psychology, License # 431 Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Behavioral/Cognitive Behavioral Attachment Individual, Family, Play Psychological Evaluations Children and Adolescents All Clinic Policy Greater Columbia area Yes Refer by adoption worker, self referral Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. The child and family should be encouraged to function as an intact permanent unit. Behavior needs to be reasonably under control before other issues can be productively addressed. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. Evaluations of pre-adoption children and long-term therapy Treated adopted children and their families -19Name: Mark D. Sloan, Ph.D. Address: 4145 Hardscrabble Road / Columbia, SC 29223 County of Residence: Richland Phone #: 803-788-1440 Licensure/Certification: Psychologist Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Behavioral, Eclectic Individual, family, marital School Psychological Evaluations All ages Medicaid (through DSS), insurance, cash/check, medical subsidies Set fees Columbia No Self referral by phone, DSS, COC Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families – “Special issues regarding adoption are major aspect of therapy. Family cohesiveness, separation and assimilation, blending and healing are examples of these issues. Training in adoption and issues regarding adoption gathered throughout career. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years – “Number of evaluations and therapy cases throughout career and in last 5 years. -20Name: Donna W. Upchurch Address: 1403 ½ Calhoun Street / Columbia, SC 29201 County of Residence: Richland Phone #: 803-252-1866 Licensure/Certification: LMFT; LMFT-S; LPC-S; CNS-Adult Psychiatry; Family Mediator Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Family Systems Therapy Individual, couple, family, no young children unless with family Dreamwork Couples and Individuals Cash, Check, Insurance, NO credit cards, Medicare $100/50 min hour Columbia Female Self or Professional Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. Practice is geared toward the needs of specific client families. There are no preconceived plans beyond addressing developmental needs of all family members. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. Counseling of adults adopted as children, couple planning to offer child for adoption, parents considering adoption alternatives. -21Name: Lois Pall Wandersman, Ph.D Address: 1512 Laurel Street / Columbia, SC 29201 County of Residence: Richland Phone #: 803-252-5455 Licensure/Certification: Clinical Psychologist Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Developmental, Family Individual, Family, Play Provide services for young children Varied Self Pay, some insurance companies, NO Medicaid $100 per hour for private pay Columbia No Self-Referral by phone, DSS, COC Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. Commitment to helping families grow together. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. Have counseled children who have been adopted. -22Name: Carey Washington, Ph.D. Address: 245 Business Park Blvd. / Columbia, SC 29203 County of Residence: Richland Phone #: 803-699-1115 Licensure/Certification: Psychology Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Cognitive/Behavioral/Adlerian Family, Individual, Couples Ages 5-100+ Child Custody Evaluations, Psychological Assessments, Eating Disorders, Alcohol/Drugs Adolescents and Adults Medicare, other insurances, private pay Individual basis – normally $130 per hour Midlands area of SC and other parts of the state No Self referrals Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. Very liberal views on adoption with gays, mixed relationships, advanced age. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. Provided convulsive services to families seeking adoption and have lectured in the past. -23Name: Kathy Chamlee/Pastoral Counseling of Palmetto Health-Easley Address: 112 John Street, Suite 102 / Easley, SC 29640 County of Residence: Pickens Phone #: 864-442-7585 x 14 or 864-442-7493 Licensure/Certification: LMFT, LPC, MFTS, PCS Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Solution focused, Narrative Family, Individual, Play Pastoral Counseling Children and Families Insurance, sliding scale possible $100.00/hr Pickens, Laurens, Greenville, Oconee No response. Self-referral Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. No response. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. I have two adopted nephews (ages 30, 17) and twins (girl and boy, age 13). The circumstances of each adoption are different. As an aunt, I have an upclose view of the challenges and rewards of adoption. -24- Name: Garnett Conaway Address: 112 John Street, Suite 102 / Easley, SC 29640 County of Residence: Pickens Phone #: 864-552-7585 Licensure/Certification: LMFT, LPC Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Systems, Experiential Family, Marital, Individual No response. Individual Adults, Couples, and Families with Teens Insurance and Out-of-Pocket $85 per hour, sliding scale possible Pickens, Greenville, Anderson No No response. Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. No response. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. No response. -25Name: Dr. Sheryl Cantey Address: 800 E. Cheves Street, Suite 390 / Florence, SC 29506 County of Residence: Florence Phone #: 843-667-4949 Licensure/Certification: Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Varied Cash/check, client pays at time of service, then insurance can be filed for reimbursement $160 initial visit, $115 thereafter All No Self Referral Varied Individual, couples, family therapy Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families – “Pro Adoption.” Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years – Some knowledge of the adoption process. -26Name: Lisa M. Jackel, Ph.D. Address: 520 West Palmetto Street / Florence, SC 29501 County of Residence: Florence Phone #: 843-317-9333 Licensure/Certification: SC Board of Psychology Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Empowering clients and families Family systems, cognitive-behavioral, play therapy Individual, group, family Children and Adolescents Medicaid and Private Pay: due at time of service; State plan, Tri-Care, Some Insurance $150 for first visit, $125 thereafter Florence, Darlington, Hartsville, Chesterfield, Dillon, Marion, Kingstree, Lake City, Sumter No Self Referral Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. Therapy can help with trust issues, security in a new home, and grief related to finalization of TPR. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. Individual and Family therapy and psychological evaluations. -27Name: Dr. Byron Navy Address: 800 E. Cheves Street, Suite 390 / Florence, SC 29506 County of Residence: Florence Phone #: 843-667-4949 Licensure/Certification: Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Varied Cash/check, client pays at time of service, then insurance can be filed for reimbursement $160 initial visit, $115 thereafter All No Self Referral Varied Individual, couples, family therapy Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families – “Pro Adoption.” Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years – No response. -28Name: Dr. Avie J. Rainwater, III Address: 800 E. Cheves Street, Suite 390 / Florence, SC 29506 County of Residence: Florence Phone #: 843-667-4949 Licensure/Certification: Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Varied Cash/check, client pays at time of service, then insurance can be filed for reimbursement $160 initial visit, $115 thereafter All No Self Referral Varied Individual, couples, family therapy Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families – “Pro Adoption.” Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years – No response. -29Name: Dr. Sarah Williams Address: 800 E. Cheves Street, Suite 390 / Florence, SC 29506 County of Residence: Florence Phone #: 843-667-4949 Licensure/Certification: Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Varied Individual, couples, family therapy Child Therapy Children Cash/check, client pays at time of service, then insurance can be filed for reimbursement $160 initial visit, $115 thereafter All No Self Referral Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families – “Pro Adoption.” Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years – No reponse. -30Name: Berkely Community Mental Health Center Address: 403 Stoney Landing Road / Goose Creek, SC 29461 County of Residence: Berkeley Phone #: 843-761-8282 or 888-202-1381 Licensure/Certification: LMSW Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Multi Systemic, Family Therapy Individual, group, family, crisis management, Intensive In-Home Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Children and their families Medicaid, all insurances Sliding fee scale Berkeley county Yes, African American, Hispanic, Asian Other Child Agencies: family MD, pediatricians Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. No response. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. No response. -31Name: Joy D. Bennett Address: 534 Old Howell Road, Suite 101 / Greenville, SC 29615 County of Residence: Greenville Phone #: 864-322-7755 Licensure/Certification: Licensed Independent Social Worker Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Child-centered therapy Family Systems Play therapy, Cognitive-behavioral, family systems Certified Mediator Children and families Cash, check, credit, private insurance, Medicare, Tricare, standard Champus $90 per hour Upstate No Self or referring agency Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. Circumstances surrounding specific adoptions are quiet variable. The needs of the child for the safety and security of a loving home should drive the process and dilemmas met. Almost every child thrives best in a family environment. Families come in all shapes and sizes. It is the security for the child that should be paramount in helping family’s function and succeed. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. In charge of old adoption files of former adoption agency for 5 years – handled all requests for non-identifying information. Aware of law on past adoptions. -32Name: Dennis Johnson/Pettigru Counseling Associates Address: 405 Pettigru Street / Greenville, SC 29601 County of Residence: Greenville Phone #: 864-271-3549 Licensure/Certification: MA, LPC, CAC Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Eclectic Individuals, couples, families EMDR, addictions, spirituality, coparenting, blended family, PTSD Children, adolescents, adults, couples and families Insurance, private pay, credit cards $115/hour for first visit, $95/hr thereafter Greenville, Upstate SC No Self-referral Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families … Professional counseling can be extremely helpful when trying to make a decision which will affect the lives of many people. As a counselor, I want to help you do what is best for your family, be it placing a child for adoption, becoming an adoptive parent or providing treatment for the child. I will work with you throughout the entire process so that you understand what may be going on inside of your child and family by offering ideas about issues that may arise along the way. It is often difficult to discuss adoption with relatives and friends who are close to you .A professional counselor is in position to be objective about these issues. I am specifically trained in child development, separation and loss, behavioral challenges, abuse/neglect, cultural issues, family relations and in the treatment of many mental health issues. