Jared J. Carbone APRN, PMHNP-BC is an experienced, board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Family Nurse Practitioner. He has worked in the region for the last twenty years and served both in patient and in clinical private practice. 

 

He has an experienced depth of professional experience including individual, family and clinal working in transitional mental health settings including state, private owned  and VA outpatient facilities in South Carolina.  Jared enjoyed ongoing learning advancement and facilitating the growth and extend mentoring opportunities with perceptions of other PMHNP interns and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner students. 

His gentleness and comprehensive listening approach strengthens his relationships with clients including conducting thorough psychiatric assessments, discerning appropriate diagnoses, and providing evidence-based medication management and interventions.  Jared forms a therapeutic alliance with his clients through active listening and always strives  to help achieve patient treatment goals. 

 

He utilizes a therapeutic approach of motivational interviewing and brief cognitive behavioral interventions.  Jared excels in collaborating with patients to achieve optimal outcomes to ensure mental, physical, spiritual, and energetic balance and makes referrals to available alternative medicine modalities including NeuroFeedback and/or CranioSacral therapies. 

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Jared specializes in treating adult anxiety and mood disorders including major depression, post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, insomnia, and adult ADHD.  

Jared is currently taking referrals for ages 18 years old and up. 

I’m a Licensed Board Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and have completed a Fellowship in Integrative Psychiatry and am also a  Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience in acute care, school nursing, and home health.  Supporting and coming to an insightful understanding of the best plan if care for each client is my focus to allow every individual and family to attain their best lives! I am here to listen and serve your individual and families needs and honor they optimal plan moving through life to ensure everyone's unique goals are achieved.

 

Prior to nursing, I taught at a development center for children with special needs. I have worked in multiple areas within pediatric acute care at Levine Children’s Hospital, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and the Medical University of South Carolina. Most of my time has been spent in the pediatric intensive care unit, where I enjoy focusing on the individual and supporting their medical and mental health needs. I have a BSN from the Medical University of South Carolina, an MA in Psychology from Western Carolina University, and completed the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at Anderson University. This last year I worked in addictions counseling and profoundly appreciate the experiential insight and deeper knowledge providing more compassion and care for my clients.

 

I believe we all walk different paths in life and have unique experiences. While these experiences can influence and shape our lives, they do not always define us. As a wife and mother of two boys, I have found life is about balance. Often expectations or events cause us to lose our balance. During these times, it’s important to reflect on all aspects of our lives to find significance and fulfillment in the here and now. For often it is when we stumble and fall, we regain balance through grace and strength. I choose to serve and  to walk alongside others and support them, as they explore their past and navigate new beginnings.

I meet with individuals and family members to listen and allow insight for us all. Through a holistic needs assessment, we can work together to determine what is right for you in your current stage of life and establish mutually developed plan of action. . I look forward to working with individuals 5 years old and up.

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COMMONLY ADDRESSES: 

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Medication Management

Provide Psychiatric Evaluations

Integrative Medical Treatment Plans

Holistic Medicine

Functional Medicine

Adjustment Issues

Couples and Relational Therapy

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Anxiety

Bereavement

Child & Adolescent Behavioral Issues

Depression

Loss / Grief

Individual & Family Conflict

Life transitions

Conflict resolution

Relationship issues

Stress Management

 

Jennifer is currently taking referrals for children and adults, ages five to adult and has intentional experience with children, adolescents, young adults and parents moving through life's challenges. and in developing integrative & Functional Medical  Treatment Plans including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, integrative medical in-house and outsourced referrals. Taking self referrals, pediatric, geriatric, primary care and general practice referrals. 

Joseph is passionate about faith where trust is the foundation to any relationship, including within and about ourselves, and desires to help others find authentic satisfaction with their lives, relationships, and future. He has found that by serving and allowing others to serve us, we place ourselves in a place of gratitude and openness, all the while passing on our wisdom and unique gifts to others.

