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\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmanda Colantonio<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Pettigru](\"https:\/\/pettigrucounseling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AmandaHood.jpg\")
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSW, LISW-CPS<\/span>Amanda Hood<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pettigrucounseling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Alyssa-Livanos-MA_LPCA-240x300.jpg\")
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Alyssa Livanos<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pettigrucounseling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Ari-Livanos-240x300.jpg\")
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPCA<\/span>Ari Livanos<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Pettigru](\"https:\/\/pettigrucounseling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Pettigru-bio-photo_Miranda.jpg\")
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Miranda Llano<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pettigrucounseling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/PCA-Molly-Crocker.jpg\")
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>Molly C. Melton<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pettigrucounseling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Natasha-profile-pic.jpg\")
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Natasha Patino<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pettigrucounseling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/PCA-Meg-Rigamonti_MA_LPC.jpg\")
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Pettigru-bio-photo-Samantha\"](\"https:\/\/pettigrucounseling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Pettigru-bio-photo-Samantha.jpg\")
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>Samantha Rousey<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pettigrucounseling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/PC-HeatherY-2021.jpg\")
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Heather Younts<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSW, LISW-CP<\/span>Amanda Colantonio<\/h2>
I am glad you decided to take the first step towards improving your mental well-being.\u00a0 We all go through unique life experiences that can be difficult to navigate alone. I’m dedicated to helping individuals learn to cope with day-to-day challenges to improve their quality of life. I utilize an eclectic therapy model which allows the most effective practices available to address each client\u2019s individual needs.<\/p>\n
Background:<\/h4>\n
I spent 40 years living on the coast of South Carolina in the beautiful town of Beaufort; a wonderful employment opportunity brought me to Greenville, SC in 2015. During my free time, I love to travel and spend quality time with family and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina, Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Early Childhood Education<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina, Master\u2019s Degree in Social Work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations. My experience includes working in school systems with children experiencing behavioral challenges, in shelters with women and children experiencing domestic violence, in a community mental health center as a patient advocate and an on-call crisis counselor. Additionally, I have provided crisis intervention and support to patients in hospital emergency departments and with Veterans who are struggling with an array of issues to include – depression, domestic violence, family illness or family dysfunction, homelessness, PTSD, psychosis, substance abuse, and trauma.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Behavior Concerns<\/li>\n
- Crisis Intervention and Support<\/li>\n
- Divorce<\/li>\n
- Grief<\/li>\n
- Self-Esteem<\/li>\n
- Stress Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Solution Focused Therapy<\/li>\n
- Strength Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Supportive Psychotherapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSW, LISW-CPS<\/span>
Amanda Hood<\/h2>\u201cYour present circumstances don\u2019t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.\u201d – Nibo R Qubein<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
My commitment as a therapist is to work collaboratively with each client to help secure a comfortable and confidential space, where we can create real life changes through identifying the most cohesive and effective treatment strategies to address their own unique and individual needs. As we go through life, we often develop patterns, coping techniques and defense mechanisms to help navigate our own life circumstances. I seek to help clients recognize the strengths in the adaptive skills that they have already built, as well as to learn new tools and methods to address any patterns that no longer serve them well.<\/p>\n
Life challenges can become so hectic at times that people often just don\u2019t know what to do next. I have found that so many people these days report feeling overwhelmed, which can lead to feelings such as irritability, being frozen or just stuck. Because the physical symptoms that often accompany issues related to stress, anxiety or depression have not been generally discussed or really understood, so many people are left feeling isolated. One of the most important decisions in the therapeutic process is the choice to schedule the first appointment, allowing you to be able to take the time needed to learn new tools, resources and strategies that will help you on your path to healing and experiencing real life change.<\/p>\n
Background: <\/h4>\n
I am a native of the Upstate of South Carolina and have a passion for not only working with people towards creating positive changes, but also through advocacy and working with our canine friends in need. As I seek to try to learn something new every day, I have found that the lessons learned from my experiences working with animals, such as dogs and horses, are truly invaluable.<\/p>\n
Education: <\/h4>\n\n- Coastal Carolina University, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina\u00a0College of Social Work, Master of Social Work<\/li>\n
- State of South Carolina LISW-CP approved Supervisor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have been given opportunities to work in many diverse, yet specialized practice roles and settings prior to developing my own practice with Pettigru Counseling Associates, in 2008. These experiences include working in a specialized Child Sexual Abuse unit, within the Department of Social Services to ensure treatment and safety planning, as well as working in public mental health settings, providing therapy to children and adolescents. I have served as a liaison, working with families involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Social Services, Family Court and the school systems. I\u2019ve had an opportunity to work with 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.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties: <\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, Obsessive thoughts, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Family issues (Communication, Parenting Challenges, Boundaries, Conflict)<\/li>\n
- Stress Management\/Generalized Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Healing from Sexual Trauma and Sexual Abuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Neuropsychotherapy<\/li>\n
- Strength-Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Alyssa Livanos<\/h2>
Life is often unpredictable and challenging; I believe that we all do the best we can with what we have at the time. Sometimes, the survival mechanisms and belief systems that protect us in childhood or in a challenging season of life no longer serve us well. My passion as a therapist is to help my clients recognize their self-worth and reclaim their authentic selves. I work from a client centered and trauma focused perspective that allows me to use my skills for each client, uniquely. I enjoy working with clients ages 8 and up. I will work with clients younger than 8 with parent involvement for behavioral and emotional challenges. <\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelor\u2019s of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of diverse settings; including, working with refugee populations, providing developmental trauma consultation internationally, working in a psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for teens, behavioral center, community mental health center, and a domestic violence center.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Domestic Violence<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Brief Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (tfcbt2.musc.edu)<\/li>\n
- Art therapy\/Expressive arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPCA<\/span>
Ari Livanos<\/h2>
Welcome! I understand that it can be uncomfortable to reach out to someone you don’t know, with the expectation of sharing your story. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space in order to foster a safe environment for growth. I use an interpersonal approach to work to understand “how did we get here?” and “how can you get to where you want to go?” I hold the belief that all individuals have the inner resources to move towards wholeness, and growth is what happens when we are able to connect to those inner resources. I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life, experiencing a variety of challenges.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of North Carolina at Asheville, Bachelor of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
Prior to working with Pettigru, I worked at a therapeutic wilderness program for teens and an organization that worked with young adults experiencing homelessness. I also have experience specifically with addictions\/substance use and with older adults in assisted living.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Stress<\/li>\n
- Trauma and PTSD<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Substance use<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)<\/li>\n
- Motivational Interviewing<\/li>\n
- Self-compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Miranda Llano<\/h2>
Sometimes life is not what we expected it to be.\u00a0 There are ups and downs, and we can almost feel suffocated and not know where to turn to.\u00a0 That is where therapy can be life-changing, and finding the right therapist can be a starting point for interpersonal growth.<\/p>\n
I value the relationship between myself and the client, and work really hard to build rapport to create trust.\u00a0 I love to empower my clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and overall, more positive family environments.\u00a0 I, especially, have a passion for helping parents navigate the many stressors related to parenting.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is being a sounding board to help clients take control of their lives, with my support and guidance.\u00a0 This is your life, and I am here for the ride.\u00a0 I encourage my clients because I see the importance of just being heard and respected.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/li>\n
- Liberty University, Master\u2019s in Professional Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmanda Hood<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Alyssa Livanos<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPCA<\/span>Ari Livanos<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Miranda Llano<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>Molly C. Melton<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Natasha Patino<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>Samantha Rousey<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Heather Younts<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSW, LISW-CP<\/span>Amanda Colantonio<\/h2>
I am glad you decided to take the first step towards improving your mental well-being.\u00a0 We all go through unique life experiences that can be difficult to navigate alone. I’m dedicated to helping individuals learn to cope with day-to-day challenges to improve their quality of life. I utilize an eclectic therapy model which allows the most effective practices available to address each client\u2019s individual needs.<\/p>\n
Background:<\/h4>\n
I spent 40 years living on the coast of South Carolina in the beautiful town of Beaufort; a wonderful employment opportunity brought me to Greenville, SC in 2015. During my free time, I love to travel and spend quality time with family and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina, Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Early Childhood Education<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina, Master\u2019s Degree in Social Work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations. My experience includes working in school systems with children experiencing behavioral challenges, in shelters with women and children experiencing domestic violence, in a community mental health center as a patient advocate and an on-call crisis counselor. Additionally, I have provided crisis intervention and support to patients in hospital emergency departments and with Veterans who are struggling with an array of issues to include – depression, domestic violence, family illness or family dysfunction, homelessness, PTSD, psychosis, substance abuse, and trauma.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Behavior Concerns<\/li>\n
- Crisis Intervention and Support<\/li>\n
- Divorce<\/li>\n
- Grief<\/li>\n
- Self-Esteem<\/li>\n
- Stress Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Solution Focused Therapy<\/li>\n
- Strength Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Supportive Psychotherapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSW, LISW-CPS<\/span>
Amanda Hood<\/h2>\u201cYour present circumstances don\u2019t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.\u201d – Nibo R Qubein<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
My commitment as a therapist is to work collaboratively with each client to help secure a comfortable and confidential space, where we can create real life changes through identifying the most cohesive and effective treatment strategies to address their own unique and individual needs. As we go through life, we often develop patterns, coping techniques and defense mechanisms to help navigate our own life circumstances. I seek to help clients recognize the strengths in the adaptive skills that they have already built, as well as to learn new tools and methods to address any patterns that no longer serve them well.<\/p>\n
Life challenges can become so hectic at times that people often just don\u2019t know what to do next. I have found that so many people these days report feeling overwhelmed, which can lead to feelings such as irritability, being frozen or just stuck. Because the physical symptoms that often accompany issues related to stress, anxiety or depression have not been generally discussed or really understood, so many people are left feeling isolated. One of the most important decisions in the therapeutic process is the choice to schedule the first appointment, allowing you to be able to take the time needed to learn new tools, resources and strategies that will help you on your path to healing and experiencing real life change.<\/p>\n
Background: <\/h4>\n
I am a native of the Upstate of South Carolina and have a passion for not only working with people towards creating positive changes, but also through advocacy and working with our canine friends in need. As I seek to try to learn something new every day, I have found that the lessons learned from my experiences working with animals, such as dogs and horses, are truly invaluable.<\/p>\n
Education: <\/h4>\n\n- Coastal Carolina University, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina\u00a0College of Social Work, Master of Social Work<\/li>\n
- State of South Carolina LISW-CP approved Supervisor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have been given opportunities to work in many diverse, yet specialized practice roles and settings prior to developing my own practice with Pettigru Counseling Associates, in 2008. These experiences include working in a specialized Child Sexual Abuse unit, within the Department of Social Services to ensure treatment and safety planning, as well as working in public mental health settings, providing therapy to children and adolescents. I have served as a liaison, working with families involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Social Services, Family Court and the school systems. I\u2019ve had an opportunity to work with 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.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties: <\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, Obsessive thoughts, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Family issues (Communication, Parenting Challenges, Boundaries, Conflict)<\/li>\n
- Stress Management\/Generalized Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Healing from Sexual Trauma and Sexual Abuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Neuropsychotherapy<\/li>\n
- Strength-Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Alyssa Livanos<\/h2>
Life is often unpredictable and challenging; I believe that we all do the best we can with what we have at the time. Sometimes, the survival mechanisms and belief systems that protect us in childhood or in a challenging season of life no longer serve us well. My passion as a therapist is to help my clients recognize their self-worth and reclaim their authentic selves. I work from a client centered and trauma focused perspective that allows me to use my skills for each client, uniquely. I enjoy working with clients ages 8 and up. I will work with clients younger than 8 with parent involvement for behavioral and emotional challenges. <\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelor\u2019s of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of diverse settings; including, working with refugee populations, providing developmental trauma consultation internationally, working in a psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for teens, behavioral center, community mental health center, and a domestic violence center.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Domestic Violence<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Brief Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (tfcbt2.musc.edu)<\/li>\n
- Art therapy\/Expressive arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPCA<\/span>
Ari Livanos<\/h2>
Welcome! I understand that it can be uncomfortable to reach out to someone you don’t know, with the expectation of sharing your story. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space in order to foster a safe environment for growth. I use an interpersonal approach to work to understand “how did we get here?” and “how can you get to where you want to go?” I hold the belief that all individuals have the inner resources to move towards wholeness, and growth is what happens when we are able to connect to those inner resources. I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life, experiencing a variety of challenges.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of North Carolina at Asheville, Bachelor of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
Prior to working with Pettigru, I worked at a therapeutic wilderness program for teens and an organization that worked with young adults experiencing homelessness. I also have experience specifically with addictions\/substance use and with older adults in assisted living.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Stress<\/li>\n
- Trauma and PTSD<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Substance use<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)<\/li>\n
- Motivational Interviewing<\/li>\n
- Self-compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Miranda Llano<\/h2>
Sometimes life is not what we expected it to be.\u00a0 There are ups and downs, and we can almost feel suffocated and not know where to turn to.\u00a0 That is where therapy can be life-changing, and finding the right therapist can be a starting point for interpersonal growth.<\/p>\n
I value the relationship between myself and the client, and work really hard to build rapport to create trust.\u00a0 I love to empower my clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and overall, more positive family environments.\u00a0 I, especially, have a passion for helping parents navigate the many stressors related to parenting.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is being a sounding board to help clients take control of their lives, with my support and guidance.\u00a0 This is your life, and I am here for the ride.\u00a0 I encourage my clients because I see the importance of just being heard and respected.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/li>\n
- Liberty University, Master\u2019s in Professional Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAlyssa Livanos<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPCA<\/span>Ari Livanos<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Miranda Llano<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>Molly C. Melton<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Natasha Patino<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>Samantha Rousey<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Heather Younts<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSW, LISW-CP<\/span>Amanda Colantonio<\/h2>
