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four decades of experience in the fields of psychology and behavioral health. He received his PhD in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M University and completed the Doctoral Psychology Internship Program in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Baker has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings and has a long record of service as a psychologist, professor, consultant, researcher, and senior executive. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the Association for Psychological Science. Using a strength-based and collaborative approach, Dr. Baker provides psychological services that integrate behavioral science and practice to improve outcomes for individuals and organizations. Dr. Baker is in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6148cc5800a3b7317916eb56/f926b9f1-3eae-4991-b958-96f8fc44df3e/IMG_6983.JPG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6148cc5800a3b7317916eb56/5cfca766-3d4e-475f-b63b-3b3bf80913f7/biopicture.jpg Team Daniel Riggs, LISW-CP Bluffton Clinic/Telehealth Daniel is a licensed clinical social worker in both South Carolina and Florida. Daniel is a military veteran and has a passion for assisting military veterans and their families dealing with the unique situations surrounding military service. Daniel specializes in grief and loss counseling, assisting patients diagnosed with terminal illness, working through trauma, and substance abuse issues. Other areas of expertise include anxiety mood disorders, self harming behaviors, stress and anger management. Daniel assists patients of all ages, from children to the elderly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6148cc5800a3b7317916eb56/1633305895913-ATA0E6SGRFBA9I3C0TR6/stevesitephoto.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6148cc5800a3b7317916eb56/70d11635-26b6-418c-8d76-154c501db362/2024-09-09+10.52.05.jpg Team - THERAPIST Kaylin Calamaro, MA, LMFT, NCC Kaylin Calamaro is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both Pennsylvania and South Carolina. She obtained her Master of Arts in Counseling from Messiah University in 2021 and specializes in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, family relationships, parenting, marriage, and life transitions. Kaylin has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in various stages of life. She utilizes a variety of approaches including CBT, IFS, EFT, family systems, and solution focused therapy, always in a trauma informed context. She strives to provide a safe space to process trauma, build better relationships, and become healthier. She can provide faith-based counseling if desired. Kaylin brings a lifetime of experience having lived overseas, served in church ministries, and worked in the public school system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6148cc5800a3b7317916eb56/ab8954aa-83c8-4718-8493-6860a8f1fd4b/unnamed+%281%29.jpg Team - THERAPIST Lydie Holmes, LMSW Lydie has a genuine enthusiasm for helping others. Lydie has lived all over the world as a veteran and military spouse for the last 22 years. She has worked with diverse populations with a variety of presenting problems. She specializes in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges through a client-centered approach. Drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, she aims to create a supportive space to empower individuals to develop coping mechanisms and get back to the joy of living. Lydie is committed to fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship, prioritizing understanding your unique needs and tailoring treatment plans accordingly. Lydie holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Wilmington University and a master’s degree in social work from Hawaii Pacific University. Lydie Holmes is a master social worker licensed in both the state of South Carolina and Hawaii https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6148cc5800a3b7317916eb56/59ebaa1e-3206-4e28-825a-96b91cd1db97/IMG_2206.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6148cc5800a3b7317916eb56/70ad3e21-9dc1-4391-915b-71cc554263e8/alisonjedrick.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6148cc5800a3b7317916eb56/9ca2d3c2-84f2-4d27-a766-666b0e4588ae/IMG_1225.jpg Team - THERAPIST Rachel Crump, LMSW Rachel Crump is a licensed master social worker in both South Carolina and Georgia, and is offering individual therapy online and in person. She has a Master of Social Work degree from The University of Georgia. As a social worker, she looks beyond symptoms to see the whole person and recognizes that everyone is shaped by their environment. She builds a relationship with each patient that is authentic and supportive, where it is safe to share openly and without the fear of judgment. Rachel collaborates with each patient to identify unhelpful patterns, name problems, and find solutions that will work best for them. She assists patients in identifying the beliefs that underlie the problem, the feelings that drive behaviors, and the part of the situation that is within their control to change. She works with people of all backgrounds and in all stages of life who are looking for help with ADHD, anxiety, depression, burnout, codependency, life transitions, self-esteem, stress, trauma, and addiction. Rachel utilizes strengths-based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, person-centered, solution-focused, and trauma-informed approaches in her practice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6148cc5800a3b7317916eb56/9b70969f-e3ed-4273-ba4e-ec3575c0d6e4/DSC_6220-Enhanced-NRRG.jpg Team - LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST Edna Garay-Lajara, LMFT Edna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in South Carolina. Edna graduated with a M.A. degree from Fairfield University in Connecticut in 2009. She has served a wide variety of the population including individuals