Click Here for Pre-Appointment Paperwork (only for therapy and psychological assessment)

Note that executive and physician coaching paperwork is made available after an initial coaching appointment or coach call. Physician/executive coaching sessions are billed at a rate of $180 per hour. Coaching packages are available at service levels commensurate with your needs - please call to discuss.

Helpful Links

ADHD

"Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), is a national non-profit organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD. "

Agoraphobia (Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia)

Agoraphobia is a unique type of panic disorder that affects about 1 to 2% of the general population. It can be extremely frustrating and disabling for those who have it, as it may result in one being unable to leave home or unable to be alone due to panic or fear of losing control in a public place. Treatment often involves cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and medication. The Mayo Clinic provides additional information about this condition and its treatment.

Alcoholics Anonymous

This site offers a wealth of information about AA and how to find a meeting near you. The website describes AA as follows: “Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking…Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.”

Alzheimer's Foundation of America

This is a helpful and informative website that provides resources both for those with newly diagnosed Alzheimer’s as well as for their caregivers.

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

The AACAP provides relevant and current data about a wide spectrum of pediatric psychiatric illnesses.

American Cancer Society

Research, advocacy, and support resources for individuals with cancer.

American Diabetes Association

Research, advocacy, and support resources for individuals with diabetes.

American Psychological Association Help Center

The American Psychological Association Help Center provides pertinent coverage of a broad range of psychological issues spanning all ages. It also provides information about qualified, credentialed psychologists in your area.

Anxiety Disorders Association of America

The ADAA offers a tremendous breadth of resources for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Social Phobia, and Panic Disorder.

Assistive Technology Resources

Ken Pope, Ph.D. states, "This ... site provides links to software and hardware resources that can assist people with disabilities when working with computers or printed materials. Some of this assistive technology includes screen readers, talking web browsers, printed text readers, braille translators (text-to-braille and braille-to-text), screen magnifiers, special computer keyboards, and technology that allows control of a computer through head movements or eye movements."

Authentic Happiness / Positive Psychology

Martin Seligman, Ph.D. (University of Pennsylvania) – former president of the American Psychological Association - offers a host of empirically validated, inspirational and fun resources for self-discovery. Positive Psychology promotes a strengths-based model of psychology focused on wellness, rather than pathology.

Camperdown Academy

Camperdown is a specialized, exceptional school in Greenville, South Carolina that caters to the needs of dyslexic students. They use the Orton-Gillingham method and a variety of other innovative didactic strategies and assistive technologies. Teaching is multi-sensory and class sizes are small, allowing for a great deal of individualized attention.

Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation

As described in its mission statement, the CABF “educates families, professionals, and the public about pediatric bipolar disorder; connects families with resources and support; advocates for and empowers affected families; and supports research on pediatric bipolar disorder and its cure.”

Child Protective Services (South Carolina Department of Social Services)

If you are concerned that a child or adolescent is being abused or neglected, place a report to Child Protective Services.

Chronic Illness Support - Pediatric

This site provides links to chronic illness support resources.

Clemson University - Academic Success Center / Student Disability Services

Clemson offers academic support services including tutoring, supplemental instruction, academic skills workshops, academic counseling services, and student disability services.

Click here for a link to the Clemson documentation requirements for learning disabilities and ADHD.

College of Charleston - Disability Services

"The Center for Disability Services is dedicated to ensuring that all programs and services of the College of Charleston are accessible; to providing reasonable and effective accommodations while promoting independence in the student; to offering educational opportunities to students, faculty and staff that enhance understanding of the various types of disabilities, promoting an environment respectful of all; and to serving as a resource center for faculty, staff, students, and the community. "  The site also outlines the documentation required for learning, psychiatric, or physical disabilities.

Couple’s / Marital Resources

Helpful advice and couple’s resources from psychologist and pre-eminent relationship expert, John Gottman, Ph.D.

Crisis Hotlines

If you are in a life-threatening emergency please call 911 or report to your nearest emergency room! If you are not in a life-threatening situation, but need someone to talk to urgently, these crisis numbers may be appropriate.

Dementia Resources from the American Geriatrics Society

Questions and answers about dementia, as well as links to helpful resources.

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance

"The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading patient-directed national organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses.  The organization fosters an environment of understanding about the impact and management of these life-threatening illnesses by providing up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and information written in language the general public can understand. DBSA supports research to promote more timely diagnosis, develop more effective and tolerable treatments and discover a cure. The organization works to ensure that people living with mood disorders are treated equitably."

Divorce / Custody Mediation

The attached article provides compelling reasons to consider mediation over a court trial when there is contested custody in a divorce. If you are going through a divorce and have children, you owe it to yourself (and to them) to read this.

Domestic Violence Help in Greenville, South Carolina 

Please refer to Safe Harbor, also listed in this directory.

Eating Disorders: Questions & Answers

Questions and answers about eating disorders provided by the American Psychological Association Help Center.