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years … I have worked with adoptees and their families in an acute care hospital setting and also in child groups, adolescent groups, and in private practice. All members of the ‘adoption triangle” have thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are valid and need to be addressed. My experience has included the individual’s emotional needs and the needs within the family system as a whole. -33Name: Dorothy K. Whalen Address: 534 Old Howell Road, Suite 101 / Greenville, SC 29615 County of Residence: Greenville Phone #: 864-322-7755 Licensure/Certification: LISW Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Child-centered, Family systems, Developmental perspective Play-therapy, Individual, Family No Response. Children and Family Cash, check, credit, private insurance, Medicare, Tricare, standard Champus $90 per hour Upstate No Self referrals, schools, pediatricians Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. Every child deserves to be reared in a family that is secure and provides stability. Most children do best in a family structure. Families, today, are defined in a number of ways – both traditional and non-traditional. I believe in childcentered adoption. It is what is best for the child! Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. In 14 years of clinical social work practice, I have provided therapy to children and families in foster care, pre-adoptive homes, and adoptive homes. I have worked with domestic and international adoptions, same race and transracial adoptions. As a graduate intern, I trained at DSS and was involved in the TPR process to include home studies, foster care, and other adoption functions. -34Name: Shree Yongue Address: 534 Old Howell Road, Suite 101 / Greenville, SC 29615 County of Residence: Greenville Phone #: 864-322-7755 Licensure/Certification: LISW, LMFT, LMFT-S Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Child-centered, family systems, Developmental perspective Play Therapy, Individual, Family No Response. Children and Family Cash, check, credit, private insurance, Medicare, Tricare, standard Champus $90 per hour Upstate No Self Referrals, Schools, CPS, Pediatricians Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. Children need safe, secure connections to develop to their potential. Adoptive children and families need to be thoroughly assessed prior to adoptive placement. Education and planning are important. The primary focus must address the needs of the child. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. Currently and during the past 19 years I have seen children in therapy through adoption process. Some of my work has been with children in foster care experiencing TPR then pre-adoptive and adoptive placements. -35Name: Piedmont Health Group Address: Tower Pointe Medical Center/105 Crest Ct, Suite 300 / Greenwood, SC 29646 County of Residence: Greenwood Phone #: 864-223-5111 Licensure/Certification: LMSW, LPC Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Making positive changes Individual, Couple, Family, Group Workshops, play therapy, drug/alcohol, sexual trauma Children, Adolescents, Adults, Family, Couples Cash, Check, Insurance, Debit/Credit Card, Medicaid, Tricare $150 initial, $85 thereafter, discount if pay in full at time of service Greenwood County and surrounding areas African American Male Self or Referrals from agency Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. Special issues accompany adoptees and family members that should be openly and honestly addressed. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. Two therapists work with adoption issues. Some have personally gone through the foster care licensing process and began the adoption process. -36Name: William J. Westmaas, M.D. Mailing Address: 82 Cypress March/Hilton Head, SC 29926 Physical Address: 19 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 204 / Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 County of Residence: Beaufort Phone #: 843-842-5336 Licensure/Certification: Psychiatrist, SC Medical Board #10277 Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Identify problems, address them, resolve conflicts. Dynamic psychotherapy, psychopharmacology No Response. Adolescents and adults Medicare, insurance, private pay, NO Medicaid $145 initial, $125/hr thereafter, adjustable fee by ability to pay Southern half of Beaufort county No Self-referral Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. I am an adoptive parent myself. I am supportive of the process and am personally aware off some of the conflicts. