Connect with Preteen therapy in South Carolina

I’m Dr. Chad Parker, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience. I provide a practical, compassionate space for teens, adults, families, and leaders to work through stress, trauma, relationships, and life transitions while building healthier patterns and greater clarity.

I am a licensed mental health therapist committed to helping clients create meaningful and lasting change. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and goal-oriented, supporting individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, or major life transitions. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space.

I specialize in providing services to adolescents and youth, focusing on trauma therapy, anxiety, depression, job retention, substance abuse, and handling life stressors. I am enthusiastic and passionate about helping you find the positives in your life!

Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you're a child struggling with anxiety, a teenager navigating friendships, school pressures, or life changes, or a parent seeking support for your child. You don't have to face those challenges alone.

Taking the first step is never easy, but it can be so beneficial to your life. I hope to continue the journey with you toward recovery and support you in becoming the best version of yourself.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 11 years of experience. I’m licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. My experience began in a dual-diagnosis hospital with adolescents facing chronic illness and mental health challenges. "Social work chose me as a way to live out my purpose of helping others find hope and healing".

Your journey starts here. I create a space where you can embrace healing and work toward becoming the person you want to be.

I create a supportive space where you can share openly about what brings you to therapy. My focus is on listening carefully to your needs and helping you develop practical tools to move forward with clarity and confidence in your daily life.

The issues you face in life can be frightening, overpowering, and at times overwhelming. I believe in the power of transformation for anyone searching for healing and change through counseling.

I'm passionate about supporting individuals experiencing challenges with their mental and emotional health. I work to stamp out stigma and boost mental health awareness, helping you find growth and well-being during difficult times.

My mission is to help individuals get through the hard times and learn to build healthy relationships, let go of the past, be positive, grow a closer relationship with God, and manage stress and anxiety. I work with children 6 and up, teens, and individual adults.

With the use of CBT, I assist clients with identifying, addressing, and learning coping strategies to manage their current struggles. I believe that empowering individuals to overcome challenges will assist them overall. I challenge individuals to learn and use coping mechanisms that will help them move forward.

Your well-being is in good hands! I'm a professional mental health service provider. Your well-being and mental strength are my number one priority. I'm happy to guide you through all of life's challenges with the attention and care you deserve.

First and foremost, welcome! I want to commend you for taking the first step in your healing journey. Whether it is your first time in treatment or you’re returning, it is my goal that this experience is a meaningful one for you. I work with folks navigating trauma, coping with change or life transitions, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.

Challenges can come when we least expect them. Navigating through challenges can seem overwhelming. That's when working with a skilled and experienced therapist can make all the difference. Helping others navigate the hard work of change has been my focus for over 20 years.

I commend you for taking some time to do something for you today. I work with adults, youth, and children through anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress. I take a strengths-based, collaborative approach to therapy, helping you or your child identify and utilize your strengths.

I offer services which are empowering and most importantly aligns with the treatment goals that you desire to obtain. I look forward to building meaningful human connections and relationships with my clients. I understand that therapy is a journey and I here to support you on your path.

Feeling stuck? At a crossroads in your life? Even the strongest among us can feel lost, unsure, ambivalent, or unhappy at times. As a Licensed Counselor, I can help you understand and manage whatever life throws at you, and how to do it successfully. I believe that you have the strength not just to survive, but to truly thrive.

Thank you for choosing me, and you are in great hands! I want to be able to get you through your life challenges. I will provide a safe place for you to share the most sensitive moments in your life. Therapy can be difficult, as we discuss vulnerable and sensitive events that may have happened in your life.

A native of Charleston, South Carolina. I have provided counseling for the past 35 years (27 years of that in private practice). I graduated from St. Andrews Parish High School and the College of Charleston before receiving my master's degree in clinical counseling from The Citadel.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) based in the Jackson, Mississippi area and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with young adults, adolescents, specializing in anxiety, stress, and ADHD related issues.

Have you lost focus or motivation? Need encouragement and self-exploration? Feeling pulled in many directions with a mountain of responsibilities? Feeling sluggish, depressed, or stressed? You have come to the right place, and I am excited to partner with you as we develop an effective, clear approach to your success.

By looking at both conscious and unconscious beliefs, you can choose more adaptive beliefs and combine them with new behaviors, which creates a whole new reality. I also understand how past traumas impact how you approach the present moment, and I will address these root issues.

Welcome, I’m really glad you’re here. My practice is centered on creating a warm, judgment‑free space where you can slow down, breathe, and feel genuinely supported. I’m dedicated to helping you secure your mental peace, untangle what’s weighing on you, reconnect with your strengths, and move toward a life that feels grounded and meaningful.

I help individuals navigate life's challenges with a deep commitment to transformative growth. My passion for mental health stems from my own experiences overcoming depression and anxiety through therapy and healing practices. I bring warmth and understanding to every session.