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Born in Anderson, SC, Joseph was observational of others body language and feelings from a young age. Over the years, he has held many affectionate names such as “Uncle Joe” as he was able help instill calmness, regulation of feelings, and hope for the future in others including his days as a Citadel cadet, volunteer at CRU with college students, youth ministry, and in his years of experience as a small business consultant. It was in this career that he noticed that small businesses were mostly family businesses, and that many times his ability to help with family dynamics and conflict was as impactful as his accounting or organizational skillset, he learned from his MBA. After experiencing and seeing others struggle with relationships, including helping those at church with navigating differing life challenges and in youth ministry where almost half of his group had no father active in their lives.

 

Joseph began his master’s in clinical mental health at Methodist University.  He is excited to be a lifelong student and practitioner to a wellness approach to overall mental health with a focus on families (which includes everyone), helping fortify marriages, those navigating divorce, children, with a specific interest in anxiety, depression, and trauma including the emerging area of complex trauma. Joseph believes that people are unique, complex, intersecting and cultural beings that all have a voice, story, and desires to use an equally respectful and custom-made approach that includes all modalities, theories, and resources to help people be their best selves. He believes that counselors are to have a large tool shed that is constantly expanded for the use for those we have the honor of serving.

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A passionate believer and singer, Joseph is a member of Concord Baptist where he serves a lay ministry in mental health awareness and helps as well as a rotating Sunday School teacher. His favorite job and passion is in being a daddy to his two girls where he is present and enjoying each stage of life as they grow. 

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With our ongoing dedication to providing Integrative Medicine to the Whole Patient in a peaceful refuge supporting individuals and families successfully adjusting through life transition, we wholeheartedly welcome Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist and National Academy of Sports Medicine Associate Malek Martin to our team of experts engineered to optimize patients living opportunities for health and wellness.

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Malek, originally from Detroit relocated to the upstate of South Carolina with his family of 9 brothers and sisters. A graduate of Hannah High School and Southern Weslyan University, he has been an athletic training conditioner, corrective exercise specialist and personal trainer with the YMCA since 2019. He discovers deep satisfaction in helping people become better versions of themselves, educating, listening and observing as they share their aspirations and collaboratively identify goals. Malek enjoys the process of working with others while encouraging, motivating and inspiring their lifestyle choices. Time planned to develop individual goals for wellness can all the difference in our lives. Malek sees personal training as a bridge to connect with people by providing a support system that helps build self confidence as well as attain personal health and wellness goals for physical, psychological and physiological health and wellbeing. Malek shares "I experience personal training sessions as an opportunity allowing me to support another and also to grow through impacting this community that has given me an opportunity to serve" 

 

Malek is currently taking referrals for Individuals seeking support, insight and understanding in terms of their physical and physiological awareness and to improve their overall wellness and wellbeing practices.

My counseling approach is rooted in curiosity, compassion, and the belief that healing occurs when people feel safe enough to explore their experiences without judgment. Drawing from my work with athletes, my training in mental health counseling, and my internship experience at the Behavioral Health Center of Pickens County, I integrate mind-body awareness, systems thinking, and a strengths-based perspective into my work. I encourage clients to move beyond simply managing symptoms and instead develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the factors that shape their lives. My goal is to help clients replace shame with curiosity, build self-awareness and resilience, and become empowered as the experts of their own stories.

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Before entering the counseling profession, I spent more than 30 years as a competitive swim coach in the Washington DC area, Raleigh North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. During my time as a coach, I realized that many athletes needed more than technical instruction and performance strategies. Beneath the surface, I saw athletes and coaches struggling with performance anxiety, maladaptive identity development, low self-worth and a profound fear of failure. As I worked with athletes facing these challenges, I recognized the impact that these emotional and psychological experiences were having on their personal growth and well-being. This realization ultimately led me to transition from coaching to counseling, where I could support individuals at a deeper and more meaningful level.

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My path to becoming a counselor has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about the human experience. As someone diagnosed with ADHD in childhood, I spent much of my early life wondering why people could experience the same world so differently. Those questions sparked a deep interest in understanding how individuals think, feel, and make meaning of their lives. While counseling is my second career, that curiosity has been a constant thread throughout my life. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Virginia Tech and later a Master’s degree in Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University, combining a passion for understanding people with the professional training necessary to help them navigate life's challenges.​ It is my goal to listen and work with clients individuals on their journey, supporting them in embracing their potential and in choosing to live life well.

