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Ari is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of South Carolina. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Denver. Ari uses a collaborative, interpersonal approach to explore how one’s past experiences have shaped the way they interact with the world in the present, and to then identify pathways to a more fulfilling future.
Ari has extensive experience with adolescents, adults, and older adults in a variety of settings such as residential, in-home, and outpatient services. He also has specific training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). His specialties include anxiety, depression, life transitions/adjustment, substance use, and trauma.
Amanda Colantonio is a licensed independent clinical social worker who uses an eclectic therapy model allowing her to utilize the most effective practices available to address each client’s individual needs. Amanda earned her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education in 2001 and her master’s degree in Social Work in 2011 from the University of South Carolina. She has worked in a variety of settings with diverse client populations. Her experience includes working in school systems with children who have behavior challenges, in shelters with women and children experiencing domestic violence, at community mental health centers advocating for clients and as an on-call crisis counselor. Additionally, Amanda has provided crisis intervention and support to patients in hospital emergency departments who are struggling with anxiety, depression, domestic violence, coping with family illness, family dysfunction, homelessness, PTSD, psychosis, substance abuse, and trauma.
Amanda’s current areas of focus for treatment are ADD/ADHD anxiety, behavior concerns, crisis intervention and support, depression, divorce, grief, family concerns, life adjustments, self-esteem, stress management, and work-related issues. Her passion is to help children, adults, and families cope with day-to-day life challenges to improve their quality of life.
Molly is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina. She has a BA in Psychology from Winthrop University and a Master of Education Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Clemson University.
Molly works with children from ages 4 to 12 years old, young adults, and families. Molly specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Behavior Modification, Family Systems, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Molly has experience working with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and Oppositional-Defiant Disorder. Molly has multiple years of experience working as a mental health therapist in the school setting and private practice setting.
Samantha is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Addictions Counselor in the state of South Carolina. She holds a BA in Psychology from Columbia College and a MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Converse College. She has extensive training in Motivational Interviewing (MI) and continues to use a scope of therapeutic approaches, such as Structural Family Therapy (SFT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Samantha has been a counselor since 2008, working with children, families, couples, and individuals with various psychiatric and/or substance use issues. She has worked within the home settings, Community Mental Health Centers, Greenville County Schools, Greenville Health Systems, Private Substance Use Treatment Centers, and Psychiatric Hospitals. Samantha likes to accompany alongside her clients on their journey through life and serves as a compass to help clients determine the best route for them by building her clients autonomy and allowing them to be the experts in their life situations.
Makarios believes in the transformative power of cultivating connections—with ourselves, with other people, and with the world around us. He is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who provides therapy for couples, adult individuals, and groups.
In his work with couples, he uses the Gottman Method to help partners deepen their friendship, manage conflict effectively, and create shared meaning and purpose. As a certified PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator, he provides premarital counseling to help couples explore strength and growth areas, understand personality differences, and maximize teamwork.
With individuals, he primarily uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying one’s values and using mindfulness to maximize one’s potential for a rich, full, and meaningful life.
Makarios also has extensive experience facilitating interpersonal process groups. In such groups, the focus is on “here and now” experiences of the group members, thereby providing participants with the opportunity to find new ways to relate to themselves and others in a safe, supportive environment.
Makarios has worked in both public and private sectors, including a community mental health center, a school of medicine, and a substance use disorder agency. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Northeastern University and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of South Carolina. He is also a Certified Addictions Counselor.
Makarios brings warmth, humor, acceptance, and compassion to the therapeutic process. For more information, visit MakariosTabor.com.
Miranda is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of South Carolina. She and has an M.A. in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and has a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from North Greenville University. She has been trained in Christian Counseling and holds a South Carolina School Counseling Teaching Certification. Therapeutic strategies that she uses in her practice include, but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Client-Centered, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy.