I am glad you decided to take the first step towards improving your mental well-being.\u00a0 We all go through unique life experiences that can be difficult to navigate alone. I’m dedicated to helping individuals learn to cope with day-to-day challenges to improve their quality of life. I utilize an eclectic therapy model which allows the most effective practices available to address each client\u2019s individual needs.<\/p>\n
Background:<\/h4>\n
I spent 40 years living on the coast of South Carolina in the beautiful town of Beaufort; a wonderful employment opportunity brought me to Greenville, SC in 2015. During my free time, I love to travel and spend quality time with family and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina, Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Early Childhood Education<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina, Master\u2019s Degree in Social Work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations. My experience includes working in school systems with children experiencing behavioral challenges, in shelters with women and children experiencing domestic violence, in a community mental health center as a patient advocate and an on-call crisis counselor. Additionally, I have provided crisis intervention and support to patients in hospital emergency departments and with Veterans who are struggling with an array of issues to include – depression, domestic violence, family illness or family dysfunction, homelessness, PTSD, psychosis, substance abuse, and trauma.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Behavior Concerns<\/li>\n
- Crisis Intervention and Support<\/li>\n
- Divorce<\/li>\n
- Grief<\/li>\n
- Self-Esteem<\/li>\n
- Stress Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Solution Focused Therapy<\/li>\n
- Strength Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Supportive Psychotherapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSW, LISW-CPS<\/span>
Amanda Hood<\/h2>\u201cYour present circumstances don\u2019t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.\u201d – Nibo R Qubein<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
My commitment as a therapist is to work collaboratively with each client to help secure a comfortable and confidential space, where we can create real life changes through identifying the most cohesive and effective treatment strategies to address their own unique and individual needs. As we go through life, we often develop patterns, coping techniques and defense mechanisms to help navigate our own life circumstances. I seek to help clients recognize the strengths in the adaptive skills that they have already built, as well as to learn new tools and methods to address any patterns that no longer serve them well.<\/p>\n
Life challenges can become so hectic at times that people often just don\u2019t know what to do next. I have found that so many people these days report feeling overwhelmed, which can lead to feelings such as irritability, being frozen or just stuck. Because the physical symptoms that often accompany issues related to stress, anxiety or depression have not been generally discussed or really understood, so many people are left feeling isolated. One of the most important decisions in the therapeutic process is the choice to schedule the first appointment, allowing you to be able to take the time needed to learn new tools, resources and strategies that will help you on your path to healing and experiencing real life change.<\/p>\n
Background: <\/h4>\n
I am a native of the Upstate of South Carolina and have a passion for not only working with people towards creating positive changes, but also through advocacy and working with our canine friends in need. As I seek to try to learn something new every day, I have found that the lessons learned from my experiences working with animals, such as dogs and horses, are truly invaluable.<\/p>\n
Education: <\/h4>\n\n- Coastal Carolina University, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina\u00a0College of Social Work, Master of Social Work<\/li>\n
- State of South Carolina LISW-CP approved Supervisor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have been given opportunities to work in many diverse, yet specialized practice roles and settings prior to developing my own practice with Pettigru Counseling Associates, in 2008. These experiences include working in a specialized Child Sexual Abuse unit, within the Department of Social Services to ensure treatment and safety planning, as well as working in public mental health settings, providing therapy to children and adolescents. I have served as a liaison, working with families involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Social Services, Family Court and the school systems. I\u2019ve had an opportunity to work with 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.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties: <\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, Obsessive thoughts, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Family issues (Communication, Parenting Challenges, Boundaries, Conflict)<\/li>\n
- Stress Management\/Generalized Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Healing from Sexual Trauma and Sexual Abuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Neuropsychotherapy<\/li>\n
- Strength-Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Alyssa Livanos<\/h2>
Life is often unpredictable and challenging; I believe that we all do the best we can with what we have at the time. Sometimes, the survival mechanisms and belief systems that protect us in childhood or in a challenging season of life no longer serve us well. My passion as a therapist is to help my clients recognize their self-worth and reclaim their authentic selves. I work from a client centered and trauma focused perspective that allows me to use my skills for each client, uniquely. I enjoy working with clients ages 8 and up. I will work with clients younger than 8 with parent involvement for behavioral and emotional challenges. <\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelor\u2019s of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of diverse settings; including, working with refugee populations, providing developmental trauma consultation internationally, working in a psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for teens, behavioral center, community mental health center, and a domestic violence center.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Domestic Violence<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Brief Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (tfcbt2.musc.edu)<\/li>\n
- Art therapy\/Expressive arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPCA<\/span>
Ari Livanos<\/h2>
Welcome! I understand that it can be uncomfortable to reach out to someone you don’t know, with the expectation of sharing your story. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space in order to foster a safe environment for growth. I use an interpersonal approach to work to understand “how did we get here?” and “how can you get to where you want to go?” I hold the belief that all individuals have the inner resources to move towards wholeness, and growth is what happens when we are able to connect to those inner resources. I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life, experiencing a variety of challenges.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of North Carolina at Asheville, Bachelor of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
Prior to working with Pettigru, I worked at a therapeutic wilderness program for teens and an organization that worked with young adults experiencing homelessness. I also have experience specifically with addictions\/substance use and with older adults in assisted living.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Stress<\/li>\n
- Trauma and PTSD<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Substance use<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)<\/li>\n
- Motivational Interviewing<\/li>\n
- Self-compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Miranda Llano<\/h2>
Sometimes life is not what we expected it to be.\u00a0 There are ups and downs, and we can almost feel suffocated and not know where to turn to.\u00a0 That is where therapy can be life-changing, and finding the right therapist can be a starting point for interpersonal growth.<\/p>\n
I value the relationship between myself and the client, and work really hard to build rapport to create trust.\u00a0 I love to empower my clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and overall, more positive family environments.\u00a0 I, especially, have a passion for helping parents navigate the many stressors related to parenting.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is being a sounding board to help clients take control of their lives, with my support and guidance.\u00a0 This is your life, and I am here for the ride.\u00a0 I encourage my clients because I see the importance of just being heard and respected.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/li>\n
- Liberty University, Master\u2019s in Professional Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAri Livanos<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Miranda Llano<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>Molly C. Melton<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Natasha Patino<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>Samantha Rousey<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Heather Younts<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSW, LISW-CP<\/span>Amanda Colantonio<\/h2>
I am glad you decided to take the first step towards improving your mental well-being.\u00a0 We all go through unique life experiences that can be difficult to navigate alone. I’m dedicated to helping individuals learn to cope with day-to-day challenges to improve their quality of life. I utilize an eclectic therapy model which allows the most effective practices available to address each client\u2019s individual needs.<\/p>\n
Background:<\/h4>\n
I spent 40 years living on the coast of South Carolina in the beautiful town of Beaufort; a wonderful employment opportunity brought me to Greenville, SC in 2015. During my free time, I love to travel and spend quality time with family and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina, Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Early Childhood Education<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina, Master\u2019s Degree in Social Work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations. My experience includes working in school systems with children experiencing behavioral challenges, in shelters with women and children experiencing domestic violence, in a community mental health center as a patient advocate and an on-call crisis counselor. Additionally, I have provided crisis intervention and support to patients in hospital emergency departments and with Veterans who are struggling with an array of issues to include – depression, domestic violence, family illness or family dysfunction, homelessness, PTSD, psychosis, substance abuse, and trauma.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Behavior Concerns<\/li>\n
- Crisis Intervention and Support<\/li>\n
- Divorce<\/li>\n
- Grief<\/li>\n
- Self-Esteem<\/li>\n
- Stress Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Solution Focused Therapy<\/li>\n
- Strength Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Supportive Psychotherapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSW, LISW-CPS<\/span>
Amanda Hood<\/h2>\u201cYour present circumstances don\u2019t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.\u201d – Nibo R Qubein<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
My commitment as a therapist is to work collaboratively with each client to help secure a comfortable and confidential space, where we can create real life changes through identifying the most cohesive and effective treatment strategies to address their own unique and individual needs. As we go through life, we often develop patterns, coping techniques and defense mechanisms to help navigate our own life circumstances. I seek to help clients recognize the strengths in the adaptive skills that they have already built, as well as to learn new tools and methods to address any patterns that no longer serve them well.<\/p>\n
Life challenges can become so hectic at times that people often just don\u2019t know what to do next. I have found that so many people these days report feeling overwhelmed, which can lead to feelings such as irritability, being frozen or just stuck. Because the physical symptoms that often accompany issues related to stress, anxiety or depression have not been generally discussed or really understood, so many people are left feeling isolated. One of the most important decisions in the therapeutic process is the choice to schedule the first appointment, allowing you to be able to take the time needed to learn new tools, resources and strategies that will help you on your path to healing and experiencing real life change.<\/p>\n
Background: <\/h4>\n
I am a native of the Upstate of South Carolina and have a passion for not only working with people towards creating positive changes, but also through advocacy and working with our canine friends in need. As I seek to try to learn something new every day, I have found that the lessons learned from my experiences working with animals, such as dogs and horses, are truly invaluable.<\/p>\n
Education: <\/h4>\n\n- Coastal Carolina University, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina\u00a0College of Social Work, Master of Social Work<\/li>\n
- State of South Carolina LISW-CP approved Supervisor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have been given opportunities to work in many diverse, yet specialized practice roles and settings prior to developing my own practice with Pettigru Counseling Associates, in 2008. These experiences include working in a specialized Child Sexual Abuse unit, within the Department of Social Services to ensure treatment and safety planning, as well as working in public mental health settings, providing therapy to children and adolescents. I have served as a liaison, working with families involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Social Services, Family Court and the school systems. I\u2019ve had an opportunity to work with 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.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties: <\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, Obsessive thoughts, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Family issues (Communication, Parenting Challenges, Boundaries, Conflict)<\/li>\n
- Stress Management\/Generalized Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Healing from Sexual Trauma and Sexual Abuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Neuropsychotherapy<\/li>\n
- Strength-Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Alyssa Livanos<\/h2>
Life is often unpredictable and challenging; I believe that we all do the best we can with what we have at the time. Sometimes, the survival mechanisms and belief systems that protect us in childhood or in a challenging season of life no longer serve us well. My passion as a therapist is to help my clients recognize their self-worth and reclaim their authentic selves. I work from a client centered and trauma focused perspective that allows me to use my skills for each client, uniquely. I enjoy working with clients ages 8 and up. I will work with clients younger than 8 with parent involvement for behavioral and emotional challenges. <\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelor\u2019s of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of diverse settings; including, working with refugee populations, providing developmental trauma consultation internationally, working in a psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for teens, behavioral center, community mental health center, and a domestic violence center.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Domestic Violence<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Brief Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (tfcbt2.musc.edu)<\/li>\n
- Art therapy\/Expressive arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPCA<\/span>
Ari Livanos<\/h2>
Welcome! I understand that it can be uncomfortable to reach out to someone you don’t know, with the expectation of sharing your story. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space in order to foster a safe environment for growth. I use an interpersonal approach to work to understand “how did we get here?” and “how can you get to where you want to go?” I hold the belief that all individuals have the inner resources to move towards wholeness, and growth is what happens when we are able to connect to those inner resources. I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life, experiencing a variety of challenges.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of North Carolina at Asheville, Bachelor of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
Prior to working with Pettigru, I worked at a therapeutic wilderness program for teens and an organization that worked with young adults experiencing homelessness. I also have experience specifically with addictions\/substance use and with older adults in assisted living.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Stress<\/li>\n
- Trauma and PTSD<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Substance use<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)<\/li>\n
- Motivational Interviewing<\/li>\n
- Self-compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Miranda Llano<\/h2>
Sometimes life is not what we expected it to be.\u00a0 There are ups and downs, and we can almost feel suffocated and not know where to turn to.\u00a0 That is where therapy can be life-changing, and finding the right therapist can be a starting point for interpersonal growth.<\/p>\n
I value the relationship between myself and the client, and work really hard to build rapport to create trust.\u00a0 I love to empower my clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and overall, more positive family environments.\u00a0 I, especially, have a passion for helping parents navigate the many stressors related to parenting.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is being a sounding board to help clients take control of their lives, with my support and guidance.\u00a0 This is your life, and I am here for the ride.\u00a0 I encourage my clients because I see the importance of just being heard and respected.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/li>\n
- Liberty University, Master\u2019s in Professional Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMiranda Llano<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>Molly C. Melton<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Natasha Patino<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>Samantha Rousey<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Heather Younts<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSW, LISW-CP<\/span>Amanda Colantonio<\/h2>
I am glad you decided to take the first step towards improving your mental well-being.\u00a0 We all go through unique life experiences that can be difficult to navigate alone. I’m dedicated to helping individuals learn to cope with day-to-day challenges to improve their quality of life. I utilize an eclectic therapy model which allows the most effective practices available to address each client\u2019s individual needs.<\/p>\n
Background:<\/h4>\n
I spent 40 years living on the coast of South Carolina in the beautiful town of Beaufort; a wonderful employment opportunity brought me to Greenville, SC in 2015. During my free time, I love to travel and spend quality time with family and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina, Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Early Childhood Education<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina, Master\u2019s Degree in Social Work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations. My experience includes working in school systems with children experiencing behavioral challenges, in shelters with women and children experiencing domestic violence, in a community mental health center as a patient advocate and an on-call crisis counselor. Additionally, I have provided crisis intervention and support to patients in hospital emergency departments and with Veterans who are struggling with an array of issues to include – depression, domestic violence, family illness or family dysfunction, homelessness, PTSD, psychosis, substance abuse, and trauma.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Behavior Concerns<\/li>\n
- Crisis Intervention and Support<\/li>\n
- Divorce<\/li>\n
- Grief<\/li>\n
- Self-Esteem<\/li>\n
- Stress Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Solution Focused Therapy<\/li>\n
- Strength Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Supportive Psychotherapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSW, LISW-CPS<\/span>
Amanda Hood<\/h2>\u201cYour present circumstances don\u2019t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.\u201d – Nibo R Qubein<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