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Commonly Addresses:

 

ADJUSTMENT

ANXIETY/

BEREAVMENT

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

DEPRESSION

GRIEF/LOSS

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

LIFE TRANSITION ISSUES

PERFORMANCE GOALS

POST TRAUMATIC STRESS

TRUAMA RESOLUTION

STRESS MANAGEMENT

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Ted brings a career in connecting with individuals striving to attain their best lives and optimal performance goals. His insight, awareness and leadership serves individuals moving through life transitions and choosing to learn skills and techniques to live their best lives. He is currently taking referrals for youth and adults, individuals ages 12 years and up serving clients as needed embrace their personal goals for living well!

Halle is passionate about intelligently caring for others, as well as advancing her medical knowledge and integrative medical counseling career optimizing lives by serving those individuals, couples and families of our community seeking their best lives! 

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She brings a depth of insightful experience, raised in Charlotte, North Carolina by two Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors working in the field of Integrative Medicine, including her passion for wholesome wellness reviewing the importance of nutrition, body movement, sleep practices and psychosocial support networks. Her organized and goal driven approach as a Certified Special Education Teacher and Residency Coordinator with AnMed Family Medicine have allowed her to cultivate exceptional organizational skills as well as experience working with individuals and families. She embraces each and every opportunity to serve clients with active listening and will be working directly with Andrea Williams, MA, NCC, LPC, Nationally Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor, Dr. Heather Kline Schaffer, PhD., MEd, NCC, LPC, ERYT500, CHt, Nationally Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor as well as Jared Carbone, APRN, PMHNP-BC our Psychiatric Evaluator and Nationally Board Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to directly learn, advocate and support our approach of individualizing, organizing, problem solving and developing personalized treatment goals in addressing the needs of clients.

 

She brings a spirit of resiliency, patience, creativity, and empathy to her work. We welcome Halle as she extends and refines her experiential knowledge base in clinical counseling with her experience and interest in discovering new interventions & best standards of practice, essential components of success.

Russell Washington is our newest meditation guide. He specializes in helping people grasp the fundamentals of meditation in a way that helps them sustain the meditative state through a day’s ordinary activities and thereby, become more resourceful and creative. His passion is showing people how to open and access resource states at will or on demand so they can thrive through confronting circumstances and/or any creative challenge. He understands this approach is very appropriate given what we face as a human family in these times.

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Russell is deeply invested in his soul mission. Which, simply put, is to aid those with a humane, life oriented world view striving to unlock next-level human capabilities in the ways he can. He’s the original ascension activist committed to uplift and self-directed evolution for every seeker. His work is rooted in science, spirituality and employs transformational healing modalities. He’s trained in applied, environmental systems biology with apprenticeships or certifications in; botanical medicine, clinical hypnotherapy, NLP and cellular psychotherapy on one side and years of experience with shen kung, gnostic metaphysics, reiki and intuitive energy healing on the other. Russell strives to bring a full pallet of love, empowerment and generosity to every class and private session. Russell Washington is available for 75-minute 1-on-1 sessions. To schedule call the office at 864.225.0792.

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Russell Washington is currently taking referrals for Crisis Intervention, Neurolinguistic Programming & Hypnotherapy.

Commonly Addresses:

 

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

HYPNOTHERAPY/NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING

HEALTH OPTIMIZATION

RELATIONSHIP / MARRIAGE / COUPLES

FAMILY COUNSELING

RELAXATION / WELLBEING

REIKI, TAI CHI, YOGA, MEDITATION

ANXIETY/ DEPRESSION

TRUAMA/ PTSD

GRIEF/LOSS

ADJUSTMENT ISSUES

LIFE TRANSITIONAL ISSUES

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

STRESS MANAGEMENT/ RELAXATION

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

NON-PHARM PAIN MANAGMENT

Ayanna Jones has been intrigued by optimal health and wellness attained through nutritional awareness since she was a young girl Growing up in a family where food was to be shared and enjoyed as fellowship yet based more in traditions and family recipes that also potentiated obesity and negative impacton health and well being. SHe experienced first hand the suffering that can evolve through unhealthy eating habits even through good intention when not educated and managed can lead to suffering and a shortened life span. SHe has taken her learning and pursuits in education to the highest level of understanding and teaching others how to review their own lifestyles and nutritional habits to bring about health and healing. And athe healthiest happiest life possible! SHe looks forward to a time to sit, listen and consult with you on your journey of embracing your healthiest version of YOU!

