About Us

In her free time, Rain loves to travel, visit family and friends and engage in fun and engaging activities such as Comedy Shows and putt putt.

Stephanie is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with the Deeper Roots Therapy team. She strives to provide a warm, inviting, and non-judgmental environment for clients to feel accepted, heard, and valued.  She emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship; she is dedicated to understanding her clients, aiming to provide a safe space for them to explore their struggles and identify their needs. She works collaboratively with clients to further develop tools and strategies that align with their goals and aspirations. Stephanie enjoys the process of helping clients find hope, meaning, and value in their everyday lives- and learning what that means to them! Wherever you are in your journey toward growth and healing, Stephanie is committed to meeting you there. 

Stephanie enjoys working with teens and adults struggling with issues related to trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship dynamics. Her approach draws from person-centered, strength-focused, trauma-informed, cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment, and emotionally-focused methodologies and techniques. Her Christian background allows her to incorporate clients’ personal faith into treatment if desired. She is an alumna of Clemson University where she received her Bachelor’s in Psychology, as well as her Master of Education and Educational Specialist degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Outside of therapy, you can find her spending time with her friends and family, exploring Greenville, enjoying a cup of coffee, or listening to a fun or insightful podcast. 

Erin Wolfe, LPC-A, is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of South Carolina who is passionate about supporting teens, college students, and adults. Erin helps her clients navigate emotional challenges, build resilience, and develop a stronger sense of self. Her therapeutic style is collaborative, warm, and empowering, creating a safe and supportive space where clients can grow and thrive!

Erin specializes in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD, life transitions, performance anxiety, and the emotional challenges that come with high expectations and major life changes. Her approach to therapy blends Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy, with a strong emphasis on mindfulness and holistic wellness. Erin believes that healing is not one-size-fits-all, and she tailors her interventions to meet each client’s unique needs, strengths, and goals. She is especially drawn to the mind-body connection and often integrates mindfulness practices to support emotional regulation, stress management, and overall well-being.

As a former Division I athlete, Erin brings a unique perspective to her work with athletes and performers. She understands the intense pressure, high expectations, and identity struggles that often come with competitive performance. One of her greatest passions is helping athletes and performers feel seen, heard, and supported—not just for what they do, but for who they are. Her holistic approach encourages clients to explore their full identity, both within and beyond their performance roles!

Outside of the therapy room, Erin enjoys being in nature, crafting, and spending time with her dog! Whether she’s guiding clients through difficult emotions or helping them reconnect with joy and purpose, Erin is deeply committed to walking alongside them on their journey toward healing and growth!

Hello! My name is Katelin Austin, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of South Carolina. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from The University of South Carolina, and my Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Columbia International University. I believe therapy is not one-size-fits-all, and I tailor treatment to the unique needs, experiences, and goals of each individual. I bring a variety of therapeutic approaches into my work with clients such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.  

I believe every person deserves to feel seen, heard, and understood in their healing journey. I work with teens and adult women navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, body image, and relationship concerns. My approach to counseling is holistic and individualized, recognizing that healing looks different for every person and that mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being are often deeply connected.

With a Christian background, I welcome faith into the counseling process when it is meaningful to and desired by the client. I prioritize creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel valued and empowered to better understand themselves, build effective coping skills, and move toward lasting growth and healing.Whether you are facing overwhelming emotions, relationship struggles, disordered eating, or simply feeling stuck, my goal is to help you feel supported, understood, and equipped to move forward!

When I am not sitting with clients, I love to go on walks with my Husband and sweet pup, cozy up with a mystery novel, spend time in my garden, and explore fun spots around town with friends!

Sara is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) in the State of South Carolina and National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the NBCC. She is dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges with compassion and care. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Penn State University and her Master’s degree in Counselor Education from Clemson University.

Sara has experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults, including her previous role as a school counselor with Greenville County Schools. She specializes in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, self-harm, trauma, self-esteem concerns, emotional and behavioral challenges, and changes in family dynamics.

