Tamara Houston, LISW-CP/S, BC-TMH

CEO/Clinical Social Worker

Tamara is an experienced clinical social worker licensed in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Florida. She has a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry. Tamara utilizes various therapeutic frameworks, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), to help clients alleviate stress. She is also the moderator for Healing Through Time™, which provides a safe space for individuals to find information, resources, and process groups for grief and bereavement. Tamara specializes in working with adults aged 21 and older experiencing a life transition (such as a career change, divorce, new parenthood, etc.), grief and bereavement, relational trauma, and helping professionals (such as nurses, therapists, EMTs, etc.).

Availability: Tuesday through Thursday from 10a to 3p

Training and Experience:

Licensed Practical Counselor

Kemeako, a licensed and certified addiction counselor, has extensive counseling experience. She shares a diverse and creative approach to therapy that helps clients maneuver through life's difficult times. These include using therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Art Therapy, and Client-Centered Approach. Her goal is to help create a safe environment where clients can express their thoughts and feelings and build positive coping skills to deal with their stressors. 

Availability: Tuesday through Thursday from 630p to 830p and every other Saturday

Anjanette Chege, LISW-CP

Clinical Social Worker

"My passion is to help individuals through various struggles such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and other life changes. Take this essential step toward holistic health and wholeness in a safe, non-judgmental setting.  Let's figure it out together. "

 Anjanette Chege, LISW-CP, completed her formal education at East Carolina University, receiving both a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. Mrs. Chege has worked in outpatient and inpatient settings with many client issues. She uses a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). She has also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Find out more about Anjanette’s services and private practice here.

Availability: Tuesday through Thursday from 10a to 6p

Shayla Pickens, LISW-CP

Clinical Social Worker

Shayla Pickens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in South Carolina, Florida (Telehealth only), and Maryland. She is also a Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP). Shayla is committed to finding ways to help clients incorporate practical yet meaningful skills to apply in their day-to-day lives. She is an experienced clinician with over a decade of time invested in helping individuals work through life adjustments/transitions, address stress response patterns, and work through grief/bereavement. Much of her clinical work includes using a strengths-based approach, cognitive behavioral techniques/interventions, solution-oriented action steps, and grief-related activities/interventions, to name a few.

Shayla received a Bachelor of Science Sociology degree from Lander University and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of South Carolina. She is continuously gaining knowledge about best practices in helping clients reach their therapeutic goals and currently focuses on working with individual adults.

Availability: Monday through Thursday 11A -12P

Angela Gaines, LBSW, CAC-II

Parenting Coach

Angela joins the group with over 30 years of experience serving families by providing parenting support and addressing substance use/abuse issues. Angela is a great speaker, empowering women nationwide in beauty and lifestyle. She will bring her parenting expertise to her practice by facilitating groups, 1:1 sessions, and speaking engagements. She utilizes several national parenting curricula, as well as her own experience.

Availability: By Referral Only

Specialties:

  • Stress Management

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Life Transition

  • Trauma

  • Substance Abuse

  • Military/Veterans

  • Grief/Bereavement

  • Parenting Support

 

 

 

 

 

                                   

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