 

Beyond her undergraduate degree from Anderson University, she pursued her extended studies in nutrition and mindful awareness through graduate studies with  Liberty University attaining a master’s degree in nutrition.

 

Over the past three years, she has researched effective dietary recommendations for people struggling with cardiovascular related issues, Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, PCOS, PMDD, Pre and Post Partum Transitions, Chronic health conditions, life adjustments and optimal health and wellbeing. She looks forward to a time of non judgement and active listening helping you navigate and develop a lifestyle plan and adaptations if seen as helpful to live your best life! 

 

Ayanna is passionate about helping others improve their individual health through nutrition education and meal preparations and possible plan recommendations. She believes that  nutritional awareness, proactive initiation and mindfully managing healthy eating habits can have a profound impact on living well!

 

Physical, Physiological and Psychological well-being is paramount!. This is a journey to embrace with support, insight and encouragement.  Ayanna  is committed as a part of the Stress Management Center’s Team to empower individuals to make sustainable lifestyle changes. Her approach is individualized and holistic, tailored to each client

to develop realistic dietary modifications to fit their unique needs, goals, and lifestyle. Her

philosophy is creating a supportive environment where clients feel comfortable, informed, and

motivated on their journey to better health. Her faith also informs her philosophy and serves as

the foundation for her desire to serve others with compassion and purpose. 

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Commonly Addresses:

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Weight management 

Stress management

Lifestyle changes

Eating disorders  

Health Conditions 

Nutritional Education

Mindfulness & Meal Planning

Weight loss / Weight gain

Pre and Post Partum Adjustments  

 

Ayanna sees Clients Ages 5 and up as individuals and also as families to help everyone better understand helpful as well as beneficial choices to living our healthiest lives. Help support individuals through life's adjustments and transitions by providing practical, personalized holistic nutrition guidance. My approach focuses on building sustainable habits that promote health, resilience and well-being, helping clients feel confident and nourished through every stage of life.

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate.

Master of Divinity, Doctor of Ministry, Founding Pastor of CBC in 1992.

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John grew up in South America (his dad was in international business), New York, and California, and has been in South Carolina since after college. Because of his upbringing, John loves traveling to see and study unique cultures. John feels at ease with different cultures and relates to each one to bring Christ to them. In his down time, you can find John taking a motorcycle trip in the mountains with his wife and friends or hunting and fishing or gardening. John says, “There is nothing like sitting in a tree-stand meditating and reading to refresh the soul, or the rush of wind as you ride down a country road on a motorcycle to clear the mind and invigorate the heart”.

As a pastor, John’s spiritual gift and passion is to minister the Word of God so people will experience the grace of God and be drawn into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It is his conviction that ultimate happiness and life are found in nothing else but a relationship with God through Jesus Christ and by no merit of our own. It is all of grace.

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Commonly Addresses:

 

ANXIETY/ DEPRESSION

LIFE TRANSITION ISSUES

ADJUSTMENT ISSUES

RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING

BI-POLAR

FAMILY COUNSELING

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

TRUAMA/ PTSD

STRESS MANAGEMENT

GRIEF/LOSS

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

MARRIAGE COUNSELING

 

John is currently taking referrals for individuals 5 years old and up serving clients as needed and through referral basis for ART and through Community Bible Church.

Alexandria is a graduate of Houghton University in upstate New York and an incredibly perceptive individual and observational expert as a communications major honoring her path serving others and optimizing the patient relations to best serve their immediate and long term clinical needs. Her professionalism extends into the venue of professional photography and functional ceramics. She enjoys making connections and spreading her love for the arts throughout the community.