My commitment as a therapist is to work collaboratively with each client to help secure a comfortable and confidential space, where we can create real life changes through identifying the most cohesive and effective treatment strategies to address their own unique and individual needs. As we go through life, we often develop patterns, coping techniques and defense mechanisms to help navigate our own life circumstances. I seek to help clients recognize the strengths in the adaptive skills that they have already built, as well as to learn new tools and methods to address any patterns that no longer serve them well.<\/p>\n
Life challenges can become so hectic at times that people often just don\u2019t know what to do next. I have found that so many people these days report feeling overwhelmed, which can lead to feelings such as irritability, being frozen or just stuck. Because the physical symptoms that often accompany issues related to stress, anxiety or depression have not been generally discussed or really understood, so many people are left feeling isolated. One of the most important decisions in the therapeutic process is the choice to schedule the first appointment, allowing you to be able to take the time needed to learn new tools, resources and strategies that will help you on your path to healing and experiencing real life change.<\/p>\n
Background: <\/h4>\n
I am a native of the Upstate of South Carolina and have a passion for not only working with people towards creating positive changes, but also through advocacy and working with our canine friends in need. As I seek to try to learn something new every day, I have found that the lessons learned from my experiences working with animals, such as dogs and horses, are truly invaluable.<\/p>\n
Education: <\/h4>\n\n- Coastal Carolina University, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina\u00a0College of Social Work, Master of Social Work<\/li>\n
- State of South Carolina LISW-CP approved Supervisor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have been given opportunities to work in many diverse, yet specialized practice roles and settings prior to developing my own practice with Pettigru Counseling Associates, in 2008. These experiences include working in a specialized Child Sexual Abuse unit, within the Department of Social Services to ensure treatment and safety planning, as well as working in public mental health settings, providing therapy to children and adolescents. I have served as a liaison, working with families involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Social Services, Family Court and the school systems. I\u2019ve had an opportunity to work with 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.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties: <\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, Obsessive thoughts, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Family issues (Communication, Parenting Challenges, Boundaries, Conflict)<\/li>\n
- Stress Management\/Generalized Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Healing from Sexual Trauma and Sexual Abuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Neuropsychotherapy<\/li>\n
- Strength-Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Alyssa Livanos<\/h2>
Life is often unpredictable and challenging; I believe that we all do the best we can with what we have at the time. Sometimes, the survival mechanisms and belief systems that protect us in childhood or in a challenging season of life no longer serve us well. My passion as a therapist is to help my clients recognize their self-worth and reclaim their authentic selves. I work from a client centered and trauma focused perspective that allows me to use my skills for each client, uniquely. I enjoy working with clients ages 8 and up. I will work with clients younger than 8 with parent involvement for behavioral and emotional challenges. <\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelor\u2019s of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of diverse settings; including, working with refugee populations, providing developmental trauma consultation internationally, working in a psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for teens, behavioral center, community mental health center, and a domestic violence center.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Domestic Violence<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Brief Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (tfcbt2.musc.edu)<\/li>\n
- Art therapy\/Expressive arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPCA<\/span>
Ari Livanos<\/h2>
Welcome! I understand that it can be uncomfortable to reach out to someone you don’t know, with the expectation of sharing your story. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space in order to foster a safe environment for growth. I use an interpersonal approach to work to understand “how did we get here?” and “how can you get to where you want to go?” I hold the belief that all individuals have the inner resources to move towards wholeness, and growth is what happens when we are able to connect to those inner resources. I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life, experiencing a variety of challenges.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of North Carolina at Asheville, Bachelor of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
Prior to working with Pettigru, I worked at a therapeutic wilderness program for teens and an organization that worked with young adults experiencing homelessness. I also have experience specifically with addictions\/substance use and with older adults in assisted living.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Stress<\/li>\n
- Trauma and PTSD<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Substance use<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)<\/li>\n
- Motivational Interviewing<\/li>\n
- Self-compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Miranda Llano<\/h2>
Sometimes life is not what we expected it to be.\u00a0 There are ups and downs, and we can almost feel suffocated and not know where to turn to.\u00a0 That is where therapy can be life-changing, and finding the right therapist can be a starting point for interpersonal growth.<\/p>\n
I value the relationship between myself and the client, and work really hard to build rapport to create trust.\u00a0 I love to empower my clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and overall, more positive family environments.\u00a0 I, especially, have a passion for helping parents navigate the many stressors related to parenting.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is being a sounding board to help clients take control of their lives, with my support and guidance.\u00a0 This is your life, and I am here for the ride.\u00a0 I encourage my clients because I see the importance of just being heard and respected.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/li>\n
- Liberty University, Master\u2019s in Professional Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMolly C. Melton<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Natasha Patino<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>Samantha Rousey<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Heather Younts<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSW, LISW-CP<\/span>Amanda Colantonio<\/h2>
I am glad you decided to take the first step towards improving your mental well-being.\u00a0 We all go through unique life experiences that can be difficult to navigate alone. I’m dedicated to helping individuals learn to cope with day-to-day challenges to improve their quality of life. I utilize an eclectic therapy model which allows the most effective practices available to address each client\u2019s individual needs.<\/p>\n
Background:<\/h4>\n
I spent 40 years living on the coast of South Carolina in the beautiful town of Beaufort; a wonderful employment opportunity brought me to Greenville, SC in 2015. During my free time, I love to travel and spend quality time with family and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina, Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Early Childhood Education<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina, Master\u2019s Degree in Social Work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations. My experience includes working in school systems with children experiencing behavioral challenges, in shelters with women and children experiencing domestic violence, in a community mental health center as a patient advocate and an on-call crisis counselor. Additionally, I have provided crisis intervention and support to patients in hospital emergency departments and with Veterans who are struggling with an array of issues to include – depression, domestic violence, family illness or family dysfunction, homelessness, PTSD, psychosis, substance abuse, and trauma.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Behavior Concerns<\/li>\n
- Crisis Intervention and Support<\/li>\n
- Divorce<\/li>\n
- Grief<\/li>\n
- Self-Esteem<\/li>\n
- Stress Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Solution Focused Therapy<\/li>\n
- Strength Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Supportive Psychotherapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSW, LISW-CPS<\/span>
Amanda Hood<\/h2>\u201cYour present circumstances don\u2019t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.\u201d – Nibo R Qubein<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
My commitment as a therapist is to work collaboratively with each client to help secure a comfortable and confidential space, where we can create real life changes through identifying the most cohesive and effective treatment strategies to address their own unique and individual needs. As we go through life, we often develop patterns, coping techniques and defense mechanisms to help navigate our own life circumstances. I seek to help clients recognize the strengths in the adaptive skills that they have already built, as well as to learn new tools and methods to address any patterns that no longer serve them well.<\/p>\n
Life challenges can become so hectic at times that people often just don\u2019t know what to do next. I have found that so many people these days report feeling overwhelmed, which can lead to feelings such as irritability, being frozen or just stuck. Because the physical symptoms that often accompany issues related to stress, anxiety or depression have not been generally discussed or really understood, so many people are left feeling isolated. One of the most important decisions in the therapeutic process is the choice to schedule the first appointment, allowing you to be able to take the time needed to learn new tools, resources and strategies that will help you on your path to healing and experiencing real life change.<\/p>\n
Background: <\/h4>\n
I am a native of the Upstate of South Carolina and have a passion for not only working with people towards creating positive changes, but also through advocacy and working with our canine friends in need. As I seek to try to learn something new every day, I have found that the lessons learned from my experiences working with animals, such as dogs and horses, are truly invaluable.<\/p>\n
Education: <\/h4>\n\n- Coastal Carolina University, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina\u00a0College of Social Work, Master of Social Work<\/li>\n
- State of South Carolina LISW-CP approved Supervisor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have been given opportunities to work in many diverse, yet specialized practice roles and settings prior to developing my own practice with Pettigru Counseling Associates, in 2008. These experiences include working in a specialized Child Sexual Abuse unit, within the Department of Social Services to ensure treatment and safety planning, as well as working in public mental health settings, providing therapy to children and adolescents. I have served as a liaison, working with families involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Social Services, Family Court and the school systems. I\u2019ve had an opportunity to work with 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.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties: <\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, Obsessive thoughts, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Family issues (Communication, Parenting Challenges, Boundaries, Conflict)<\/li>\n
- Stress Management\/Generalized Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Healing from Sexual Trauma and Sexual Abuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Neuropsychotherapy<\/li>\n
- Strength-Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Alyssa Livanos<\/h2>
Life is often unpredictable and challenging; I believe that we all do the best we can with what we have at the time. Sometimes, the survival mechanisms and belief systems that protect us in childhood or in a challenging season of life no longer serve us well. My passion as a therapist is to help my clients recognize their self-worth and reclaim their authentic selves. I work from a client centered and trauma focused perspective that allows me to use my skills for each client, uniquely. I enjoy working with clients ages 8 and up. I will work with clients younger than 8 with parent involvement for behavioral and emotional challenges. <\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelor\u2019s of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of diverse settings; including, working with refugee populations, providing developmental trauma consultation internationally, working in a psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for teens, behavioral center, community mental health center, and a domestic violence center.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Domestic Violence<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Brief Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (tfcbt2.musc.edu)<\/li>\n
- Art therapy\/Expressive arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPCA<\/span>
Ari Livanos<\/h2>
Welcome! I understand that it can be uncomfortable to reach out to someone you don’t know, with the expectation of sharing your story. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space in order to foster a safe environment for growth. I use an interpersonal approach to work to understand “how did we get here?” and “how can you get to where you want to go?” I hold the belief that all individuals have the inner resources to move towards wholeness, and growth is what happens when we are able to connect to those inner resources. I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life, experiencing a variety of challenges.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of North Carolina at Asheville, Bachelor of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
Prior to working with Pettigru, I worked at a therapeutic wilderness program for teens and an organization that worked with young adults experiencing homelessness. I also have experience specifically with addictions\/substance use and with older adults in assisted living.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Stress<\/li>\n
- Trauma and PTSD<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Substance use<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)<\/li>\n
- Motivational Interviewing<\/li>\n
- Self-compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Miranda Llano<\/h2>
Sometimes life is not what we expected it to be.\u00a0 There are ups and downs, and we can almost feel suffocated and not know where to turn to.\u00a0 That is where therapy can be life-changing, and finding the right therapist can be a starting point for interpersonal growth.<\/p>\n
I value the relationship between myself and the client, and work really hard to build rapport to create trust.\u00a0 I love to empower my clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and overall, more positive family environments.\u00a0 I, especially, have a passion for helping parents navigate the many stressors related to parenting.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is being a sounding board to help clients take control of their lives, with my support and guidance.\u00a0 This is your life, and I am here for the ride.\u00a0 I encourage my clients because I see the importance of just being heard and respected.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/li>\n
- Liberty University, Master\u2019s in Professional Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNatasha Patino<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>Samantha Rousey<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Heather Younts<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSW, LISW-CP<\/span>Amanda Colantonio<\/h2>
I am glad you decided to take the first step towards improving your mental well-being.\u00a0 We all go through unique life experiences that can be difficult to navigate alone. I’m dedicated to helping individuals learn to cope with day-to-day challenges to improve their quality of life. I utilize an eclectic therapy model which allows the most effective practices available to address each client\u2019s individual needs.<\/p>\n
Background:<\/h4>\n
I spent 40 years living on the coast of South Carolina in the beautiful town of Beaufort; a wonderful employment opportunity brought me to Greenville, SC in 2015. During my free time, I love to travel and spend quality time with family and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina, Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Early Childhood Education<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina, Master\u2019s Degree in Social Work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations. My experience includes working in school systems with children experiencing behavioral challenges, in shelters with women and children experiencing domestic violence, in a community mental health center as a patient advocate and an on-call crisis counselor. Additionally, I have provided crisis intervention and support to patients in hospital emergency departments and with Veterans who are struggling with an array of issues to include – depression, domestic violence, family illness or family dysfunction, homelessness, PTSD, psychosis, substance abuse, and trauma.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Behavior Concerns<\/li>\n
- Crisis Intervention and Support<\/li>\n
- Divorce<\/li>\n
- Grief<\/li>\n
- Self-Esteem<\/li>\n
- Stress Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Solution Focused Therapy<\/li>\n
- Strength Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Supportive Psychotherapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSW, LISW-CPS<\/span>
Amanda Hood<\/h2>\u201cYour present circumstances don\u2019t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.\u201d – Nibo R Qubein<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
My commitment as a therapist is to work collaboratively with each client to help secure a comfortable and confidential space, where we can create real life changes through identifying the most cohesive and effective treatment strategies to address their own unique and individual needs. As we go through life, we often develop patterns, coping techniques and defense mechanisms to help navigate our own life circumstances. I seek to help clients recognize the strengths in the adaptive skills that they have already built, as well as to learn new tools and methods to address any patterns that no longer serve them well.<\/p>\n
Life challenges can become so hectic at times that people often just don\u2019t know what to do next. I have found that so many people these days report feeling overwhelmed, which can lead to feelings such as irritability, being frozen or just stuck. Because the physical symptoms that often accompany issues related to stress, anxiety or depression have not been generally discussed or really understood, so many people are left feeling isolated. One of the most important decisions in the therapeutic process is the choice to schedule the first appointment, allowing you to be able to take the time needed to learn new tools, resources and strategies that will help you on your path to healing and experiencing real life change.<\/p>\n
Background: <\/h4>\n
I am a native of the Upstate of South Carolina and have a passion for not only working with people towards creating positive changes, but also through advocacy and working with our canine friends in need. As I seek to try to learn something new every day, I have found that the lessons learned from my experiences working with animals, such as dogs and horses, are truly invaluable.<\/p>\n
Education: <\/h4>\n\n- Coastal Carolina University, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina\u00a0College of Social Work, Master of Social Work<\/li>\n
- State of South Carolina LISW-CP approved Supervisor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have been given opportunities to work in many diverse, yet specialized practice roles and settings prior to developing my own practice with Pettigru Counseling Associates, in 2008. These experiences include working in a specialized Child Sexual Abuse unit, within the Department of Social Services to ensure treatment and safety planning, as well as working in public mental health settings, providing therapy to children and adolescents. I have served as a liaison, working with families involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Social Services, Family Court and the school systems. I\u2019ve had an opportunity to work with 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.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties: <\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, Obsessive thoughts, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Family issues (Communication, Parenting Challenges, Boundaries, Conflict)<\/li>\n
