A Personal Greeting From Our Director, Gregory S. Smith, LISW-CPS: “Over the past 30+ years I have always seen myself essentially as a coach, and my purpose has always been to help people become more and more effective in every part of their life. What’s exciting for me is to see clients change things that they never thought they could change – and their own amazement at how quickly and easily they can succeed with the right kind of help.”
Practicing in Greenville, SC since 1982, Greg has two Master’s Degrees in Individual, Marriage, & Family Therapy, and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Practice Supervisor; Certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner; Certified EMDR Therapist, Consultant, and Approved Training Provider; and Licensed Mars & Venus Therapist, personally trained by Dr. John Gray.
A Personal Greeting From Tracy Consentino, LPC: “I obtained my undergraduate degree in Sociology from the College of Charleston, then pursued my Master’s degree from Webster University. Previously I had worked in several residential treatment facilities and psychiatric hospitals, but I’ve primarily worked in private practice since being licensed as an LPC in 2009.
“I see myself as a builder of relationships. I’ve had the privilege of building relationships as a career for the past 20 years, and I’ve been honored to do so. My career has been built on hard work and continuous learning, constantly honing my skills. I’ve had many wonderful experiences working with clients over the years, and I would love the opportunity to work with you as well!”
A Personal Greeting From Tennille Woodard-Mitchell, LISW-CP, CACP: “I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC in 2012 and my Master’s Degree in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio in 2019. I like to use a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to support clients in their process toward wellness.
“I have over 14 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults in a variety of clinical settings. My goal is always to walk with my clients through the events of their life with a relaxed, genuine and straight-forward approach, offering support in a safe and non-judgmental space.”
A Personal Greeting From Brittany Starks, LMSW: “I obtained my Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of South Carolina, and have several years of experience working with many different client populations in a diverse range of settings. Throughout my professional career I’ve always seen my role as both a confidant and a coach, helping my clients improve their lives and adjust successfully to stressful life transitions.
“I enjoy enhancing the well-being of others through extending empathy, building rapport, and utilizing my therapeutic skills effectively. I take pride in walking with each of my clients through their own unique process, and giving vision and hope to anyone who desires recovery and change.”
A personal greeting from Kelly Jones, LMSW: “I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from the College of Charleston and my Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of South Carolina. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults in a variety of clinical settings. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy.
“I enjoy helping clients navigate the difficulties of life. I believe therapy is a challenging, yet warm process and it is important for me to create a space for you to feel comfortable and open. My goals are to help you reach your goals in a supportive, empathetic and safe space.”
A personal greeting from Audrey Ann Tankersley, LMSW: “I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of South Carolina, and my years of experience have provided me the opportunity to work with adults, teens, children, and families facing a variety of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, and family dysfunction.
“I use a combination of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and solutions-focused therapy. I love being able to adapt my style to the individual needs of my clients – I deeply value every opportunity to listen to my clients with compassion, and to come alongside them as they seek healing.“
Jaime Picardy, Practice Administrator: Ok, so this isn’t actually her picture…but Jaime really is our Team Superstar, and none of the rest of us could do anything without her!
We’ve been thankful to have Jaime with us since 2008, and she’s definitely the one who makes everything run better around here – for our staff, and for our clients.
