Tamara Houston, LISW-CP

CEO/Clinical Social Worker

Tamara is a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience in both South Carolina and North Carolina. She is engaged in the field of mental health care and employs various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her specialization encompasses assisting adults aged 21 and older undergoing significant life transitions, such as career changes, divorce, or the challenges of becoming a new parent. Furthermore, Tamara addresses issues related to grief and loss, relational trauma, and provides support specifically tailored for helping professionals, including nurses, therapists, and emergency medical technicians (EMTs).

Availability: Tuesday through Thursday from 10a to 3p

Training and Experience:

• Certified Clinical Social Work Supervisor (LISW-CP)

• Somatic & Attachment-Focused EMDR (S.A.F.E.) Trained & Training Coach

• Certified EMDR Consultant

• Certified Grief-Informed Professional (CGP) #151792

• Healing Through Time™ Grief Resources

  Carissa Reed, LISW-CP

Clinical Social Worker

Carissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in South Carolina with many years of experience in social work. She focuses on providing counseling and case management services to children and their parents. Throughout her career, she has helped families deal with various challenges, including everyday stress and child trauma. Carissa realizes that parents also need support. Therefore, she offers individual counseling for them in addition to helping their children. She uses different therapy methods, such as Psychodynamic Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. Carissa is dedicated to helping people overcome depression, anxiety, and stress.

Availability: Tuesday-Thursday from 6pm-8pm.

Kemeako Dillard, LPC, LAC, CS

Licensed Practical Counselor

Kemeako, a licensed and certified addiction counselor, has extensive counseling experience. She shares a diverse and creative approach to therapy that helps clients maneuver through life's difficult times. These include using therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Art Therapy, and Client-Centered Approach. Her goal is to help create a safe environment where clients can express their thoughts and feelings and build positive coping skills to deal with their stressors. 

Availability: Tuesday through Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm and every other Saturday

Anjanette Chege, LISW-CP

Clinical Social Worker

"My passion is to help individuals through various struggles such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and other life changes. Take this essential step toward holistic health and wholeness in a safe, non-judgmental setting.  Let's figure it out together. "

 Anjanette Chege, LISW-CP, completed her formal education at East Carolina University, receiving both a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. Mrs. Chege has worked in outpatient and inpatient settings with many client issues. She uses a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). She has also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Find out more about Anjanette’s services and private practice here.

Availability: Tuesday through Thursday from 10a to 6p