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As an individual who has experienced my own lot of life's challenges, trauma, and unexpected circumstances, I understand how impor...
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As an individual who has experienced my own lot of life's challenges, trauma, and unexpected circumstances, I understand how important it is to have a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgemental space to work towards building skills to empower yourself and your life.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW (working towards my Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice, LISW-CP) passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion and understanding. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship concerns, emotional distress, and more. I enjoy supporting clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain and are seeking a safe, nonjudgmental space to heal, build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.
My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, blending evidence-based techniques with genuine compassion. I tailor treatment to each client's unique needs while helping them build healthy coping skills, increase self-awareness, process difficult experiences, and develop the confidence to create meaningful, lasting change.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, I've experienced the feeling myself, but you don't have to face life's challenges alone. Whether you're seeking healing, growth, or a fresh perspective, I would be honored to walk alongside you. When you're ready, I welcome the opportunity to support you on your journey.
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As a woman who has experienced personal trauma, grief and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by painfu...
As a woman who has experienced personal trauma, grief and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by painful life circumstances and how building new life skills can empower us once again to the roads of resiliency ahead of us.
I'm Burt, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Supervisor Candidate, and Registered Play Therapist Candidate. I specialize in working with children, teens, and families with a passion for play therapy, neurodivergence-affirming care, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, grief, and helping families strengthen relationships. I use play, creativity, connection, and evidence-informed therapeutic approaches to help clients feel safe enough to explore what's underneath the surface. I'm also a mom and a business owner, and I understand that life can be beautifully messy. The heart of my work is connection with people and professional relationships.
I want therapy to be practical and compassionate—tailored to people in front of me. Not diagnosis or checklist. I care about creating a space where children feel understood, parents feel supported and families understand one another. I specialize in Trauma-Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Child Centered Therapy.
Resilience doesn't mean nothing hard happens. It means developing tools and support to move through hard things without doing it alone. Whether you're a parent, teenager carrying more, family navigating transition, or child whose behavior communicates what they can't say, there is a place. You don't need it. Just be willing to start. I'm honored to meet you.
As your clinician, I am committed to personalizing the counseling experience based on your needs....
As your clinician, I am committed to personalizing the counseling experience based on your needs.
I have specialized in working with people who are suffering from depression, anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), adjustment challenges and life transitions, parenting transitions and struggles, and interpersonal conflict. The majority of my experience comes from counseling individuals diagnosed with major depression and anxiety disorders to include PTSD, and Severe and Persistent Mental Illness.
My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental environment of mutual trust. I use an integrative approach, primarily relying on cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, and solution-focused strategies, with a trauma-informed perspective. I also draw upon expressive art therapy, play therapy, narrative therapy, and relaxation/meditation techniques.
I believe that I am not the expert in your life, rather that expert is you. Through a strong therapeutic alliance, we work together towards solving challenges and problems. I firmly believe that people can heal through the power of the therapeutic partnership between client and therapist, while implementing new skills that improve their situations.
As an individual who has experienced the roller coaster ride of mental health both as a patient and practitioner, I understand the...
As an individual who has experienced the roller coaster ride of mental health both as a patient and practitioner, I understand the need for a supportive, engaging, and effective counselor.
Lauren Lollar is a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) with 3 years of experience in mental health care. Lauren is a certified trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy specialist and enjoys working with others to process their trauma. She has extensive knowledge of early childhood development and wants to support children and families experiencing both mental health and life changes. She is well-versed in working with depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders and passionately advocates for those with substance use disorders and their families. Lauren completed her master’s in social work (LMSW) at the University of South Carolina.
Through her work with children and families, Lauren has built extensive skills utilizing family systems therapy. She is certified in early diagnostics for children 0-5. Lauren is also certified in motivational interviewing and uses it in a wide array of therapeutic areas including mood, substance use, and other disorders.
We all go through challenging life experiences and need support. Lauren is confident in her ability to support you through these times and gain new coping skills to assist you through it. If you want to be supported and find new ways to take on your life's challenges, please reach out to schedule an appointment today.
As a mom, wife, sister, and friend, I consider it a privilege to walk with people through tender seasons of their lives....
As a mom, wife, sister, and friend, I consider it a privilege to walk with people through tender seasons of their lives.
I'm a licensed professional counselor associate with seven years of experience working with children and young adults from all areas and walks of life. I received my bachelor of arts in psychology from Liberty University in 2010 and my master of arts in professional counseling from Liberty University in 2013. I enjoy working with children, teens, college students, and adults who may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and life transitions.
Building a strong therapeutic relationship is at the heart of healing, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside clients as they share their stories. I believe humor can be a meaningful part of healing and strive to create a warm, supportive, and authentic space for growth. My work is grounded in CBT, and I'm currently pursuing advanced training in DBT. Christian counseling is also available upon request.
