Business Details
Faith-Based Counseling Services in Charleston, SC
At Low Country Pastoral Counseling Center (LPCC), we have dedicated ourselves to providing compassionate, faith-integrated mental health care since our founding. Our mission centers on addressing the emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs of individuals, couples, and families through licensed, professional counseling. With therapists holding advanced degrees and state licensure, we combine behavioral science insights with spiritual wisdom to support holistic healing. Our ecumenical approach respects diverse faith backgrounds while maintaining rigorous professional standards through regular supervision and adherence to ethical guidelines. We prioritize accessibility by offering affordable fees made possible through community partnerships, ensuring quality care remains available to all regardless of financial circumstances. Our team specializes in treating depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, life transitions, and faith-related concerns, tailoring therapeutic strategies to each client's unique journey.As a nonprofit ministry, we extend our services across multiple Lowcountry locations, serving Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, and surrounding areas with both in-person and telehealth options. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our therapists' participation in professional organizations like the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and National Board of Certified Counselors. We maintain transparent communication practices, offering clear fee structures and flexible scheduling to accommodate client needs. By bridging clinical expertise with spiritual sensitivity, LPCC continues to establish itself as a trusted resource for mental health support within the Lowcountry community.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Family Counseling
Faith-Based Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Life Transitions Support
Pre-Marital Counseling
Addiction Assessment
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Clergy Consultation
Highlights and features
- We offer faith-integrated counseling with licensed therapists holding advanced degrees
- Our nonprofit status enables affordable fee structures for all clients
- Therapists maintain active state licensure and professional certifications
- We serve multiple Lowcountry locations with telehealth options available
- Our approach combines behavioral science insights with spiritual wisdom
Associations and certifications
- SC Board of Examiners for Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists
- SC Board of Social Work
- American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
- National Board of Certified Counselors
- American Association of Pastoral Counselors
- National Association of Social Workers
- American Counseling Association
- SC Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
- National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
- Board of Examiners in Psychology
Services
Individual Counseling
Our licensed therapists provide personalized counseling for emotional and mental health challenges. We address depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions while respecting each client's spiritual journey. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies and promoting personal growth through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Couples Therapy
Specialized counseling helps couples navigate relationship challenges and improve communication. We address marital concerns, pre-marital preparation, and family dynamics while integrating spiritual perspectives when appropriate. Our therapists use proven methods to strengthen relationships and resolve conflicts constructively.
Faith-Based Counseling
This unique approach combines clinical expertise with spiritual wisdom to address faith-related concerns. Therapists respect diverse beliefs while helping clients explore the intersection of spirituality and mental health through ethical, nonsectarian practices that honor personal faith journeys.
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Specialized services address emotional and behavioral challenges in children and teens. Our therapists work with young clients on school-related stress, family transitions, and developmental issues while incorporating age-appropriate therapeutic techniques that consider each child's spiritual perspective.
Life Transitions Support
We help clients navigate major life changes including career shifts, retirement, and family restructuring. Our counseling addresses adjustment difficulties through practical strategies while recognizing the spiritual dimensions of transitional periods and their impact on mental well-being.
People
Lisa Van Bergen
Clinical Director, Therapist
Lisa Van Bergen serves as Clinical Director with extensive experience in trauma recovery and spiritual integration. She holds advanced counseling credentials and specializes in helping clients navigate complex emotional challenges through evidence-based therapeutic approaches while respecting individual faith journeys.
Brandy Parkhurst
Therapist
Brandy Parkhurst provides therapeutic support with focus on relationship dynamics and personal growth. She maintains active licensure and works closely with clients to develop coping strategies for emotional challenges while incorporating spiritual perspectives when appropriate.
Tenelle Jones
Marriage and Family Therapist
Tenelle Jones specializes in family systems and relational counseling. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, she helps clients address interpersonal challenges through evidence-based practices that consider both psychological and spiritual dimensions of healing.
Iris Calhoun
Therapist
Iris Calhoun offers counseling services with expertise in trauma-informed care. She holds professional certifications in counseling and works with clients to address emotional distress through therapeutic approaches that integrate behavioral science insights with spiritual understanding.
Joshua Shane
Therapist
Joshua Shane provides telehealth counseling services with specialization in life transitions and faith-related concerns. He maintains current counseling certifications and focuses on helping clients navigate personal challenges through therapeutic approaches that respect individual spiritual journeys.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and pre-marital counseling with faith-integrated approaches for emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges.
Are your counselors licensed professionals?
All our therapists hold master's or doctoral degrees and maintain active state licensure through the SC Board of Examiners for Professional Counselors.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider. Clients receive documentation for potential insurance reimbursement but we don't file claims directly.
What are your fee structures?
Our sliding-scale fees ensure affordability, determined through discussion with your therapist prior to initial sessions based on financial circumstances.
Where are your counseling locations?
We serve Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, and West Ashley areas with offices at James Island Presbyterian Church, Dorchester Presbyterian Church, St. Andrews Presbyterian, and Peace Presbyterian locations.