Sara is committed to creating a warm, safe, and culturally inclusive environment where clients feel accepted, heard, and valued. She believes in a collaborative approach to therapy, working alongside each individual to support growth, resilience, and healing.

Amaris is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with a passion for walking alongside individuals, couples, parents, and families toward wellness and healing. She deems herself as a “relationship therapist” because she believes that a person’s relationships, even the one with self, greatly impact an individual’s wellbeing. Her primary goal is promoting healthy mental, social, emotional, and relational health of both adults and young children. Amaris made the decision to become a therapist when she recognized she was called to disrupt generational trauma within families. Amaris has a tangible energy for providing education to individuals, families and communities to identify where cycles of trauma and dysfunction can be transformed into generational healing.
Amaris has multiple areas of specialization and passions as a counselor. She is endorsed as an Infant Family Specialist and Reflective Supervisor, exemplifying training and skills to support families from the prenatal period through the age of 8. As an infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH) and perinatal mental health professional, she prioritizes attachment and connection. Amaris is certified and trained in multiple evidenced based interventions, including Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Attachment- Biobehavioral Catchup (ABC), and Circle of Security Parent Groups. specifically meant to support the early years of a child’s life. She is also trained in working with expectant families as early as the prenatal and postpartum periods, the treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders by the Postpartum Support International, and is soon to complete her PMH-C(Perinatal Mental Health Certification).
Amaris supports couples, whether dating, engaged, or married, to reach their relationship goals by incorporating the Prepare Enrich program. She also weaves in the tenets of Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman and other relationship focused modalities. Amaris has a special interest in supporting communities of color who experience greater systemic barriers and challenges to overall wellness, and is an advocate for Black maternal and infant health. Additionally, Amaris identifies as a Christian who welcomes the opportunity to incorporate faith into the healing journey, following the lead of the individual or family.

Taylor Trotter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LISW-CP). She received her Masters in Social Work from the University of Social Carolina and her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Clemson University. Taylor has experience working with children and adolescents on a variety of issues involving trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, changes in family dynamics, and other life stressors. She understands the importance of engaging families in services and helping caregivers find the confidence to help their child or adolescent grow into the best version of themselves.

Taylor is passionate about establishing a strong, positive therapeutic relationship to create a safe environment for a child or teen to feel safe and heard. She utilizes trauma-informed, strength-based, and evidence-based practices, while also pulling from play and art therapy techniques. She is trained in Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Taylor is open to meeting each and every family where they are and creating a plan that works best for them.

In her free time, you can find Taylor creating new experiences with her husband and son, reading a good book, or trying new restaurants around Greenville.

Ashlee Cantrell is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) who consistently finds special compassion for those in need. Ashlee started her journey by getting her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Anderson University. During that time, Ashlee was fascinated by the brain’s ability to channel thoughts and emotions into behaviors and how these affect a person’s way of interacting with the world. Ashlee learned that negative thoughts, difficult emotions, and behaviors can cause harm to a person. With this, Ashlee wanted to find a way to help people meet their needs and provide lasting change to daily functioning. CHANGE = COUNSELING! Ashlee was hungry to learn more and so continued her journey by completing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. While at Liberty, Ashlee partnered with Heritage Institute providing individual counseling and child play therapy.

Ashlee has worked with populations including teens, young adults, adults, and seniors in individual, couple, and group settings. Ashlee has established care for a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, self-harm/suicidal ideation, self-esteem issues, gender and sexuality, grief, trauma, distressful relationships, and premarital issues. Ashlee relies on multiple therapy models to fit each client’s needs. She is trained in Constructed Awareness.* Ashlee believes that every person is worthy of success, happiness, and wellness. This often involves changing dysfunctional habits or behaviors, reframing negative thoughts into positive beliefs, and empowering the self to reach their goals. Ashlee hopes to offer a safe space to anyone along their expedition into a new and free self.