- Stress Management\/Generalized Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Healing from Sexual Trauma and Sexual Abuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Neuropsychotherapy<\/li>\n
- Strength-Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Alyssa Livanos<\/h2>
Life is often unpredictable and challenging; I believe that we all do the best we can with what we have at the time. Sometimes, the survival mechanisms and belief systems that protect us in childhood or in a challenging season of life no longer serve us well. My passion as a therapist is to help my clients recognize their self-worth and reclaim their authentic selves. I work from a client centered and trauma focused perspective that allows me to use my skills for each client, uniquely. I enjoy working with clients ages 8 and up. I will work with clients younger than 8 with parent involvement for behavioral and emotional challenges. <\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelor\u2019s of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of diverse settings; including, working with refugee populations, providing developmental trauma consultation internationally, working in a psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for teens, behavioral center, community mental health center, and a domestic violence center.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Domestic Violence<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Brief Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (tfcbt2.musc.edu)<\/li>\n
- Art therapy\/Expressive arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPCA<\/span>
Ari Livanos<\/h2>
Welcome! I understand that it can be uncomfortable to reach out to someone you don’t know, with the expectation of sharing your story. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space in order to foster a safe environment for growth. I use an interpersonal approach to work to understand “how did we get here?” and “how can you get to where you want to go?” I hold the belief that all individuals have the inner resources to move towards wholeness, and growth is what happens when we are able to connect to those inner resources. I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life, experiencing a variety of challenges.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of North Carolina at Asheville, Bachelor of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
Prior to working with Pettigru, I worked at a therapeutic wilderness program for teens and an organization that worked with young adults experiencing homelessness. I also have experience specifically with addictions\/substance use and with older adults in assisted living.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Stress<\/li>\n
- Trauma and PTSD<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Substance use<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)<\/li>\n
- Motivational Interviewing<\/li>\n
- Self-compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Miranda Llano<\/h2>
Sometimes life is not what we expected it to be.\u00a0 There are ups and downs, and we can almost feel suffocated and not know where to turn to.\u00a0 That is where therapy can be life-changing, and finding the right therapist can be a starting point for interpersonal growth.<\/p>\n
I value the relationship between myself and the client, and work really hard to build rapport to create trust.\u00a0 I love to empower my clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and overall, more positive family environments.\u00a0 I, especially, have a passion for helping parents navigate the many stressors related to parenting.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is being a sounding board to help clients take control of their lives, with my support and guidance.\u00a0 This is your life, and I am here for the ride.\u00a0 I encourage my clients because I see the importance of just being heard and respected.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/li>\n
- Liberty University, Master\u2019s in Professional Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMeg Rigamonti<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>Samantha Rousey<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Heather Younts<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSW, LISW-CP<\/span>Amanda Colantonio<\/h2>
I am glad you decided to take the first step towards improving your mental well-being.\u00a0 We all go through unique life experiences that can be difficult to navigate alone. I’m dedicated to helping individuals learn to cope with day-to-day challenges to improve their quality of life. I utilize an eclectic therapy model which allows the most effective practices available to address each client\u2019s individual needs.<\/p>\n
Background:<\/h4>\n
I spent 40 years living on the coast of South Carolina in the beautiful town of Beaufort; a wonderful employment opportunity brought me to Greenville, SC in 2015. During my free time, I love to travel and spend quality time with family and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina, Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Early Childhood Education<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina, Master\u2019s Degree in Social Work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations. My experience includes working in school systems with children experiencing behavioral challenges, in shelters with women and children experiencing domestic violence, in a community mental health center as a patient advocate and an on-call crisis counselor. Additionally, I have provided crisis intervention and support to patients in hospital emergency departments and with Veterans who are struggling with an array of issues to include – depression, domestic violence, family illness or family dysfunction, homelessness, PTSD, psychosis, substance abuse, and trauma.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Behavior Concerns<\/li>\n
- Crisis Intervention and Support<\/li>\n
- Divorce<\/li>\n
- Grief<\/li>\n
- Self-Esteem<\/li>\n
- Stress Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Solution Focused Therapy<\/li>\n
- Strength Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Supportive Psychotherapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSW, LISW-CPS<\/span>
Amanda Hood<\/h2>\u201cYour present circumstances don\u2019t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.\u201d – Nibo R Qubein<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
My commitment as a therapist is to work collaboratively with each client to help secure a comfortable and confidential space, where we can create real life changes through identifying the most cohesive and effective treatment strategies to address their own unique and individual needs. As we go through life, we often develop patterns, coping techniques and defense mechanisms to help navigate our own life circumstances. I seek to help clients recognize the strengths in the adaptive skills that they have already built, as well as to learn new tools and methods to address any patterns that no longer serve them well.<\/p>\n
Life challenges can become so hectic at times that people often just don\u2019t know what to do next. I have found that so many people these days report feeling overwhelmed, which can lead to feelings such as irritability, being frozen or just stuck. Because the physical symptoms that often accompany issues related to stress, anxiety or depression have not been generally discussed or really understood, so many people are left feeling isolated. One of the most important decisions in the therapeutic process is the choice to schedule the first appointment, allowing you to be able to take the time needed to learn new tools, resources and strategies that will help you on your path to healing and experiencing real life change.<\/p>\n
Background: <\/h4>\n
I am a native of the Upstate of South Carolina and have a passion for not only working with people towards creating positive changes, but also through advocacy and working with our canine friends in need. As I seek to try to learn something new every day, I have found that the lessons learned from my experiences working with animals, such as dogs and horses, are truly invaluable.<\/p>\n
Education: <\/h4>\n\n- Coastal Carolina University, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina\u00a0College of Social Work, Master of Social Work<\/li>\n
- State of South Carolina LISW-CP approved Supervisor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have been given opportunities to work in many diverse, yet specialized practice roles and settings prior to developing my own practice with Pettigru Counseling Associates, in 2008. These experiences include working in a specialized Child Sexual Abuse unit, within the Department of Social Services to ensure treatment and safety planning, as well as working in public mental health settings, providing therapy to children and adolescents. I have served as a liaison, working with families involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Social Services, Family Court and the school systems. I\u2019ve had an opportunity to work with 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.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties: <\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, Obsessive thoughts, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Family issues (Communication, Parenting Challenges, Boundaries, Conflict)<\/li>\n
- Stress Management\/Generalized Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Healing from Sexual Trauma and Sexual Abuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Neuropsychotherapy<\/li>\n
- Strength-Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Alyssa Livanos<\/h2>
Life is often unpredictable and challenging; I believe that we all do the best we can with what we have at the time. Sometimes, the survival mechanisms and belief systems that protect us in childhood or in a challenging season of life no longer serve us well. My passion as a therapist is to help my clients recognize their self-worth and reclaim their authentic selves. I work from a client centered and trauma focused perspective that allows me to use my skills for each client, uniquely. I enjoy working with clients ages 8 and up. I will work with clients younger than 8 with parent involvement for behavioral and emotional challenges. <\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelor\u2019s of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of diverse settings; including, working with refugee populations, providing developmental trauma consultation internationally, working in a psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for teens, behavioral center, community mental health center, and a domestic violence center.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Domestic Violence<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Brief Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (tfcbt2.musc.edu)<\/li>\n
- Art therapy\/Expressive arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPCA<\/span>
Ari Livanos<\/h2>
Welcome! I understand that it can be uncomfortable to reach out to someone you don’t know, with the expectation of sharing your story. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space in order to foster a safe environment for growth. I use an interpersonal approach to work to understand “how did we get here?” and “how can you get to where you want to go?” I hold the belief that all individuals have the inner resources to move towards wholeness, and growth is what happens when we are able to connect to those inner resources. I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life, experiencing a variety of challenges.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of North Carolina at Asheville, Bachelor of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
Prior to working with Pettigru, I worked at a therapeutic wilderness program for teens and an organization that worked with young adults experiencing homelessness. I also have experience specifically with addictions\/substance use and with older adults in assisted living.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Stress<\/li>\n
- Trauma and PTSD<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Substance use<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)<\/li>\n
- Motivational Interviewing<\/li>\n
- Self-compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Miranda Llano<\/h2>
Sometimes life is not what we expected it to be.\u00a0 There are ups and downs, and we can almost feel suffocated and not know where to turn to.\u00a0 That is where therapy can be life-changing, and finding the right therapist can be a starting point for interpersonal growth.<\/p>\n
I value the relationship between myself and the client, and work really hard to build rapport to create trust.\u00a0 I love to empower my clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and overall, more positive family environments.\u00a0 I, especially, have a passion for helping parents navigate the many stressors related to parenting.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is being a sounding board to help clients take control of their lives, with my support and guidance.\u00a0 This is your life, and I am here for the ride.\u00a0 I encourage my clients because I see the importance of just being heard and respected.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/li>\n
- Liberty University, Master\u2019s in Professional Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSamantha Rousey<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Heather Younts<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSW, LISW-CP<\/span>Amanda Colantonio<\/h2>
I am glad you decided to take the first step towards improving your mental well-being.\u00a0 We all go through unique life experiences that can be difficult to navigate alone. I’m dedicated to helping individuals learn to cope with day-to-day challenges to improve their quality of life. I utilize an eclectic therapy model which allows the most effective practices available to address each client\u2019s individual needs.<\/p>\n
Background:<\/h4>\n
I spent 40 years living on the coast of South Carolina in the beautiful town of Beaufort; a wonderful employment opportunity brought me to Greenville, SC in 2015. During my free time, I love to travel and spend quality time with family and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina, Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Early Childhood Education<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina, Master\u2019s Degree in Social Work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations. My experience includes working in school systems with children experiencing behavioral challenges, in shelters with women and children experiencing domestic violence, in a community mental health center as a patient advocate and an on-call crisis counselor. Additionally, I have provided crisis intervention and support to patients in hospital emergency departments and with Veterans who are struggling with an array of issues to include – depression, domestic violence, family illness or family dysfunction, homelessness, PTSD, psychosis, substance abuse, and trauma.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Behavior Concerns<\/li>\n
- Crisis Intervention and Support<\/li>\n
- Divorce<\/li>\n
- Grief<\/li>\n
- Self-Esteem<\/li>\n
- Stress Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Solution Focused Therapy<\/li>\n
- Strength Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Supportive Psychotherapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSW, LISW-CPS<\/span>
Amanda Hood<\/h2>\u201cYour present circumstances don\u2019t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.\u201d – Nibo R Qubein<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
My commitment as a therapist is to work collaboratively with each client to help secure a comfortable and confidential space, where we can create real life changes through identifying the most cohesive and effective treatment strategies to address their own unique and individual needs. As we go through life, we often develop patterns, coping techniques and defense mechanisms to help navigate our own life circumstances. I seek to help clients recognize the strengths in the adaptive skills that they have already built, as well as to learn new tools and methods to address any patterns that no longer serve them well.<\/p>\n
Life challenges can become so hectic at times that people often just don\u2019t know what to do next. I have found that so many people these days report feeling overwhelmed, which can lead to feelings such as irritability, being frozen or just stuck. Because the physical symptoms that often accompany issues related to stress, anxiety or depression have not been generally discussed or really understood, so many people are left feeling isolated. One of the most important decisions in the therapeutic process is the choice to schedule the first appointment, allowing you to be able to take the time needed to learn new tools, resources and strategies that will help you on your path to healing and experiencing real life change.<\/p>\n
Background: <\/h4>\n
I am a native of the Upstate of South Carolina and have a passion for not only working with people towards creating positive changes, but also through advocacy and working with our canine friends in need. As I seek to try to learn something new every day, I have found that the lessons learned from my experiences working with animals, such as dogs and horses, are truly invaluable.<\/p>\n
Education: <\/h4>\n\n- Coastal Carolina University, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina\u00a0College of Social Work, Master of Social Work<\/li>\n
- State of South Carolina LISW-CP approved Supervisor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have been given opportunities to work in many diverse, yet specialized practice roles and settings prior to developing my own practice with Pettigru Counseling Associates, in 2008. These experiences include working in a specialized Child Sexual Abuse unit, within the Department of Social Services to ensure treatment and safety planning, as well as working in public mental health settings, providing therapy to children and adolescents. I have served as a liaison, working with families involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Social Services, Family Court and the school systems. I\u2019ve had an opportunity to work with 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.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties: <\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, Obsessive thoughts, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Family issues (Communication, Parenting Challenges, Boundaries, Conflict)<\/li>\n
- Stress Management\/Generalized Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Healing from Sexual Trauma and Sexual Abuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Neuropsychotherapy<\/li>\n
- Strength-Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Alyssa Livanos<\/h2>
Life is often unpredictable and challenging; I believe that we all do the best we can with what we have at the time. Sometimes, the survival mechanisms and belief systems that protect us in childhood or in a challenging season of life no longer serve us well. My passion as a therapist is to help my clients recognize their self-worth and reclaim their authentic selves. I work from a client centered and trauma focused perspective that allows me to use my skills for each client, uniquely. I enjoy working with clients ages 8 and up. I will work with clients younger than 8 with parent involvement for behavioral and emotional challenges. <\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelor\u2019s of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of diverse settings; including, working with refugee populations, providing developmental trauma consultation internationally, working in a psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for teens, behavioral center, community mental health center, and a domestic violence center.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Domestic Violence<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Brief Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (tfcbt2.musc.edu)<\/li>\n
- Art therapy\/Expressive arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPCA<\/span>
Ari Livanos<\/h2>
Welcome! I understand that it can be uncomfortable to reach out to someone you don’t know, with the expectation of sharing your story. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space in order to foster a safe environment for growth. I use an interpersonal approach to work to understand “how did we get here?” and “how can you get to where you want to go?” I hold the belief that all individuals have the inner resources to move towards wholeness, and growth is what happens when we are able to connect to those inner resources. I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life, experiencing a variety of challenges.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of North Carolina at Asheville, Bachelor of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
