*We Offer Inperson & Teletherapy Services!
Finding the right counselor makes a big difference!
Please contact us today to be matched with the best counselor for your needs.
Please call Monday-Friday 9 to 5 for an Appointment:
843-945-0346
Our schedulers will be glad to assist you!
Two Locations:
Carolina Forest 220 Ronnie Ct Suite 2
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Surfside Beach 1506 Azalea Dr Suite 603 Surfside Beach, SC 29575
*See Fee Schedule at bottom of homepage.
Professional Counselors
Meet Our Team
Sandy Quast, LPC, LPCS
(843) 945-0346
* Teens *Adults *Couples *Family
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Grief, Career Counseling, ADHD, ADD, Bipolar, Trauma, Goal Setting and Achievement, Life Transitions, Family Group Conferencing, DSS, Foster Care, DSS Involvement, Communication Issues, Post Partum Depression, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Couples Counseling, TEAM CBT, TRET Certified (Trauma Resolution Energy Therapist)
Kristine Jones, LPC
843-945-0346
*Teens *Adults
Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Life Transitions, Personal Growth, Self-Esteem, Trauma, Grief, Domestic Violence, Addiction, Christian Counseling
Gloria Burgess, M. Ed, LPC, LPCS
843-945-0346
*Teens *Adults *Couples *Geriatrics Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, ADHD, Crisis Counseling, First Responders, Boundary Issues, Self-Esteem, Grief, Trauma, PTSD, Conflict Management, Communication Problems, Social Anxiety, CDV, Trauma, Addictions, Sexual Abuse, Child Protective Services, Couples Counseling
Olivia Burdick, LPCA
843-945-0346
* Children *Teens *Adults
Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Life Transitions, Personal Growth, Self-Esteem, Trauma, Family Issues, Social Anxiety, Anger Issues, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ADD, ADHD
Haley Critelli, LPCA
843-945-0346 Supervised by Sandra Quast LPCS
* Children *Teens *Adults *Family
Depression, Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Bipolar, Trauma, Life Transitions, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Disruptive Mood Disregulation Disorder, Post Partum Depression, Women’s Issues
Barbara "Jeanne" Hardee Fairfax, LPC
843-945-0346
*Teens *Adults
EMDR, Grief, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Life Transitions, Personal Growth, Post Partum Depression, Women’s Issues
Julie Clark Receptionist
843-945-0346
Call Julie today to schedule an appointment or for general assistance. Julie is sweet and helpful and would be glad to assist you!
You can also email Julie at [email protected].
Jill Anderson, LPC
(843) 945-0346
*Teens *Adults *Couples *Family
Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Trauma, Grief, ADHD, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Bipolar, Personality Disorders, Mindfulness, Certified Somatic Experience Trauma Specialist
Wendy Talbert, LPC
(843) 945-0346
Children Ages 5+ *Family
Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, ADHD, ADD, Trauma, Grief, Life Transitions, Academic Challenges, Emotional Issues, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Play Therapy, Sensory Disorders, Attachment Disorder, Sibling Rivalry, Behavioral Issues, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, DSS & DJJ Involvement, Foster Care Issues, Adoption Issues, Child Welfare, PTSD, Sexual Abuse, (TF-CBT) Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Brandi VonBartheld, LPCA, NCC
(843) 945-0346 Supervised by Sandra Quast, LPCS
*Teens *Adults *Family *Couples
Anxiety, Depression, EMDR, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD), Family Conflict, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Anger Issues, Self-Esteem Issues, Behavior Issues, Life Transitions, Emotional Regulation, PMDD, Crisis Management, Trauma, DSS Involvement, Child Custody Issues, Christian Counseling, Premarital & Marriage Counseling, TF-CBT
Kayla O'Riley, LPCA
(843) 945-0346 Supervised by Sandra Quast, LPCS
*Children *Teens *Adults *Family
Anxiety, Depression, Anger Issues, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Social Anxiety, Life Transitions, Post Tramatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Women & Gender Issues, LGBTQ+, Trauma, Christian Counseling
Todd Colosimo Sr, LCAS, AADC, CCS-I, LPCA
(843) 945-0346 Supervised by Joanne Robertson LPCS
*Teens *Adults *Family
Anxiety, Anger Mgnt, Behavior Issues, Depression, Addiction Counseling/ Recovery, Chronic Relapse, Emotional Disturbance, Codependency, Self Esteem, Stress Mgnt, Suicidal Ideation, Spirituality & Christian Counseling
Tammy Stutler, LPC
843-945-0346
*Teens *Adults *Couples *Family
Depression, Anxiety, LGBTQ+ Issues, Trauma, Life Transitions, Social Anxiety and Phobias, OCD, Weight Loss Issues, Sexual Abuse, Abusive Relationships, School Pressure & Stress, Bipolar Disorder
Karen Cruz Administrative Assistant & Billing
843-945-0346
Call Karen if you have billing question or need to make a payment on your account.
