Therapists in North Myrtle Beach, SC

Amanda D. Polk, MSW, LISW-CP, is a dedicated and compassionate licensed clinician with over eight years of experience in the mental health field. Holding a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Walden University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology from the University of South Carolina, Mrs. Polk combines her academic knowledge with a wealth of life experience to provide exceptional care to her clients. A proud veteran with 25 years of service in the Army and The South Carolina Army National Guard, including a deployment in Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan, Mrs. Polk has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to serving others. Her passion for helping her community extends beyond her military service. She has worked as a Guardian Ad Litem, advocating for abused and neglected children, and as a licensed Therapeutic Foster Parent. Mrs. Polk specializes in treating a variety of mental health challenges, including borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management, and parenting skills. Additionally, she has extensive experience working with couples, helping them improve communication, resolve conflicts, rebuild trust, and strengthen their emotional connection. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in building strong, trusting relationships with her clients. Mrs. Polk integrates evidence-based techniques such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and mindfulness to provide patient-centered care tailored to each individual's or couple's unique needs. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, Mrs. Polk is committed to helping her clients find hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate life’s challenges and build fulfilling relationships.

Hello! I am a mental health counselor, licensed in South Carolina for seventeen years. My unique approach to counseling combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (ET), and Positive Psychology. I earned an MA from LaSalle University and a Ph.D. from Loyola University in Maryland, both in mental counseling and spirituality. During my Ph.D. studies, I secured an Externship at the Duke University Medical Center. The first requirement for counseling is that the client feels safe in an environment that enables positive motion toward to improve their quality of life. I have unconditional acceptance for my clients within this positive environment. Solutions to our puzzling problems are often right in front of us. However, emotions such as anxiety and depression can block us from accessing the answers we long to find. I assist my clients in increasing self-awareness of their feelings until they are comfortable enough to become relaxed and peaceful. The clients' self-confidence grows, and they share their thoughts, new perceptions, and ways they may want to change behaviors. I look forward to working with you! Patricia F Frisch, Ph.D., LPC

Hello! I’m Danielle Johnston, a Nationally Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 23 years experience. I’m dually licensed in SC, as a Licensed Professional Counselor & Licensed Addiction Counselor (LPC & LAC, NCC & CCMHC.) I also hold certifications as a Certified Clinical Trauma Therapist and as a Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapist (CCTP and C-DBT). My areas of specialty include identity, self-esteem, self-worth, depression, anxiety, alcohol & cannabis abuse, chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, coping with life changes, trauma, life purpose, body image, self-medicating, intimacy issues, communication problems, attachment issues, emotional regulation, relationship harmony. My therapy style is warm, encouraging, enthusiastic, interactive. I believe a depressed person is a discouraged person. It’s easy to fall into those thoughts & patterns. I am your coach to teach you how to convince yourself to change what you do have control over, to improve your sense of self & quality of life. Anxiety is similar, self-control is gained as you learn to identify & modify your physiological reactions, & to restructure your cognitive patterns. Let me teach you how to calm, co-regulate, and choose to be reasonable & logic-driven rather than reactive, anxious or emotion-driven. My clinical approach combines Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based, Adlerian, Somatic, Nervous System Regulation, Gottman, DBT, Existential , Strength-Based, & Solution-Focused Therapy. (Taught best in live sessions.) I’ll tailor our dialog and treatment objectives to meet your unique, specific needs. You set your goals. My task for every session is to help you feel encouraged, heard, validated, & have small tasks to incorporate & watch yourself succeed in until we meet again. It’s a privilege to hear your story & join you in it. To empower you to change what you can. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life, to take these first steps toward change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support & enthuse you. I look forward to working with you! Wishing you peace. Danielle Johnston LPC, CCMHC, NCC, LAC

Anita is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who has been dedicated and committed to providing excellent clinical psychotherapy to individuals, couples and groups. Anita is compassionate and understanding of life’s challenges, crisis and transitions that present themselves in our lives. Anita provides therapeutic intervention using evidenced based treatment such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivation Interviewing, in meeting the needs of clients. Anita has extensive experience working with Addictions, Anxiety Disorders, Depression Disorders, and Relational/Couples problems, Coping with medical Issues that present challenges, Grief, coping with Work/ life balance. Anita understands and provides psychotherapy understanding that issues are complex and require understanding and sensitivity and allows time to listen to client needs and wants through building a positive working alliance. Anita is also knowledgeable about yoga and meditation as she is a yoga teacher. Anita is experienced in working with people from many cultures, ethnicities and walks of life. I am looking forward to meeting and providing the best care possible in order to address your needs.

I am a National Board Certified Counselor and a Life Coach with a dual license of Professional Counseling and Addiction Counseling in South Carolina with over 10 years of professional work experience. I have work in hospitals, correctional and mental health facilities. l have experience in helping individuals, adolescents, couples, senior citizens and veterans with depression, stress and anxiety issues, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. Everyone has a story to tell so allow me to help share your story in an open and safe environment where you can be your own author without fear of judgment. My therapeutic approaches to help resolve ongoing trauma, challenges and barriers are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution Focus Therapy, Family Systems Therapy and Client Centered Therapy. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in sharing your story during your journey.

ABOUT ME Hello, Thank you for checking out my profile. My name is Scott Shepherd, MS, LPC. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Alaska as well as the state of Arizona. I have worked in the mental health and substance abuse field for over 30 years, and my expertise is related to working with individuals that experience hardships such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and PTSD, as well as issues with stress and anger management, change, and other issues that influence you to make rash, brash, or possibly impulsive or compulsive decisions without thinking the process through. I specialize in working with all ages with substance use/abuse as well as co-occurring disorders. My therapeutic technique centers around the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach, focusing on assisting you gain awareness into the situation that you are struggling with, helping you view it from many other perspectives, and assisting you in processing which intervention that you choose is the best for you. I an there to assist and support you throughout this journey and to be your biggest supporter. I also incorporate Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) as well as Motivational Interviewing to assist you in your journey to self-empowerment. This process can be scary which is why you need to know I will be there with you every step of the way. My goal is to assist people in working towards fulfilling their goals of living to their fullest potential, healing form the various wounds they have collected from childhood trauma to grief and loss, and regaining a new perspective on life. SPECIALTIES Addictions Depression Trauma Anger/Stress Management Also experienced in: Grief , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Abandonment , Read more... Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT Years of Experience: 30 SERVICES OFFERED MESSAGING LIVE CHAT PHONE VIDEO LICENSING LPC #LPC114237 (Expires: 2023-10-31)

I am licensed in California and South Carolina. I have 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in South Carolina with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! As for me - I'm a wife, and a mother two little ones. I love reading, music, and traveling. I consider myself to be three parts therapist and one part comedian (for a little razzle dazzle). Laughter is good for the soul. I do my best to make sure sessions are a relaxing, stress free experience that leaves you feeling uplifted while we tackle hard things together.

I am licensed in South Carolina with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in South Carolina with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, & career difficulties. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.