Supportive psychological care for your family.
Family and individual therapy.
Children with mental health and behavioral needs.
Psychological evaluation.
School and organizational consultation.
Compassion. Connection. Growth.
Our mission is to provide compassionate psychological services to families and children in the Grand Strand. We strive to ensure that therapy and psychological assessments are conducted with evidence-based methods that have a proven record of helping to improve behavior and reduce symptoms. Our goal is for children and families to experience high quality treatment that leaves them with healthier relationships and a positive outlook on the future.
Let us help you connect with one of our providers who meets your family’s needs and is
available to see you now!
Providing your family with a safe space
All your appointments will take place in our warm and inviting office environment with comfortable seating for all ages.
In-person and remote options
Our office is conveniently located in Surfside Beach, SC. Can’t make it into the office? No worries – we’ve got you covered with teletherapy options for teens and adults.
Our services
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Therapy
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Psychological Assessment
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School Consultation
Meet our team
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Nicole Barakat, Psy.D Psychologist
Nicole has devoted her career to helping kids and families with mental health and behavioral needs. Her own parents’ divorce at the age of 18 pushed her to want to better understand the impact of mental health issues on family relationships, and led her to become a marriage and family therapist in 2004. Nicole worked in community mental health settings for five years, always providing supports to families and children seeking help with mental health and behavioral issues. After she obtained a doctoral degree in school psychology, she spent ten years working in public schools with children with autism, behavioral problems and learning disabilities, developing behavior plans and conducting psychological evaluations. Having children in her own family with ADHD has deepened her compassion for parents of children with mental health needs, who often struggle to find help, even when they have already been to the doctor, the school, and have exhausted their resources trying to do the best for their child.
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Samantha McDonough, LMSW
I am dedicated to creating a safe and non-judgmental environment for your therapeutic journey. My expertise focuses predominantly on supporting children, adolescents, teens, and young adults. My clients often grapple with a wide range of presenting concerns, such as racing thoughts, anxiety, persistent depressed moods, tendencies to self-isolate, relationship conflicts, family disputes, thoughts of self-harm, feelings of being a burden, and parenting challenges, among others. Whether you're seeking personal growth, parenting support, or help for your child or teen, I'm here to be your agent of change and growth!
When working with children, adolescents, and teens, I have extensive experience addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, family conflicts, foster care or separation from biological parents, and relationship issues, and many more unique struggles.
My passion lies in helping individuals uncover their self-worth, identify meaningful changes they wish to make, and achieve their personal goals. Together, we will navigate the challenges you face and work towards a more fulfilling and balanced life. Let's embark on this journey of self-discovery and growth