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. 

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I’m a registered nurse with 15 years of experience in acute care, school nursing, and home health. 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.

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I have a BSN from the Medical University of South Carolina, an MA in Psychology from Western Carolina University, and am currently in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at Anderson University. This last year I worked in addictions counseling and appreciate the knowledge it has given me. 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.

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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.

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I would like to walk alongside others and support them, as they explore their past and navigate new beginnings. Through a holistic needs assessment, we can work together to determine what is right for you in your current stage of life. I look forward to working with individuals through Stress Management Center here and focus my orientation with clients 5 years old and up.

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 Ashley Martinus Director of Family Life Counseling and Psychiatric Services as well as the Assistant Regional Director helping individuals and.families embrace healthy living skills. Many of us will discover ourselves facing desperate situations that involve mental health and or substance use issues. Ashley's approach involves the individual as well as any or all family members choosing to be a part of therapy. Her specialty and success has been cultivated in an evidenced based inclusive approach supporting an entire family, meaning any  individual or member of the family who wants to be involved, not just the individual. Through acceptance, support and renewal with developed healthy coping and maintenance skills ,the natural family structure and support heals.  Individual and group support with an emphasis on returning the individual to a healthy family and community life potentiates amazing and beneficial changes that endure and last.

 

Through my experience, I've discovered profound satisfaction in couples dynamics, child and family therapy, with a particular

emphasis on parenting dynamics, attachment theory, and the transformative approach of Theraplay, a dyadic therapy that focuses on enhancing the relationship between children and

their caregivers through structured play and interactive activities. This approach allows client to facilitate healing and growth in family relationships by strengthening attachment bonds and promoting positive interactions. In addition to Theraplay, I integrate other evidence-based modalities such as Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFST), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) and integrate an individually engineered plan for each patient. This comprehensive approach enables me to tailor treatment plans to meet the unique needs and goals of each client and family.

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Ashley attained her Master's with the University of Kentucky and has sought out her relocation from Ohio to work with the outstanding reputation of our Stress Management Center at Fernview. Her individual, couples, family and group work with developing crisis intervention and individual as well as group therapy opportunities made her an outstanding candidate for our center to help us all grow and heighten our level of care and extend with outreach opportunities into our community.

 

COMMONLY ADDRESSES: 

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

 

Ashley is currently taking referrals for all ages infant to adult and has  intentional experience with children, adolescents, young adults and parents moving through life's challenges. 

Dr. Kline Schaffer is a Nationally Board Certified Counselor & Licensed Professional Counselor with a Doctorate in Integrative Medical Therapies & Transpersonal 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 work with individuals, families, and groups coping with trauma and grief. Dr. Kline Schaffer has served children, adults, couples, families, and groups in full time private practice since 2008. 

 

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!

Dr. Hanner was board certified as a Chiropractic Physician in 1995.  He was later board certified in orthopedics by the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists, and certified in CranioSacral Therapy (CST) through the Upledger Institute. For 23 years, his practice concentrated on treating patients for their neuro-musculoskeletal health complaints, with a focus on spinal rehabilitation.  Over time, his interest in Integrative and Functional Medicine grew. He began his studies in Functional Medicine in 2015 and has since completed his work in the ADAPT (Advanced Diagnostic And Personalized Treatment) framework. He now holds the designation of ADAPT Trained Practitioner from Kresser Institute in Functional Medicine and ancestral health.  He is currently completing the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute’s 3-year program to become a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP).

Dr. Hanner approaches health concerns by obtaining a thorough medical history, the latest in evidence-based lab testing, and physical examination.  His philosophy is always to find and treat the root cause of the problem. Functional medicine addresses the underlying causes of chronic health concerns, instead of just treating symptoms, so patients can get well and stay well without unnecessary drugs or surgery. 

He is also particularly interested in how the chronic effects of Trauma impact not only our mental well-being, but also our physical well-being.  He has seen first-hand how resolving and integrating the effects of trauma in an individual, can have miraculous effects on physical illness.  Somatic Experiencing and CranioSacral Therapy are powerful tools in addressing the chronic effects of physical and emotional trauma. They can re-balance and re-regulate a chronically unhealthy and dysregulated nervous system.

 

Dr. Hanner has practiced in Anderson, SC since 1995. He and his wife Lisa along with their son Jordan and daughter Rachel, enjoy living, learning, working and playing in the Upstate.

 

• Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute

• ADAPT Functional Medicine Practitioner / Kresser Institute

• SomatoEmotional Release Trained Practitioner / Upledger Institute

• Certified in CranioSacral Therapy - 2012 / Upledger Institute

• Board Certified Fellow in Orthopedics - 2009 / Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists

• McKenzie Trained Practitioner - 1998 / McKenzie Institute

• Board Certified Chiropractic Physician - 1995 / National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

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Dr. Hanner is taking referrals for CranioSacral Therapy & Somatic Experiencing.