and couples for more than 15 years. Her practice focuses on relationship distress amongst family members, couples, anxiety, depression & trauma. Edna is trained in both psychotherapy and family systems, which allows her to focus on understanding client symptoms in the context of the relational interactions that influence behavior. Edna applies a holistic perspective working with the overall well-being of individuals. She uses a variety of therapeutic approaches including solution focused, relational focused , trauma focused, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Edna also offers an integrated Christian counseling worldview with modern clinical therapeutic techniques for those who prefer this perspective. Edna is a member of The American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6148cc5800a3b7317916eb56/5b39a509-e0d8-406b-9c95-fd70596998c3/Picture1.jpg Team - THERAPIST Katy Hamilton, LPC Katy is a doctoral student with Fielding Graduate University completing her practicum training with Psychological and Counseling Associates of the Lowcountry under the supervision of Dr. Jessica Joyce. Katy attained her master’s degree in counseling psychology in 2014 with Bowie State University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina, as well as licensure as an LPC in Colorado and Wyoming. Katy has been proving therapeutic services for the past 9 years to individuals across the lifespan, she has worked in crisis settings as well as community mental health and private practice. She uses an Emotion-Focused approach, along with CBT and DBT interventions to help clients reach their goals. Katy specializes in depression and anxiety and has experience with substance use, eating disorders and personality disorders. Katy works with individuals of all ages, and she offers a calm atmosphere with genuine concern and an open mind to help clients tackle life’s challenges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6148cc5800a3b7317916eb56/5d21ed2e-1c06-45e6-992c-5b711202ce3f/1700073869599-79f5a53c-0511-4356-94e3-6b885dbf4921_1.jpg Team - THERAPIST John D. Lajara, MSW, LISW-CP John is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in South Carolina. He was previously licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in NYS and in CT until he relocated to the Lowcountry with his wife. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in sociology and social work from Lehman College, CUNY, a master’s degree in social work from Fordham University and has been a social worker for more than 40 years. John was a Certified Bilingual, English/Spanish, Licensed Social Worker with the General & Special Education students of the NYC Department of Education. He worked at two major NYC hospitals in their outpatient programs with individuals, couples and groups. He also had a private practice in NYC where he worked with individuals, couples and groups dealing with issues of anxiety, bereavement, depression, divorce, and life transitions. John is certified in Conflict Resolution and Crisis Intervention. In addition, he is certified as a Prepare Enrich Facilitator which he utilizes to work with couples who are dating or engaged and would like to consider taking the relationship to the next level. He utilizes a variety of approaches including Cognitive-Behavior, Psychoeducational, Solution-Focused, and Trauma Focused therapies. John offers integrated Christian counseling with modern clinical therapeutic techniques upon request. His desire is to assist those who are hurting to find solutions to the pain they are experiencing so that they may live life to its fullest potential. John enjoys working on house projects, on his car, traveling with his wife and spending time with family and friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6148cc5800a3b7317916eb56/237fc77e-340c-4f00-a827-b18b8730b54a/IMG_8170.jpg Team - THERAPIST Gavin Noble, LMFTA Gavin is a licensed associate marriage and family therapist in both South Carolina and Georgia. With a wealth of life experiences that shape his approach to therapy, Gavin’s path has been anything but conventional. From living abroad in various countries to serving in the Navy, from being a dedicated teacher to staying home to raise two children, Gavin has walked many roads—some well-trodden, others less so. He has faced personal challenges, including navigating separation and divorce, and has immersed himself deeply in the mental health field, including years spent living in Wren the Turtlevan, his VW campervan, which gave him a unique perspective on personal growth and resilience. Gavin’s therapeutic focus centers on relationships in all their forms: with ourselves, our loved ones, and the world around us. He works with clients seeking to heal from trauma, find peace with grief and loss, regain balance in the face of addiction, and address anxiety and depression through nervous system regulation. Gavin's background also includes serving as a phone interventionist for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline and working on an inpatient behavioral health unit, where he developed a deep understanding of mental health challenges across a spectrum of severity. These experiences have prepared him to collaborate confidently with clients of all ages and backgrounds. Gavin’s approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, curiosity, playfulness, and a commitment to fostering lasting change. He is passionate about helping clients build healthier relationships, not only with others but also with themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6148cc5800a3b7317916eb56/f28a914b-201d-4357-bb43-0c31faba6b1b/IMG_9692.JPG Team - THERAPIST Amy Velder, Intern Amy enjoys serving people. She has been a life-long educator serving for 30 years as a coach, reading specialist, administrator and teacher in a wide array of schools in Tennessee, Missouri, California and South Carolina. 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