Danielle Johnston, MA, LPC, LAC, CCMHC, CCTP, ADHD-CCSP, Lead Counselor
Danielle Johnston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) in the state of South Carolina. She received her Post-Masters Degree in Clinical Counseling, her Master of Arts Degree in Counseling, and her Bachelor of Science Degree in Mental Health and Human Services from Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH.
Since 2010, Mrs. Johnston has held Board Certification as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and as a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC ) with the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). Additionally, Danielle holds specialty certifications in Trauma, Complex PTSD, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Nutritional Therapy, Grief, ADHD, and Anxiety.
Mrs. Johnston has over twenty years of counseling experience in private practice settings, agencies and psychiatric hospitals working with adults, couples and families. She is very knowledgeable in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders such as personality and depressive disorders, self-esteem and attachment disorders, nervous system regulation, alcohol and cannabis use disorders, relationship conflict, OCD, and PTSD. Mrs. Johnston utilizes a variety of treatment modalities including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, trauma-focused, somatic therapy, neurobiology of attachment, adlerian, solution-focused and rational-emotive behavioral therapy.
Danielle is available to see clients both in office and via telehealth.
"I enjoy playing the piano, hot power yoga, water sports, biking, hiking, reading and photography."
Jill Bedell, MS, LPC, Counselor
Jill Bedell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of South Carolina. She received her Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Dowling College in New York.
Over the past 10 years, Jill has worked in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of various psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse, and trauma. Jill takes a holistic approach to treatment and considers the uniqueness of each individual, often incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based practices, and solution focused therapy. Jill enjoys helping others to recognize their strengths, while working towards wholeness, and creating a healthier, happier life for themselves and their loved ones.
Jill is only available to see clients via telehealth.
"I enjoy running, yoga, writing, and taking my dogs to the beach."
Amanda Mercer, MS, LPC, Counselor
Amanda Mercer is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 15 years of experience working with children, families, groups, and adults. She is currently licensed in South Carolina and has previously held licenses in Virginia, Maryland and South Dakota. She earned her Master of Science degree in Counseling and Art Therapy from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA and has Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Studio Art from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN.
Amanda specializes in Art Therapy, but also has extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, functional family therapy, aggression replacement training, and more. She utilizes a client-centered and individualized approach, working together with clients and families to find the best mode of treatment for them to be successful in reaching their goals.
She is experienced in helping clients with difficulties such as: anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, autism, bipolar disorder, fetal alcohol syndrome, substance abuse, anger management, social skills, and more. She has developed many group curriculums and has provided psychosocial groups for children and adolescents in areas such as anger management, social skills, self-esteem, and attention and focus. She has a great deal of experience working within the school and juvenile justice systems.
Mindfulness and stress management are another specialty area and she has published research on using visual journaling for stress reduction in the Arts in Psychotherapy.
Amanda is available to see clients both in office and via telehealth.
Tara A. Taylor, MA, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH, ADC-IP, Counselor
Tara A. Taylor is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of South Carolina. She received her Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Webster University and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina.
Ms. Taylor has also earned Board Certification as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Tele-Mental Health Provider (BC-TMH) with the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). She is also in the process of becoming an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC-IP) with Addiction Professionals of South Carolina (APSC).
Ms. Taylor has ten years of counseling experience working in various settings and with diverse populations. Ms. Taylor utilizes a variety of treatment modalities including CBT, Person Centered Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. She is experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of many psychiatric disorders, including anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, trauma/stressor-related disorders, gender identity and sexuality issues, and substance use disorders. Ms. Taylor enjoys helping her client build a plan to get out of an endless cycle of running from problems, and instead, learn how to solve them.
Tara is available to see clients both in office and via telehealth.
"I enjoy travelling, power-lifting, attending concerts, building or fixing things, and watching reality television."
Tracie Stephens , Practice Manager
Tracie Stephens is the Practice Manager for the Counseling Center of Sayebrook. She comes with over 20 years of management experience in the Medical and Outpatient Rehab Industry. She is responsible for helping the practice run smoothly and oversees multiple aspects of the practice administration. Her focus is to successfully implement and improve patient satisfaction and help with any significant process improvements. Outside of work she enjoys spending time on the beach and attending sporting events.
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