Our therapists offer help for men’s issues in Mt Pleasant, SC

I'm a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 8 years of clinical experience and a Master of Social Work from Fordham University. As an Air Force Veteran and former locomotive engineer who rebuilt after a life-changing occupational incident, I work with adults in high-stress, high-stakes careers — Veterans, first responders, transportation workers, and professionals navigating trauma, burnout, grief, or major life transitions, and seeking clarity, stability, and direction.

My approach is trauma-informed, direct, and practical. I draw on cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based tools, and motivational interviewing to help clients process what they've carried, build effective coping strategies, and regain a sense of control. Expect a calm, collaborative space and steady forward movement at your pace.

Reaching out is often the hardest part. Whatever you're carrying right now, you don't have to figure it out alone. When you're ready, I'm here to help you move forward with clarity, steadiness, and a plan that fits your life. Take the next step when the timing is right for you.

Austin Faulk is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in treating depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, addictions, grief, men’s issues, and more in adolescents, teens, and adults. Austin works with clients who are ready to begin their journey toward self-actualization.

Austin completed his Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. He assists his clients by providing a safe, non-judgmental space for them to process their experiences, thoughts, feelings, situations, and behaviors. Austin upholds strict client confidentiality, offers unconditional positive regard for each person, and treats his clients with the utmost respect. He enjoys clients who are motivated to put in the necessary work in order to achieve their own state of mental wellbeing.

Austin seeks to walk alongside you, kindly offering you his encouragement, knowledge, and assistance as you navigate life’s many twists and turns. Deciding to start therapy can be an uncomfortable and scary decision to make. There is no shame in admitting to yourself that you need help. Austin employs an eclectic style of therapy, in which several modalities of therapy are drawn upon to best service each client’s unique needs. Together, as counselor and client, you will be able to process whatever life throws your way, develop a treatment plan that works for you, and begin your journey towards mental health.

Samer Sayed is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice and a trained mental health clinician with over 3 years of experience in the mental health field. He works with his clients to help with relationships, career difficulties, life transitions, anxiety, parenting, school issues, and many other challenges. Samer completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Louisville. He is a trained clinician and a social worker and sees his clients up close, especially their environment and how it impacts their lives. This enables him to provide the guidance and support his clients are seeking.

Samer utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and solution-focused therapy.

We all have difficulties in life, but we do not have to struggle alone. Samer is genuine and confident that he would be able to work with you on your journey to gain perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with your stress. If this is a priority and you are ready, schedule an appointment with him today!

Jeff Burgdorfer is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience helping individuals and families. He specializes in anxiety, depression, addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief/loss, and men's issues. Jeff has spent the last 10 years working in many of the major treatment settings, providing therapy to clients in hospitals, residential rehab programs, and outpatient facilities. Through this work, he has cultivated and strengthened a unique skill set to help clients, using a person-centered approach to therapy.

Jeff's person-centered approach to therapy is rooted in the therapeutic relationship. When you meet Jeff, the focus will be on building trust, discussing what brought you to therapy, and why you decided to start now. These are important to Jeff's approach because your life & experiences are unique. For therapy to be effective, it can’t be one-size-fits-all.

Jeff is often asked about what contributes to client success in therapy. Although Jeff has learned a lot in his 10+ years as a therapist, his answer to this question has never changed: what matters most is how clients feel when they leave his office. It is truly the relationship that heals. He would love to meet you and discuss how he may be able to help.

I am a licensed professional counselor with 9 years of experience supporting clients through anxiety, depression, addiction, lgbtqia+ concerns, life transitions, and self-esteem challenges. I take an open-minded and eclectic approach to treatment, drawing from cbt, motivational interviewing, and person-centered strategies to help clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to explore their experiences without judgment.

I hold a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from the University of South Carolina. My background includes adlerian theory and a range of evidence-based interventions that help clients examine where unhelpful thoughts originate and how to replace them with healthier beliefs and choices.

I am here to support you with compassion and collaboration. Wherever you are starting from, whatever you have experienced, and whatever goals you’re working toward, we can walk through it together. I would be honored to be part of your growth and help you move toward a more grounded, hopeful version of yourself.