A Shepherd's Heart Counseling

Pastoral Counselor, MA, LPC/S, LAC, MAC, AADC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

3 Endorsed

21 Gamecock Avenue STE E, Charleston, SC 29407

Seek relief from unconventional grief, emotional stress? Feel stuck on a plateau or desire interpersonal resolution? You've found a safe, inviting environment to explore strengths, identify goals and values, and achieve progress to experience inner healing peace. Mindfulness, spirituality, resilience skills, and positive narrative processes combined with collaboration between patient and therapist can lead to spiritual awareness. Therefore hope can help create meaning and improve interpersonal relationships. A willingness to let go of resentments, bitterness, and familiar strongholds promotes peace of mind and a hope filled future.

Spiritual awareness; Substance Use symptom management; PTSD effective coping skills; Grief relief. Identify mental, physical, and spiritual strongholds. Apply actions to overcome negative thought processes and addictive behaviors. Therapeutic intervention: Acceptance Commitment; CBT; REBT; EMDR trained; SOZO; and Motivational Enhancement.

Experience inner healing awareness, solution focus, strength-base, mindfulness practices. Faith and values help transform traumatic memories, heal unconventional grieving cycles, and overcome associated negative emotions. Restorative positive actions of deep breath, release of unforgiveness, and gratefulness works to restore balance of body, mind, and soul.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email A Shepherd's Heart Counseling now - (843) 536-1608

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

A Shepherds Heart Counseling

21 Gamecock Avenue STE E

Charleston, SC 29407

(843) 536-1608

COVID brought challenges for Mental Health Care. Now available most weekdays and some evenings in person or virtual.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Substance Use and Life Transitions

$120 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Let's Connect (843) 536-1608

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

A Shepherds Heart Counseling

21 Gamecock Avenue STE E

Charleston, SC 29407

(843) 536-1608

COVID brought challenges for Mental Health Care. Now available most weekdays and some evenings in person or virtual.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Substance Use and Life Transitions

$120 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $120
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem | Elevance
BlueCross and BlueShield
Cigna and Evernorth
First Sun Alliance
Healthy Blue Medicaid
Magellan
Molina Healthcare
New Directions | Lucet
TRICARE
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

Check your provider for Mental Health Services regarding Deductible and Co-Payment. Be prepared to pay at time of service cash check credit.

Email us or call with questions - (843) 536-1608

A Shepherd's Heart Counseling

Pastoral Counselor, MA, LPC/S, LAC, MAC, AADC

Check your provider for Mental Health Services regarding Deductible and Co-Payment. Be prepared to pay at time of service cash check credit.

Email us or call with questions - (843) 536-1608

A Shepherd's Heart Counseling

Pastoral Counselor, MA, LPC/S, LAC, MAC, AADC

Qualifications

Pastoral Counselor: Merilee Williams Perrine

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of South Carolina / 4930 Merilee Williams Perrine
In Practice for 26 Years
Certificate from NAADAC MAC / 2023
Certificate from SCAADAC AADC / 2023
Attended Webster University, Graduated 2006

Twenty-five years of Clinical & Pastoral Counsel. Most people find relief of trauma stress, grief, substance use, & interpersonal conflict.

Email us or call with questions - (843) 536-1608

A Shepherd's Heart Counseling

Pastoral Counselor, MA, LPC/S, LAC, MAC, AADC

Twenty-five years of Clinical & Pastoral Counsel. Most people find relief of trauma stress, grief, substance use, & interpersonal conflict.

Email us or call with questions - (843) 536-1608

A Shepherd's Heart Counseling

Pastoral Counselor, MA, LPC/S, LAC, MAC, AADC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Substance Use
Life Transitions

Expertise

Anxiety
Chronic Illness
Depression
Grief
Marital and Premarital
Men's Issues
Military
Mood Disorders
Relationship Issues
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Unconvientional Grief
Veterans
Women's Issues

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (843) 536-1608

A Shepherd's Heart Counseling

Pastoral Counselor, MA, LPC/S, LAC, MAC, AADC

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (843) 536-1608

A Shepherd's Heart Counseling

Pastoral Counselor, MA, LPC/S, LAC, MAC, AADC

3 Endorsements

Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, LPC, CS, MAC

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Aviation Professionals ,

Single Mother

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Christian

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Aviation Professionals ,

Single Mother

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Adlerian
Christian Counseling
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Family / Marital
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Positive Psychology
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
SOZO
Strength-Based
Tapping
Trauma Focused

I often use Acceptance Commitment Therapy focus on being present and breath work. Mindful awareness and Sematic techniques to lower high stress and self-regulation. Explore faith-based interventions with negative thoughts. Research community resources for ongoing interpersonal support. Identify action steps to move forward to achieve goals desired.

Email us or call with questions - (843) 536-1608

A Shepherd's Heart Counseling

Pastoral Counselor, MA, LPC/S, LAC, MAC, AADC

Email us or call with questions - (843) 536-1608

A Shepherd's Heart Counseling

Pastoral Counselor, MA, LPC/S, LAC, MAC, AADC

Groups

LPC-A Clinical Supervision

Hosted by

Merilee Williams Perrine

LPC - Associates up to 12 Supervisees under LPCS Clinical Supervision. A maximum of 60 Clinical Supervision Group hours under guidelines of the SCLLR Board for Group Supervision. Only 6 Supervisees allowed in a group session. Individual Supervision up to 2 Associates for a maximum of 120 hours or minimum of 60 hours total requirements. A minimum of 1.5 hours per Group sessions and 1 hour per Individual sessions.

Expertise

Depression

Substance Use

Trauma and PTSD

Types of Therapy

Trauma Focused

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$70-$120

Location

A Shepherds Heart Counseling

21 Gamecock Avenue STE E

Charleston, SC 29407

Email Merilee Williams Perrine about this group or call - (843) 536-1608

Location

Primary Location

A Shepherds Heart Counseling

21 Gamecock Avenue STE E

Charleston, SC 29407

(843) 536-1608

Email us

Website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

COVID brought challenges for Mental Health Care. Now available most weekdays and some evenings in person or virtual.

Take the first step to help. Call now - (843) 536-1608

A Shepherd's Heart Counseling

Pastoral Counselor, MA, LPC/S, LAC, MAC, AADC

COVID brought challenges for Mental Health Care. Now available most weekdays and some evenings in person or virtual.

Take the first step to help. Call now - (843) 536-1608

A Shepherd's Heart Counseling

Pastoral Counselor, MA, LPC/S, LAC, MAC, AADC

Last Modified: 22 Mar 2024