When not in the office, Ashlee spends time with her husband and son at home, reading romance fiction or fantasy novels, and exploring the foods and sites in Upstate, SC. Ashlee enjoys spending as much time with family and friends as possible.

*Constructed Awareness is a nonviolent, awareness-based approach to resourcing and processing trauma, attachment wounds, and disturbing emotional states. CA provides a blueprint for deep insight and freedom from a variety of mental health issues by relying on bringing awareness to the client’s experiences, specifically thoughts, sensations, and external senses.”

Renee is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is a nationally certified counselor through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). She holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Regent University and a Masters degree in Counseling from the Townsend Institute at Concordia University. Renee is passionate about working with each client to provide a safe place where they can begin to explore and grow from life experiences. She believes clients are the experts of their own lives, and would love to partner with them on the journey to reaching their full potential.

Renee has experience in a variety of positions including team lead in a residential treatment facility for children and adolescents, social worker in private and county foster care services, and case manager for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These experiences confirmed her passion for promoting mental health and wellness and led her to become a therapist. During her Masters program, Renee completed an internship at a community mental health agency and at a school day treatment program. Renee has seen the importance of providing trauma-informed care and she has advanced training in trauma-informed treatments, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

My story has led me to have a desire work through the tough times. Each of us have a story that has led us to be where we are today. We all want to be heard, and the hope is that you get a voice to tell yours. Let’s work together to work towards growth and a place of wellness.

I use a wide variety of approaches that best meets the needs of the client. I operate from an eclectic framework of counseling interventions, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and narrative therapy. The main approach is to create a warm and welcoming environment free of judgment. I work with individual ranging from the age of 4 years old to 25 years old. Areas concern that I have worked with are ADHD, ASD, depression, anxiety, gender and sexuality, adjustment disorders, grief, emotional regulation, and family transitions.

Starting counseling can be intimidating and scary. Be proud of yourself for taking the step. You can expect a warm and welcoming space free from judgment, where you are supported encouraged, and valued.

When I am not working, I enjoy hiking, spending time with my family and friends. Traveling is one of my favorite things to do. I have traveled to many states and country. You can usually find me hanging out with my French bulldog, Gus.

Jess Downing is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina. Jess received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Charleston Southern University and went on to obtain a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from The Citadel. Jess recognizes therapy can be difficult, so she strives to create a welcoming space that allows clients to process life experiences, challenge themselves, and improve their overall well-being. She believes in working as a team with her clients to help them meet their goals.

Jess has experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced trauma. She is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Her experience also includes working with anxiety, self-esteem issues, life transitions, risky behaviors in adolescents, and parenting skills from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. Jess’ Christian background allows her to incorporate clients’ personal faith into treatment if desired.

When Jess isn’t in session, she’s most likely exploring a coffee shop with her husband or taking her two Australian Shepherds to the park.

Richard Mataafa is a dedicated male counselor with a specialization and passion in working with adolescent/teen and adult individuals who are grappling with the profound sense of loss and longing. He is passionate about helping other people pursue wholeness and a better ability to make sense of living in a sometimes difficult world. He believes he has a way of relating with others who know they want change but can’t quite identify how that occurs. Richard has spent time as a school mental health counselor providing therapy to children experiencing immense amounts of trauma, abuse, loneliness, depression, suicidal ideation, and anxiety.

He comes from a diverse background having grown up in southern California within a large Polynesian/Hispanic family. In 2016, Richard relocated to Greenville after spending five years in Florence, AL, where he played football at the University of North Alabama and earned his bachelor’s degree.

In 2020, he obtained his MA in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis. Outside of his professional pursuits, he cherishes his roles as husband and father to two boys. On the weekends, He enjoys cooking breakfast burritos, doing Crossfit, getting outside and watching any sort of live comedy.

Richard is eager to come alongside you or your teenager to start the healing journey!