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Erin has been working with the clients and center for the last three years as a patient advocate and ambassador for the Art of Living Well. She invests in the overall experience in the client attaining their best outcomes and success in their goals and observational expert as a communications major honoring her path serving others and optimizing the patient relations to best serve their immediate and long term clinical needs.  She honors each client, clinician and all aspects of the center with her dedicated efforts daily to make the experience for each individual the very best, making connections by attending to everyones needs. Erin enjoys travel, time with family and her practices of listening, mindfulness, martial arts and yoga arts throughout the community.

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My name is Mercedes Bauzá, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and retired professional athlete. I competed at the national level representing Puerto Rico in the Women’s World Cup and the Olympics, receiving awards from organizations such as Budweiser and Under Armour. My athletic career allowed me to play internationally in Spain, the Caribbean, and Australia. After undergoing three knee surgeries, I returned to the United States to continue my education and earned my Master’s degree in Counseling.

For over 15 years, I have been actively involved in mentoring children and youth, an experience that has deeply shaped my clinical perspective. I also have a passion for working with senior adults, young adults, couples, single parents, athletes, incarcerated adults, and individuals navigating high-pressure careers.

 

In my clinical work, I take a holistic approach, recognizing the strong connection between the mind and body. My practice is grounded in evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SBFT). I strive to meet each individual where they are and work collaboratively to support growth, resilience, and meaningful change.

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Commonly Addresses:

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Anxiety

Bereavement 

Depression

Anger Management

Grief & Loss

Trauma

Life Transitions & Adjustment

Family & Relational Concerns

Individual Therapy

Stress Management

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Mercedes is currently taking referrals for ages 4 & up individuals, couples, children and families moving through life adjustments and transitions

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Andrea completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Southern Wesleyan University and received her Master's Degree in Counseling from Webster University. She has over 30 years of experience in the counseling field working in non-profit organizations, state agencies, and education. Andrea loves working with people of all ages and helping them navigate through life issues and finding ways to overcome the difficulties of life. She feels her job is not to save the world, but to influence, teach, guide, counsel, and mentor others to become the best they can be. 

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I enjoy focusing on the individual and supporting their whole person needs both physiological and psychological needs. TO allow the whole person to thrive and enjoy living!

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Thirty plus years ago while a student with Southern Weslyan University  I met my husband and embraced a life of serving others with positivity. Together, we have 5 children and 8 grandchildren and my joy in serving others with a career as a mental health clinical professional in the schools working directly with children, families, individuals and providing insight into family dynamics has provided my with a great appreciation for the unique interactions that every individual in a family needs to feel understood and supported.  

Life gives us each a unique set of circumstances and at times it is important for us to help one another along the path of life so we can truly embrace living well.

 

I will be here to listen, observe and support every client through the challenges and together we will come to terms with whatever issues may arise without judgement  and with absolute confidentiality. events cause us to lose our balance. During these times, it’s important to reflect on

all aspects of our lives to find significance and fulfillment in the here and now. For often it is when we stumble and fall, we regain balance through grace and strength.

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I would be honored to support you through whatever you are facing and as a team we will discover our way through on the journey to a better life.

 

Currently Andrea is accepting referrals for ages 3 years old and up, individuals, couples and families.

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate.

Master of Marriage & Family Therapy, Licensed Professional Counseling Associate

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We welcome dedicated University of South Carolina graduate with a strong focus in Counselor Education, specializing in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling, complemented by

experience in Substance Abuse Counseling. Proven ability to engage clients in meaningful dialogue and develop tailored treatment plans. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability, ensuring consistent support for clients and colleagues. Eager to contribute expertise and compassion to foster positive change within the community. Krys has

Ed.S in Counselor Education, Marriage, Couples, and Family

University of South Carolina, Bachelors of Arts, Psychology

University of South Carolina, Associates of Arts and Sciences

University of Wisconsin, Associates of Arts and Sciences

Trident Technical College, 2025 SCIP Scholarship Recipient for work with Underserved Populations, Alpha Behavioral Health Center Clinical Counseling for individual, group, couples, and family therapy sessions to support client mental health needs.

and address diverse client issues.​ Her areas of expertise include:

