Carolina Forest Counselors.

psychology with an extensive base of empirical knowledge for treating mental and behavioral health problems. This has equipped him to assess, diagnose and treat severe forms of psychopathology. He has experience working in a variety of settings including substance abuse clinics, acute inpatient psychiatric hospitals and outpatient counseling, and has experience in individual, couples, and group therapy. He has worked with a diverse population of clients from adolescents to geriatrics and has experience treating disorders ranging from depression and anxiety to bipolar disorder, personality disorders, gender/LGBTQ issues, ADHD, and grief.

Certified School Psychologist in New Jersey as well. Now a resident of South Carolina, he was pleased to join Oceanic Counseling Group, LLC as a licensed psychologist in the state.

Dr. Pagán has considerable experience in the provision of psychotherapeutic services across the developmental spectrum. His approach to treatment falls within the CBT and DBT traditions, two evidence-based approaches to psychotherapy. CBT focuses on identifying, addressing and changing maladaptive thought processes and behaviors. DBT was developed as an extension of CBT with a stronger focus on acceptance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal relationships. These approaches are psychoeducational, action-oriented, and problem-focused.

Dr. Pagán is down-to-earth in his interactions with his clients – just as he is in his personal life. He provides services to Spanish-speaking populations as well.

different settings with a variety of populations since 2016, including group homes, intensive outpatient services and non-profit organizations. Mallory is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and young adults to provide personalized, evidence-based treatment to each individual client. Mallory assists individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, body image issues as well as many other mental and emotional needs. Mallory utilizes an eclectic approach derived from Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as well as Motivational Interviewing. She can also offer a faith perspective for those interested. Mallory strives to provide you with a safe and welcoming environment where healing can begin.

strain. Rather than adopt a one-size-fits-all methodology, she draws from a variety of techniques to create a tailored approach for each individual and situation. She cooperatively assists her clients in clarifying their goals for treatment because when people have hope and safety, they learn to challenge and replace irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes to experience change…that’s when healing happens.
SPECIALTIES: Child & Adolescent Therapy, Parenting, Co-parenting.

and has previously held licenses in Virginia, Maryland and South Dakota. She earned her Master of Science degree in Counseling and Art Therapy from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA and has Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Studio Art from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN.

Amanda specializes in Art and Sandtray Therapy, but also has extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, aggression replacement training, and more. She utilizes a client-centered and individualized approach, working together with clients and families to find the best mode of treatment for them to be successful in reaching their goals.

She has extensive training and experience working with members of the LGBTQ community, with a specific focus on helping transgender clients through the transition process. Neurodivergency is another specialty area and she is a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist and ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider. She also specializes in mindfulness and stress management and has published research on using visual journaling for stress reduction in the Arts in Psychotherapy.

She is experienced in helping clients with difficulties such as: anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, trauma, bipolar disorder, fetal alcohol syndrome, substance abuse, anger management, social skills, and more. She has developed many group curriculums and has provided psychosocial groups for children and adolescents in areas such as anger management, social skills, self-esteem, and attention and focus. She has experience working within the school and juvenile justice systems.

Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University in 2015. Tara has spent over a decade in the field of counseling, treating various age groups and disorders, but has found a passion for working with adolescents, teens, and the LGBTQ+ community. She uses an eclectic, person-centered approach to therapy, including elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, among others. Tara aims to build a solid therapeutic rapport with clients to help them become comfortable in the discomfort of growth and change. In her free time, Tara is a powerlifting referee and athlete, and enjoys volunteering at powerlifting meets.