Meet Our Team
We are proud to have a highly skilled team of therapists who bring unique perspectives and creativity to delivering personalized care. Learn more about their expertise by exploring their bios below.
We are proud to have a highly skilled team of therapists who bring unique perspectives and creativity to delivering personalized care. Learn more about their expertise by exploring their bios below.
Elyse believes that the foundation of effective therapy lies in building a trusting relationship with her clients. With a thoughtful balance of humor, compassion, and accountability, she creates a space where clients feel safe and comfortable opening up about life’s most difficult topics. This approach is one of the many reasons clients are naturally drawn to Elyse for support and guidance.
She brings experience from a variety of settings, including domestic violence shelters, substance abuse programs, and clinic-based environments. Elyse practices from a person-centered, solution-focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) framework, while always considering the impacts of trauma and multicultural influences.
Passionate about destigmatizing mental health, Elyse is committed to helping others find hope and resilience during life’s most challenging moments.
Her happy place? On the beach with her pup, Etta—collecting more shark teeth than she can count.
Ryan is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned his degree from Georgia Southern University and holds certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
He brings a non-judgmental, light-hearted approach to his work, supporting clients through challenges such as stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, personality disorders, and life transitions.
Ryan is especially dedicated to working with teens, adults, minorities, and disenfranchised groups—including members of the LGBTQ+ community. He creates a safe and affirming space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Outside the therapy room, Ryan is an avid traveler who enjoys exploring the outdoors and discovering new places.
Brienne is a Licensed Professional Counselor with an Education Specialist Degree from the University of South Carolina and a Certification in Play Therapy. She is passionate about her work and finds purpose in empowering clients by equipping them with the support and tools needed for meaningful personal growth.
Brienne is committed to creating a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment where clients of all ages feel safe to express their emotions and experiences. She places great value on building a strong, positive therapeutic relationship—believing that healing begins with trust and connection.
With experience across a wide range of age groups, Brienne uses play therapy techniques to engage and support children, while also providing compassionate, insightful care for adults.
Outside of the therapy room, Brienne enjoys relaxing at the beach and exploring new places with her puppy, Knox.
John is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Counselor Supervisor, and Victim Service Provider who has spent the past 11 years building meaningful connections with clients and guiding them toward impactful, lasting change. His perfect blend of humor, compassion, and accountability is at the heart of his therapeutic approach.
John uses an integrative style tailored to each client’s unique needs and circumstances. With a trauma-informed lens, he incorporates mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support growth and healing.
When he’s not watching superhero movies, John is busy trying to be one—changing diapers, loving his wife, and walking his three rescue dogs… all at once.
Adam brings a unique combination of clinical expertise, educational experience, and systems-level understanding to his work at Seaside. His professional background spans K-12 and higher education, inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient therapy, and school-based behavioral health services through MUSC. Over the past 15 years, Adam has worked at the intersection of human development, mental health, education, and community systems, helping individuals navigate challenges across a variety of settings and stages of life.
Adam works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and difficulties related to identity, purpose, and personal growth. He is particularly passionate about helping clients better understand themselves, build resilience, and develop practical tools to navigate life’s complexities with greater confidence and clarity.
His therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy, while also drawing from existential psychology and evolutionary theory. Adam believes that meaningful change happens when individuals gain insight into both their internal experiences and the broader systems that influence them. He utilizes a biopsychosocial framework, helping clients explore the dynamic connections between their physical health, emotional well-being, relationships, environment, and life experiences. His style is collaborative, thoughtful, and grounded in curiosity, encouraging clients to identify their strengths while working toward meaningful and sustainable change.
Adam strives to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward. Whether working with a child struggling in school, an adolescent navigating developmental challenges, or an adult facing a significant life transition, he tailors treatment to each individual’s unique needs, goals, and circumstances.
Outside of the therapy room, Adam enjoys spending time with family and friends, relaxing at the beach, traveling, playing music, reading, swimming, working out, and exploring the outdoors. He especially enjoys evening bike rides with his dog, Miles, who is often his favorite adventure companion.
Susan is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families break free from patterns that hold them back. She believes that while family dynamics shape how we communicate, feel, and meet our needs, those patterns don’t have to define our future.
Quoting therapist Terry Real, “Family dysfunction rolls down from generation to generation… until one person in one generation has the courage to turn and face the flames,” Susan walks alongside her clients as they courageously confront the past to build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
With a collaborative and compassionate approach, Susan fosters environments where relationships thrive on mutual respect, empathy, and unity. Whether you’re working through family-of-origin issues, overcoming fears, or seeking greater harmony, she offers the support and tools needed to promote emotional well-being, strengthen coping skills, and encourage personal growth.
To Susan, therapy is more than just conversation — it’s a transformative journey toward insight, resilience, and lasting change. As your guide, she helps turn life’s challenges into stepping stones for a more peaceful and connected life.
