Our therapists offer EMDR therapy in North Charleston, SC

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC)with 13 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. I take a compassionate, person-centered approach and strive to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered as you begin your healing journey. I work with adults and adolescents, helping clients address emotional overwhelm, unresolved pain, and patterns that keep them feeling stuck or disconnected.

I earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Regent University. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and strengths-based approaches to tailor treatment to your needs, build coping skills, deepen insight, and support lasting wellness.

I believe healing grows through trust, clarity, and connection. My goal is to help you move forward with confidence and purpose. You can expect a supportive space to explore challenges and strengthen your resilience. If you're ready, I would be honored to walk with you toward growth.

Hi, I'm Dr. Troy Pharis, a licensed professional counselor with over 10 years of experience and a doctoral degree in health science. For the past five years, my clinical work has focused on active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and their families—people who often carry high-stress experiences long after service ends. Having served 20 years myself, I understand life in uniform and aim to provide a space where you don't have to explain the basics to be understood. I typically work with clients who are dealing with trauma, stress, anxiety, irritability, difficulty adjusting, or feeling stuck with no momentum for change. 

I primarily use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an action-oriented approach that helps you stop getting stuck and start moving toward what matters most to you. I also incorporate EMDR to help process past events that may still be impacting you. Clients can expect a laid-back, informal environment with real conversations and tools that actually work. 

You don't have to have everything figured out to begin or even know where to start—if you're ready to move toward what matters most, I'm here to help you take that next step. 

I am a passionate and dedicated mental health professional with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from South University. I hold my LPC in South Carolina. My career journey has led me through a variety of settings, including my practicum and internship experiences at a Crisis Pregnancy Center and Union County Public Schools. My clinical experience began with an Assertive Community Treatment Team. I then transitioned to outpatient therapy services. 

The majority of my work focuses on helping individuals cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, and life stressors. I work with clients ranging from 13 years old to adults, utilizing a holistic approach to support their mental health and well-being. I pride myself on creating a safe and compassionate space for people to work through their challenges. 

If you're feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start, you're not alone. You deserve support that feels safe and judgment-free. When you're ready, I'm here. Schedule an appointment and we'll take the next step together—at your pace.