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. None. -37Name: James H. Way, Ph.D./Family Diagnostic Associates Address: 922 Holly Street / Holly Hill, SC 29059 County of Residence: Orangeburg Phone #: 803-496-7174 Licensure/Certification: Clinical Psychology Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Cognitive-Behavioral Model Individual and family, children and adults Psychological Assessment Small rural community (various ethnic groups) Medicaid, Medicare, Private Insurance, Cash, Credit Card $85 per hour for Psychological Assessment Small Rural Community No Physicians, Schools, self referrals Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. “Adoption has allowed for many children and adults to experience the healthy bonds associated with family life. It is a strong alternative for many children who, otherwise, would not experience stability or a loving family setting.” Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. “Strong background in child psychology/therapy. I have worked with numerous foster children and family members who are choosing to adopt children. Working through past trauma and making adjustments to current placement have been a significant part of my practice over the years.” -38- Name: Corrine Barbian Address: 7511 St. Andews Rd., Suite 1 / Irmo, SC 29169 County of Residence: Lexington Phone #: 803-781-1003 Licensure/Certification: MA, LPC Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Cognitive-behavioral Individual, family, and marriage Adoptions and special needs Families Insurance, private pay, NO Medicare or Medicaid Sliding scale Columbia area No. Self-referral Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families – From a personal standpoint, adoption is the hardest and most rewarding thing that can be done. It is very much a family experience. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years – I have adopted two children myself. One of my sons has Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and the other has Fetal Alcohol Effect. I used to run a foster care training for parents. -39Name: Timothea Sharpe Address: PO Box 777/ Prosperity, SC 29127 Counseling sites: Irmo, Leesville, Newberry/Prosperity County of Residence: Richland Phone #: 803-781-2013 Licensure/Certification: LISW Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Eclectic Client Specific, Cognitive-behavioral Individual, Couple, Family, Sexual Abuse Recovery, Grief Recovery, Gay/Lesbian issues, Healthy parenting, Home Studies in divorce/custody disputes, workshop presentations, agency program reviews. Gay/lesbian adults and those with a diagnosis of Depression/Anxiety Cash, Check, Insurance, NO Medicaid Sliding Scale Newberry, Aiken, Saluda No Self Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families… Our counselors hold a deep respect for clients and their life situations. We are honored to be invited to walk part of the way with them on their journey toward health and wholeness. We recognize adoption as a healthy family option with situation specific issues including grief work around the loss of original family/birth parents. We support open adoption to the extent that all parties desire this and want to cooperate with it. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. Experience as an adoptive parent. COAC annual conferences last several years as presenter and participant. -40Name: J. Patrick Goldsmith, Ed.D. Address: Psychological Associates, PA / PO Box 669 / Lancaster, SC 29721 County of Residence: Lancaster Phone #: 803-283-4004 Licensure/Certification: Psychologist Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Eclectic Group, Individual, Biofeedback PTSD, Pain Disorder, Children All 252-Medicaid, private insurance, SOVA $100 Rock Hill, Lancaster, Chester, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Marlboro No Self Referral Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. “Can be a great thing.” Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. Pre-adoption assessments for parents, see children in the adoptions program in DSS, post-adoption evaluations, and counsel many clients, both parents and children, who are currently going through the foster care or adoption process. -41Name: Crossroads Counseling Address: 1 Wellness Blvd/Irmo, SC 29063 County of Residence: offices in Lexington, Richland and Newberry Phone #: 803-808-1800 Licensure/Certification: LPC, LISW, Ed.D. on staff Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Client Centered Adlerian or Cognitive Behavioral Psychiatry, Counseling, Psychological Evaluations Children, Parents Cash or Credit Card, Insurance, NO Medicaid Varies, self-pay is $125 initial, $90 thereafter, sliding scale available No Response No Response Self Referrals Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. No Response Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. Some therapists have done adoption-related counseling. Two therapists specialize in children. -42Name: Berkeley Community Mental Health Center Address: 403 Stoney Landing Road / Moncks Corner, SC 29461 County of Residence: Berkeley Phone #: 843-761-8282 or 888-202-1381 Licensure/Certification: Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Varied Individual, family, marital, group, residential Varied Children ages 6-18; adults Medicaid, Medicare, Champus, insurance, cash/check Sliding scale Berkeley Varied Self-referral, DSS Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. Varied. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. Varied. -43Name: Brooke Guida Address: 1060 Cliffwood St., Suite B / Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 County of Residence: Charleston Phone #: 843-270-8024 Licensure/Certification: LPC Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic Individual, family, group Work with gifted adolescents and adults Adolescents and Adults Insurance, private pay, No Medicare or Medicaid $85 per session Mt. Pleasant, Charleston No, but I have extensive experience with African-American families Self-referral Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families – Assist with transition of adoptees into family system using a variety of modalities, some creative, so the family can develop a sense of their new and changed identity. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years – No response. -44Name: E.G. (Skip) Runge, Jr. Address: 222 W. Coleman Blvd. / Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 County of Residence: Charleston Phone #: 843-388-1860 Licensure/Certification: MA, LPC Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused Individuals, couples, families Biofeedback/neurofeedback Adolescents, adult children, and parents Self-pay or insurance, NO Medicare or Medicaid $80/hour Mt. Pleasant, Charleston No Self-referral Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families… Strongly in favor of adoption for a variety of reasons. Experience in family work is extensive; works from a Family Systems perspective, and supports the idea that the entire family is the client. Works effectively with parents and couples as well. Adoption related experience and/or training in last 5 years… Work with parents and with adults having family of origin issues. -45Name: Dianne Tennyson Address: 409 Coleman Blvd., Suite 2-B / Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 County of Residence: Charleston Phone #: 843-884-9479 Licensure/Certification: MAT, ATR Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Eclectic Individual, family, group Art therapy Children, Adolescents, and Adults Private pay, Qualified Provider List (DJJ, Continium of Care, and DSS) $65 individuals, $35.00 per session for groups Mt. Pleasant, Charleston No. Self-referral Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families… I’m very excited about adoptions. I am a former foster parent and would have adopted my two girls, if they could have been adopted. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years… I have had no formal training. However, any issues would be explored in art therapy. What a great way to communicate individually and as a family. -46Name: Catherine Ann Walsh, Ph.D. Address: 1060B Cliffwood Drive / Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 County of Residence: Charleston Phone #: 843-884-3121 www.talkingdoc.net Licensure/Certification: Psychologist Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Family systems Individual and family Children ages 3 and older Children Adolescents – 40% Adults – 60% Private pay and various insurances Tri-Care, CIGNA, MHN, Value Options, ManageMed, etc. $150 initial, $120 thereafter Charleston Metropolitan area No Self-referral Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. Tough and valuable options for many children and parents Without training, education, and support, more likely to fail Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. Work with DSS in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester since 1988 Many foster and adoptive families Attended “Adoptive/Foster Care Workshop” by Dr Richard Delaney in 9/94 sponsored by CU -47Name: Jay White Address: 1300 Hospital Drive, Suite 270 / Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 County of Residence: Charleston Phone #: 843-478-1776 www.charlestontherapy.com Licensure/Certification: LPC Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Cognitive-behavioral Individual, family, couples Talks/ Seminars Adolescents and adults Insurance, Private pay $80 initial Charleston and surrounding area No Website, physician referrals, radio show, self-referral Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families – There are a number of issues that can arise as an adopted child, yet the vast majority of children that are adopted lead a “normal” childhood. Sometimes I believe some of the issues that get blamed on being adopted are just regular items on which all teen-agers struggle. On the items that do take a closer look concerning adoption, there are terrific results using a cognitive/ behavioral approach. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years – I have received no special adoption training yet I have several friends and family members that are adopted. It is always interesting to hear their stories and see how it effects (if at all) their view of the world. -48Name: McCarthy Counseling Associates Address: 4603 Oleander Drive, Suite #1 / Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 County of Residence: Horry Phone #: 843-497-5240 www.mccarthycounselingassociatespa.com Licensure/Certification: PhD, LPC Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Eclectic, Holistic Approach, Systems and Psychodynamic Individual, Group, Marital, and Family Therapies QEEG, Biofeedback, and Neurofeedback, Preadoption Evaluations Children, Adolescents, Adults Most Insurances, NO Medicare or Medicaid $95 per 45-min. hour Horry and Georgetown No Self Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. Adoption is an opportunity to open our hearts and family to society and the world through an example of selfless caring. The more we know about the children involved the more we can facilitate a positive transition during this sometimes difficult process. Reaching out for professional guidance and assistance during these times can be a very positive, productive strategy. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. Perform comprehensive evaluations and work with many adopted people (children, adolescents, and adults) on regular basis in private mental health counseling practice. I am also a Fellow of the Professional Academy of Custody Evaluators (PACE). -49Name: Catawba Family Center/Dept. of Mental Health Address: 250 Piedmont Blvd. / Rock Hill, SC 29730 County of Residence: York Phone #: 803-329-3177 Licensure/Certification: Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Behavior, Cognitive Individual, Family, Group Family Preservation, Sex Offenders treatment, Treatment of Sexually Reactive, Parent Training Children and Adolescents and their families Medicaid, Insurance, Self-Pay Sliding Scale York County Yes Spanish speaking available Self, community agencies, physicians Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. No response. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. Several therapists have training in adoption. -50Name: Marilyn R. Coltrane, Ed.S. Address: 167 Alabama Street / Spartanburg, SC 29302 County of Residence: Spartanburg Phone #: 864-978-4052 Licensure/Certification: LMFT, LPC, LPES Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Psycho educational, Systemic Counseling, Play Therapy, Marital Therapy Psycho educational evaluation for Learning Disabilities, ADD, ADHD School-aged children under 17 Cash and various insurances - First Sun, EAP, APS, Cigna, BCBS $75 per session Upstate No Self referral Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. I believe that the families of adoptees often need assistance in understanding the learning styles of children, especially if there are difficulties in school. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. During my 20 years as a school psychologist, I worked with many adoptive families in which there were children with developmental or emotional problems. Have attended several workshops on Reactive Attachment Disorder. Currently working with a number of adoption cases, and I really love them. -51Name: Bomar Edmonds, MSW Address: 203 Mansfield Drive / Spartanburg, SC 29302 County of Residence: Spartanburg Phone #: 864-579-0569 Licensure/Certification: LISW-CP, LPC, LMFT Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Eclectic Cognitive-Behavioral, Client-Centered Marriage Family Adult Child Psychotherapy, Mediation, Hypnotherapy All Ages Cash, Insurance, Managed Care Negotiable Spartanburg, Greenville, Union, Cherokee No Self-referral Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families – Improve life chance and enhance life for children, healthy, ill, or handicapped Fulfillment of life dreams of children and parents for family life. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years – Treated adopted children and adults. -52Name: David L. Rushton Address: 250 Dewey Avenue / Spartanburg, SC 29303 County of Residence: Greenville Phone #: 864-585-0366, ext. 249 Licensure/Certification: LPC, NCC Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Cognitive-Behavioral Individual, Family Play therapy, work with all ages from birth to death Child and Adolescent Private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid Varies based on insurance Spartanburg No. Through Spartanburg Area Mental Health Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. No response. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. No response. -53Name: Dena Cordes, Affordable Comprehensive Counseling Address: 810 Traveler’s Boulevard, Suite L2 / Summerville, SC 29485 County of Residence: Dorchester Phone #: 843-851-9790 Licensure/Certification: LPC, NCC Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Solution-focused, brief, cognitivebehavioral Individual, couples, family, and such Grief and loss, professional workshops Adolescents and couples Insurance and private pay, NO Medicare or Medicaid $50/session, sliding scale available Tri-County Area (Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester) No Self-referral Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. No response. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. I have worked with several families who are either going through or who have finalized the adoption process and with foster care children. -54Name: Rosalyn Kramer Monat-Haller, M.Ed., P.A. Address: 145 W. Carolina Avenue / Summerville, SC 29483 County of Residence: Dorchester Phone #: 843-873-6935 Licensure/Certification: LISW; LPC; Cert. Sex Educator; Cert. Adoption Investigator; National Cert Group Psychology; Cert. Cog-Behav. Therapist; Certified Forensic Counselor Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Trained by Virginia Satir in family therapy. Cog-Behav. communication. Individual, family, group, pet therapy. Sexual abuse, sexuality issues. Work with developmentally delayed. Families and individuals of incest, OCD, conduct disorders, sex offenders, foster/adoptive children Check, cash (no credit cards), Insurance, DSS treatment contract, DDSN Medicaid waiver – cannot take regular Medicaid Insurance network, hardship rates Tri-county area, consult and workshops for families around the state. Phone consult and workshops out of state. No DDSN, self referrals Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. Adoptive parent. It can work effectively with family and community support – a team approach to deal with arising issues.” Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. I often deal with all aspects of adoption – the counseling pre- and postadopt. Experience with domestic and international adoptions, developmentally delayed, sexuality issues, attachment/bonding issues, children with special needs, and adoptive parent issues. -55Name: Frances Welch, PhD. Address: 435 North Cedar Street / Summerville, SC 29483 County of Residence: Dorchester Phone #: 843-873-1592 Licensure/Certification: Psychology Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Behavioral, cognitive Individual, family Currently working with learning disabled college students Children and adolescents Insurance and self-pay Varies Dorchester, Berkeley, Charleston counties Yes Self Referral Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. Be prepared. Obtain background information. Be flexible. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. Have worked with families. -56Name: Jeff Atkinson, MS & Cassandra Johnson-Landry, MA Address: 3524 Habersham @ Northlake, Building A / Tucker, Georgia 30084 County of Residence: Cobb Phone #: 678-467-7922 www.abcatlanta.net Licensure/Certification: LPC, National Certified Counselor Philosophy of Therapy Solution-focused/Reality/Cognitiveemotive-behavioral, Attachment Therapy Individual, family, group EMDR, Theraplay, EEG biofeedback, QEEG, Attachment issues, PTSD, sexually reactive & sexually abusive Severely Emotionally Disturbed children/adolescents, Foster Care, Adoptive children Cash, Check, various Insurance Insurance, Sliding Scale Metro Atlanta Yes Self Referral Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families…. “Adoption is very necessary. Adoptive families need special training and support due to this special population of kids. The attachment cycle of the child needs to be evaluated and in most cases the family and child need to work together in this exploration and reconstruction (if the attachment cycle was disrupted).” Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years…. • 2000-2001 Training for Attachment Therapy as part of GA grant (Office of Adoptions) • 1995 Attachment Conference in GA • Many counseling client with RAD or attachment issues in various settings including finalized adoptive families, therapeutic foster families, group homes, and residential treatment centers. -57- Name: Dr. Sam Nagi c/o Reach Family Counseling Services, PC Address: 7420 N. Main Street, Columbia, SC 29203 Satellite Office: 4234 W. Beltline Blvd. / Columbia, SC 29203 County of Residence: Richland Phone #: 803-333-9923 Licensure/Certification: LPC, LPCS Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Treating client & then family Multi-systemic therapy Abuse counseling, children & family issues, career counseling, individual & group therapy Children, youth and adults Medicaid (with Dr. referral only), most insurances, self-pay Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Columbia Yes Through DSS, MTS, doctors’ offices, self-referral, hospitals Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families – Every child deserves loving parents. Adoption is valuable to both parent and child. We work with families to ensure a smooth transition to harmony. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years – Worked with children and families to help them adjust to being a family, what that entails, roles, responsibilities, goals and growth. We encourage families to adopt all children. Dealt with interracial adoption issues and children with mental/physical health issues. 58 Name: Jolie Moskel Address: 7511 St. Andrews Road / Irmo, SC 29063 Satellite Office: County of Residence: Phone #: 803-750-7900 Licensure/Certification: LPC Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Adults Cash, Check, Most Insurance Psychodynamic EMDR, Emotionally Focus Therapy Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families – Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years – 59 Name: Counseling Consultants Address: 1427 Gregg Street, Columbia, SC 29201 (Between Hampton and Gervais) County of Residence: Richland Phone #: 803-255-8882 Licensure/Certification: PhD, LISW-CP, MSW Website: www.counselingconsultants.org Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Varies with client’s needs Individual, Family, Marital/Partner’s Depends on client’s needs (coordinate with school/DSS/court Varies Cash, Credit Card, DSS Subsidy, Medicare, Insurance, sliding fee scale Based on insurance and employment status Midlands Region No Call Us. Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families – Adoption is a lifelong process. It comes with special needs and circumstances. Most children who are adopted have a different experience than birth children due to the mere fact that they have two sets of parents. Questions, emotional issues and frustrations can be a common experience for both children and parents alike. Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years – The Director of our practice has almost fifteen years experience working in the field of adoption. This includes domestic, international, kinship and special needs. Our other therapists also have quite a few years experience working with adopted children and their families. 60 Name: Address: Satellite Office: County of Residence: Phone #: Licensure/Certification: Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families – Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years – 61 Name: Address: Satellite Office: County of Residence: Phone #: Licensure/Certification: Philosophy of Therapy Modalities of Treatment Special Services Available Population Most Commonly Served Type of Payment Accepted Fees Determined Community Generally Served Is there a minority therapist available? Please specify. How are referrals for service made? Please comment on the following: Beliefs about adoption and philosophy of practice with adoptees and/or their families – Adoption related experiences and/or training in last 5 years – 62