Prior to working with Pettigru, I worked at a therapeutic wilderness program for teens and an organization that worked with young adults experiencing homelessness. I also have experience specifically with addictions\/substance use and with older adults in assisted living.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Stress<\/li>\n
- Trauma and PTSD<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Substance use<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)<\/li>\n
- Motivational Interviewing<\/li>\n
- Self-compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Miranda Llano<\/h2>
Sometimes life is not what we expected it to be.\u00a0 There are ups and downs, and we can almost feel suffocated and not know where to turn to.\u00a0 That is where therapy can be life-changing, and finding the right therapist can be a starting point for interpersonal growth.<\/p>\n
I value the relationship between myself and the client, and work really hard to build rapport to create trust.\u00a0 I love to empower my clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and overall, more positive family environments.\u00a0 I, especially, have a passion for helping parents navigate the many stressors related to parenting.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is being a sounding board to help clients take control of their lives, with my support and guidance.\u00a0 This is your life, and I am here for the ride.\u00a0 I encourage my clients because I see the importance of just being heard and respected.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/li>\n
- Liberty University, Master\u2019s in Professional Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHeather Younts<\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSW, LISW-CP<\/span>Amanda Colantonio<\/h2>
I am glad you decided to take the first step towards improving your mental well-being.\u00a0 We all go through unique life experiences that can be difficult to navigate alone. I’m dedicated to helping individuals learn to cope with day-to-day challenges to improve their quality of life. I utilize an eclectic therapy model which allows the most effective practices available to address each client\u2019s individual needs.<\/p>\n
Background:<\/h4>\n
I spent 40 years living on the coast of South Carolina in the beautiful town of Beaufort; a wonderful employment opportunity brought me to Greenville, SC in 2015. During my free time, I love to travel and spend quality time with family and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina, Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Early Childhood Education<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina, Master\u2019s Degree in Social Work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations. My experience includes working in school systems with children experiencing behavioral challenges, in shelters with women and children experiencing domestic violence, in a community mental health center as a patient advocate and an on-call crisis counselor. Additionally, I have provided crisis intervention and support to patients in hospital emergency departments and with Veterans who are struggling with an array of issues to include – depression, domestic violence, family illness or family dysfunction, homelessness, PTSD, psychosis, substance abuse, and trauma.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Behavior Concerns<\/li>\n
- Crisis Intervention and Support<\/li>\n
- Divorce<\/li>\n
- Grief<\/li>\n
- Self-Esteem<\/li>\n
- Stress Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Solution Focused Therapy<\/li>\n
- Strength Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Supportive Psychotherapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSW, LISW-CPS<\/span>
Amanda Hood<\/h2>\u201cYour present circumstances don\u2019t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.\u201d – Nibo R Qubein<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
My commitment as a therapist is to work collaboratively with each client to help secure a comfortable and confidential space, where we can create real life changes through identifying the most cohesive and effective treatment strategies to address their own unique and individual needs. As we go through life, we often develop patterns, coping techniques and defense mechanisms to help navigate our own life circumstances. I seek to help clients recognize the strengths in the adaptive skills that they have already built, as well as to learn new tools and methods to address any patterns that no longer serve them well.<\/p>\n
Life challenges can become so hectic at times that people often just don\u2019t know what to do next. I have found that so many people these days report feeling overwhelmed, which can lead to feelings such as irritability, being frozen or just stuck. Because the physical symptoms that often accompany issues related to stress, anxiety or depression have not been generally discussed or really understood, so many people are left feeling isolated. One of the most important decisions in the therapeutic process is the choice to schedule the first appointment, allowing you to be able to take the time needed to learn new tools, resources and strategies that will help you on your path to healing and experiencing real life change.<\/p>\n
Background: <\/h4>\n
I am a native of the Upstate of South Carolina and have a passion for not only working with people towards creating positive changes, but also through advocacy and working with our canine friends in need. As I seek to try to learn something new every day, I have found that the lessons learned from my experiences working with animals, such as dogs and horses, are truly invaluable.<\/p>\n
Education: <\/h4>\n\n- Coastal Carolina University, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina\u00a0College of Social Work, Master of Social Work<\/li>\n
- State of South Carolina LISW-CP approved Supervisor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have been given opportunities to work in many diverse, yet specialized practice roles and settings prior to developing my own practice with Pettigru Counseling Associates, in 2008. These experiences include working in a specialized Child Sexual Abuse unit, within the Department of Social Services to ensure treatment and safety planning, as well as working in public mental health settings, providing therapy to children and adolescents. I have served as a liaison, working with families involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Social Services, Family Court and the school systems. I\u2019ve had an opportunity to work with 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.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties: <\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, Obsessive thoughts, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Family issues (Communication, Parenting Challenges, Boundaries, Conflict)<\/li>\n
- Stress Management\/Generalized Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Healing from Sexual Trauma and Sexual Abuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Neuropsychotherapy<\/li>\n
- Strength-Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Alyssa Livanos<\/h2>
Life is often unpredictable and challenging; I believe that we all do the best we can with what we have at the time. Sometimes, the survival mechanisms and belief systems that protect us in childhood or in a challenging season of life no longer serve us well. My passion as a therapist is to help my clients recognize their self-worth and reclaim their authentic selves. I work from a client centered and trauma focused perspective that allows me to use my skills for each client, uniquely. I enjoy working with clients ages 8 and up. I will work with clients younger than 8 with parent involvement for behavioral and emotional challenges. <\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelor\u2019s of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of diverse settings; including, working with refugee populations, providing developmental trauma consultation internationally, working in a psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for teens, behavioral center, community mental health center, and a domestic violence center.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Domestic Violence<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Brief Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (tfcbt2.musc.edu)<\/li>\n
- Art therapy\/Expressive arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPCA<\/span>
Ari Livanos<\/h2>
Welcome! I understand that it can be uncomfortable to reach out to someone you don’t know, with the expectation of sharing your story. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space in order to foster a safe environment for growth. I use an interpersonal approach to work to understand “how did we get here?” and “how can you get to where you want to go?” I hold the belief that all individuals have the inner resources to move towards wholeness, and growth is what happens when we are able to connect to those inner resources. I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life, experiencing a variety of challenges.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of North Carolina at Asheville, Bachelor of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
Prior to working with Pettigru, I worked at a therapeutic wilderness program for teens and an organization that worked with young adults experiencing homelessness. I also have experience specifically with addictions\/substance use and with older adults in assisted living.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Stress<\/li>\n
- Trauma and PTSD<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Substance use<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)<\/li>\n
- Motivational Interviewing<\/li>\n
- Self-compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Miranda Llano<\/h2>
Sometimes life is not what we expected it to be.\u00a0 There are ups and downs, and we can almost feel suffocated and not know where to turn to.\u00a0 That is where therapy can be life-changing, and finding the right therapist can be a starting point for interpersonal growth.<\/p>\n
I value the relationship between myself and the client, and work really hard to build rapport to create trust.\u00a0 I love to empower my clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and overall, more positive family environments.\u00a0 I, especially, have a passion for helping parents navigate the many stressors related to parenting.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is being a sounding board to help clients take control of their lives, with my support and guidance.\u00a0 This is your life, and I am here for the ride.\u00a0 I encourage my clients because I see the importance of just being heard and respected.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/li>\n
- Liberty University, Master\u2019s in Professional Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Amanda Colantonio<\/h2>
I am glad you decided to take the first step towards improving your mental well-being.\u00a0 We all go through unique life experiences that can be difficult to navigate alone. I’m dedicated to helping individuals learn to cope with day-to-day challenges to improve their quality of life. I utilize an eclectic therapy model which allows the most effective practices available to address each client\u2019s individual needs.<\/p>\n
Background:<\/h4>\n
I spent 40 years living on the coast of South Carolina in the beautiful town of Beaufort; a wonderful employment opportunity brought me to Greenville, SC in 2015. During my free time, I love to travel and spend quality time with family and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina, Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Early Childhood Education<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina, Master\u2019s Degree in Social Work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations. My experience includes working in school systems with children experiencing behavioral challenges, in shelters with women and children experiencing domestic violence, in a community mental health center as a patient advocate and an on-call crisis counselor. Additionally, I have provided crisis intervention and support to patients in hospital emergency departments and with Veterans who are struggling with an array of issues to include – depression, domestic violence, family illness or family dysfunction, homelessness, PTSD, psychosis, substance abuse, and trauma.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Behavior Concerns<\/li>\n
- Crisis Intervention and Support<\/li>\n
- Divorce<\/li>\n
- Grief<\/li>\n
- Self-Esteem<\/li>\n
- Stress Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Solution Focused Therapy<\/li>\n
- Strength Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Supportive Psychotherapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSW, LISW-CPS<\/span>
Amanda Hood<\/h2>\u201cYour present circumstances don\u2019t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.\u201d – Nibo R Qubein<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
My commitment as a therapist is to work collaboratively with each client to help secure a comfortable and confidential space, where we can create real life changes through identifying the most cohesive and effective treatment strategies to address their own unique and individual needs. As we go through life, we often develop patterns, coping techniques and defense mechanisms to help navigate our own life circumstances. I seek to help clients recognize the strengths in the adaptive skills that they have already built, as well as to learn new tools and methods to address any patterns that no longer serve them well.<\/p>\n
Life challenges can become so hectic at times that people often just don\u2019t know what to do next. I have found that so many people these days report feeling overwhelmed, which can lead to feelings such as irritability, being frozen or just stuck. Because the physical symptoms that often accompany issues related to stress, anxiety or depression have not been generally discussed or really understood, so many people are left feeling isolated. One of the most important decisions in the therapeutic process is the choice to schedule the first appointment, allowing you to be able to take the time needed to learn new tools, resources and strategies that will help you on your path to healing and experiencing real life change.<\/p>\n
Background: <\/h4>\n
I am a native of the Upstate of South Carolina and have a passion for not only working with people towards creating positive changes, but also through advocacy and working with our canine friends in need. As I seek to try to learn something new every day, I have found that the lessons learned from my experiences working with animals, such as dogs and horses, are truly invaluable.<\/p>\n
Education: <\/h4>\n\n- Coastal Carolina University, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina\u00a0College of Social Work, Master of Social Work<\/li>\n
- State of South Carolina LISW-CP approved Supervisor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have been given opportunities to work in many diverse, yet specialized practice roles and settings prior to developing my own practice with Pettigru Counseling Associates, in 2008. These experiences include working in a specialized Child Sexual Abuse unit, within the Department of Social Services to ensure treatment and safety planning, as well as working in public mental health settings, providing therapy to children and adolescents. I have served as a liaison, working with families involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Social Services, Family Court and the school systems. I\u2019ve had an opportunity to work with 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.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties: <\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, Obsessive thoughts, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Family issues (Communication, Parenting Challenges, Boundaries, Conflict)<\/li>\n
- Stress Management\/Generalized Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Healing from Sexual Trauma and Sexual Abuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Neuropsychotherapy<\/li>\n
- Strength-Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Alyssa Livanos<\/h2>
Life is often unpredictable and challenging; I believe that we all do the best we can with what we have at the time. Sometimes, the survival mechanisms and belief systems that protect us in childhood or in a challenging season of life no longer serve us well. My passion as a therapist is to help my clients recognize their self-worth and reclaim their authentic selves. I work from a client centered and trauma focused perspective that allows me to use my skills for each client, uniquely. I enjoy working with clients ages 8 and up. I will work with clients younger than 8 with parent involvement for behavioral and emotional challenges. <\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelor\u2019s of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of diverse settings; including, working with refugee populations, providing developmental trauma consultation internationally, working in a psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for teens, behavioral center, community mental health center, and a domestic violence center.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Domestic Violence<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Brief Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (tfcbt2.musc.edu)<\/li>\n
- Art therapy\/Expressive arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPCA<\/span>
Ari Livanos<\/h2>
Welcome! I understand that it can be uncomfortable to reach out to someone you don’t know, with the expectation of sharing your story. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space in order to foster a safe environment for growth. I use an interpersonal approach to work to understand “how did we get here?” and “how can you get to where you want to go?” I hold the belief that all individuals have the inner resources to move towards wholeness, and growth is what happens when we are able to connect to those inner resources. I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life, experiencing a variety of challenges.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of North Carolina at Asheville, Bachelor of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
Prior to working with Pettigru, I worked at a therapeutic wilderness program for teens and an organization that worked with young adults experiencing homelessness. I also have experience specifically with addictions\/substance use and with older adults in assisted living.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Stress<\/li>\n
- Trauma and PTSD<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Substance use<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)<\/li>\n
- Motivational Interviewing<\/li>\n
- Self-compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Miranda Llano<\/h2>
Sometimes life is not what we expected it to be.\u00a0 There are ups and downs, and we can almost feel suffocated and not know where to turn to.\u00a0 That is where therapy can be life-changing, and finding the right therapist can be a starting point for interpersonal growth.<\/p>\n
I value the relationship between myself and the client, and work really hard to build rapport to create trust.\u00a0 I love to empower my clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and overall, more positive family environments.\u00a0 I, especially, have a passion for helping parents navigate the many stressors related to parenting.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is being a sounding board to help clients take control of their lives, with my support and guidance.\u00a0 This is your life, and I am here for the ride.\u00a0 I encourage my clients because I see the importance of just being heard and respected.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/li>\n
- Liberty University, Master\u2019s in Professional Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations. My experience includes working in school systems with children experiencing behavioral challenges, in shelters with women and children experiencing domestic violence, in a community mental health center as a patient advocate and an on-call crisis counselor. Additionally, I have provided crisis intervention and support to patients in hospital emergency departments and with Veterans who are struggling with an array of issues to include – depression, domestic violence, family illness or family dysfunction, homelessness, PTSD, psychosis, substance abuse, and trauma.<\/p>\n
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Specialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Behavior Concerns<\/li>\n
- Crisis Intervention and Support<\/li>\n
- Divorce<\/li>\n
- Grief<\/li>\n
- Self-Esteem<\/li>\n
- Stress Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Solution Focused Therapy<\/li>\n
- Strength Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Supportive Psychotherapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSW, LISW-CPS<\/span>