Educational Consultant: Ben Mason and Associates

When parents seek advisement on an intensive (24/7) therapeutic treatment program for their child, they may wish to enlist the help of an "educational consultant." For premiere treatment programs that commonly cost tens of thousands of dollars out-of-pocket, it is wise to ensure that your time, emotional and financial resources will be well invested before you sign up. I have found Ben Mason and his staff to be strategic in their approach and exceptionally helpful with clients. Specifically, I have had good experiences referring clients to Ben and his staff for placement to Outdoor/Wilderness Treatment Programs. It is important to know that if you sign-on for the services of an educational consultant - like Ben Mason - they will charge a substantial fee. The value of their service is that they offer expert advise on what specific placement or program is most appropriate and likely to offer the greatest opportunity for your child to succeed. There are many consultants out there, and there may be others who are also very strong - I will add to my list as I find others in whom I have high confidence. Note: In this case, as in all listings on this page, I have received no financial incentive to endorse the above agency.

ETS - Resources for Test Takers with Disabilities

On this site, the Educational Testing Service provides helpful information about procedures and documentation needed to obtain testing accommodations for ETS-administered standardized tests (e.g. the GRE). See also the College Board for information on accommodations for other tests (e.g. the PSAT, SAT & AP exams).

Family Therapy - Clinical Tool for Practitioners

This site offers information about the Kvebaek Scuplture Tool (KST), a valuable family therapy and assessment instrument designed to assess family systems, intra-familial dynamics, and cohesion in a variety of other group contexts.

Furman University - Disability Services

This link outlines Furman's student disability services.

Click here for guidelines to academic accommodations for learning disabilities, ADHD, or psychiatric disabilities.

Gambler's Anonymous

"GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem."

Internet Addiction

"The Center for Online Addiction offers hope and valuable resources to those seeking information about Internet addiction."

Internet Safety Information for Parents

This link provides good tips for how to protect your child on the internet. Note that many internet service providers offer parental controls to filter content. In addition, there are a number of good software blocking and monitoring programs, including Net Nanny and SafeBrowse.

Mayo Clinic - Information & News

Health news from the Mayo Clinic.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

NA is a 12-step group that shares the same roots as AA. The site describes it as follows: "NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We … meet regularly to help each other stay clean. ... We are not interested in what or how much you used ... but only in what you want to do about your problem and how we can help." 

National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)

According to the site, the purpose of NAMI is to “educate all people about severe and persistent mental illnesses to eliminate stigma and promote access to integrated systems of care, education, and rehabilitation.”

National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)

The mission statement is as follows: “[The NAGC] is an organization of parents, teachers, other professionals, and community leaders who unite to address the unique needs of children with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as those children who may be able to develop their talent potential with appropriate educational experiences.”

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

A wealth of mental health information and details about research initiatives conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health (one of the 27 components of the National Institutes of Health).

National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology – Find a Psychologist

This link provides information about qualified, credentialed psychologists in your area.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

The following links provide a breadth of thoughtfully presented information about OCD:

The Obsessive Compulsive Foundation & the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation of Chicago.

Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER)

A Minnesota-based clearing house of information and educational advocacy resources for parents of children with special needs. Although some of the information on this site is relevant only to Minnesota, much of it pertains to national educational policy.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

This site, operated by the National Center for PTSD, provides educational resources on PTSD and traumatic stress that is specifically geared towards veterans. However, it may be of interest not only to veterans, but also to mental health care providers and researchers. A good PTSD resource for other victims and survivors is: The Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook: A Guide to Healing, Recovery, and Growth (Glenn Schiraldi, Ph.D.) .

Safe Harbor (Domestic violence help)

Safe Harbor is a shelter for victims of domestic violence, offering services in Greenville, South Carolina. Its mission is as follows: "To provide temporary safe shelter for victims of family violence and their children. To train the general public, parents and children, and professionals who deal with victims and perpetrators of domestic violence. To coordinate a sustained effort to alleviate the escalating and devastating problem of family violence in our community.”

Schizophrenia

"A non-profit community providing in-depth information, support and education related to schizophrenia, a disorder of the brain." Book recommendation: 100 Questions & Answers About Schizophrenia: Painful Minds (Lynn DeLisi, M.D.).

Sexual Orientation - Helpful Information & Links

This American Psychological Association link includes the official APA policy statement, offers helpful information, and addresses questions and misconceptions about sexual orientation. It also provides links to support organizations, such as PFLAG, and additional informational resources.

South Carolina - Department of Mental Health

South Carolina mental health legislative news and state-based resources.

South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS)

DSS offers resources including child protective services, adult protective services, support for victims of domestic violence, foster care, and family nutrition programs.

South Carolina Department of Vocational Rehabilitation

“Enabling eligible South Carolinians with disabilities to prepare for, achieve and maintain competitive employment”

Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI)

This is one of the most comprehensive collections of Special Education resources I have found. Given the breadth of references included on the SERI site, I cannot vouch for the credibility of all links. However, this appears to offer a wonderful starting point for those interested in exploring many aspects of Special Education. It includes legal resources, parent/teacher resources, and links to advocacy organizations and national associations.

Student/Young Adult Resources for Wellness

The University of Texas at Austin is nationally recognized for its high quality and comprehensive student mental health services. Some of the services they refer to are of course only accessible to U.T. students. However, much of the information is not U.T.-specific. The website includes a wealth of resources for managing emotional distress.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

“The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has established a clear vision for its work – a life in the community for everyone. To realize this vision, the Agency has sharply focused its mission on building resilience and facilitating recovery for people with or at risk for mental [illness] or substance use disorders. SAMHSA is gearing all of its resources – programs, policies and grants – toward that outcome.”

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