Hannah is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) who is passionate about supporting children and families in building stronger, more connected relationships. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Special Education from Western Carolina University, and later received both her Master of Education (M.Ed.) and Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degrees in Counselor Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Clemson University.

Hannah’s professional experience has centered on early childhood and family therapy, where she has provided trauma-informed, play-based, and relationship-focused services to children and caregivers navigating challenges such as trauma, attachment concerns, behavioral difficulties, and major life transitions including foster care and adoption. She believes that healing occurs through relationships and strives to create a space where both children and caregivers feel seen, understood, and supported.

In her work, Hannah integrates principles of play-based therapy, attachment theory, and trauma-informed care to help children express what words cannot always capture. She is deeply committed to helping families strengthen emotional safety, regulation, and connection. Her approach emphasizes compassion, curiosity, and collaboration while meeting each child and caregiver exactly where they are.

Outside of the therapy room, Hannah enjoys spending time in the mountains, visiting local coffee shops, and connecting with friends and family. She believes that balance, creativity, and rest are vital parts of the healing process, for both children and the adults who care for them!

Madalaine Doran is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor. Madalaine aims to provide a warm and supportive environment for clients to feel safe and heard. She attended Furman University where she received her BA in Psychology and Clemson University where she received her M.Ed., Ed.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity development, adjustment disorders, grief, emotional regulation, and family transitions. Madalaine works from an integrative approach drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Reality Therapy approach, while including aspects of Expressive Arts and Play Therapy. Her goal is to work alongside clients in developing skills and building resilience in her clients to empower them to achieve their goals and manage the obstacles in their life. Outside of therapy Madalaine enjoys reading and spending as much time outside as possible!

Brianna Paris is an alumna of Clemson University where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Gordon-Conwell where she received her Masters in Counseling.

Brianna enjoys working across the lifespan with children as young as 4, adolescents, and individual adults. She believes in meeting people at their developmental level, utilizing Child-Centered Play Therapy with children to achieve the four universal outcomes—increased self esteem, increased regulation, increased worldview and increased emotional vocabulary.

Brianna takes a person-centered approach towards engaging with older clients, believing that they are the experts in their own lives. She aims to help them navigate their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors as they experience challenges in their lives. She also utilizes Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to assist clients with stress, anxiety, depression, and significant life transitions.

Brianna believes that the counseling room should be the pinnacle of safe spaces, where clients feel the freedom to explore themselves without fear of judgment and with the supportive presence of the counselor.

Counseling can be a vulnerable endeavor. Brianna seeks to honor that by making clients feel seen, heard, and cared for. She seeks to offer hope in dark places.

In her free time, you can find Brianna curled up with a good book, spending time with her friends, or playing with her dog, Charlotte.

As a licensed clinical social worker in Mauldin, S.C., I provide a safe and inviting space for children, adolescents, and adults to address their mental health concerns. My approach is deeply rooted in trauma informed care. I am rostered as a Nationally Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) basics.

With over 10 years of experience as a mental health therapist, I have worked with patients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and with patients adjusting to significant life stressors. Techniques and skills utilized in treatment are individualized to the needs of each patient. I value incorporating my patient’s strengths and interests into therapy to promote recovery.

In my spare time, I  find joy from spending time outdoors with my family. Together, we enjoy hiking, kayaking, and playing with our pet boxer named Violet.

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Melissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), with a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling from Charleston Southern University, and her undergraduate degree in Psychology from University of Maryland.
With a special interest in Individual Psychology (Adlerian), Family Systems, Polyvagal and Attachment Theory, Melissa prioritizes cultivating treatment specific to each individual. During her clinical internship year, Melissa met with and treated a broad range of clients at Empowered Family, in addition to assisting mindfulness-based and trauma-informed group sessions at Waves 4 Women, a surf therapy group.

