Meet our Providers
Ashley Ravenell, LPC
Philosophy of Care
Ashley Ravenell is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of South Carolina with a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Winthrop University. She has provided counseling services to teens and adults ranging from early to late adulthood in clinical and higher education settings. Ashley’s counseling experiences have equipped her with the tools to provide guidance on a variety of issues ranging from: anxiety, depression, work/life balance, stress management, academic issues, career development, life transitions, trauma, PTSD, mental/physical disabilities, veteran support, conflict management, substance use, women’s issues, and more.
Ashley believes that clients are the experts on their life experiences and uses a combination of modalities, techniques, and inclusive approaches to tailor the client experience to best fit their needs.
Ashley seeks to build a collaborative therapeutic relationship that is beneficial to client values, empowerment, and growth while remaining a safe space for self-expression, exploration and skill building to achieve desired goals.
Education
Winthrop University
Master of Education in Counseling and Development
Specialties
- Stress Management
- Career Development
- Anxiety
- Life Transitions
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
- Mood Disorders

Self Pay Rate: $99
Benay Kennington, LPC
Philosophy of Care
Benay is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 30 years of experience in the helping field, working in a variety of settings including, Catawba Mental Health, Keystone Substance Abuse Center, SC Mentor, and Kershaw Correctional Facility.
Benay’s passion is working with addictions, at-risk youth and their families, codependency/unhealthy relationships, and a variety of issues affecting couples and families. She utilizes a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered, Family Systems, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and interweave faith-based counseling by those who are interested.
Benay believes the therapeutic relationship between counselor and client is foundational to the process of change and healing and strives to promote an atmosphere of trust, respect and a safe place to explore your challenges and difficulties.
“I consider it an honor to walk with you through your journey of healing and recovery.”
Benay received her BA in Psychology and a master’s degree in Agency/Community Counseling from Winthrop University, specializing in couples and family counseling.
Education
Winthrop University
BA in Psychology
Master's in Agency/ Community Counseling
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Marriage counseling
- Addictions / Substance abuse
- Adolescent therapy
- Family therapy
- Christian counseling
- Anger
- Codependency
- Dual diagnosis
- Life transitions

Self Pay Rate: $99
Beth Cooperman, LCSW
Philosophy of Care
Beth Cooperman is a Licensed Independent Social Worker – Clinical Practice in the state of South Carolina and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New York. She has 12 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples and families to assist them in addressing and managing anxiety, depression, life transitions, substance abuse and addiction struggles, family and relationship issues, self-esteem and school related concerns. Beth has a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from The University of Delaware and received her Master of Social Work Degree from Long Island University, CW Post.
Beth utilizes an eclectic approach from a strengths based perspective and provides a genuine, warm and open environment to allow clients to explore their difficulties, understand their strengths and weaknesses and develop insight. She views each individual as unique and strives to create a non-judgmental environment that is best suited for each individual’s personal needs. She strives to help each individual, couple, or family achieve their goals in a productive and safe environment.
Education
Master of Social Work
Long Island University
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self-Esteem
- Relationship/Family Issues
- Life Transitions
- Stress management
- Coping Skills
Caitlin Jennings, PMHNP
Philosophy of Care
Caitlin Jennings is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who specializes in stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep/insomnia. She believes each patient's story is unique and therefore she aims to individualize the treatment plan to meet her patient's needs in mind, body, and spirit.
Caitlin finds her mission is to assist her patient's in realizing they create their own reality. She uses mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and CBT techniques to assist patients in discovering themselves again. She stays abreast of new information so that with the combination of medication and therapy her patients can achieve this goal.
Caitlin feels that each encounter is unique and important. She provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, immerses therapeutic techniques into each encounter, and meets a patient where they are at that time. She strives to ensure a strong, working therapeutic alliance. Her goal is for you to find hope and follow your dreams to live the life you want to achieve.
As a young successful female, Caitlin recognizes the limitations her past life experiences played during her pursuit of these goals. She wants to be a mentor to those who need that positive support in their lives to make their dreams reality.
Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Masters of Science in Nursing
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women’s Issues
Doris Reid, PMHNP
Philosophy of Care
Doris Reid is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Over the course of her 15 years in mental health care, she's treated adolescents, adults, and older adults suffering from a variety of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, OCD, insomnia, trauma, PTSD, and alcohol abuse.
Doris received her Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from Queens University—Charlotte. She then received her Master's Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner and then received her Post-Master's degree from Washburn University as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Her past experience includes providing services in a multitude of settings, including inpatient, internal medicine, urgent care, palliative care, long-term care, community care, and hospice.
Doris’s style of practice is traditional (prescribing up-to-date, evidenced-based psychiatric medications) and/or natural treatments, which may include the use of vitamins, supplements, lifestyle modification, nutrition, exercise, therapy, or stress management. Her approach is very gentle and step-wise: She believes there are several factors that contribute to mental illness. Work together with Doris to address your unique mental health needs, and choose from a range of flexible psychiatric treatment styles to find what suits you best.
Education
Washburn University, Indiana State and Queens University of Charlotte
Masters of Science in Nursing with focus in Family Nurse Practitioner
Post-Masters in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
- Eating Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Trauma and PTSD
- Alcohol abuse