Amanda Hood<\/h2>\u201cYour present circumstances don\u2019t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.\u201d – Nibo R Qubein<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
My commitment as a therapist is to work collaboratively with each client to help secure a comfortable and confidential space, where we can create real life changes through identifying the most cohesive and effective treatment strategies to address their own unique and individual needs. As we go through life, we often develop patterns, coping techniques and defense mechanisms to help navigate our own life circumstances. I seek to help clients recognize the strengths in the adaptive skills that they have already built, as well as to learn new tools and methods to address any patterns that no longer serve them well.<\/p>\n
Life challenges can become so hectic at times that people often just don\u2019t know what to do next. I have found that so many people these days report feeling overwhelmed, which can lead to feelings such as irritability, being frozen or just stuck. Because the physical symptoms that often accompany issues related to stress, anxiety or depression have not been generally discussed or really understood, so many people are left feeling isolated. One of the most important decisions in the therapeutic process is the choice to schedule the first appointment, allowing you to be able to take the time needed to learn new tools, resources and strategies that will help you on your path to healing and experiencing real life change.<\/p>\n
Background: <\/h4>\n
I am a native of the Upstate of South Carolina and have a passion for not only working with people towards creating positive changes, but also through advocacy and working with our canine friends in need. As I seek to try to learn something new every day, I have found that the lessons learned from my experiences working with animals, such as dogs and horses, are truly invaluable.<\/p>\n
Education: <\/h4>\n\n- Coastal Carolina University, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina\u00a0College of Social Work, Master of Social Work<\/li>\n
- State of South Carolina LISW-CP approved Supervisor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have been given opportunities to work in many diverse, yet specialized practice roles and settings prior to developing my own practice with Pettigru Counseling Associates, in 2008. These experiences include working in a specialized Child Sexual Abuse unit, within the Department of Social Services to ensure treatment and safety planning, as well as working in public mental health settings, providing therapy to children and adolescents. I have served as a liaison, working with families involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Social Services, Family Court and the school systems. I\u2019ve had an opportunity to work with 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.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties: <\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, Obsessive thoughts, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Family issues (Communication, Parenting Challenges, Boundaries, Conflict)<\/li>\n
- Stress Management\/Generalized Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Healing from Sexual Trauma and Sexual Abuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Neuropsychotherapy<\/li>\n
- Strength-Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Alyssa Livanos<\/h2>
Life is often unpredictable and challenging; I believe that we all do the best we can with what we have at the time. Sometimes, the survival mechanisms and belief systems that protect us in childhood or in a challenging season of life no longer serve us well. My passion as a therapist is to help my clients recognize their self-worth and reclaim their authentic selves. I work from a client centered and trauma focused perspective that allows me to use my skills for each client, uniquely. I enjoy working with clients ages 8 and up. I will work with clients younger than 8 with parent involvement for behavioral and emotional challenges. <\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelor\u2019s of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of diverse settings; including, working with refugee populations, providing developmental trauma consultation internationally, working in a psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for teens, behavioral center, community mental health center, and a domestic violence center.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Domestic Violence<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Brief Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (tfcbt2.musc.edu)<\/li>\n
- Art therapy\/Expressive arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPCA<\/span>
Ari Livanos<\/h2>
Welcome! I understand that it can be uncomfortable to reach out to someone you don’t know, with the expectation of sharing your story. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space in order to foster a safe environment for growth. I use an interpersonal approach to work to understand “how did we get here?” and “how can you get to where you want to go?” I hold the belief that all individuals have the inner resources to move towards wholeness, and growth is what happens when we are able to connect to those inner resources. I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life, experiencing a variety of challenges.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of North Carolina at Asheville, Bachelor of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
Prior to working with Pettigru, I worked at a therapeutic wilderness program for teens and an organization that worked with young adults experiencing homelessness. I also have experience specifically with addictions\/substance use and with older adults in assisted living.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Stress<\/li>\n
- Trauma and PTSD<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Substance use<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)<\/li>\n
- Motivational Interviewing<\/li>\n
- Self-compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Miranda Llano<\/h2>
Sometimes life is not what we expected it to be.\u00a0 There are ups and downs, and we can almost feel suffocated and not know where to turn to.\u00a0 That is where therapy can be life-changing, and finding the right therapist can be a starting point for interpersonal growth.<\/p>\n
I value the relationship between myself and the client, and work really hard to build rapport to create trust.\u00a0 I love to empower my clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and overall, more positive family environments.\u00a0 I, especially, have a passion for helping parents navigate the many stressors related to parenting.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is being a sounding board to help clients take control of their lives, with my support and guidance.\u00a0 This is your life, and I am here for the ride.\u00a0 I encourage my clients because I see the importance of just being heard and respected.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/li>\n
- Liberty University, Master\u2019s in Professional Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Solution Focused Therapy<\/li>\n
- Strength Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Supportive Psychotherapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSW, LISW-CPS<\/span>
Amanda Hood<\/h2>\u201cYour present circumstances don\u2019t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.\u201d – Nibo R Qubein<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
My commitment as a therapist is to work collaboratively with each client to help secure a comfortable and confidential space, where we can create real life changes through identifying the most cohesive and effective treatment strategies to address their own unique and individual needs. As we go through life, we often develop patterns, coping techniques and defense mechanisms to help navigate our own life circumstances. I seek to help clients recognize the strengths in the adaptive skills that they have already built, as well as to learn new tools and methods to address any patterns that no longer serve them well.<\/p>\n
Life challenges can become so hectic at times that people often just don\u2019t know what to do next. I have found that so many people these days report feeling overwhelmed, which can lead to feelings such as irritability, being frozen or just stuck. Because the physical symptoms that often accompany issues related to stress, anxiety or depression have not been generally discussed or really understood, so many people are left feeling isolated. One of the most important decisions in the therapeutic process is the choice to schedule the first appointment, allowing you to be able to take the time needed to learn new tools, resources and strategies that will help you on your path to healing and experiencing real life change.<\/p>\n
Background: <\/h4>\n
I am a native of the Upstate of South Carolina and have a passion for not only working with people towards creating positive changes, but also through advocacy and working with our canine friends in need. As I seek to try to learn something new every day, I have found that the lessons learned from my experiences working with animals, such as dogs and horses, are truly invaluable.<\/p>\n
Education: <\/h4>\n\n- Coastal Carolina University, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina\u00a0College of Social Work, Master of Social Work<\/li>\n
- State of South Carolina LISW-CP approved Supervisor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have been given opportunities to work in many diverse, yet specialized practice roles and settings prior to developing my own practice with Pettigru Counseling Associates, in 2008. These experiences include working in a specialized Child Sexual Abuse unit, within the Department of Social Services to ensure treatment and safety planning, as well as working in public mental health settings, providing therapy to children and adolescents. I have served as a liaison, working with families involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Social Services, Family Court and the school systems. I\u2019ve had an opportunity to work with 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.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties: <\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, Obsessive thoughts, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Family issues (Communication, Parenting Challenges, Boundaries, Conflict)<\/li>\n
- Stress Management\/Generalized Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Healing from Sexual Trauma and Sexual Abuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Neuropsychotherapy<\/li>\n
- Strength-Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Alyssa Livanos<\/h2>
Life is often unpredictable and challenging; I believe that we all do the best we can with what we have at the time. Sometimes, the survival mechanisms and belief systems that protect us in childhood or in a challenging season of life no longer serve us well. My passion as a therapist is to help my clients recognize their self-worth and reclaim their authentic selves. I work from a client centered and trauma focused perspective that allows me to use my skills for each client, uniquely. I enjoy working with clients ages 8 and up. I will work with clients younger than 8 with parent involvement for behavioral and emotional challenges. <\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelor\u2019s of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of diverse settings; including, working with refugee populations, providing developmental trauma consultation internationally, working in a psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for teens, behavioral center, community mental health center, and a domestic violence center.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Domestic Violence<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Brief Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (tfcbt2.musc.edu)<\/li>\n
- Art therapy\/Expressive arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPCA<\/span>
Ari Livanos<\/h2>
Welcome! I understand that it can be uncomfortable to reach out to someone you don’t know, with the expectation of sharing your story. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space in order to foster a safe environment for growth. I use an interpersonal approach to work to understand “how did we get here?” and “how can you get to where you want to go?” I hold the belief that all individuals have the inner resources to move towards wholeness, and growth is what happens when we are able to connect to those inner resources. I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life, experiencing a variety of challenges.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of North Carolina at Asheville, Bachelor of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
Prior to working with Pettigru, I worked at a therapeutic wilderness program for teens and an organization that worked with young adults experiencing homelessness. I also have experience specifically with addictions\/substance use and with older adults in assisted living.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Stress<\/li>\n
- Trauma and PTSD<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Substance use<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)<\/li>\n
- Motivational Interviewing<\/li>\n
- Self-compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Miranda Llano<\/h2>
Sometimes life is not what we expected it to be.\u00a0 There are ups and downs, and we can almost feel suffocated and not know where to turn to.\u00a0 That is where therapy can be life-changing, and finding the right therapist can be a starting point for interpersonal growth.<\/p>\n
I value the relationship between myself and the client, and work really hard to build rapport to create trust.\u00a0 I love to empower my clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and overall, more positive family environments.\u00a0 I, especially, have a passion for helping parents navigate the many stressors related to parenting.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is being a sounding board to help clients take control of their lives, with my support and guidance.\u00a0 This is your life, and I am here for the ride.\u00a0 I encourage my clients because I see the importance of just being heard and respected.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/li>\n
- Liberty University, Master\u2019s in Professional Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Amanda Hood<\/h2>\u201cYour present circumstances don\u2019t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.\u201d – Nibo R Qubein<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
My commitment as a therapist is to work collaboratively with each client to help secure a comfortable and confidential space, where we can create real life changes through identifying the most cohesive and effective treatment strategies to address their own unique and individual needs. As we go through life, we often develop patterns, coping techniques and defense mechanisms to help navigate our own life circumstances. I seek to help clients recognize the strengths in the adaptive skills that they have already built, as well as to learn new tools and methods to address any patterns that no longer serve them well.<\/p>\n
Life challenges can become so hectic at times that people often just don\u2019t know what to do next. I have found that so many people these days report feeling overwhelmed, which can lead to feelings such as irritability, being frozen or just stuck. Because the physical symptoms that often accompany issues related to stress, anxiety or depression have not been generally discussed or really understood, so many people are left feeling isolated. One of the most important decisions in the therapeutic process is the choice to schedule the first appointment, allowing you to be able to take the time needed to learn new tools, resources and strategies that will help you on your path to healing and experiencing real life change.<\/p>\n
Background: <\/h4>\n
I am a native of the Upstate of South Carolina and have a passion for not only working with people towards creating positive changes, but also through advocacy and working with our canine friends in need. As I seek to try to learn something new every day, I have found that the lessons learned from my experiences working with animals, such as dogs and horses, are truly invaluable.<\/p>\n
Education: <\/h4>\n\n- Coastal Carolina University, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina\u00a0College of Social Work, Master of Social Work<\/li>\n
- State of South Carolina LISW-CP approved Supervisor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have been given opportunities to work in many diverse, yet specialized practice roles and settings prior to developing my own practice with Pettigru Counseling Associates, in 2008. These experiences include working in a specialized Child Sexual Abuse unit, within the Department of Social Services to ensure treatment and safety planning, as well as working in public mental health settings, providing therapy to children and adolescents. I have served as a liaison, working with families involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Social Services, Family Court and the school systems. I\u2019ve had an opportunity to work with 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.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties: <\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, Obsessive thoughts, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Family issues (Communication, Parenting Challenges, Boundaries, Conflict)<\/li>\n
- Stress Management\/Generalized Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Healing from Sexual Trauma and Sexual Abuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Neuropsychotherapy<\/li>\n
- Strength-Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Alyssa Livanos<\/h2>
Life is often unpredictable and challenging; I believe that we all do the best we can with what we have at the time. Sometimes, the survival mechanisms and belief systems that protect us in childhood or in a challenging season of life no longer serve us well. My passion as a therapist is to help my clients recognize their self-worth and reclaim their authentic selves. I work from a client centered and trauma focused perspective that allows me to use my skills for each client, uniquely. I enjoy working with clients ages 8 and up. I will work with clients younger than 8 with parent involvement for behavioral and emotional challenges. <\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelor\u2019s of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of diverse settings; including, working with refugee populations, providing developmental trauma consultation internationally, working in a psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for teens, behavioral center, community mental health center, and a domestic violence center.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Domestic Violence<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Brief Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (tfcbt2.musc.edu)<\/li>\n
- Art therapy\/Expressive arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPCA<\/span>
Ari Livanos<\/h2>
Welcome! I understand that it can be uncomfortable to reach out to someone you don’t know, with the expectation of sharing your story. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space in order to foster a safe environment for growth. I use an interpersonal approach to work to understand “how did we get here?” and “how can you get to where you want to go?” I hold the belief that all individuals have the inner resources to move towards wholeness, and growth is what happens when we are able to connect to those inner resources. I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life, experiencing a variety of challenges.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of North Carolina at Asheville, Bachelor of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
Prior to working with Pettigru, I worked at a therapeutic wilderness program for teens and an organization that worked with young adults experiencing homelessness. I also have experience specifically with addictions\/substance use and with older adults in assisted living.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Stress<\/li>\n
- Trauma and PTSD<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Substance use<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)<\/li>\n
- Motivational Interviewing<\/li>\n
- Self-compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Miranda Llano<\/h2>
Sometimes life is not what we expected it to be.\u00a0 There are ups and downs, and we can almost feel suffocated and not know where to turn to.\u00a0 That is where therapy can be life-changing, and finding the right therapist can be a starting point for interpersonal growth.<\/p>\n