In her younger years, Melissa has served as an advocate and mentor for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, growing the PROJECT SEARCH program at Anne Arundel Medical Center and the Naval Academy in Maryland. During graduate school, she worked as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor within a local medication-assisted treatment (MAT) clinic, spending her non counseling hours raising awareness of the opioid crisis, the nature of addiction, and networking with local law enforcement personnel. She additionally has a decade of experience in the medical field, having worked as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant in a variety of settings.

Melissa’s experiences have led her on a journey full of insight and passion for the mind-body connection and highlighting the importance of brain (mental, emotional) health in a society that too often focuses solely on physical health. Melissa views therapy as a collaborative process, pulling from evidence-based modalities and a multi-faceted approach. Her views are holistic in an individual’s healing and overall well-being. She is heart-felt in her work and equally enjoys seeing clients of all age ranges, in addition to families and couples.

In her free time, Melissa is an adventurer of the south with her Boston Terrier, Edgar Allan “Beau”, and a lover of polaroids, art, gaming, volunteering, and new experiences.

In my free time, I’m most likely traveling the world, playing fetch with my two Labrador Retriever’s (Dallas & Willow) or spending time with my family.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I seek to work with my clients to bring healing to the pain that can come from life, relationships, and simply being a human. My approach to therapy is engaging with my clients to find the strength, hope, and resilience that we all have within us to move through pain and find a path of healing. Through my various levels of education and training, as well as my personal experience with mental health, I am equipped to support my clients as they walk through various mental health struggles.

I have spent time in private counseling practice working with children, couples, and individual adolescents and adults struggling with various mental health and relational concerns, including, trauma, family disruption, religious abuse and LGBTQIA+ challenges. I worked with an online telemental health service where I gained significant experience with individuals struggling with ADHD, Bipolar, insomnia, depression and anxiety. I use a combination of client-centered approaches, including Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, while helping clients understand and recognize the mind-body connection.

In my free time, I am a musician, avid reader, dog mom, and aunt. I love getting outside and taking a hike with my pup, Ava. I listen to all the podcasts I can, and I am very invested in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Kimberly has been a nurse practitioner for over 20 years and is dual certified as both a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and a family nurse practitioner.
She finished her nursing degree at Clemson University, then completed Emory University’s family nurse practitioner program. She returned to graduate school at USC and completed the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program. Kimberly jokes that she wears more orange, but she doesn’t hesitate to cheer on the garnet and black too.

Kimberly has been an active member of Sigma Theta Tau, International Nursing Honor Society since 1999. She has also been active in the Upstate Nurse Practitioner Association for 20 years, including serving as a past board member. She is involved in her local church and has participated in mission trips to Haiti, Ukraine, and China.

Kimberly enjoys working with clients across the lifespan. She works with anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, ADHD, trauma and PTSD, addiction, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and dual diagnoses.

Kimberly creates a nonjudgmental, empathetic space, meeting clients where they are. She uses evidence-based practice, incorporating a holistic view, and recognizes that each client is unique. Kimberly emphasizes education so clients understand their symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment options-both natural alternatives/supplements and medications. She recognizes the importance that sleep, nutrition, stress management, and exercise all play into our overall wellbeing. Kimberly works with clients to determine their goals, and together they decide on a treatment plan to enable each person to be the best version of themselves.

Kimberly is married and has 2 teenagers, 2 Corgis, and a cat.
In her free time, she enjoys watching her children’s activities, playing tennis, and traveling.

Emilee Scruggs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Founder of Deeper Roots Therapy.  She attended Spring Arbor University where she received her Bachelor’s in Social Work and  proceeded to obtain her Master’s in Social Work at Winthrop University. Emilee started off her  social work career working with older adults in the home and in long-term care facilities,  hospice, and mental health.

Emilee has a passion for helping individuals find the root of the presenting issues and  symptoms instead of just provide band-aids. She works with adults who are struggling with  anxiety, depression, and trauma related concerns and symptoms. She is trained and certified in EMDR. Emilee works  from a holistic treatment approach, recognizing the needs and connection of the mind, body,  and spirit. With her Christian faith background, she welcomes the opportunity to integrate  clients’ personal faith into treatment.