Self Pay Rate: $99
Lauren Botello, LPC
Philosophy of Care
Lauren Botello is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Lauren has experience working with children, teens and adults who struggle with anxiety, trauma, attachment, and life transitions. She has a passion for working with children and families to facilitate communication, discovery and further development of the strengths they already possess to navigate their current season in life. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology: Counseling and Human Development with a minor in Family and Child Development from Liberty University and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Messiah College. Lauren has received additional training in Play Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Lauren utilizes a strength based, holistic focus to meet each individual and family where they are. She applies play, child parent relationship training, cognitive behavioral, and EMDR approaches as they best fit needs identified. Lauren strives to create a safe and welcoming space for self-expression, validation, healing, and growth.
Education
Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Messiah College
Specialties
- Anxiety/Stress
- ADHD/ADD
- Trauma/PTSD
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- EMDR
Lee Edwards, LPC
Philosophy of Care
Lee Edwards obtained his Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts and his Master’s in Counseling from the University of North Texas. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina with 12 years of experience as a Counselor helping individuals overcome the barriers presented by depression, anxiety, anger issues, and vocational dissatisfaction. He has also assisted couples in managing the complexities of relationships and aided Law Enforcement Officers in contending with the difficulties encountered because of their vocation.
Lee utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Psychotherapy, relaxation & meditation techniques, and anger management processes to aid individuals and couples with movement toward their goals. As a military veteran and former law enforcement officer, he also has a good understanding of individuals who have chosen professions with unique challenges.
Lee seeks to create a safe and trusting environment for you so that you can identify and move toward your goals, allowing you to pursue a life that is meaningful to you.
Education
Masters in Counseling
University of North Texas
Specialties
- Anger Management
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Grief & Loss
- Couples Therapy
- Relaxation & Meditation
- Vocational Dissatisfaction
Rebekah “Shan” Bailey, PMHNP
Philosophy of Care
Rebekah Bailey, MSN, PMHNP-BC is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in South Carolina, with training and experience treating patients with psychiatric disorders across the lifespan and across practice settings. She has experience in many health care fields, including cardiac intensive care, public health- school health, telemedicine, and mental health. She received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Clemson University and her Masters of Science, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specialization, from The University of South Carolina.
Rebekah Bailey uses a humanistic philosophy of holistic care for both mind and body. She believes in individualized and personalized care for each client, following evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition.
Rebekah Bailey provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy for patients experiencing Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Bipolar and other mood disorders, stress intolerance and recovery from substance use.
Education
The University of South Carolina
Masters of Science, PMHNP Specialization
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Stress
- Substance Use recovery
Tiffany Stewart, PMHNP
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Tiffany Stewart is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner in the state of South Carolina. She has worked in healthcare for the past 18 years, with the last 7 as an Advanced Practice Provider. Dr. Stewart holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Clemson University, where she also teaches graduate nursing students in the area of mental health.
Dr. Stewart’s practice mission is to guide patients toward their best life by addressing the combination of mental, spiritual, and physical health. Dr. Stewart prioritizes the respect of each patient as a unique individual, working together to develop treatment goals. Dr. Stewart treats all ages via telehealth visits and is skilled in medication management and psychotherapy. Her patients describe her as down-to-earth, approachable, and compassionate.
In addition to direct patient care, Dr. Stewart is involved in healthcare research. Her particular interests are workplace violence prevention, cultural sensitivity in patient care, and management of mental health in healthcare workers. She is a member of the Appalachian American Alliance of Nurse Practitioners and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association. Dr. Stewart is honored to guide patients on a path to healing through top-quality, evidence-based, mental health care.
Dr. Stewart sees clients via online appointments only
Education
Clemson University
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Specialties
- Medication management
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Parenting & Family Stress
- Trauma & PTSD
Kathleen Farrell-Perrini, LISW-CP
Philosophy of Care
Kathleen has served as a licensed clinical social worker for over 25 years. She works with clients from the age of reason through the wisdom years, including individuals, couples, and sometimes families.
Kathleen’s treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Alpha-Stim, Gottman Method, Mindfulness, Psychotherapy, Gestalt Therapy, Client-Centered. Kathleen earned a master of social work from Wayne State University. She is available for in-office therapy.
Education
Wayne State University
Master of Social Work
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Bullying
- Obsessions/compulsions
- Depression
- Addictive behaviors
- Relationships
- Trauma
- Chronic pain
- Veteran issues
- Grief / loss
- Life transitions
- Anger management
- Christian counseling

Self Pay Rate: $99
Michele “Mickie” Husted, LPC
Philosophy of Care
Michele "Micky" Husted is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She has a real passion for working with families and couples, especially with people who are experiencing a great deal of transition in their lives. She also works with people who are struggling with stress and anxiety or battling depression. In addition, she has worked for years with people working through trauma, offering hope and a helping hand. She also has a great deal of experience working with people who are recovering from substance abuse, or who have family members who are involved in substance abuse.
Mickie served in the United States Navy for 20 years as a hospital corpsman. After retiring, she attended Winthrop University and earned a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in psychology. She worked for the next 18 years with children and families from many different backgrounds and in various situations before attending Montreat College where she earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling.
Her preferred methods are rational emotive behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT). She incorporates spirituality, mindfulness and meditation, as well as a focus on healthy living into all aspects of her therapy. Veterans who are seeking a therapist who understands the military life will find a partner in Mickie.
Education
Montreat College
Master's in Clinical Health Counseling
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma/PTSD
- Grief and Loss
- Addictions
- Anger Management
- Couples/Marriage Therapy
- Substance Abuse
- LGBTQ+
- Stress Management
- Parenting Issues
- Women’s Issues
- Christian Counseling