Aliix has been described as down to earth, intuitive, and creative. Her style is positive and strength-based, focusing on individual needs, personality, and goals. Aliix loves to share in your triumphs yet is not afraid to go with you on your journey through the “dark night of the soul”. Her focus is on you and your needs, supporting you throughout your endeavor to reach your goals and beyond feeling your best self.
Aliix works through a variety of interests, education, and experience. She blends curiosity with knowledge, intuition with experience, and compassion with empathy. Aliix guides, educates, supports, challenges, and goes with the flow. The most important aspect of her style is that she will listen to your story without judgement and walk with you as you create the life you were originally meant to live.
Whether you would enjoy therapy in a new and creative way or as traditional talk therapy, Aliix is here for you, She brings her background in veterinary medicine, expressive art therapy, spirituality, teaching, religious studies, integrative/holistic medicine, women’s studies, men’s studies, LGBTQ+ support, neuropsychotherapy, and business management into the therapy session to enhance scientifically proven techniques such as CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Jungian Archetypes and more. Play, laughter, and love are emphasized as essential for the health of all beings.
Aliix loves nature, animals, mysteries, and social history. She is as happy in the rain as in the snow, and her bucket list includes learning to snowshoe and orienteer.
Erin is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mississippi State University (MSU).
She approaches counseling through a person-centered lens, striving to meet each individual where they are in their therapeutic journey. Whether working with children, adolescents, teens, adults, or long-term clients, Erin is dedicated to creating a welcoming and safe environment for all.
Her passion for mental health extends across all populations, with a focus on relieving symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and more. Erin practices from a strengths-based and supportive framework, helping clients uncover and utilize the tools already within them. She is committed to guiding individuals toward lasting relief, personal growth, and fulfillment in their goals.
Outside of the therapy room, Erin enjoys beach days with her husband, playing with her dog Goose, reading, and exploring new coffee shops.
With over two decades of experience, Liz brings both expertise and heart to the therapeutic space. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Liz earned her degree from the prestigious School of Social Work at Rutgers University, following earlier chapters in education and law—teaching in Poland and graduating from law school before fully embracing her passion for mental health.
Liz has dedicated her career to supporting individuals and couples navigating life’s most complex challenges, from mental health concerns to substance use recovery to relationship struggles. She offers evidence-based treatment rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, relapse prevention, and brief interventions—all tailored to meet each client’s unique story and goals.
Her work isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re seeking support for personal growth, addiction recovery, or building stronger, more connected relationships through couples counseling, Liz’s approach is collaborative, client-centered, and refreshingly real. Clients are drawn to Liz not only for her depth of clinical knowledge but for the authenticity, warmth, and well-timed humor she brings into every session.
When she’s not in the office, you’ll find Liz traveling, curled up with a good book, or enjoying life with her husband, two children, and their beloved Goldendoodles.
Lizzy, a spirited Licensed Independent Social Worker, brings a wealth of experience working with children in local schools. Originally from the lively Jersey Shore, Lizzy began her social work journey after graduating from Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and relocated to Charleston in 2021.
Her expertise focuses on supporting children with a wide range of diagnoses, including ADHD, autism, and behavioral disorders. Lizzy is passionate about empowering children by nurturing self-regulation and social-emotional skills in a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment. She is dedicated to creating a space where children can thrive and develop the skills they need to succeed.
Outside of work, Lizzy enjoys beach outings, reading, invigorating workout classes, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Justine is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel comfortable exploring their emotions and navigating life’s challenges. She believes healing begins with connection, so she builds trusting relationships with clients to help them grow and thrive.
Justine views therapy as a shared journey. She honors each client’s individuality and works to help them gain insight, develop coping skills, and foster greater self-compassion. Her goal is to support clients in creating meaningful change and living more authentic, balanced lives.
Her work focuses on helping adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. Drawing from an integrative approach, Justine incorporates cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered techniques, mindfulness, and trauma-informed practices to meet each client’s unique needs. She has experience in a variety of settings, including a domestic-violence program and a substance-use recovery center.
When not working, you can find Justine twisting into a yoga pose, “discussing” a book she hasn’t quite finished at book club, coaxing her three children to pick up their things, or sneaking in one more episode of her favorite Netflix series
Angi was drawn to become a therapist by her desire to walk alongside people as they navigate life’s twists and turns. Her approach is authentic, dynamic, and uplifting, and she never loses sight of each individual’s capacity to persevere, create, and transform.
With 20 years of experience working with individuals from diverse and complex backgrounds in both non-profit and private practice settings, Angi brings a warm, relational style to her work—often sprinkled with humor. She specializes in supporting adults through life transitions, grief and loss, relationship challenges, and symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Angi integrates various therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She is also passionate about the connection between nutrition and mental health, having earned a certificate in Nutrition and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health from Adelphi University.
She embraces working with people from all backgrounds, religions, orientations, cultures, and ideologies. In her free time, Angi enjoys cooking savory meals, relaxing at the beach, reading, connecting with loved ones, and maintaining a balanced self-care routine.