Deeper Roots Therapy was created in 2019, and Emilee has a passion to provide an atmosphere for clinicians to thrive and connect as a group in order to provide the best care  possible.

Outside of work, you will find Emilee and her husband chasing around their three young kids,  spending time with family and close friends, watching basketball, and being outdoors.

Brenda Lipe is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPCS). She attended Mars Hill  College (now University) in the mountains of North Carolina where she received her BA in  Psychology and then Clemson University for her Master’s of Education in Clinical Counseling.  The majority of Brenda’s professional career was spent at Piedmont Center for Mental Health  Services in Simpsonville doing school mental health counseling. Brenda was one of the first  school mental health counselors in South Carolina and helped develop programs with schools  in the southern part of Greenville County. It was here that Brenda discovered her passion for  working with both children and their families. Brenda’s goal is to create a safe place where  children can use play to explore and process what is going on in their lives as well as to  empower families with effective parenting techniques.

Brenda’s experience includes working with children who are struggling with adjustment  disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, impulse control disorders, grief, and issues related to  family changes such as divorce or adoption. Play is the language children use to share what  they are thinking and feeling and is an integral part of the therapy Brenda provides. She also  focuses on skill building so children can have tools to help manage whatever big feelings they  are experiencing.

Brenda believes that therapy for children has limited gains without support for their parents.  Brenda operates from an attachment perspective in which the parent/child relationship is the  foundation for positive parenting. Brenda is a trained facilitator in Love and Logic which  focuses on building the positive parent/child relationship by using tools to avoid power  struggles with their children. Additionally, Brenda incorporates Trust Based Relational  Interventions and Positive Parenting concepts into her work with families. Brenda knows that  being a kid and parenting in today’s world can often be a challenge. She seeks to provide an  atmosphere of acceptance of wherever families are with no judgment or shame. Another of Brenda’s passions is helping new clinicians develop their therapeutic skills when  they are working on becoming licensed as a professional counselor. Brenda enjoys supporting  new therapists as they gain both skill and confidence in their ability to help others.  While participating in the Trailblaze Challenge for the Make A Wish Foundation, which is a 28.3  mile one day hike on the Foothills Trail, Brenda was reminded of the benefits of taking one step  at a time toward the goal rather than focusing on the entire overwhelming trail. The one step/ change at a time is the mindset Brenda seeks to use with children and families as they are on  their journey to emotional healing and wholeness.

Amber Bradley is the insurance and billing specialist with Deeper Roots Therapy. She is an asset to the team, as she oversees the billing and insurance side of the business, which allows the clinicians to focus on their roles as therapists. She has 10 plus years experience in the field of medical coding. Her goal is to always help the patient get the most of their benefits. Amber works hard behind the scenes with the hope and desire for each and every client to become the very best version of themselves. Outside of work, you will likely find Amber decorating her home, being on the coast or playing with her dogs.

Dana is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in South Carolina. She is an alumnus from North Greenville University where she received her BA in Communications and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary receiving her Masters’ of Counseling. 

Dana believes deeply in the therapeutic alliance between client and counselor for effective growth and change. As a counselor, Dana builds a safe relationship with her clients where they feel encouraged towards growth. Dana supports clients through the various stages of life by equipping them with tools to help navigate difficulties while remaining present in their day to day life. 

Dana holds a person-centered focus while utilizing different therapeutic interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems approaches for anxiety, depression, stress management, and life transitions.

The process of self-discovery and healing can be one filled with uncertainty, but I believe it is worth it. We take one day at a time and when the day is too much to handle we take it one moment at a time. We’ll trust the process and work through healing together.

Within her profession, Dana looks to address the areas of racial trauma, spiritual abuse, and spiritual bypassing. Dana enjoys music, reading, a good cup of coffee, learning, being in the mountains, and spending time with her daughter.

