Business Details
Faith-Based Counseling Services in Charleston, SC
Low Country Pastoral Counseling Center (LPCC) has been dedicated to providing compassionate mental health services since its founding. Our team of licensed therapists combines advanced clinical training with spiritual sensitivity to address life's challenges. We offer individual, couples, and family counseling tailored to clients' unique needs, regardless of faith background. As a non-profit organization, we maintain affordable fees through community support while upholding rigorous professional standards. Our therapists hold advanced degrees and maintain state licensure or national certification in their specialties.We integrate behavioral science insights with spiritual resources to support holistic healing. With multiple locations across the Lowcountry region, we strive to make quality counseling accessible to diverse communities. Our commitment to confidentiality and ethical practice ensures clients receive trustworthy, personalized care. Through ongoing professional development, our staff remains current with evidence-based therapeutic approaches. LPCC's mission continues to expand its impact through community education programs and training initiatives alongside direct client services.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Family Counseling
Pre-Marital Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Grief Counseling
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Career Transitions
Blended Family Support
Substance Abuse Assessment
Highlights and features
- Licensed therapists with advanced degrees in therapeutic fields
- Faith-integrated approach to mental health treatment
- Affordable fees supported by community donations
- Multiple convenient locations across the Lowcountry region
- Confidential, non-judgmental counseling environment
Associations and certifications
- SC Board of Examiners for Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists
- National Board of Certified Counselors
- American Association of Pastoral Counselors
- National Association of Social Workers
Services
Individual Counseling
Our licensed therapists provide personalized mental health treatment for adults facing depression, anxiety, trauma, or life transitions. Sessions integrate clinical expertise with spiritual resources to support holistic healing. Clients develop coping strategies while exploring faith's role in their recovery journey.
Couples Therapy
Specialized therapy helps couples navigate communication challenges, pre-marital preparation, or post-divorce adjustments. Therapists create safe spaces for partners to rebuild trust and strengthen relationships through evidence-based techniques and spiritual reflection.
Family Counseling
We address family dynamics through sessions that improve communication and resolve conflicts. Therapists work with multi-generational groups to strengthen relationships while respecting each member's spiritual perspective and personal boundaries.
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Specialized therapists help young clients manage anxiety, behavioral issues, or family transitions. Age-appropriate techniques incorporate play therapy and creative expression while involving parents in the healing process when appropriate.
Faith Integration
Therapists respectfully incorporate clients' spiritual beliefs into treatment plans. This approach helps individuals find meaning in challenges while developing faith-based coping strategies that align with their personal values and traditions.
People
Lisa Van Bergen
Clinical Director, Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor with advanced training in trauma recovery. Specializes in helping clients integrate faith with mental health treatment while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
Brandy Parkhurst
Therapist
Experienced counselor offering compassionate care for relationship challenges and life transitions. Maintains state licensure while incorporating spiritual resources into therapeutic practice.
Tenelle Jones
Marriage and Family Therapist
Specializes in family systems therapy with focus on improving communication patterns. Uses evidence-based approaches to strengthen relationships while respecting diverse faith perspectives.
Iris Calhoun
Therapist
Master's level therapist providing telehealth counseling services. Experienced in addressing anxiety, depression, and life transitions through both secular and faith-integrated approaches.
Joshua Shane
Therapist
Licensed counselor offering support for career transitions and faith-based concerns. Combines clinical expertise with spiritual sensitivity to address clients' holistic needs in a confidential setting.
Questions
What counseling services does LPCC offer?
LPCC provides individual, couples, and family therapy addressing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, grief, life transitions, and faith integration.
Are your counselors licensed professionals?
All therapists hold master's or doctoral degrees with state licensure or national certification in counseling specialties.
How do you handle payment for services?
Payment is expected at time of service. We offer sliding-scale fees based on income and maintain affordable rates through community support.
Do you accept insurance?
LPCC operates as an out-of-network provider. Clients may submit claims directly to their insurance carriers for potential reimbursement.
What locations serve the Lowcountry region?
We have offices in Charleston (James Island), Summerville, West Ashley, and Goose Creek with telehealth options available.
