Business Details
Trusted Mental Health Counseling in Murrells Inlet, SC
With over 16 years of dedicated experience in clinical counseling and pastoral care, I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy rooted in Christian principles. My practice integrates cognitive-behavioral, experiential, and biblical approaches to address emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. Specializing in trauma recovery, grief counseling, and addiction relapse prevention, I empower clients to overcome anxiety, depression, and life transitions through personalized, solution-focused interventions. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and EMDR practitioner, I combine professional expertise with spiritual guidance to foster holistic healing and personal growth. Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Christian Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Grief Recovery
Addiction Education
Relapse Prevention
Highlights and features
- 16+ years of clinical and pastoral counseling experience
- Specialized training in EMDR and trauma recovery
- Integrates Christian faith with evidence-based practices
- Offers hope-focused couples counseling and relapse prevention
- Certified in grief recovery and addiction recovery methods
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- EMDRIA Certified Therapist
- Certified Grief Recovery Specialist
- CENAPS-Gorski Relapse Prevention Certified
Services
Individual Counseling
Tailored one-on-one therapy sessions address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Using cognitive-behavioral and Christian counseling techniques, clients develop coping strategies and emotional resilience. Ideal for adults and teens seeking personal growth or crisis recovery.
Couples Counseling
Hope-focused therapy for couples addressing communication issues, infidelity recovery, and relationship strengthening. Combines biblical principles with practical conflict resolution strategies to rebuild trust and intimacy in new or long-term relationships.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized EMDR treatment resolves PTSD symptoms, traumatic memories, and anxiety disorders through guided eye movements. Proven effective for abuse survivors, accident victims, and individuals with chronic stress or phobias in a safe, structured environment.
Grief Recovery
Certified grief recovery program addresses unresolved loss from death, divorce, or abandonment. Structured sessions help clients process emotions, challenge grief myths, and regain emotional stability through personalized action plans and spiritual support.
Addiction Education
8-session ADEP program covers addiction phases, brain effects, and relapse prevention. Available in individual or group formats, focusing on alcohol/drug education, coping strategies, and recovery support systems for adults and teens.
People
Christian Counseling Clinic
Licensed Professional Counselor
With 16+ years of experience, John combines Master's degrees in Counseling and Divinity to offer trauma-informed Christian therapy. Specializes in EMDR, grief recovery, and addiction counseling while maintaining active memberships in national counseling associations.
Questions
What types of counseling services are offered?
Individual, couples, Christian counseling, EMDR therapy, grief recovery, addiction education, and relapse prevention programs for adults and teens.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept BlueCross Blue Shield of South Carolina, BlueChoice HealthPlan, TriCare, and several other insurance providers.
What is EMDR therapy used for?
EMDR treats trauma, anxiety, depression, phobias, addiction-related issues, and PTSD through evidence-based eye-movement desensitization techniques.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Yes, appointments are available Monday through Saturday to accommodate client schedules.
Is counseling confidential?
All sessions are confidential except in cases of imminent self-harm, harm to others, or suspected abuse/neglect.
