Advanced Practice Mental Health and Wellness

Advanced Practice Mental Health and Wellness Fully integrated mental health and wellness. Medication management, therapy, telehealth and more!

Intern Spotlight!!!!Hi, I’m Maggie! I am currently in the advanced year of my Master of Social Work (MSW) program at the...
08/25/2026

Intern Spotlight!!!!

Hi, I’m Maggie! I am currently in the advanced year of my Master of Social Work (MSW) program at the University of South Carolina and am completing my practicum at Advanced Practice Mental Health and Wellness. I have 12 years of experience working with children
and adolescents in a variety of settings and currently work as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), providing ABA therapy to children with autism.

I enjoy helping children and adolescents recognize their strengths, build confidence, and develop skills to navigate emotions, relationships, and everyday challenges. I also love incorporating creativity into sessions to make therapy engaging while encouraging
self-expression and connection.

I am excited to announce that I am now accepting clients ages 16 and under! I look forward to connecting with new clients and creating a space where they can feel supported, grow in confidence, and develop tools they can carry with them as they grow.

Maggie is cash pay with a reduced fee of $50/session.

Intern spotlight!Hi, I’m Mary! I am an advanced-year social work intern at the University of South Carolina, beginning m...
08/24/2026

Intern spotlight!

Hi, I’m Mary! I am an advanced-year social work intern at the University of South Carolina, beginning my second year as an intern with Advanced Practice Mental Health and Wellness. I am thrilled to announce that I am now accepting clients ages 15 and up who do not have insurance.
I am currently working with clients seeking support with anxiety, depression, strong emotions, life transitions, self-esteem, identity, and relationship challenges. As a certified yoga instructor, I am passionate about incorporating mindfulness techniques into my work to help clients create an inner sense of calm and safety from which meaningful change can occur.
I would be honored to work with you and support you along your journey!

Mary’s fee is $50/session

Intern spotlight! Hi I’m Tamara!I’m an intern at Advanced Practice Mental Health and Wellness, currently completing my M...
08/20/2026

Intern spotlight!

Hi I’m Tamara!
I’m an intern at Advanced Practice Mental Health and Wellness, currently completing my MSW and Trauma-Informed Certificate for Children and Adults at the University of South Carolina. I’m passionate about supporting children ages 10 and older and adults navigating life stressors, trauma, transitions, self-esteem concerns, and other challenges. My approach is trauma-informed, holistic, and strengths-based, with a focus on creating a safe, supportive space where individuals feel heard, empowered, and hopeful.
Originally from Upstate New York, I recently relocated to Myrtle Beach and look forward to supporting individuals and families in the community.

Tamara is accepting new patients. Her rate is $50/session and she does not accept insurance.

Intern spotlight!Hi! My name is Mercedes Desilets, and I have the pleasure of completing my internship at Advanced Pract...
08/19/2026

Intern spotlight!

Hi! My name is Mercedes Desilets, and I have the pleasure of completing my internship at Advanced Practice and Mental Health. I’m currently working towards my LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) through Grand Canyon University. I’m originally from Fallston, Maryland, but have called Myrtle Beach my home for 13 years.
As a counselor, I focus on person centered approaches to promote overall wellbeing. I take pride in helping all individuals overcome life’s challenges to obtain physical, social and emotional balance through personalized planning. I specialize in working with children, but I am passionate about supporting clients of all ages and backgrounds.
In my free time I enjoy spending time at the beach with my family, running and exploring new places. Professionally, I have a background in special education with 11 years’ experience in the public-school setting. I enjoy working with kids and adults with a wide range of needs and from diverse backgrounds. Together we can empower minds, strengthen lives and build balance.

There is a reduced rate to see Mercedes of $50. Due to her being in her internship she does not accept any type of insurance.

If you would like to get scheduled with her please give us a call at 843-945-1452

08/16/2026

⚠️🚌 BEFORE YOU START WORRYING ABOUT THAT BUS...

A few things HCS says parents should know:

⏰ Give the bus some wiggle room. Bus times may vary up to 15 minutes BEFORE or AFTER the scheduled time.

🎒 The first week may be rough! Afternoon buses can be delayed by up to 35 minutes during loading as everyone gets settled into the new school year.

📅 Haven't ridden in a while? If a student doesn't ride for more than two weeks, the stop may be removed. A new transportation request may be needed to get the stop reinstated.

🏠 Did you move? Make sure your child's school has your updated physical address.

📌 Bottom line: During the first few days, give those buses a little extra time. If something still doesn't seem right, use the Bus Office number above for your attendance area.

***School bus information brought to you by our counselor Stanley Davis, LPC***🚌 Need help with HCS bus stops, routes, t...
08/15/2026

***School bus information brought to you by our counselor Stanley Davis, LPC***

🚌 Need help with HCS bus stops, routes, times, or transportation issues?
I got you covered! 🙌🏾

📍 Not sure where your child's bus stop is?

⏰ Wondering what time the bus should arrive?

🚌 Bus hasn't shown up?

📞 Not sure who you're supposed to call?

Here’s who you call and what you need to know. 👇🏾

📌 Horry County parents: SAVE THIS POST!

