The Clinic

• Merilee W Perrine launched A Shepherds Heart Counseling in 2011 as a Pastoral Recoverist and Clinical Supervisor with over twenty-nine years of experience in Clinical Research and Counseling focused on evidence-based practices. MA in Counseling 2004 & BS in Psychology & Sociology 1997. South Carolina Addiction Fellow 2006. Master Addictions Counselor 2018. Employee Assistance Affiliate. Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Addiction Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor. Unbound Prayer Minister. Co-convener of the Order of Saint Luke SC. ​A Shepherds Heart is currently accepting new patients in office or virtual. Address: 1052 Gardner Rd, Charleston, SC 29407. Dedicated to provide compassionate, non-judgmental, strength-based counseling in a positive, safe, and welcoming environment.  Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Faith-based, Mindful awareness can help propel mental health recovery process & collaborative interactive counseling. Counseling influenced by Adler, Frankel, Positive Psychology, Present focus. Safe coping skills, Breath skills, Inner Healing. SOZO and EMDR trained. Discernment to address root cause of various problems with appropriate skill sets. Goals to enhance a patient's own ability to restore and sustain their peace of mind. ​Logotherapy, an existential need for purpose and meaning in life, motivates patients to seek hope and find strength to pursue own discovery of spiritual values. Aspiration to obtain future results and setting of new meaningful goals and often manifests in positive lifestyle changes. Renewed vision, willingness, commitment, and intentional actions are catalysts for healing process of restoration of mind, body, and spirit. Wellness recovery is possible from Trauma Stress, Unconventional Grief, Substance Use, and Relational Problems. Victory begins when taking a step forward and trusting the process. ​Insurance accepted: Anthem, BCBS, CIGNA, First Sun EAP, HPI, Magellan EAP, Molina Market Place, MYGroup, ALL ONE, Acentra, USPS EAP.