Everyone knows Karen is the best, so call her or send Karen an email today! [email protected]
Jennifer McGonigal, LPC
(843) 333-1040
*Adults * Teens *Parents
Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Specialist, Parenting Issues, PTSD/Trauma, Grief, Personal Growth, Self-Esteem, Blended Family Issues, DSS Involvement, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Self Harm, Hair Pulling and Skin Picking Disorders
Joanne Robertson, LPCS
843-945-0346
* Children *Teens *Adults *Couples
Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, ADHD, Adoptions Counseling, Family Conflict, Child Welfare, Self-Esteem, Crisis Intervention, Grief, Trauma Response, PTSD, Conflict Management, Communication Issues, Child Protective Services, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, (TF-CBT) Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Couples Counseling
Veronica Seitzinger, LISW-CP
843-945-0346
*Children *Teens *Adults *Family *Couples
Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Anger, Co-Dependency, Divorce, Self-Esteem, Behavior Issues, Grief, Trauma, Family Conflict, Child Welfare, Crisis Intervention, PTSD, Women’s Issues, Relationship Issues, Couples Counseling, Sleep Issues, Impulse Control Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Parenting, Domestic Violence
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Janna Cook, LPCA, NCC
(843) 945-0346 Supervised by Sandra Quast LPCS
*Teens *Adults *Family
Depression, Anxiety, Christian Counseling, Perfectionism, Separation Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Post Tramatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Behavioral Problems, Body Image, Social Anxiety, School Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Trauma, Grief, Life Transitions
Jennette Dawkins, LPCA
(843) 945-0346 Supervised by Sandra Quast, LPCS
*Teens *Adults *Couples *Family
Depression, Anxiety, Post Tramatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Behavioral Problems, LGBTQ+ Issues, ADD, ADHD, Personal Growth, Self Esteem, Trauma, Grief, Life Transitions, Women’s Issues
Christine Raymond, LPCA, NBCC
(843) 945-0346 Supervised by Joanne Robertson LPCS
* Children *Teens *Adults *Family
Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, ADD, ADHD, Addiction/Recovery, Parenting Issues, Trauma, Goal Setting, Personal Growth, Self Esteem, Trauma, TF-CBT, Grief, Life Transitions, DSS/DJJ Issues, Foster Care, Crisis Mgnt, Women’s Issues
Alyssa Mattiessen, LPCA, NCC
(843) 945-0346 Supervised by Joanne Robertson LPCS
*Teens *Adults *Family
Depression, Anxiety, Anger Mgnt, Relationship Issues, ADD/ADHD, Addiction/Recovery, Parenting Issues, Trauma, Self Esteem, Trauma, Life Transitions, Time Mgnt Issues, Women’s Issues
Why Choose Us
Mental Health Specialists Who Care
Sandy Quast speaks with ABC News on “Seeking positivity after tragedy and how to channel feelings.”
OUR COUNSELING SERVICES
Look for help Today!
We offer a variety of services for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
Individual & Family Counseling
Through one-on-one or family sessions, you can come to see yourself, your family dynamic and challenges more clearly – and make decisions that bring you closer to the person and family you want to become.
Couples Counseling
Through a series of private sessions, you and your partner can develop healthy ways to resolve conflicts, find compassion, nurture each other and get what you need from your relationship.
Counseling Approaches Utilized
Solution-Focused Counseling Approach
Solution-Focused (SFBT & REBT) counseling parallels positive psychology which concentrates on what is right and what is working for people rather that dwelling on the past. It is a goal-oriented approach to therapy that emphasizes strengths and resiliencies of the individual by focusing on exemptions to their problems. Therapy focuses on identifying and increasing those positive behaviors that have worked in the past. This theoretical approach is grounded on the optimistic assumption that people are resourceful and competent and have the ability to construct solutions that can change the direction of their lives. During counseling the therapist assists clients to recognize the resources that they already possess (resilience, courage, ingenuity,…) and use their past strengths to make positive change in their lives now. Therapy includes discussions about what is going well, future possibilities, and what will likely lead to a sense of personal accomplishment. The client gains power with self-helping techniques, which makes this form of therapy a very empowering approach.
Existential Therapy
Existential therapy is a way of thinking that emphasizes our freedom to choose what to make of our personal circumstances. It is a process of exploring a client’s values and beliefs that give meaning to living. This approach focuses on the ultimate concerns that are rooted in human existence: freedom, existential isolation, meaninglessness, and death. It focuses on the fact that we are free and therefore responsible for our own choices and actions. Even though we cannot control what happens to us, we can control how we perceive and react to our life circumstances. The goal in therapy is for the client to reclaim and re-own their own life. There are four essential aims of existential counseling:
1. To help clients become more present to both themselves and others.
2. To assist clients in identifying ways they block themselves from fuller presence.
3. To challenge clients to assume responsibility for designing their present lives.
4. To encourage clients to choose more expanded ways of being in their daily lives.
The goal of existential therapy is to assist clients to take positive action based on their honest appraisal of their life’s purpose. The therapist’s task is to encourage clients to consider what they are most passionate about, so they can pursue that positive direction in their lives.