I put the HCS Bus Office numbers, official link, and some important bus information in the comments. 👇🏾🚌

📞 HERE'S WHO TO CALL FOR HCS BUS HELP! 🚌

HCS has a Bus Office for each attendance area:

📍 Aynor: 843-488-7125
📍 Carolina Forest: 843-236-0705
📍 Conway: 843-488-6094
📍 Green Sea Floyds: 843-392-3134
📍 Loris: 843-390-6822
📍 Myrtle Beach: 843-445-2041
📍 North Myrtle Beach: 843-399-8575
📍 Socastee: 843-293-6941
📍 St. James: 843-650-1937

⚠️ Not sure which Bus Office covers your child's school?

Use the official HCS page below. It lists the schools served by each Bus Office so you can find the right one. 👇🏾

https://www.horrycountyschools.net/departments-services/transportation/bus-office-contact-info-by-schools-and-attendance-areas

🔄 Share it too. Another parent is going to need this!

Looking for Recommendations! 💙I’m looking for professionals who specialize in working with children with ADHD and other ...
08/12/2026

Looking for Recommendations! 💙

I’m looking for professionals who specialize in working with children with ADHD and other neurodivergent children in two specific areas:

🧩 Pediatric Occupational Therapist — preferably someone who specializes in movement, sensory regulation, body awareness, motor planning, and helping children use movement to improve focus, regulation, and daily functioning.

🥗 Pediatric Nutritionist or Registered Dietitian — someone experienced with ADHD and neurodivergent children, including selective eating, sensory-related food challenges, nutritional deficiencies, and creating realistic, family-friendly nutrition plans.

I’m especially interested in providers who truly understand neurodivergent children and take a supportive, individualized, and child-centered approach.

If you know someone you highly recommend, please tag them below or send me their contact information. I’d love to connect with professionals who are passionate about helping these children thrive. ❤️

Please share!

07/16/2026

🌿 Mental Health Care That Meets You Where You Are – Florence, SC 🌿

At Advanced Practice Mental Health & Wellness, we believe everyone deserves access to compassionate, high-quality mental health care close to home.

Our Florence office is currently accepting new patients with appointments available for children, teens, and adults.

✨ Our services include:
🧠 Psychiatric evaluations & medication management
💙 Individual therapy
👨‍👩‍👧 Family therapy
❤️ Couples counseling
👧 Child & adolescent counseling
🚓 First responder support
💼 Executive stress & burnout counseling
🌱 Trauma-informed therapy
🧩 ADHD evaluations & treatment
😟 Anxiety, depression & mood disorder treatment
💔 PTSD & trauma recovery
🍽️ Eating disorder treatment

We are honored to share that Advanced Practice Mental Health & Wellness of South Carolina has been named Best of South C...
06/26/2026

We are honored to share that Advanced Practice Mental Health & Wellness of South Carolina has been named Best of South Carolina, Psychiatry practice for the 3rd year in a row!

This recognition means so much because it reflects the trust of our patients, families, community partners, and the incredible work of our team across South Carolina.

For three consecutive years, our mission has remained the same: to provide compassionate, accessible, and high-quality mental health care to the communities we serve.

Thank you to everyone who voted, supported us, referred to us, and continues to believe in the work we do. We are truly grateful.

Advanced Practice Mental Health & Wellness of South Carolina
Proudly serving South Carolina with therapy, psychiatry, family support, and community-based care.

Calm Kids, Confident Caregivers was created as a practical resource guide for parents, caregivers, educators, and profes...
06/25/2026

Calm Kids, Confident Caregivers was created as a practical resource guide for parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals who are walking alongside children through big emotions, difficult behaviors, anxiety, frustration, and moments of overwhelm.

This work was inspired by my own journey with my son and the lessons I learned while trying to better understand what children need most when their emotions feel too big for them to manage alone. Through that experience, I became even more passionate about helping caregivers feel equipped, supported, and confident instead of unsure, overwhelmed, or alone.

The book offers simple, practical tools to help adults better understand what children may be communicating through behavior, how to respond with calm and connection, and how to help children build emotional regulation and coping skills over time.

Copies of Calm Kids, Confident Caregivers are available for purchase in the office, and it is also available on Amazon.

📘 Amazon link:

https://www.amazon.com/Calm-Confident-Caregivers-Laura-Crawford/dp/B0FNFBY5RW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MRWUJS4S00PU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GZ9r9Lt5LbFMsUVwXDPAhQN3v0w9FEFkEmrp23NQuuhFgvHHBqWfLiY3k5gtZkh5g22y8jbSkQsd9xnUAcajeW4xfZn6pjFUArXMA74jTvwg0iI4Ay_r8qW8RQuOuf_jqd7maDL2cE_nZUYvSAO7mJpwrpYYXaXgaJbfYvsFb8V-sz57PNDSSkty13Bc1VWP3VJ78nfH_kgsJ6A9Qvg5rNuKO7_5FOrN04qCQ4JsSek.3BfSTdKYd0TcchDtiZJOaxlDfbo3z4iCUCz4aRZW248&dib_tag=se&keywords=calm+kids+confident+caregivers&qid=1782415980&sprefix=calm+kids+confi%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-1

My hope is that this guide becomes a helpful resource for families and caregivers who want to support children with more understanding, patience, and confidence.

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630 Chestnut Road
Myrtle Beach, SC

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Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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