Staying true to Palmetto Counseling’s vision, our team of exceptional therapists have been intentionally selected to offer diverse therapeutic methods and specialized care by professionals who truly believe they have been called to do this work. As a Palmetto client, you can expect to work with a counselor who is solely focused on your growth, free from judgment, and innately gifted with the ability and desire to help others.
Our Executive Director
Opening Palmetto Counseling & Consulting Services LLC in 2008, Rich’s experience with anxiety and depression inspired him to begin this practice, followed by his goal to be the premier, barrier-free mental health provider in the Carolinas. For 16 years, Palmetto Counseling has stayed true to Rich’s boundless motto, “Helping People Move Forward.”
Our Rock Hill Therapists
Alycia helps clients with trauma, grief, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, depression, and ADHD to improve self-understanding and find their inner voice and balance. She works with clients of all ages, couples, and families.
Dominique helps children with developmental delays and their families. She specializes in child-adolescent behavioral issues, autism, depression, anxiety, grief & loss, trauma, PTSD, chronic medical and physical health conditions, crisis management, and suicidal ideation.
Elizabeth’s passion is helping adults struggling with emotional regulation, trauma, shame and guilt, relationships and family issues, and developmental disabilities find strength and healing within. She specializes in working with women.
Following her lifelong passion for helping others, Erin specializes in trauma, gender identity, LGBTQIA+, anxiety, depression, and dissociative identity disorder. She works with children, teens, adults, seniors, couples, and families.
Jill has 25 years of experience working with individuals and families, with an emphasis on teens, and specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, school issues, ADHD, and self-esteem. Using a strengths-based and client-centered approach she guides positive change.
Specializing in anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and LGBTQIA+, Kelly guides clients toward positive change. She works with children aged 5 and older, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors.
With a focus on ADHD, OCD, depression, autism spectrum disorder, and anxiety, Mary is passionate about using creative methods to engage her clients and help them grow. She specializes in working with children.
Rich specializes in helping clients with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, divorce, relationship challenges, phase of life issues, career burnout, and positive parenting. He works with adults and seniors.
An advocate for foster youth and empowering self-determination, Sarah specializes in grief, trauma, anxiety, LGBTQ+, and ADHD in children 0-5, families, and individuals. She encourages openness and moving at your own pace.
Scott specializes in addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, and loss. He is dedicated to helping others achieve positive change. Scott works with adults, seniors, couples, and members of our military service.
Our Rock Hill Therapists
Alycia helps clients with trauma, grief, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, depression, and ADHD to improve self-understanding and find their inner voice and balance. She works with clients of all ages, couples, and families.
Dominique helps children with developmental delays and their families. She specializes in child-adolescent behavioral issues, autism, depression, anxiety, grief & loss, trauma, PTSD, chronic medical and physical health conditions, crisis management, and suicidal ideation.
Elizabeth’s passion is helping adults struggling with emotional regulation, trauma, shame and guilt, relationships and family issues, and developmental disabilities find strength and healing within. She specializes in working with women.
Following her lifelong passion for helping others, Erin specializes in trauma, gender identity, LGBTQIA+, anxiety, depression, and dissociative identity disorder. She works with children, teens, adults, seniors, couples, and families.
Jill has 25 years of experience working with individuals and families, with an emphasis on teens, and specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, school issues, ADHD, and self-esteem. Using a strengths-based and client-centered approach she guides positive change.
Specializing in anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and LGBTQIA+, Kelly guides clients toward positive change. She works with children aged 5 and older, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors.
With a focus on ADHD, OCD, depression, autism spectrum disorder, and anxiety, Mary is passionate about using creative methods to engage her clients and help them grow. She specializes in working with children.
Rich specializes in helping clients with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, divorce, relationship challenges, phase of life issues, career burnout, and positive parenting. He works with adults and seniors.
An advocate for foster youth and empowering self-determination, Sarah specializes in grief, trauma, anxiety, LGBTQ+, and ADHD in children 0-5, families, and individuals. She encourages openness and moving at your own pace.
Scott specializes in addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, and loss. He is dedicated to helping others achieve positive change. Scott works with adults, seniors, couples, and members of our military service.
Our Fort Mill Therapists
Alaina empowers clients of all ages to take control of their lives and specializes in trauma, EMDR, addiction, grief, and personality disorders. She works with children aged 5 and older, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors.
Geneva specializes in substance abuse and addiction, trauma-informed care, depressive and mood disorders, and stress management. Through CBT, MBSR, SFBT, and Narrative Therapy she helps clients achieve positive change.
Specializing in depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and substance abuse, Kimberly’s focus is to empower her clients toward true transformation. She works with teens aged 15 and older, adults, and seniors.
Lauren takes an energetic and empathetic approach focused on helping children, adolescents, adult women, and couples through faith-based, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transition, and marital conflict counseling.
Ryan specializes in working with adolescents, individuals, families, and couples experiencing trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and identity issues related to race, gender, culture, spirituality, and sexuality.
Our Fort Mill Therapists
Alaina empowers clients of all ages to take control of their lives and specializes in trauma, EMDR, addiction, grief, and personality disorders. She works with children aged 5 and older, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors.
Geneva specializes in substance abuse and addiction, trauma-informed care, depressive and mood disorders, and stress management. Through CBT, MBSR, SFBT, and Narrative Therapy she helps clients achieve positive change.
Specializing in depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and substance abuse, Kimberly’s focus is to empower her clients toward true transformation. She works with teens aged 15 and older, adults, and seniors.
Lauren takes an energetic and empathetic approach focused on helping children, adolescents, adult women, and couples through faith-based, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transition, and marital conflict counseling.
Ryan specializes in working with adolescents, individuals, families, and couples experiencing trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and identity issues related to race, gender, culture, spirituality, and sexuality.
Our Support Staff
Office Assistant
As an Office Assistant who joined Palmetto Counseling’s Team in May 2024, Kelly welcomes our clients and ensures their experience runs smoothly, addressing any questions or concerns.
Billing & Patient Accounts
Kim has been an integral part of Palmetto Counseling’s team since 2012, helping clients with all billing and insurance needs to ensure they receive the care they need and allowing our services to reach a wider client base.
Office Manager
The friendly face who’s been greeting and assisting clients since 2021, Megan is a crucial member of the Palmetto team. She manages client appointments and referrals, answers calls and questions, and assists our clinicians with their various needs.
Our Support Staff
Office Assistant
As an Office Assistant who joined Palmetto Counseling’s Team in May 2024, Kelly welcomes our clients and ensures their experience runs smoothly, addressing any questions or concerns.
Billing & Patient Accounts
Kim has been an integral part of Palmetto Counseling’s team since 2012, helping clients with all billing and insurance needs to ensure they receive the care they need and allowing our services to reach a wider client base.
Office Manager
The friendly face who’s been greeting and assisting clients since 2021, Megan is a crucial member of the Palmetto team. She manages client appointments and referrals, answers calls and questions, and assists our clinicians with their various needs.