OUR therapists

Kerry Wischusen, LPC-A (adolescent, adult, couples, and family therapy)

*Accepting new clients: Yes

*Ages: Available to see individuals ages 13+

*Location: Mount Pleasant, SC office and virtual

*Specialties: anxiety, depression, grief, couples therapy, teen-parent issues, mindfulness based therapy and meditation

*Cost: $90 per 45 min individual, couples, or family psychotherapy . She is unable to accept insurance at this time but we can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement directly back to you with the exception of Tricare and United/Optum. Contact your insurance for details.

Kerry is a validating and engaging licensed therapist who is also a certified yoga teacher and mindfulness meditation teacher. She is passionate about teaching others to incorporate more warmth and spaciousness into their human experience and feel more at home in their lives. Her open-ended, supportive, and non-judgmental counseling approach is strongly rooted in the mindfulness practice. Borrowing from principles of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Kerry creates a collaborative and safe environment in which clients can heal, integrate, and live in a value-oriented way. Her approach is particularly well aligned with individuals processing grief and life change as well as parents and couples seeking greater ease in their home lives. 

Telemedicine link: https://doxy.me/kerrywischusen

lisa glavin lpc-s (individual and family therapy)

*Accepting new patients: No - Lisa currently serves as a therapy supervisor for Sweetgrass Psychiatry

*Insurances accepted: N/A

Lisa is a warm, engaging and seasoned licensed professional counselor who has worked with adults, couples and families in a variety of settings within the Charleston area. She is a particularly gifted listener and excels at navigating challenging relationship dynamics. Credentials and experience are significant but research shows that the single most important factor in therapy is the relationship you have with your therapist.

“I value each person, couple and family as genuinely unique. I will work collaboratively with you to establish integral goals that are aimed at bringing about change that is both meaningful and real. We will utilize a diverse range of therapeutic techniques and education that best suit your needs. Together we will achieve the life you seek.”

Telemedicine link: https://doxy.me/glavin

edward maher phd (individual therapy)

*Accepting new patients: No

*Ages treated: 22-65 years

*Location: Virtual only

*Specialties: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, trauma, veterans, individual therapy only

*Insurances accepted: BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Humana

Dr. Maher provides individual psychotherapy for adults and has extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, chronic pain, and anger. His clients often say that they appreciate his “down-to-earth" approach and feel motivated in their work together. Dr. Maher has worked and trained in a variety of hospitals and outpatient clinics and enjoys treating individuals from a variety of backgrounds. His style offers a non-judgmental and compassionate approach, utilizing various skills and techniques from cognitive-behavioral approaches.

“I approach each client as a whole person and seek a collaborative relationship in working toward mutually established goals. My graduate training emphasized evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral approaches to mental health issues and I have further enhanced those skills through additional training over the past several years.”

Telemedicine link: doxy.me/edwardmaher

joette creager lpc-s (individual, family and marriage therapy)

*Accepting new patients: No

*Location: TELETHERAPIST , virtual only, ages 14-100

*Insurances accepted: BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, Medicare, United

Joette is a licensed professional counselor with over twenty years of experience. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, adults, seniors and couples. She is certified in conflict resolution and mediation. Her clients describe her as warm, caring and approachable.

“I strive to help clients improve their communication and listening skills. With an extensive background working with families, I offer tools and skills to strengthen their relationships. My approach incorporates evidence based treatment modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused therapy, mindfulness/acceptance, commitment and values based living and solution focused therapy. My specialty areas include trauma/abuse, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, OCD and life transitions.”

Telemedicine link: doxy.me/joette                                

Sara Tick, LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)

*Accepting new patients: COMING SOON

*Insurances accepted: credentialing in process; we can provide a superbill for some insurance companies

*Ages treated: Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families

*Location: Fully virtual appointments; will soon be in person at our Mount Pleasant, SC

*Specialties: Couples therapy, separation and divorce, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, gender identity/self-expression, eating disorders

Sara Tick, LMFT, earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Gender Studies from the honors college at Indiana University. She later completed her Master of Science in Family Therapy at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Her career began at an adolescent outpatient eating disorder clinic in Waltham, MA, where she gained invaluable experience using family-based treatment to support young people and their families through the challenges of eating disorders.  Now in Charleston, SC, Sara provides care to individuals, couples, and families, guiding them through life’s complexities and helping them grow and heal.

Sara offers fully virtual therapy sessions, allowing clients to access therapy from the comfort of their homes. She specializes in working with clients navigating relationship challenges, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, life transitions, gender identity, and eating disorders.

Sara is committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care that supports her clients' personal growth and well-being.

Telemedicine link: COMING SOON

KELLI KERKhoff, MA CANDIDATE (INDIViduaL, ADULT, ADOLESCENT, MARRIAGE counseling INTERN)

*Accepting new patients: Yes

*Ages treated: ages 12+

*Location: Mount Pleasant, SC

*Specialties: sports psychology, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, grief, attachment and boundary issues

*Cost: $70 per session - no insurance accepted at this time

Kelli is salt of the earth, originally from Iowa, yet has made Charleston her permanent home alongside her husband and two sons. She has accrued significant life experience spending the majority of her career in the mortgage industry, volunteering for animal rescues, and serving as a running coach. But her true passion? Helping people create lasting, positive changes in their lives. That’s why she is transitioning to a career in counseling.

“As an intern at Charleston Southern University, I’m here to meet you exactly where you are and help you uncover a healthier, happier version of yourself. My toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Let’s embark on this journey together and turn your goals into reality. I can’t wait to support you every step of the way!” - Kelli

Telemedicine link: https://doxy.me/kellikerk

REBECCA HAMILTON, LPC

*Accepting new patients: COMING SOON - Anticipated Jan 2025

*Ages treated: ages 18+

*Location: Mount Pleasant, SC

*Specialties: trauma, anxiety, depression, couples/marriage therapy

*Insurances accepted: credentialing in process; we can provide a superbill for some insurance companies

Rebecca offers her patients a safe atmosphere where thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be process without judgment. She specializes in working with adults who have experienced developmental trauma impacting their relationship patterns, and offers couples counseling. She provides a collaborative, self-empowerment approach utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Rebecca hopes that her patients are able to gain insight, self-reflection, and gain practical skills that bring them closer to the lives that they want to live for themselves.

Rebecca is highly academically accomplished, graduating with honors from top tier Northwester University with her Master of Arts in Counseling. She completed her undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University.

“My approach to therapy is supportive, non-judgmental, and authentic. During our time together you will notice that I ask clarifying questions because I do not want to make assumptions about your experience. I prioritize customizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches to how you respond as an individual.”

Telemedicine link: COMING SOON