About Us

Ashley Turner

LPC, LPC-S, NCC

Laura Ashley Turner, MA, LPC, NCC is a licensed professional counselor who provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, grief, identity development, and major life transitions. She is committed to creating a calm, grounded, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel safe, supported, and empowered to deepen their self-understanding and achieve lasting change. Drawing from cognitive-behavioral therapy, equine-assisted therapy, and nature-based modalities, Ms. Turner integrates both traditional and experiential approaches to help clients cultivate emotional regulation, resilience, and meaningful personal growth.

Ms. Turner offers practical, evidence-based tools to address anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, stress management, and relational challenges. She works collaboratively with clients to improve communication, strengthen boundaries, enhance interpersonal connections, and build healthier patterns of coping. Her approach emphasizes authenticity, patience, and compassion, with a focus on helping clients process past experiences, develop a clearer sense of identity, and build confidence in their ability to navigate life’s difficulties.

In addition to her clinical work, Ms. Turner is passionate about supporting individual strengths, fostering personal insight, and guiding clients toward a more balanced and fulfilling emotional life. She values the healing potential of nature, animal-assisted interventions, and holistic perspectives, and incorporates these elements into the therapeutic process when appropriate. Ms. Turner is dedicated to meeting clients where they are and walking alongside them as they work toward long-term emotional well-being and a renewed sense of purpose.

Christina Harris

LPC-A

Christina Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor serving clients in South Carolina. She provides a compassionate, supportive, and client-centered space for individuals who are working through anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, grief and loss, relationship concerns, stress, life transitions, and self-esteem challenges.

Christina’s approach is strength-based and trauma-informed, helping clients better understand their experiences, develop healthy coping skills, and move toward meaningful emotional growth. She incorporates evidence-based therapeutic methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness-based practices, relational therapy, and trauma-focused interventions.

Christina believes therapy is a collaborative process where clients are supported, heard, and empowered. Her goal is to help each person build resilience, gain clarity, and create positive change in their daily lives. Whether clients are navigating a difficult season, healing from past experiences, or seeking personal growth, Christina offers a safe and encouraging environment for the counseling journey.

She is listed as a South Carolina professional counselor with license number 8669 and provides counseling services to clients throughout South Carolina, including those in the Mid-land community.

Ronald Palmer

LPC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. I am licensed in both South Carolina and Texas and specialize in working with anxiety, ADD/ADHD, depression, and PTSD.

My therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, also known as CBT. Through CBT, I help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we work to identify thinking patterns that may be creating stress, emotional pain, or obstacles in daily life. My goal is to help you view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in healthier, more effective ways.

I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive space where you can explore who you are, where you have been, and where you want to go. You do not need to have a mental health diagnosis to benefit from therapy. Counseling can also be a powerful tool for managing stress, improving relationships, building confidence, and creating meaningful personal growth.

My style is empowering, inquisitive, and warm, with room for humor when appropriate. I strive to meet each client with compassion, curiosity, and respect. Whether you are seeking individual therapy, couples counseling, or family support, I am here to help you find clarity, build resilience, and move toward the version of yourself you are ready to become.

I provide care for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and I offer therapy in English. My clinical methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Management, Solution-Focused Couples Therapy, and family-based approaches.

Dr. Kathryn Linich PhD, LPC​

Dr. Kathryn Linich is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina with a strong background in counselor education, clinical counseling, grief support, family counseling, and wellness. She holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of South Carolina, along with an Ed.S. in Counselor Education with an emphasis in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling. She also earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Clemson University. 

Dr. Linich has experience supporting children, families, and individuals navigating life transitions, adjustment concerns, grief, disability-related challenges, and emotional wellness. Her clinical background includes work with children and families in outpatient settings, as well as experience helping individuals adjust to life with visual impairment. 

Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in helping clients build insight, resilience, and practical coping skills. Dr. Linich’s professional interests include grief counseling, grief education, wellness, and the role of grief in adjusting to acquired disability or medical diagnosis. She is committed to creating a supportive therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their growth process. 

