Meet Our Counselors:
■ Larue Bettis MEd, CRC, LPC/S (Executive Director)
M. Ed in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of South Carolina, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Clinical Specialty: Psychotherapy with adults, children and adolescents with moderate to severe mental illnesses and behavioral disorders (severe depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, grief, relational problems, military family adjustments and work related problems).
■ Michelle Benson MS, LPCA
Masters from Lenoir-Rhyne University and a PhD Candidate at Liberty University. Assesses and treats children above 5 years old, adolescents and adults, individually and family with moderate to severe mental illness/disorders and life adjustments. Clinical specialty: depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral problems.
■ Susan Crain MSW, LISW-CP
MSW from Loyola University of Chicago, Ill, Licensed Independent Social Worker-CP. Clinical Specialty: Children and adolescents, adult and family with moderate to severe mental illnesses and behavioral disorders (Depression, anxiety, family conflicts, ADHD).
■ Glen Gerstner MS, PsyD, LPC
Doctorate in Psychology from California Southern University, Licensed Professional Counselor, National Board Certified Counselor. Clinical Specialty: Psychotherapy with adults, older adolescents with moderate to severe mental illnesses and behavioral disorders, (depression, anxiety, trauma, clients with life adjustments).
■ Laquita Harrison MS, LPC
Masters from Columbia International University, Ph.D. Candidate at Regent University, Supervisor of Professional Counselor Candidate. Assesses and treats children over 5 years old, adolescents and adults, individual and family with moderate to severe mental illness/disorders either individually or family Clinical Specialty: Depression, anxiety, trauma, behavior problems.
■ Debra Lyles MA, LPC/S
M.A. in Counseling from Liberty University, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, and National Certification in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Clinical Specialty: TF-CBT with children that have experienced sexual abuse or other traumas. Psychotherapy with adults, adolescents, and children with moderate to severe mental illnesses and behavioral disorders such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, anger, and relational problems.
■ Maria Marin MS, LPC, AADC (Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor)
Masters from West Chester University, PA, Supervisor for Professional Counselor Candidate. Assesses and treats children (over 8 years old), adolescents, adults with moderate to severe mental illness/disorders, and life adjustments, individual and family. Clinical specialty: Depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse/addictions and behavior problems.
■ Robert McCloy MEd(s), LPC-A
M. Ed in Education from Southern Wesleyan University, M. Ed in Clinical Mental Health from Capella University. Veteran, served 5 years in the United States Army, Public School Educator of 22 years and counting. He chose counseling as a final career and currently does so part time. He serves children (6 and up), teenagers, and adults. Specialty: parenting styles & behavior plans, self-care plans & esteem building, self-awareness & communication improvement, behavioral disorders (anxiety, ADHD, depression, relational issues, conduct & adjustment disorders, trauma and grief processing).
■ David Pelley LPCA
Graduate of South University. David has chosen Clinical Menta Health Counseling as a second career to being a Retired Marine Veteran and ROTC Instructor. Treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, active/ retired military and military families. Serving Ages 10 and up.
■ Karen Taylor LPC, NCC
MA from Columbia International University in Clinical Counseling. Counsels adults, adolescents and couples with moderate to severe mental and behavioral health disorders (depression, anxiety, anger, bipolar spectrum, ADHD, PTSD, trauma and grief).
■ Mandy Williams MS, LPC
Master of Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of South Carolina. Assesses and treats children over 10 years old, adolescents, adults with moderate to severe mental illness/disorders, and life adjustments, individual and family Clinical specialty: Depression, anxiety, trauma, behavior problems.