• Family counseling

• Couples counseling

• Substance abuse counseling

• Individual counseling

• Cognitive behavioral therapy

• Motivational interviewing

• Safety Planning

• Multicultural competencies

 

​Krys has  been of tremendous influence and benefit through her work with Epworth Children & Family Services, Active Minds National Organization, University of South Carolina Active Minds, supporting publication efforts with Dr. Cara Thompson of University of North Carolina at Pembroke, conducted workshops on effective parenting strategies and coping mechanisms and case management, counseling techniques and practices, crisis intervention strategies, ensuring immediate support for clients facilitated family therapy sessions to address communication and conflict resolution, counseling to children, fostering emotional growth and resilience. developing individualized treatment plans based on client assessments and family dynamics. Developed engaging educational materials to support mental health awareness initiatives. Her abilities also include assisting with fundraising and non-profit development work,  organizing national campaigns and events promoting student mental

health advocacy, creating and implementing new ways to improve project management Led strategic initiatives to enhance mental health awareness among university

students.​ Developed and implemented programs promoting student engagement and well-being.​​ Assisting in the submission of the publication "Infusing Adverse Childhood Experiences Research Across the CACREP Core Curriculum" in Trauma Counseling and Resilience by rewriting and reorganizing passage to fit 2024 CACREP standards

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Commonly Addresses:

 

ANXIETY/ DEPRESSION

LIFE TRANSITION ISSUES

ADJUSTMENT ISSUES

RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING

BI-POLAR

FAMILY COUNSELING

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

TRUAMA/ PTSD

STRESS MANAGEMENT

GRIEF/LOSS

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

MARRIAGE COUNSELING

 

Krys is currently taking referrals for individuals, couples and families both children and adults,  serving clients through referral basis working with Dr. Kline Schaffer, Jennifer Cooper, Jared Carbone and Andrea Williams.

As a United States Marine Corps veteran, I have had to embrace and overcome challenges that have profoundly shaped my perspective on resilience, mental health, and human development. Navigating life after military service while managing the lasting effects of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has given me firsthand insight into the complexities of mental health, recovery, and the importance of compassionate, evidence-based support. These experiences have strengthened my commitment to understanding the psychological factors that influence healing, growth, and overall well-being.

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In addition to my experiences as a veteran, I am the parent of an autistic child, a role that has taught me invaluable lessons about advocacy, patience, and the importance of individualized care. Supporting my child through their unique developmental journey has deepened my appreciation for the challenges many children, adolescents, and families face while navigating educational, social, and mental health systems.

 

Through these experiences, I have witnessed both the transformative impact of effective psychological support and the gaps that often exist in access to care.

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My journey as a veteran, TBI survivor, and parent has fueled my passion for being a supportive presence and facilitator for growth opportunities for individuals and families including child and adolescent integrative approaches, health, wellness and psychiatry. I am driven by a desire to help all young people and their families overcome obstacles, build resilience, and thrive despite life's challenges. Through integrating my professional aspirations with my lived experiences, I hope to contribute to a field that empowers children, supports families, and promotes lasting mental and emotional well-being. I look forward to working with you and your family members on this journey of optimal health, promoting wellbeing and developing resiliency resources, coping skills and effective support systems.

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Dr. Kline Schaffer is a Nationally Board Certified Counselor & Licensed Professional Counselor with a Doctorate in Integrative Medical Therapies & Somatic Psychology. She facilitates individuals, couples, families, and groups in discovering clarity through life changes.  Her background in treating individuals coping with anxiety, depression, stress management, trauma, chronic pain, and terminal illness has helped her evolve successful approaches with integrative medicine, non-pharmacological pain management, and solution focused therapies to treat the whole person. Her comprehensive, person-centered approach is ignited by her love for all people.
 

She has been recognized twice by U.S. Congress for her outstanding work in supporting those moving through & effectively coping with trauma and grief. Dr. Kline Schaffer serves individuals, couples & families in person & virtually as well as leading Corporate Wellness & Restorative Retreats Internationally. She was recognized by GOOGLE as the BEST in BUSINESS COUNSELOR IN THE UPSTATE.REGION 2026.