Dr. Linich is listed as a South Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and professional counselor provider. 

Sara Pitt Plowden

LPC

Sally Pitt Plowden is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Columbia, South Carolina. Originally from Washington, D.C., Sally earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of South Carolina before completing her master’s degree in Counseling at Wake Forest University. Her background combines strong clinical training with a warm, down-to-earth approach to therapy.

Sally is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, strengthen relationships, and develop greater self-awareness, confidence, and resilience. She provides a supportive space for clients who may feel overwhelmed, stretched thin, emotionally exhausted, or unsure of how to move forward. Her work is grounded in helping clients better understand themselves, improve coping skills, and create meaningful change in their daily lives.

Sally’s counseling style is compassionate, practical, and collaborative. She believes therapy should feel approachable and genuine, allowing clients to feel heard, supported, and empowered as they work toward growth and healing. Public listings identify her as a mental health counselor in Columbia, SC, Midland area.

Lindsey Case

LPC

Lindsey Case is a Licensed Professional Counselor serving clients in South Carolina. She provides a compassionate, supportive space for adults who may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, life transitions, relationship concerns, self-esteem challenges, stress, sleep difficulties, chronic illness, or the emotional weight of past experiences.

Lindsey’s counseling style is warm, collaborative, and trauma informed. She believes there is room for clients to be fully human in therapy, to explore difficult emotions, recognize patterns that may no longer serve them, and move forward at their own pace. Her work focuses on helping clients feel heard, supported, and empowered as they build clarity, resilience, and confidence.

Lindsey specializes in EMDR and uses evidence based approaches to support healing and personal growth. She works with adults to create individualized treatment plans that address what feels most important in their lives, while helping them develop healthier coping skills and a stronger sense of self.

Lindsey earned her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Akron and has experience in both community mental health and private practice settings. Public listings identify her as licensed in South Carolina and Ohio.

 

Felicia Gadson

LPC

Felicia Gadson is a Licensed Professional Counselor serving clients in South Carolina. She provides a warm, supportive, and compassionate space for individuals, couples, and families who are working through emotional, behavioral, relational, and life challenges.

Felicia supports clients navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, family conflict, grief, stress, life transitions, low self esteem, and overall emotional wellness. She understands that seeking therapy can be a meaningful step toward healing, and she works to create an environment where clients feel respected, heard, and supported without judgment.

Her counseling style is collaborative, practical, and client focused. Felicia works alongside clients to better understand their experiences, identify patterns that may be causing distress, and develop healthier ways to cope, communicate, and move forward. She believes that each client brings unique strengths into the therapeutic process, and she helps clients build on those strengths while working toward personal growth and lasting change.

Felicia’s approach emphasizes trust, self awareness, emotional resilience, and empowerment. Whether clients are facing a difficult season, seeking support in their relationships, managing stress, or working through past experiences, she offers thoughtful guidance and encouragement throughout the counseling process.

Felicia’s goal is to help clients feel more grounded, confident, and equipped to handle life’s challenges. Through a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship, she helps clients gain clarity, strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and move toward a healthier and more fulfilling life.

Sydney Hutson

LPC

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am committed to providing a supportive, compassionate, and practical space for clients who are seeking healing, clarity, and personal growth. My approach to counseling is grounded in the belief that every person has the capacity to grow, adapt, and create meaningful change when given the right support, tools, and therapeutic relationship.

My journey into mental health care began at the University of South Carolina, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Social Work. This foundation gave me a deeper understanding of human behavior, emotional development, relationships, and the social factors that can influence a person’s overall well-being. It also helped shape my belief that therapy should consider the whole person, including their history, environment, strengths, challenges, and goals.

I continued my education at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, where I earned my master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and later completed a Post-Master’s Certification in Mental Health Counseling. Through this training, I developed a strong clinical foundation in supporting individuals as they navigate emotional, behavioral, personal, and life adjustment challenges.