I value the relationship between myself and the client, and work really hard to build rapport to create trust.\u00a0 I love to empower my clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and overall, more positive family environments.\u00a0 I, especially, have a passion for helping parents navigate the many stressors related to parenting.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is being a sounding board to help clients take control of their lives, with my support and guidance.\u00a0 This is your life, and I am here for the ride.\u00a0 I encourage my clients because I see the importance of just being heard and respected.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/li>\n
- Liberty University, Master\u2019s in Professional Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u201cYour present circumstances don\u2019t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.\u201d – Nibo R Qubein<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
My commitment as a therapist is to work collaboratively with each client to help secure a comfortable and confidential space, where we can create real life changes through identifying the most cohesive and effective treatment strategies to address their own unique and individual needs. As we go through life, we often develop patterns, coping techniques and defense mechanisms to help navigate our own life circumstances. I seek to help clients recognize the strengths in the adaptive skills that they have already built, as well as to learn new tools and methods to address any patterns that no longer serve them well.<\/p>\n
Life challenges can become so hectic at times that people often just don\u2019t know what to do next. I have found that so many people these days report feeling overwhelmed, which can lead to feelings such as irritability, being frozen or just stuck. Because the physical symptoms that often accompany issues related to stress, anxiety or depression have not been generally discussed or really understood, so many people are left feeling isolated. One of the most important decisions in the therapeutic process is the choice to schedule the first appointment, allowing you to be able to take the time needed to learn new tools, resources and strategies that will help you on your path to healing and experiencing real life change.<\/p>\n
Background: <\/h4>\n
I am a native of the Upstate of South Carolina and have a passion for not only working with people towards creating positive changes, but also through advocacy and working with our canine friends in need. As I seek to try to learn something new every day, I have found that the lessons learned from my experiences working with animals, such as dogs and horses, are truly invaluable.<\/p>\n
Education: <\/h4>\n\n- Coastal Carolina University, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology<\/li>\n
- University of South Carolina\u00a0College of Social Work, Master of Social Work<\/li>\n
- State of South Carolina LISW-CP approved Supervisor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have been given opportunities to work in many diverse, yet specialized practice roles and settings prior to developing my own practice with Pettigru Counseling Associates, in 2008. These experiences include working in a specialized Child Sexual Abuse unit, within the Department of Social Services to ensure treatment and safety planning, as well as working in public mental health settings, providing therapy to children and adolescents. I have served as a liaison, working with families involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Social Services, Family Court and the school systems. I\u2019ve had an opportunity to work with 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.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties: <\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, Obsessive thoughts, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Family issues (Communication, Parenting Challenges, Boundaries, Conflict)<\/li>\n
- Stress Management\/Generalized Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Healing from Sexual Trauma and Sexual Abuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Neuropsychotherapy<\/li>\n
- Strength-Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Alyssa Livanos<\/h2>
Life is often unpredictable and challenging; I believe that we all do the best we can with what we have at the time. Sometimes, the survival mechanisms and belief systems that protect us in childhood or in a challenging season of life no longer serve us well. My passion as a therapist is to help my clients recognize their self-worth and reclaim their authentic selves. I work from a client centered and trauma focused perspective that allows me to use my skills for each client, uniquely. I enjoy working with clients ages 8 and up. I will work with clients younger than 8 with parent involvement for behavioral and emotional challenges. <\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelor\u2019s of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of diverse settings; including, working with refugee populations, providing developmental trauma consultation internationally, working in a psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for teens, behavioral center, community mental health center, and a domestic violence center.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Domestic Violence<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Brief Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (tfcbt2.musc.edu)<\/li>\n
- Art therapy\/Expressive arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPCA<\/span>
Ari Livanos<\/h2>
Welcome! I understand that it can be uncomfortable to reach out to someone you don’t know, with the expectation of sharing your story. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space in order to foster a safe environment for growth. I use an interpersonal approach to work to understand “how did we get here?” and “how can you get to where you want to go?” I hold the belief that all individuals have the inner resources to move towards wholeness, and growth is what happens when we are able to connect to those inner resources. I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life, experiencing a variety of challenges.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of North Carolina at Asheville, Bachelor of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
Prior to working with Pettigru, I worked at a therapeutic wilderness program for teens and an organization that worked with young adults experiencing homelessness. I also have experience specifically with addictions\/substance use and with older adults in assisted living.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Stress<\/li>\n
- Trauma and PTSD<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Substance use<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)<\/li>\n
- Motivational Interviewing<\/li>\n
- Self-compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Miranda Llano<\/h2>
Sometimes life is not what we expected it to be.\u00a0 There are ups and downs, and we can almost feel suffocated and not know where to turn to.\u00a0 That is where therapy can be life-changing, and finding the right therapist can be a starting point for interpersonal growth.<\/p>\n
I value the relationship between myself and the client, and work really hard to build rapport to create trust.\u00a0 I love to empower my clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and overall, more positive family environments.\u00a0 I, especially, have a passion for helping parents navigate the many stressors related to parenting.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is being a sounding board to help clients take control of their lives, with my support and guidance.\u00a0 This is your life, and I am here for the ride.\u00a0 I encourage my clients because I see the importance of just being heard and respected.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/li>\n
- Liberty University, Master\u2019s in Professional Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have been given opportunities to work in many diverse, yet specialized practice roles and settings prior to developing my own practice with Pettigru Counseling Associates, in 2008. These experiences include working in a specialized Child Sexual Abuse unit, within the Department of Social Services to ensure treatment and safety planning, as well as working in public mental health settings, providing therapy to children and adolescents. I have served as a liaison, working with families involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Social Services, Family Court and the school systems. I\u2019ve had an opportunity to work with 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.<\/p>\n
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Specialties: <\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, Obsessive thoughts, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Family issues (Communication, Parenting Challenges, Boundaries, Conflict)<\/li>\n
- Stress Management\/Generalized Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Healing from Sexual Trauma and Sexual Abuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Neuropsychotherapy<\/li>\n
- Strength-Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Alyssa Livanos<\/h2>
Life is often unpredictable and challenging; I believe that we all do the best we can with what we have at the time. Sometimes, the survival mechanisms and belief systems that protect us in childhood or in a challenging season of life no longer serve us well. My passion as a therapist is to help my clients recognize their self-worth and reclaim their authentic selves. I work from a client centered and trauma focused perspective that allows me to use my skills for each client, uniquely. I enjoy working with clients ages 8 and up. I will work with clients younger than 8 with parent involvement for behavioral and emotional challenges. <\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelor\u2019s of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of diverse settings; including, working with refugee populations, providing developmental trauma consultation internationally, working in a psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for teens, behavioral center, community mental health center, and a domestic violence center.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Domestic Violence<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Brief Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (tfcbt2.musc.edu)<\/li>\n
- Art therapy\/Expressive arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPCA<\/span>
Ari Livanos<\/h2>
Welcome! I understand that it can be uncomfortable to reach out to someone you don’t know, with the expectation of sharing your story. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space in order to foster a safe environment for growth. I use an interpersonal approach to work to understand “how did we get here?” and “how can you get to where you want to go?” I hold the belief that all individuals have the inner resources to move towards wholeness, and growth is what happens when we are able to connect to those inner resources. I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life, experiencing a variety of challenges.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of North Carolina at Asheville, Bachelor of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
Prior to working with Pettigru, I worked at a therapeutic wilderness program for teens and an organization that worked with young adults experiencing homelessness. I also have experience specifically with addictions\/substance use and with older adults in assisted living.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Stress<\/li>\n
- Trauma and PTSD<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Substance use<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)<\/li>\n
- Motivational Interviewing<\/li>\n
- Self-compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Miranda Llano<\/h2>
Sometimes life is not what we expected it to be.\u00a0 There are ups and downs, and we can almost feel suffocated and not know where to turn to.\u00a0 That is where therapy can be life-changing, and finding the right therapist can be a starting point for interpersonal growth.<\/p>\n
I value the relationship between myself and the client, and work really hard to build rapport to create trust.\u00a0 I love to empower my clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and overall, more positive family environments.\u00a0 I, especially, have a passion for helping parents navigate the many stressors related to parenting.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is being a sounding board to help clients take control of their lives, with my support and guidance.\u00a0 This is your life, and I am here for the ride.\u00a0 I encourage my clients because I see the importance of just being heard and respected.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/li>\n
- Liberty University, Master\u2019s in Professional Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Neuropsychotherapy<\/li>\n
- Strength-Based Therapy<\/li>\n
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Alyssa Livanos<\/h2>
Life is often unpredictable and challenging; I believe that we all do the best we can with what we have at the time. Sometimes, the survival mechanisms and belief systems that protect us in childhood or in a challenging season of life no longer serve us well. My passion as a therapist is to help my clients recognize their self-worth and reclaim their authentic selves. I work from a client centered and trauma focused perspective that allows me to use my skills for each client, uniquely. I enjoy working with clients ages 8 and up. I will work with clients younger than 8 with parent involvement for behavioral and emotional challenges. <\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelor\u2019s of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of diverse settings; including, working with refugee populations, providing developmental trauma consultation internationally, working in a psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for teens, behavioral center, community mental health center, and a domestic violence center.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Domestic Violence<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Brief Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (tfcbt2.musc.edu)<\/li>\n
- Art therapy\/Expressive arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPCA<\/span>
Ari Livanos<\/h2>
Welcome! I understand that it can be uncomfortable to reach out to someone you don’t know, with the expectation of sharing your story. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space in order to foster a safe environment for growth. I use an interpersonal approach to work to understand “how did we get here?” and “how can you get to where you want to go?” I hold the belief that all individuals have the inner resources to move towards wholeness, and growth is what happens when we are able to connect to those inner resources. I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life, experiencing a variety of challenges.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of North Carolina at Asheville, Bachelor of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
Prior to working with Pettigru, I worked at a therapeutic wilderness program for teens and an organization that worked with young adults experiencing homelessness. I also have experience specifically with addictions\/substance use and with older adults in assisted living.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Stress<\/li>\n
- Trauma and PTSD<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Substance use<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)<\/li>\n
- Motivational Interviewing<\/li>\n
- Self-compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Miranda Llano<\/h2>
Sometimes life is not what we expected it to be.\u00a0 There are ups and downs, and we can almost feel suffocated and not know where to turn to.\u00a0 That is where therapy can be life-changing, and finding the right therapist can be a starting point for interpersonal growth.<\/p>\n
I value the relationship between myself and the client, and work really hard to build rapport to create trust.\u00a0 I love to empower my clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and overall, more positive family environments.\u00a0 I, especially, have a passion for helping parents navigate the many stressors related to parenting.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is being a sounding board to help clients take control of their lives, with my support and guidance.\u00a0 This is your life, and I am here for the ride.\u00a0 I encourage my clients because I see the importance of just being heard and respected.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/li>\n
- Liberty University, Master\u2019s in Professional Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Alyssa Livanos<\/h2>
Life is often unpredictable and challenging; I believe that we all do the best we can with what we have at the time. Sometimes, the survival mechanisms and belief systems that protect us in childhood or in a challenging season of life no longer serve us well. My passion as a therapist is to help my clients recognize their self-worth and reclaim their authentic selves. I work from a client centered and trauma focused perspective that allows me to use my skills for each client, uniquely. I enjoy working with clients ages 8 and up. I will work with clients younger than 8 with parent involvement for behavioral and emotional challenges. <\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelor\u2019s of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of diverse settings; including, working with refugee populations, providing developmental trauma consultation internationally, working in a psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for teens, behavioral center, community mental health center, and a domestic violence center.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Domestic Violence<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Brief Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (tfcbt2.musc.edu)<\/li>\n
- Art therapy\/Expressive arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPCA<\/span>
Ari Livanos<\/h2>
Welcome! I understand that it can be uncomfortable to reach out to someone you don’t know, with the expectation of sharing your story. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space in order to foster a safe environment for growth. I use an interpersonal approach to work to understand “how did we get here?” and “how can you get to where you want to go?” I hold the belief that all individuals have the inner resources to move towards wholeness, and growth is what happens when we are able to connect to those inner resources. I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life, experiencing a variety of challenges.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of North Carolina at Asheville, Bachelor of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
Prior to working with Pettigru, I worked at a therapeutic wilderness program for teens and an organization that worked with young adults experiencing homelessness. I also have experience specifically with addictions\/substance use and with older adults in assisted living.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Stress<\/li>\n
- Trauma and PTSD<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Substance use<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)<\/li>\n
- Motivational Interviewing<\/li>\n
- Self-compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Miranda Llano<\/h2>
Sometimes life is not what we expected it to be.\u00a0 There are ups and downs, and we can almost feel suffocated and not know where to turn to.\u00a0 That is where therapy can be life-changing, and finding the right therapist can be a starting point for interpersonal growth.<\/p>\n
I value the relationship between myself and the client, and work really hard to build rapport to create trust.\u00a0 I love to empower my clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and overall, more positive family environments.\u00a0 I, especially, have a passion for helping parents navigate the many stressors related to parenting.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is being a sounding board to help clients take control of their lives, with my support and guidance.\u00a0 This is your life, and I am here for the ride.\u00a0 I encourage my clients because I see the importance of just being heard and respected.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/li>\n
- Liberty University, Master\u2019s in Professional Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of diverse settings; including, working with refugee populations, providing developmental trauma consultation internationally, working in a psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for teens, behavioral center, community mental health center, and a domestic violence center.<\/p>\n
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Specialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Domestic Violence<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Brief Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (tfcbt2.musc.edu)<\/li>\n
- Art therapy\/Expressive arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPCA<\/span>
Ari Livanos<\/h2>