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Integrative Medical Practitioner as a Registered Nurse & Yoga Alliance Certified RYT 500 level Instructor & Psychotherapy Specialist

 

I’m a board-certified registered nurse for the last 22 years graduating from Georgia Baptist in 2000 followed by working as a dedicated and compassionate registered nurse. I embrace the challenge of life's critical moments and also authentically share a dedication to supporting individuals, and families ready to live their best lives through integrative medicine. I collaborate with clients to cultivate the best personalized plan for them to experience optimal health and wellbeing. I am committed to improving my community's physical and mental health with evidenced based, lasting long-term positive outcomes. Currently pursuing a Psychiatric-Mental Health Advanced Practice Nursing degree will allow  me to pursue my passion of supporting others on their life journey sustaining health, wellness & happiness..

 

The last few decades I have raised a family as well as experienced a highly fulfilling career in the medical field reaching all forms of health, critical illness and recovery. Seeing the tremendous impact of support, listening & care a medical professional can provide, as well as owning and operating our own integrative health and yoga center has allowed me to personally experience the overall benefits of these practices. Today our health and treatment options including sleep, nutrition, supplements, psychosocial support, individualized exercise, stretching, breathing and practices such as Tai Chi and  yoga as medical preventative application are tremendous! They are evidenced based as some of the best treatment for chronic stress and for relieving symptoms of Anxiety, Sadness, Depression, Trauma, Life Adjustments,   as well as Cardiac, Digestive, Inflammation, Cancer, Fibromyalgia, MS and all Chronic Illness & Clinically diagnosed diseases.

The difference you'll experience from experienced clinical support is truly amazing!

 

My experience with Pickens County Schools, as an owner & instructor of Clemson Yoga, a medical provider with

Tulane Medical Center, PICU/ RN, with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Emergency Dept/ RN and California Pacific Medical Center, Pediatric Med-Surg/ RN the healing power of presence, positive treatment goals and belief is immeasurable!

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Before embracing a wholistic approach to living well I developed my skills and treatment practices throughout my career as a professional nurse as well as  being a mother to two incredible children who have now evolved to becoming inspiring young adults.

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At Fernview Center for WellBeing, I schedule individual & group classes, intake evaluations for personal Groth and medical treatment goals & provide a space where clients can be themselves. No judgment, comprehensive initial intake, assessment & appraisals, simple solution focused goal oriented treatments plans individualized for every client with followup, instructional coaching  and ongoing support as necessary to optimize outcomes for success!

 

I offer both in-person and virtual sessions, including individual, couples, family & small group practices & personalized treatment plans for optimal health & wellbeing. If you’re ready to shift the focus back to your own mental health, I’d be honored to guide you through the best options for you!.

 

Commonly Addresses:

 

LIFE ADJUSTMENTS

ANXIETY

RELATIONSHIP ISSUES

CHRONIC & TERMINAL ILLNESS

COMPASION FATIGUE

DEPRESSION

FAMILY ADJUSTMENTS

LIFE TRANSITION ISSUES

BI-POLAR

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

TRUAMA/ PTSD

SELF CARE

STRESS MANAGEMENT

GRIEF/LOSS

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING FOR  HEALTH & WELLBEING

YOGA FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

YOGA & MEDITATION FOR CORPORATE & BUSINESS STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR PROFESSIONALS

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Karen is currently supporting counseling & integrative medicine referrals, providing collaborative psychiatric intakes and evaluations.  She also provides individual, couples and small group sessions with Yoga as Medicine ages 5 years old and up.

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. 

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.

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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.

Dr. Cibele Santos has a passion for mental health. She brings her insightful spirit, empathetic care and eclectic approach to the sessions. Guiding and providing the help necessary for life crisis and life coaching. Her training includes Medical School in Brazil, Clinical Psychotherapy Education in Georgia (US) and a Master of Divinity by the University of Dubuque - Iowa (US).  Cibele has a PhD in Clinical Pastoral Counseling, she earned her Psychiatric specialist title in Brazil, where she serves in the advisory board for a local University. Cibele is a LPC-A (Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor Associate) in South Carolina; a Board Certified Clinical Chaplain and a Board Certified Professional Counselor by The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychiatry (CPSP).