Miranda has experience working within a group home setting, inpatient facilities, churches, school systems, and community mental health centers. Her areas of interest focus on relationship issues, anxiety, depression, life adjustments, marital problems, family concerns, and other life stressors. Her passion is working with couples, as well as helping clients individually reach their goals and find freedom from emotional pain and distress. Miranda values the relationship between the client and therapist and works hard to build rapport to help build trust. She likes to empower clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and more positive family environments.
She provides comprehensive psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, families, and groups to facilitate and support healthy relationships, lifestyles, and interpersonal growth for her clients.
Meg Rigamonti is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of South Carolina. She has a B.A. in Christian Studies from North Greenville University and a M.A. in Clinical Counseling from Columbia International University. She is state-rostered through MUSC and trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) which is designed for children aged 6-18 to process their trauma and reduce anxiety while also improving communication with their caregivers.
Meg has experience working with families both in the clinical and the Christian pastoral setting, and can provide either clinical counseling or faith-based counseling. Meg specializes in helping clients navigate the messiness of life whether it’s a child struggling with impulsivity, a teenager wading through the muck of anxiety and depression, a young couple discovering the new challenges of parenthood, or a couple looking for guidance as they prepare for marriage.
Heather Younts, MA, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor that has extensive experience working with pre-teens, adolescents, families and young adults. She often uses a cognitive-behavioral approach, but incorporates other treatment modalities to best suit each client's individual needs. She is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) that is designed to help ages 6-18 who have experienced traumatic and upsetting life events.
Her areas of special focus include helping those struggling with Attention-Deficit Disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other issues related to phase of life, adjustment, relational, academic, and other stressful life events. She is committed to coming alongside her clients to help them through difficult times of transition and crisis.
Ms. Younts holds a B.A. in Psychology and Spanish from Erskine College and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Columbia International University.
Faye Slater is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Grief Counselor. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Coastal Carolina University and a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Counseling from the Citadel College of Professional and Graduate Studies. She is certified in Grief Education and Counseling through the Association for Death Education and Counseling.
Faye’s practice is dedicated to working primarily with couples and individuals seeking relationship counseling. Her training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, which encompasses clinically-proven theories and approaches to relationship problems, enables her to help you:
When couples decide that ending their marriage is the right course of action, Faye can provide professional guidance through the difficult emotional stages of separation and divorce. Her goal with these couples is to help them resolve negative feelings to achieve an amicable parting and, for those with children, a healthy co-parenting partnership.
Faye also offers individual counseling for those who are seeking to improve their relationship skills or heal from the loss of a relationship through break-up, divorce, or death.
Please visit Faye’s website at fayeslater.com to learn more about her services.
Cynthia Marks is a Licensed Counseling Psychologist in private practice since 1996, who works with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years and has practiced in public and private sectors, including inpatient, outpatient, and community-based settings. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, child behavior problems, ADHD, parenting, and relationship issues.
She has special expertise in child and family therapy, and is experienced in family systems therapy, play therapy, and cognitive-behavioral treatment of childhood behavior problems, depression, and anxiety, including OCD. Dr. Marks received her PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Georgia. She also holds an MA degree in Counseling Pyschology, with a specialty in Counseling Children, from Boston College. She received her residency training at the Medical College of Georgia.
Amanda Hood is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, practicing psychotherapy with children, adolescents, adults and families. She has experience with behavior problems, adjustment issues, adoptions, school difficulties, family communication problems, and parenting concerns. Ms. Hood has also treated children, adolescents, and families dealing with abuse, neglect, and trauma. She is equally comfortable with individual, family, and group treatment. Ms. Hood emphasizes personal strengths in her approach to addressing client concerns. Ms. Hood utilizes a general cognitive-behavioral theoretical orientation, but also adopts other treatment modalities as appropriate.
Ms. Hood has served as a liaison working with families involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Social Services, Family Court, and school systems. Ms. Hood has worked for the National Health Service Corps, a federal program designed to provide treatment to teenagers and their families living in areas where there is a critical need for mental health providers. She has also worked in public mental health settings, providing therapy to children and adolescents and coordinating services with schools and other agencies. Ms. Hood holds a BA degree in Sociology from Coastal Carolina University and an MSW from the University of South Carolina.