Welcome! I understand that it can be uncomfortable to reach out to someone you don’t know, with the expectation of sharing your story. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space in order to foster a safe environment for growth. I use an interpersonal approach to work to understand “how did we get here?” and “how can you get to where you want to go?” I hold the belief that all individuals have the inner resources to move towards wholeness, and growth is what happens when we are able to connect to those inner resources. I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life, experiencing a variety of challenges.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of North Carolina at Asheville, Bachelor of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
Prior to working with Pettigru, I worked at a therapeutic wilderness program for teens and an organization that worked with young adults experiencing homelessness. I also have experience specifically with addictions\/substance use and with older adults in assisted living.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Stress<\/li>\n
- Trauma and PTSD<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Substance use<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)<\/li>\n
- Motivational Interviewing<\/li>\n
- Self-compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Miranda Llano<\/h2>
Sometimes life is not what we expected it to be.\u00a0 There are ups and downs, and we can almost feel suffocated and not know where to turn to.\u00a0 That is where therapy can be life-changing, and finding the right therapist can be a starting point for interpersonal growth.<\/p>\n
I value the relationship between myself and the client, and work really hard to build rapport to create trust.\u00a0 I love to empower my clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and overall, more positive family environments.\u00a0 I, especially, have a passion for helping parents navigate the many stressors related to parenting.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is being a sounding board to help clients take control of their lives, with my support and guidance.\u00a0 This is your life, and I am here for the ride.\u00a0 I encourage my clients because I see the importance of just being heard and respected.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/li>\n
- Liberty University, Master\u2019s in Professional Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Brief Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused<\/li>\n
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (tfcbt2.musc.edu)<\/li>\n
- Art therapy\/Expressive arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPCA<\/span>
Ari Livanos<\/h2>
Welcome! I understand that it can be uncomfortable to reach out to someone you don’t know, with the expectation of sharing your story. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space in order to foster a safe environment for growth. I use an interpersonal approach to work to understand “how did we get here?” and “how can you get to where you want to go?” I hold the belief that all individuals have the inner resources to move towards wholeness, and growth is what happens when we are able to connect to those inner resources. I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life, experiencing a variety of challenges.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of North Carolina at Asheville, Bachelor of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
Prior to working with Pettigru, I worked at a therapeutic wilderness program for teens and an organization that worked with young adults experiencing homelessness. I also have experience specifically with addictions\/substance use and with older adults in assisted living.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Stress<\/li>\n
- Trauma and PTSD<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Substance use<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)<\/li>\n
- Motivational Interviewing<\/li>\n
- Self-compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Miranda Llano<\/h2>
Sometimes life is not what we expected it to be.\u00a0 There are ups and downs, and we can almost feel suffocated and not know where to turn to.\u00a0 That is where therapy can be life-changing, and finding the right therapist can be a starting point for interpersonal growth.<\/p>\n
I value the relationship between myself and the client, and work really hard to build rapport to create trust.\u00a0 I love to empower my clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and overall, more positive family environments.\u00a0 I, especially, have a passion for helping parents navigate the many stressors related to parenting.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is being a sounding board to help clients take control of their lives, with my support and guidance.\u00a0 This is your life, and I am here for the ride.\u00a0 I encourage my clients because I see the importance of just being heard and respected.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/li>\n
- Liberty University, Master\u2019s in Professional Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Ari Livanos<\/h2>
Welcome! I understand that it can be uncomfortable to reach out to someone you don’t know, with the expectation of sharing your story. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space in order to foster a safe environment for growth. I use an interpersonal approach to work to understand “how did we get here?” and “how can you get to where you want to go?” I hold the belief that all individuals have the inner resources to move towards wholeness, and growth is what happens when we are able to connect to those inner resources. I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life, experiencing a variety of challenges.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of North Carolina at Asheville, Bachelor of Science<\/li>\n
- University of Denver, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
Prior to working with Pettigru, I worked at a therapeutic wilderness program for teens and an organization that worked with young adults experiencing homelessness. I also have experience specifically with addictions\/substance use and with older adults in assisted living.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Stress<\/li>\n
- Trauma and PTSD<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Substance use<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)<\/li>\n
- Motivational Interviewing<\/li>\n
- Self-compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Miranda Llano<\/h2>
Sometimes life is not what we expected it to be.\u00a0 There are ups and downs, and we can almost feel suffocated and not know where to turn to.\u00a0 That is where therapy can be life-changing, and finding the right therapist can be a starting point for interpersonal growth.<\/p>\n
I value the relationship between myself and the client, and work really hard to build rapport to create trust.\u00a0 I love to empower my clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and overall, more positive family environments.\u00a0 I, especially, have a passion for helping parents navigate the many stressors related to parenting.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is being a sounding board to help clients take control of their lives, with my support and guidance.\u00a0 This is your life, and I am here for the ride.\u00a0 I encourage my clients because I see the importance of just being heard and respected.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/li>\n
- Liberty University, Master\u2019s in Professional Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
Prior to working with Pettigru, I worked at a therapeutic wilderness program for teens and an organization that worked with young adults experiencing homelessness. I also have experience specifically with addictions\/substance use and with older adults in assisted living.<\/p>\n
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Specialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Anxiety<\/li>\n
- Stress<\/li>\n
- Trauma and PTSD<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Substance use<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)<\/li>\n
- Motivational Interviewing<\/li>\n
- Self-compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Miranda Llano<\/h2>
Sometimes life is not what we expected it to be.\u00a0 There are ups and downs, and we can almost feel suffocated and not know where to turn to.\u00a0 That is where therapy can be life-changing, and finding the right therapist can be a starting point for interpersonal growth.<\/p>\n
I value the relationship between myself and the client, and work really hard to build rapport to create trust.\u00a0 I love to empower my clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and overall, more positive family environments.\u00a0 I, especially, have a passion for helping parents navigate the many stressors related to parenting.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is being a sounding board to help clients take control of their lives, with my support and guidance.\u00a0 This is your life, and I am here for the ride.\u00a0 I encourage my clients because I see the importance of just being heard and respected.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/li>\n
- Liberty University, Master\u2019s in Professional Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Psychodynamic<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)<\/li>\n
- Motivational Interviewing<\/li>\n
- Self-compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Miranda Llano<\/h2>
Sometimes life is not what we expected it to be.\u00a0 There are ups and downs, and we can almost feel suffocated and not know where to turn to.\u00a0 That is where therapy can be life-changing, and finding the right therapist can be a starting point for interpersonal growth.<\/p>\n
I value the relationship between myself and the client, and work really hard to build rapport to create trust.\u00a0 I love to empower my clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and overall, more positive family environments.\u00a0 I, especially, have a passion for helping parents navigate the many stressors related to parenting.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is being a sounding board to help clients take control of their lives, with my support and guidance.\u00a0 This is your life, and I am here for the ride.\u00a0 I encourage my clients because I see the importance of just being heard and respected.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/li>\n
- Liberty University, Master\u2019s in Professional Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Miranda Llano<\/h2>
Sometimes life is not what we expected it to be.\u00a0 There are ups and downs, and we can almost feel suffocated and not know where to turn to.\u00a0 That is where therapy can be life-changing, and finding the right therapist can be a starting point for interpersonal growth.<\/p>\n
I value the relationship between myself and the client, and work really hard to build rapport to create trust.\u00a0 I love to empower my clients, so they can have emotionally healthier lifestyles, better relationships with others, and overall, more positive family environments.\u00a0 I, especially, have a passion for helping parents navigate the many stressors related to parenting.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is being a sounding board to help clients take control of their lives, with my support and guidance.\u00a0 This is your life, and I am here for the ride.\u00a0 I encourage my clients because I see the importance of just being heard and respected.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies<\/li>\n
- Liberty University, Master\u2019s in Professional Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
am grateful to have been part of Pettigru Counseling since 2018.\u00a0 Prior to this, I worked in a variety of settings including group home settings, inpatient facilities, churches, in the school systems and community mental health centers.\u00a0 I have been able to work with little ones all the way up to older adults.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Specialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bringing Baby Home (www.gottman.com\/blog\/bringing-baby-home-the-research\/)<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Parenting challenges<\/li>\n
- Emotional challenges<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Christian Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Mindfulness<\/li>\n
- Client-Centered<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM. Ed., LPC<\/span>
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Molly C. Melton<\/h2>
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. Whether you are brand new to therapy, starting therapy again, or looking for a better fit, I am happy to help you reach your personal goals. I strive to build on strengths you already have and help you discover strengths you didn\u2019t know you had. It has been an honor over the years to be able to work together with families to help strengthen their family bonds, communication, and relationships. I enjoy working with children (4-12 yrs. old), adults, and families!<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Winthrop University, Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Clemson University, Master\u2019s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (go tigers!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n
I have lived in the upstate my whole life and love it here! I am a licensed professional counselor and have been in the counseling field for over 6 years. I have experience working in the school setting and in private practice.<\/p>\n
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Specialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Emotional regulation<\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/li>\n
- Anxiety and depression<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)<\/li>\n
- Boundary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Behavior Modification<\/li>\n
- Family Systems<\/li>\n
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Natasha Patino<\/h2>\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u201cJust when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hope is something I often hold for my clients, until they can hold it themselves.\u00a0I\u00a0work to foster independence in a supportive and\u00a0co-created\u00a0environment, allowing space (or the opportunity) for clients to find the hope they are looking for. My passion as a therapist is to be a team with my clients. I use a client-centered approach, where I empower my clients to have a voice while I guide them on their journey.<\/p>\n
My approach to therapy is that I can be very direct yet work hard to do it in a respectful way.\u00a0No matter what you are going through in your life, you are already looking for help, and that is already a major step. I am hopeful that you can find the therapist that best fits your needs to help you meet your goals and reduce your distress.<\/p>\n
As far as my personal background, my mother is Puerto Rican, and my father is Colombian.\u00a0\u00a0 I was born in Lowell, Massachusetts but was raised here in Greenville.\u00a0\u00a0 My interests include running, hiking, reading, coffee, traveling, board games, and just spending time with my husband, my yorkie, family, and friends.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/h4>\n\n- University of South Carolina (Columbia), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n
- Webster University, Master\u2019s in Professional Mental Health Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience<\/h4>\n
I have been working in the mental health field since 2008, and have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including:\u00a0 school-based services, intensive in-home services, intensive family services, community mental health centers, working with immigrant populations, and in private practice.\u00a0 I have also been able to collaborate and work alongside various agencies to serve our community including Safe Harbor (domestic violence center), Julie Valentine Center (local rape crisis center), local police enforcement, Switch (Human Trafficking Prevention), and more.<\/p>\n
\n
Specialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Bilingual Services (Spanish)<\/li>\n
- Trauma<\/li>\n
- Complex trauma<\/li>\n
- Immigration trauma<\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s\/Men\u2019s issues<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Family conflict<\/li>\n
- Relationship challenges<\/li>\n
- Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (emdria.org)<\/li>\n
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Attachment-based<\/li>\n
- Culturally Sensitive<\/li>\n
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information.
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LPC<\/span>Meg Rigamonti<\/h2>\u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\nAs a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n
Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\nEducation:<\/h4>\n\n- North Greenville University, BA in Christian Studies<\/li>\n
- Columbia International University, MA in Clinical Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Professional Experience:<\/h4>\n\n- Internship at the SC Department of Corrections Women\u2019s Facility<\/li>\n
- Therapist and Supervisor at the SCDMH, Greenville Mental Health Center<\/li>\n
- Private Practice Therapist at Pettigru Counseling Associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecialties:<\/h4>\n\n- Trauma treatment (PTSD)<\/li>\n
- Anxiety (Panic, Social and other Phobias, OCD, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Depression<\/li>\n
- Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD\/Adult ADHD)<\/li>\n
- Grief & Loss<\/li>\n
- Life transitions<\/li>\n
- Marriage & Relationship Issues<\/li>\n
- Family Issues<\/li>\n
- Spirituality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Therapeutic Lens:<\/h4>\n\n- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\n
- Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy<\/li>\n
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/li>\n
- The Gottman Method<\/li>\n
- Clinical Counseling through a Christian lens (only when requested by the client)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMA, LMFT<\/span>
Samantha Rousey<\/h2>\u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education:<\/h4>\n\n- Columbia College, Bachelors in Psychology<\/li>\n
- Converse College, Master\u2019s in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Please visit my website at natashapatino.com<\/a> for more information. \u201cThe human tendency is to withhold or protect; yet the fruit of growth comes when you let others inside\u2026 Do not wait for change to happen, take the initiative to face what you have been afraid to know.\u201d -Cloud & Townsend<\/p><\/blockquote>\n You\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 You\u2019re starting a journey of growth that takes a lot of courage, and I am proud of you.\u00a0 It may not feel like you\u2019ve done much yet, but this part, making the call and showing up, is the hardest step, and you\u2019re doing it!\u00a0 There are a lot of questions that we all<\/em> ask ourselves from deep within, no matter what is happening around us in life: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I even doing this right?\u00a0 Why do I feel this way??\u00a0 Is it worth it?\u00a0 <\/em>We can get overwhelmed by these questions and all that life contains.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s\u2026 a lot<\/em>.<\/p>\n As a therapist my job is to come alongside you on this journey, to listen but also to ask questions to help you explore what\u2019s going on, and make connections that help you see a solution to improve your patterns and connections with others.<\/p>\n Together we will approach the therapeutic process in three distinct phases.\u00a0 The first phase of therapy is sorting through compound emotions so that you feel more control over your body, can communicate even while feeling triggered, and can establish healthier boundaries with the people around you.\u00a0 The second phase is untangling the deception of negative core beliefs and moving towards more adaptive beliefs about yourself.\u00a0 This phase may also include trauma processing, but for everyone this phase is to help clients move past stuck-points in their journey (Haven\u2019t we passed this tree before??).\u00a0 <\/em>The third phase of therapy is developing new adaptive beliefs, exploring the authentic self, maintaining healthy boundaries, and helping support you as you maintain the gains you have made in therapy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cThe one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.\u201d \u2015 Rabindranath Tagore<\/p><\/blockquote>\n As a counselor I like to accompany my clients on their journey through life and serve as a compass. Much like my quote above, I believe in planting seeds and nurturing my clients so that they can be the best and healthiest versions of their authentic selves. Throughout the therapeutic experience we will build autonomy, explore wants and needs, explore boundaries, reveal undesired behavior patterns, and sustain change. Ultimately, my hope is that you leave your experience with me as a healthier version of yourself. I would be honored to hear your story and share in this experience with you.<\/p>\n
\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol, visite mi sitio web en natashapatino.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tMeg Rigamonti<\/h2>
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