Life's challenges can feel heavy, but they do not define who you are. I want to create a space where you feel seen, supported, and encouraged. My hope is to help you find healing, renewed hope, and confidence ahead. I want to hear your story, understand what matters most to you, and help you take meaningful steps toward growth and change. I would be honored to support you—schedule an appointment today.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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The approach to teen counseling can vary on the individual and their specific needs, such as learning how to communicate more effectively, how to manage their emotions better, setting healthy boundaries.
Tools that may be taught in teen counseling can be learning how to regulate ones emotions, saying no by setting healthy boundaries, asking for help.
A client is making progress when they have been able to achieve their goals.
Clients can practice utilize effective coping skills they have identified in their sessions.
The client should identify what symptoms they are struggling with and what their goals are for therapy.
Teen counseling helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst teens include anxiety, depression, ADHD, and problematic relationships with food.
Teen counseling works by using multiple techniques, tailored to fit the teen’s unique needs — based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks teen therapists in Mt Pleasant have the expertise and experience to help young individuals at their level.
Signs that teens might need Teen counseling can be very subjective, as they are experiencing many changes and can have intense reactions to them. As parents, you know your child best and are best equipped to judge whether certain reactions are standard behaviors for your teen or whether they might be hinting at a larger problem. Even so, there are a few common signs and events that often point to a need for therapy, such as experiencing divorce or loss, grief, consistent low moods, teens distancing themselves and becoming isolated, losing interest in hobbies, excessive anger or irritability, substance use issues, and suicidal ideation, among others.
Teen counseling providers at Thriveworks in Mt Pleasant, SC offer both in person and online therapy by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of teen counseling depends on your teen’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, teen counseling sessions will last for several months.
George stomped up the stairs after yelling at his mom and slammed the door. George’s mom, Sally, knew that she wouldn’t be able to get him out of his room for the rest of the day. She wished she could. This has happened numerous times and she just can’t get through to George. How can she help him express how he is feeling so they can work together to solve the problem? Sometimes she wasn’t even sure why he was so angry. Sally felt sad, alone, and frustrated. Was she doing something wrong? What could she do better? She sat on the floor and cried.
Have you ever felt like this? Do you feel your child may benefit from therapy? The therapists at Thriveworks Mt Pleasant want to help you. Adolescence is generally broken down into 3 stages: early (ages 11-14), middle (ages 15-17), and late (ages 18-21). Adolescents develop at different rates and experience hormonal shifts at each stage. This normal growth and development often creates difficulties with communication, feelings of not being understood, and immense frustration that adolescents struggle to manage effectively. Outbursts like George exhibited can be emotionally all-consuming and could be affecting your child at home, school, and during sports or activities.
If these events seem to follow patterns of development, we are available to help your child navigate these transitions. If they are occurring more frequently, we empathize. Our exceptional therapists and counselors want to help you navigate these difficult developmental milestones.
Parental stress is not to be overlooked, either. Feelings of tension, anxiety, and even fear can seem insurmountable when you feel you can’t help or solve the problem your child is struggling to overcome. It is difficult to manage and guide adolescents with psychological or emotional problems. Whether it is a recent or long term issue, most parents are understandably overwhelmed and can feel as if there is nowhere to turn for help or support. You may feel isolated or scared. If you feel like every interaction with your adolescent is stressful and unproductive, our therapists are here to help. Thriveworks is a safe, non-judgmental space to share and explore the emotional needs of your child.
If you’re ready to set up an adolescent counseling appointment for you, your child, or for you both, please call Thriveworks Mt. Pleasant at 843-606-6223.
Often children begin to struggle and have a difficult time coping without a preceding event or experience. These frustrations could manifest at school, home, or during sporting events or activities. It could affect their communication, health, and self-esteem and lead to anger, stress, and anxiety. These difficulties could also be due to divorce, trauma, or bullying. Additionally, families often seek adolescent counseling and therapy for adolescents for certain conditions, including:
You may have many questions for your therapist and we encourage you to ask:
It is hard to admit your child may need help. We understand. Every adolescent is different and we strive to meet each child at their developmental level. We work to establish a rapport so your child feels safe, comfortable sharing, and understood. Establishing this important relationship allows for a productive working partnership so the family, child and therapist can work together towards achievable goals.
An important aspect of therapy for adolescents is to establish goals. An example of some goals for counseling could be to work on coping, communication skills, and self-esteem and then explore scenarios where they are applying these skills at home, school, and during sports and activities. To achieve these goals, a therapist will develop an individualized approach for your child that could focus on:
We don’t want you to feel alone, sad, or scared. Having children is a wonderful experience, but there’s no manual for navigating every situation. Our exceptional adolescent therapists would love to hear from you and begin the process of assisting you and your child on a path towards emotional wellbeing.
If you’re ready to set up an adolescent counseling appointment for you, your child, or for you both, please call us at 843-606-6223. We are conveniently located adjacent to the Queensborough Shopping Center at 1131 Queensborough Blvd., #100 just across the bridge from Charleston in Mt. Pleasant.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Mt Pleasant is located near Mathis Ferry Road and Anna Knapp Blvd, off US-17. It is just around the corner from the Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park and near the Hobcaw Creek.
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