 

Commonly Addresses:

 

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

HYPNOTHERAPY/NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING

HEALTH & WELLNESS OPTIMIZATION

RELATIONSHIP / MARRIAGE / COUPLES

FAMILY COUNSELING

RELAXATION / WELLBEING

REIKI, TAI CHI, YOGA, MEDITATION

ANXIETY/ DEPRESSION

TRUAMA/ PTSD

GRIEF/LOSS

ADJUSTMENT ISSUES

LIFE TRANSITIONAL ISSUES

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

STRESS MANAGEMENT/ RELAXATION

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

NON-PHARM PAIN MANAGMENT

 

She is currently facilitating collaborative integrative medicine referrals, supporting individual, couples & small groups, as well as leading corporate health & wellness seminars, workshops & continuing education locally & internationally!

My name is Jennifer Palomo Gregory. I serve as the clinical licensing director, supervisor and clinician.  I am native from Puerto Rico. I consider Spanish my first language and English my second language. 

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At an early age, I found myself gravitating to help others in need. When I decided to pursue my career in Mental Health Counseling my goal was to support and guide in a genuine and non-judgmental manner. We all encounter and experience pain, loss, stress, and other challenges in life. I am no better than those who join me in the pursuit of living well! 

I received my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Master’s in Community Mental Health from the University of South Alabama. I earned my License as a Professional Counselor Supervisor and a National Certified Counselor.

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Prior to moving to South Carolina in 2022,  I worked for about 15 years at AltaPointe Health, an extensive healthcare system that provides primary and behavioral care. I’ve worked in inpatient, residential, day treatment and outpatient settings.  I have experience working in different roles, as a clinician, coordinator and in administrative roles within the company. I also have experience working in private practice. 

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In my clinical work, I utilize a Person-centered and Existential approach. My work is grounded in evidence-based practices such as CBT(Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT(Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)- Skills, and Reality Therapy. There is no work I do where mindfulness and relaxation exercises don’t take place! I believe that learning and integrating mindfulness within our day-to-day living is vital to living well. 

 

Jennifer Palomo-Gregory, MS, LPC-S, NCC

Clinical Licensing Director  & Private Practice Clinician 

Stress Management Center at Fernview

Director of Counseling Services 

University of South Carolina UpState

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Commonly Addresses:

 

ANXIETY

CRISIS MANAGEMENT

DEPRESSION

LIFE TRANSITION & ADJUSTMENT 

BI-POLAR LIFE COACHING

STRESS MANAGEMENT

GRIEF/LOSS

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

COUPLES & MARRIAGE RELATIONS

TRAUMA/ PTSD

 

Jennifer is currently leading seminars, workshops and didactic for Individual and Group LPC Supervision.

I’m Abigail Nobles, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over six years of experience in psychiatric nursing, ranging from the psychiatric emergency medicine,  hospice and palliative care, to the correctional field. I am proud to serve the community I call home—I grew up in the Upstate of South Carolina, and completed my Psychiatric Evaluator and Psychiatric Mental Health Internship with the Stress Management Center, completed my undergraduate education as the first female nursing graduate at The Citadel, and earned my Master’s degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Walden University.

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My passion lies in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and achieve lasting emotional wellness through compassionate, evidence-based care. I provide psychiatric evaluation and treatment for adolescents and adults experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma-related conditions, and life transitions.

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I take a holistic, patient-centered approach to care, recognizing that mental health is deeply personal and influenced by many aspects of life. My goal is to treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—while creating a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered.

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My approach is collaborative and tailored to your individual needs with an integrative approach to optimize care for every individual I serve. Together, we will develop a personalized treatment plan that may include medication management, supportive therapy, and lifestyle interventions. I also prioritize education and open communication so you feel confident and informed in every step of your care. Whether you are seeking support for the first time or continuing your mental health journey, I am here to meet you where you are and walk alongside you with compassion and understanding.

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Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, but it is a powerful first step toward healing. You don’t have to do this alone. I would be honored to support you in finding balance, clarity, and peace in your life.

