Who We Are
We Prioritize your mental well-being by scheduling a consultation with our qualified specialists, who are dedicated to providing personalized care. Secure your appointment today and take the first step towards enhancing your mental health.
Our Team
Katherine Tharin
CEO/ Lead Clinician
Kathy Tharin, M.ED., Licensed Addictions Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor, is a lifelong resident of Allendale County. She received her Master’s of Education in Community Counseling from Augusta University in 2005. Ms. Tharin has over eighteen years of experience counseling children, adolescents, adults, and families who struggle with mental health and addiction issues. Ms. Tharin is licensed by the South Carolina and Georgia boards to conduct assessments, diagnose, plan treatment, and provide individual, family, and group counseling services.
Paula Priester
Paula Priester
COO Mental Health Professional
Paula Priester, M Ed.,,is a Mental Health Professional with over fifteen years of experience. Ms. Priester received her Masters of Education of from Cambridge College in Boston MA., concentrating in Special Education (Teachers of Students with Moderate Abilities). Pre-k through 8th. Her expertise is counseling children, adolescents, and adults with cognitive deficits. She can complete assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, family, individual and group .
Mission
To improve the lives of individuals and families by utilizing a therapeutic approach to improve the quality of life of those with mental health and substance abuse challenges. To promote awareness of mental health and substance abuse obstacles, increase socially appropriate skills, and to enable individuals to function independently in a diverse society.
Goal
To effectively acknowledge mental health, and substance abuse issues within our community by serving as an advocate for change. We are committed to exploring opportunities to expand lives. Our licensed staff is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for individual, family, and group therapy in a secure setting. Our focus is to identify and teach strategies to improve quality of life. By networking and collaborating with local entities when appropriate, we provide resources to accommodate the client’s needs.
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