Cibele is an ordain minister of the PCUSA (Presbyterian Church of the USA) a community builder, mental health advocate and counselor, a board-certified clinical chaplain and a Stephen minister leader.  She brings a multicultural and eclectic approach to her surroundings and clients.  She specializes in providing therapy to anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, trauma and stressor-related disorders, obsessive - compulsive and related disorders, conduct disorders, grief and loss ...... plus more! Her training in addictions, couples and family systems therapy working within community, hospital and Hospice has molded her approach in counseling and therapy.  

COMMONLY ADDRESSES:

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Anxiety
Bereavement

Couples
Depression
Spiritual Guidance 
Stress Management
Loss/Grief
Life transitions
Conflict resolution

Marriage Counseling for Individuals and Couples
Relationship issues

Cibele is currently taking referrals for ages 12 & up individuals, couples, children and families moving through life adjustments and transitions

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.

Jennifer has a strong background in individual and family therapy, dual diagnosis, and is a licensed professional counseling associate. A graduate of Liberty University, she earned both her bachelor’s in psychology and Christian Counseling and her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling.

She is a highly compassionate individual with nine years of experience in various mental health services supporting individuals through adjustments, life changes, stress, trauma, and substance use; specializing in assessment and treatment planning for diverse populations. With counseling training

from a Christian perspective, she can offer Christian-based counseling if desired. Using a person-centered approach she has demonstrated and proven expertise in utilizing evidence-based modalities including CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, solution focused, and motivational interviewing to

support individuals facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and life transitions.

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She is skilled in case-management, with a strong commitment to enhancing patient outcomes and linking underserved communities to essential mental health resources.

She facilitates individuals, couples, families, and groups in recognizing avenues through life’s challenges to build coping skills and create a better life for living a satisfying and wonderful life. Her background in treating individuals coping with anxiety, depression, stress management, trauma, dual diagnosis and substance abuse has helped her to be able to meet a person where they are and walk with them through their healing journey, even during the most difficult situations.

 

Jennifer helps her clients to believe they can find hope and meaning in the midst of the chaos of life’s storms and that those storms can often reveal to us new ways of living that can bring tremendous healing and an even better life. She has embraced serving others in various mental health setting practices for the past nine years and is looking forward to serving for many years to come.

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Commonly Addresses:

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Individual Therapy

Dual Diagnosis

Anxiety

Depression

PTSD/Trauma

Grief/Loss

Relaxation/Wellbeing

Health Optimization

Adjustment Issues

Life Transition Issues

Conflict Resolution

Stress Management

Relationship Issues

Marriage/Couples

Family Counseling

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Jennifer is currently taking referrals for individuals , couples & families.

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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

Learning and experiencing the integrative approaches of supporting the whole individual to embrace their best life is what drew me to my psychiatric nurse practitioner practicum with The Stress Management Center at Fernview.

 

I am excited to pursue my first Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner clinical internship at the Stress Management Center at Fernview! I have an incredible husband of 3 years and am a Blessed mother to a beautiful little girl with another one on the way! I am currently a PMHNP student at Walden University. I began my nursing career in the emergency department in 2014 and over the years, have expanded my experience to critical care, flight nursing, and paramedicine. My experience has taught me that in every setting, mental health is the pinnacle of overall well-being which is what piqued my interest in becoming a PMHNP. I am extremely passionate about helping others and look forward to this new journey in helping transform lives by improving the health of the mind! I later went on to pursue my MSN in a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program at Walden University. I am passionate about the mental health field and want to make an impact within in our communities.  

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I hope to focus on providing quality affordable, compassionate, and holistic mental health services to those seeking to live their best lives. I look forward to learning from everyone at Fernview, excited to start this journey and grateful to the community of dedicated healers serving through the Stress Management Center.

Valerie began her career in nursing in1996. She became interested in psychology as an undergraduate at the University of Georgia where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree, then obtained a second bachelor’s degree from Clemson University in nursing. She worked as a medical/surgical nurse at AnMed while attending Clemson’s Family Nurse Practitioner Master’s program.

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Valerie has worked as an FNP in a variety of settings and has had the opportunity to provide primary health care to all age groups. She also completed a post-graduate Geriatric NP program which included some time spent in GeroPsychiatry. In addition, she completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice and has since taught undergraduate and graduate level courses for Clemson and Anderson University over the years.

Valerie has found that many of her patients have psychosocial concerns, and believes it is necessary to address those to further the overall wellness of her patients.

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Over her professional nurse practitioner career of 30 years Valerie has referred patients to the Stress Management Center throughout this time as she loves the holistic approach we offer to all of our patients and families. 

 

Currently she is embracing extended training through Anderson University’s post-graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate program. She is passionate about caring for others, as well as advancing her medical knowledge and nursing career, and is interested in optimizing the lives of all by serving those individuals  our community seeking their best lives!

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