Reality Therapy
The main focus of reality therapy is that we can only control what we are presently doing. We may be a product of our past, but we are not the victims of our past unless we choose to be. Reality therapy focuses on doing and the creation and implementation of action plans. Clients can improve the overall quality of their lives through honest examination of their wants, needs and how they perceive their lives to be. Reality counseling recognizes that all behavior is aimed at fulfilling the essential human needs for survival, love and belonging, power, freedom and fun. In counseling we will explore your personal life balance and explore ways to create a more fulfilling, greater balance in your life’s experience.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is utilized to change unhealthy thinking pattern and behaviors and develop an awareness of the connection between a person’s thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT is a type of psychotherapy in which negative patterns of thought about the self and the world are challenged in order to alter unwanted behavior patterns. CBT integrates the cognitive restructuring approach of cognitive therapy with the behavioral modification techniques of behavioral therapy. The therapist works with the client to identify both the thoughts and the behaviors that are causing distress, and to change those thoughts in order to readjust the behavior patterns.
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is utilized to change unhealthy thinking pattern and behaviors and develop an awareness of the connection between a person’s thoughts, feelings and actions. Trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy or counselling that aims at addressing the needs of children and adults with post traumatic stress disorder and other difficulties related to traumatic life events.
Somatic Body Oriented Therapy
Body-oriented models such as Somatic Experiencing® may be utilized to encourage harmony of spirit, body, and mind after a traumatic experience or chronic stress. The Somatic Experiencing® method is a body-oriented approach to the healing of trauma and other stress disorders. It is the life’s work of Dr. Peter A. Levine, resulting from his multidisciplinary study of stress physiology, psychology, ethology, biology, neuroscience, indigenous healing practices, and medical biophysics, together with over 45 years of successful clinical application. The SE approach releases traumatic shock, which is key to transforming PTSD and the wounds of emotional and early developmental attachment trauma. Somatic Experiencing® offers a framework to assess where a person is “stuck” in the fight, flight or freeze responses and provides clinical tools to resolve these fixated physiological states. It provides effective skills appropriate to a variety of healing professions including mental health, medicine, physical and occupational therapies, bodywork, addiction treatment, first response, education, and others.
EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a type of psychotherapy that was developed by Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s. The therapy is primarily used to help individuals process and overcome distressing memories, especially those related to trauma.
How EMDR works:
EMDR involves the patient recalling distressing memories while the therapist uses bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements (hence the name “eye movement” in EMDR). The idea is that the bilateral stimulation helps the brain process and reframe traumatic memories, reducing their emotional charge. Over time, the goal is to reprocess these memories so they no longer cause ongoing distress.
Conditions EMDR is used to treat:
EMDR is most commonly used to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), but it can also be beneficial for various other conditions, including:
- Trauma and PTSD: Individuals who have experienced events like abuse, accidents, or natural disasters.
- Anxiety: Including generalized anxiety and panic disorders.
- Depression: Especially if linked to past traumatic events.
- Phobias: Specific fears, like fear of flying or spiders.
- Grief: To help individuals cope with loss or bereavement.
- Addictions: Particularly when trauma or emotional issues are part of the addiction cycle.
- Chronic Pain: If linked to past trauma or emotional wounds.
- Performance Anxiety: Helping athletes, performers, or others reduce anxiety related to performance.
Testimonials
What People Are Saying
Jennifer McGonigal really helped me a lot with solving my social anxiety issue, which originally was impacting my quality of life. She is very attentive, thorough, and friendly with her patience and knows how to show you your own self empowerment and ability to take control of emotional issues. Thanks again, Jennifer!
Coastal Haven has helped my daughter’s come so far. Wonderful people,great atmosphere. These ladies truly care about YOU!
I had an excellent experience with Coastal Haven Counseling. They took the time to ask questions about me in order to pair me with the best counselor for my needs.They have counselors who take evening and weekend appointments. I would definately recommend Sandy Quast (owner) and her team. They care and it shows!
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Ready to Make a Change?
Let Coastal Haven Counseling help you find the solutions you deserve. Call us to schedule your appointment at 843-945-0346. Our schedulers are available M-F from 9 to 5.
Fees:
- Call office for fees for an individual, family & couple sessions which run approximately 53-60 minute sessions.
- Fees are due and must be paid on the day that services are delivered via credit or debit card or HSA.
SC Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield & United Healthcare insurances may be accepted, and self pay clients.
*We no longer accept dual insurance plans.
*Language translator available upon request.
