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.

spiritual approach to healing through compassion and empathetic listening and understanding. Her expertise focuses on life adjustments and stressors, grief and loss experiences, and emotional consequences of anxiety and depression.
Julie has gained experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the field of Hospice for over eleven years providing bereavement and grief therapy to both individuals and in a group setting. Her therapeutic approach depends on the clients’ goals and needs. She has found the practice of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness based practices, and Evidence based counseling strategies to be therapeutic.

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.