West Ashley
Virginia Cox – LPC
Therapist
West Ashley
Education: Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling from The Citadel Graduate College
Experience/Specialties: I began my clinical work in outpatient substance abuse treatment and low-income community mental health treating adults with a wide variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, crisis intervention, and substance use among many others.
Therapeutic Approach: I have a Cognitive Behavioral theoretical background but pulls from various treatment modalities to tailor the specific client’s needs and provide the best care. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where individuals can feel better understood, supported and confident. I aim to take the most collaborative approach with clients in developing and achieving their goals. The therapeutic relationship is the most important piece of therapy. Through empathy, validation, being non-judgmental, and understanding, I will invest in building a strong therapeutic alliance with clients to achieve their goals.
Sarah McMullan – LPCA
Therapist
Nexton & West Ashley
Education: Master’s in Clinical Counseling from Charleston Southern University
Experience/Specialties: I have experience working with adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, interpersonal/relational conflicts, crises, and other life difficulties and barriers. I also have experience working with children with trauma and social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties through social skill building, and coping skills.
Therapeutic Approach: I use an integrative approach to therapy utilizing eclectic therapeutic techniques and interventions including emotion regulation and coping skills, mindfulness, distress tolerance, person-centered, problem solving, feminist theory, and strength-based training while trying to as a little humor into the tough parts of life. I like most to work with women, LGBTQIA+, and minorities. I also like assisting people with eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. I am naturally a very welcoming and empathetic person, who believes that connecting with people and having empathy creates a safe environment to share the most intimate details of our lives. I will meet you where you are in life and do my best to help you along. In life and therapy, I want people to be able to advocate for themselves and others like them.