For several years, I had the privilege of working under Dr. Linda Leech, where I focused extensively on equine assisted therapy. This experience included both my internship and practicum training and gave me the opportunity to see how powerful the therapeutic process can be when clients are supported in a safe, experiential, and meaningful environment. Equine assisted therapy helped shape my understanding of trust, connection, emotional awareness, boundaries, confidence, and personal growth.

My primary therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, also known as CBT. Through CBT, I help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we work to identify patterns that may be contributing to stress, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship challenges, or difficulty coping with life’s demands. By building insight and learning practical strategies, clients can begin to respond to challenges in healthier and more effective ways.

I strive to create a counseling environment that is warm, respectful, and collaborative. I believe therapy should be a place where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to explore their experiences without judgment. My goal is to help individuals develop practical tools, strengthen emotional resilience, build self-awareness, and move toward lasting personal growth.

Whether you are navigating a difficult season, adjusting to major life changes, working through past experiences, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I am here to support you. Together, we can work toward greater clarity, confidence, healing, and a more balanced life.

Nya Simmons

LPCA

 

Starting therapy takes courage, especially when life feels overwhelming, noisy, or uncertain. Nya Simmons creates a calm, grounded, and completely judgment-free space where you can slow down, take a deep breath, and finally feel heard. She believes that healing isn't about "fixing" who you are—it’s about unearthing your innate strengths, gaining clarity, and equipping you with practical tools to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.

Nya works with individuals navigating a wide spectrum of emotional and relational experiences, including anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, self-esteem struggles, and major life transitions. She recognizes that every person’s story is entirely unique. Because no single framework fits everyone, Nya approaches therapy with deep patience, compassion, and a genuine respect for wherever you are on your personal journey.

Her therapeutic style is collaborative, authentic, and strengths-based. Drawing from evidence-informed practices, including cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness strategies, and relational therapy. Nya helps you look beneath the surface to identify unhelpful patterns, build emotional resilience, and develop healthy coping mechanisms that fit your daily life. She balances warm, insightful exploration with actionable strategies, ensuring you not only understand why you feel the way you do, but also know how to take practical steps forward.

Above all, Nya values trust and authenticity. She views therapy as a true partnership with a dedicated space where you can drop the mask, process difficult emotions without fear of judgment, and rediscover your sense of peace. Whether you are navigating a difficult transition, healing from past pain, or simply seeking better balance, Nya is committed to walking alongside you every step of the way.

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Dr. Jessica Pena

PsyD, PhD, MEd, CSC, LPC, LPC-S

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Dr. Jessica Pena is a dual-doctorate, bilingual (Spanish-English) therapist, clinical supervisor, and psychological evaluator with more than 20 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She provides compassionate, culturally responsive care for individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, neurodevelopmental concerns, major life transitions, and complex family-system challenges.

Holding doctoral degrees in both Clinical Psychology and Forensic Psychology, Dr. Pena is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor (LPC-S). Her rich educational background spans Baylor University, Capella University, Southern California University, and advanced legal studies through St. Mary’s University School of Law. She maintains an extensive suite of specialized credentials, including National Board Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator, Certified Child Custody Evaluator, Certified Clinical Forensic Counselor, Certified Domestic Violence Counselor, Certified Equine Interaction Professional in Mental Health, and Certified School Counselor.

Dr. Pena’s integrative therapeutic approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, EMDR, TF-CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, ABA principles, mindfulness strategies, and equine-assisted interventions. In addition to direct therapy, she conducts comprehensive clinical and forensic evaluations involving child custody, parental capacity, trauma, domestic violence, immigration, and emotional/behavioral functioning. Her dual background in psychology and legal studies ensures an evaluative approach grounded in objectivity, structured assessment, and careful interpretation.

Driven by a commitment to collaborative care, Dr. Pena works closely with clients, legal professionals, medical providers, case managers, and school systems to ensure every individual feels respected, understood, and equipped to achieve lasting stability and healing.