Kimberly Dalgety is a licensed professional counselor who received her B.A. in Psychology and Spanish from Erskine College and her Master’s in Community Counseling from Regent University. Prior to her counseling career, Kimberly worked in the field of human resources. She believes that counseling is a method of partnering with people to improve insight, set goals, identify healthy and unhealthy patterns of thinking and behaving, and move toward growth and healing. She enjoys helping people achieve goals, improve relationships and adjust to challenges and difficulties.

Kimberly has experience working with children (age 6 and up), adolescents, and adults. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, attachment issues, and grief. Her approach draws from cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, strength-focused, narrative, emotionally-focused and attachment-focused methodologies. Kimberly has been trained in integrating issues of faith in counseling. In addition, she has facilitated group counseling, leadership development training, trauma response services, mental health-focused educational presentations and team-building exercises with churches, schools, civic organizations and businesses.

Kimberly is a covenant member of Grace Church en Español. When she is not counseling, she enjoys spending time with her husband and four children. 

Sarah Cotterman is an alumna of Taylor University where she obtained her BA in Psychology and University of South Carolina where she received her Ed.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a certification in Play Therapy.
Sarah is passionate about working with children ages 3-12 and their families. She has experience working with children going through foster care, family changes such as divorce, ADHD, depression and anxiety. She meets children at their developmental level by utilizing Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). CCPT builds on children’s natural way of learning about themselves and the world to assist children in resolving their own problems. Through a collaborative relationship with the therapist and the therapeutic environment, the child can organize experiences, develop a positive self-concept, learn appropriate expressions of feelings and make responsible choices. Additionally, Sarah utilizes Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT) which compliments her interest in the brain-body connection. SPT incorporates attachment theory, nervous system regulation, and mindfulness.

Sarah partners with parents and understands the importance of their support in the therapy process. She is trained in Trust Based Relational Intervention, an attachment-based, trauma-informed parenting approach, and Nurtured Heart Approach, which promotes positive behavior through reinforcement. Sarah is also pursuing training in the Connected Families approach, a Christian parenting framework that uses Biblical foundations and a science-based, trauma-informed approach. Sarah’s Christian faith allows her to incorporate a client’s personal faith into treatment if desired. She enjoys working with all families and seeks to meet families where they are at without judgement or shame.

In her free time, Sarah enjoys hiking, sharing Sunday dinner with her family, and exploring coffee shops and restaurants with friends.

Jennifer has always had a deep rooted, genuine passion for helping others. She has a broad range of experience and advanced training in the mental health field including crisis intervention, residential inpatient treatment, child behavioral analysis, and cognitive behavioral therapy. At the heart of her practice, she believes that building a trusting relationship in a completely judgement-free environment is the basis for healing. Jennifer strives to provide empathetic, client-centered care through utilizing a strengths-based approach. Watching people utilize their strengths to live out their dreams, grow as individuals, overcome adversity, and develop resilience is her passion behind counseling. Some of the interventions used include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. She also offers Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to treat trauma. ART utilizes rapid eye movements to replace traumatic images with more liberating images, and desensitizes the brain and body to related sensations associated with the trauma. Jennifer sees adolescents with areas of focus including anxiety, panic disorder, depression, autism, trauma, religious trauma, behavioral and conduct issues, and problematic sexual behavior. Additionally, Jennifer works with adults who present with various types of traumas, stress/panic disorder, depression, relational difficulties, women’s issues, personality disorders, addictions, and various struggles with life transitions.

Jennifer received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Southern Wesleyan University in 2019 where she conducted research on the genetic basis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through the Honors College, and played tennis at the collegiate level. She continued her journey at Southern Wesleyan as a men’s and women’s graduate assistant coach, earning her Master of Science in Management and Leadership while also working as a crisis counselor and a registered behavior technician. Following this, she worked in a residential treatment setting for adolescents and interned with a non-profit while earning her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. These experiences have truly shaped Jennifer’s love for empowering adolescents and young adults to unlock their true potential and grow into the people they were created to be.