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COMMONLY ADDRESSES:

Anxiety

ADD/ ADHD 

Adjustment Reactions
Bereavement

Biochemistry & BloodWork Reviews

Conflict Resolution

Complicated Post Traumatic Stress Reaction

Compassion Fatigue

Individuals/ Couples/ Families
Depression

Integrative Medicine
Loss/Grief/ Palliative Care
Life Transitions

Lifestyle Evaluations

Nutritional Reviews/ Education

Post-Traumatic Stress 

Psychiatric Counseling/ Evaluations 

Youth Psychiatric Appraisals, Evaluations, Treatment, Referrals

Medication Management

Stress Management
Relationship Issues

Sleep Hygiene

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Abigail is currently taking referrals for ages 14 & up individuals, couples, children and families moving through life adjustments and transitions

Continuing to achieve success and live fully in a world that is often moving way too fast can be challenging, if not overwhelming. How do we slow down without taking time out from the life that we love? How can we continue to achieve success in a stressful job without letting stress affect our health and relationships?

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For more than 30 years, JoAnn Bibb DeForge has taught individuals at her private practice, in the workplace, and in community settings how to reduce and manage stress while living and working fully and mindfully regardless of life’s stressors. The DeForge Practice integrates techniques that enable individuals to find ease and space in their minds. This can  have a profound effect on health and wellness. It can also prepare individuals for the on-going benefits of meditation thus providing an optimal mindset for decision-making and group communications and interactions.

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Her mission is to provide individuals and organizations with training and support that will enable them to direct their attention and release tension and destructive thought patterns to achieve success regardless of life’s inevitable stress.

The DeForge Practice was founded and is led by JoAnn Bibb DeForge. She holds a Master of Science in Rehabilitative Counseling, is a certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique and Yoga Instructor and a member of the Order of St. Luke. She has been in practice for more than 30 years. The DeForge Practice incorporates a number of disciplines and techniques that lead to stillness and enables students to direct their attention. During training and individual sessions, JoAnn DeForge may incorporate including Mindfulness Meditation, Alexander Technique, and Yoga. Depending on individual or group goals or needs, JoAnn often leads discussion around topics to gently guide students to discover new thought patterns and ways of releasing physical tension.

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She is currently leading classes, workshops and seminars & taking referrals for evaluation & healthy lifestyle adjustments to determine Integrative Medicine needs after clinical and therapeutic support counseling is in process and leads a restorative yoga class Tuesdays & Thursdays at the Center. 

As a lifelong resident of Upstate South Carolina, my path into counseling stems from a deep belief in the power of personal growth and healing within our community. I earned my MEd in Clinical Mental Health from Clemson University, which grounds my practice in strong clinical excellence. I love helping adults navigate life's challenges, providing a collaborative and welcoming space where you feel truly heard. Because every journey is unique, I blend gentle, evidence-based tools—including CBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing—to help you connect with your inner strengths. By also incorporating Short-Term Solution-Focused Therapy, we can work together to build practical strategies for immediate relief.

I specialize in individual counseling, walking alongside clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress management, and life transitions or adjustments. I am also deeply committed to supporting individuals through grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, bipolar life coaching, and periods requiring acute crisis management. No matter what you are facing, my goal is to help you build resilience, gain deep self-awareness, and achieve lasting well-being.

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Commonly Addresses:

 

ANXIETY/ DEPRESSION

LIFE TRANSITION ISSUES

ADJUSTMENT ISSUES

RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING

BI-POLAR

FAMILY COUNSELING

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

TRUAMA/ PTSD

STRESS MANAGEMENT

GRIEF/LOSS

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

MARRIAGE COUNSELING

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Susan is currently taking referrals for Individuals seeking insight and support for life stressors with the goal of providing a helping hand and gentle guidance for improved mental health and emotional stability.  

Alexandria is a graduate of Houghton University in upstate New York and an incredibly perceptive individual and observational expert as a communications major honoring her path serving others and optimizing the patient relations to best serve their immediate and long term clinical needs. Her professionalism extends into the venue of professional photography and functional ceramics. She enjoys making connections and spreading her love for the arts throughout the community.

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