Therapy & Psychological Testing in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island

A boutique clinical practice, rooted in the Lowcountry

Exceptional therapy and psychological services—thoughtfully tailored to you.

At Psychological & Counseling Associates of the Lowcountry, we provide discreet, compassionate, and highly personalized therapy and psychological assessment services for individuals, couples, families, professionals, and organizations across the South Carolina Lowcountry.

Clinical excellence, without the clinical coldness.

Finding the right provider should feel reassuring, not overwhelming. Our practice brings therapy, psychological assessment, and specialized services together in a setting designed to feel warm, organized, and deeply professional. Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your relationship, your child, or your organization, we help guide you toward the right path with discretion, clarity, and expertise.

A more thoughtful standard

Personalized guidance, experienced clinicians, and coordinated services under one trusted practice.

  • Our client care team helps match you with the right clinician or service, so you are not left trying to sort through options alone.

  • Our multidisciplinary team includes psychologists, licensed therapists, and specialized clinicians with a wide range of expertise.

  • With counseling and psychological evaluation services in one practice, we can provide a more complete understanding of each client’s needs.

Our services

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    Cognitive Behavior Therapy

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve emotional well-being.

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    Dialectical Behavior Therapy

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a skills-based treatment that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness to help people regulate emotions, improve relationships, and manage distress.

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    Couples Therapy

    Couples therapy offers partners a supportive space to rebuild trust, improve communication, and deepen connection so they can create a stronger, more fulfilling relationship together.

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    Psychological Testing & Assessment

    Psychological testing and assessment provide in-depth evaluations that uncover hidden patterns, clarify diagnoses, and give you clear, personalized insights to guide treatment and life decisions with confidence.

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    EMDR

    EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps people heal from trauma by reprocessing painful memories and reducing their emotional impact for lasting relief.

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    Couples Intensive Therapy

    Couples Intensive Therapy provides a focused, retreat-style experience that allows partners to dive deep, break through recurring struggles, and fast-track lasting connection and healing in their relationship.

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    Individual Therapy

    Individual therapy offers a personalized space to explore your thoughts and feelings, overcome challenges, and build the tools you need to create lasting growth and balance in your life.

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WE WORK WITH MANY INSURANCE PLANS

AARP

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Absolute Total Care

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Aetna

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Blue Cross Blue Shield (All Plans)

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Cigna

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Healthy Blue

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Humana Medicaid

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Medicare

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Meritain

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Molina

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Select Health

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South Carolina Medicaid

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Tricare

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AARP • Absolute Total Care • Aetna • Blue Cross Blue Shield (All Plans) • Cigna • Healthy Blue • Humana Medicaid • Medicare • Meritain • Molina • Select Health • South Carolina Medicaid • Tricare •

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p: (843) 290-6828
fax: (843) 757-3993

Bluffton Office
102 Buckwalter Pkwy Ste 3UV
Bluffton, SC 29910

Hilton Head Island Office
4 Dunmore Ct.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

If you’d like a member of our client care team to reach out and help you get started, please fill out the form and someone from our team will contact you within two business days.

The Lowcountry’s Premier Practice

Our boutique approach ensures every client receives the time, attention, and expertise they deserve.

Our Mission
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Privacy

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Tailored Plans

From your first call, our goal is to make you feel heard, understood, and supported every step of the way.

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Flexible Scheduling

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Telehealth Options

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Meet our team

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    Jessica Joyce, Psy. D.

    Dr. Joyce's Bio

    Executive Director

    Bluffton Clinic

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    David Baker, Ph.D.

    Hilton Head Island Clinic

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    Cara O'Donnell, MSW, LISW-CP

    Clinical Supervisor

    Bluffton Clinic/Telehealth

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    Steven Meinert, Ph.D.

    Bluffton Clinic/Telehealth

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    Daniel Riggs, MSW, LISW-CP

    Bluffton Clinic/Telehealth

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    Kaylin Calamaro, MA, LMFT, NCC

    Bluffton Clinic/Telehealth

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    Lydie Holmes, LMSW

    Bluffton/Hilton Head Island Clinic/Telehealth

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    Rachel Crump, LISW-CP

    Bluffton Clinic/Telehealth

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    Amy Velder, M.S.Ed., LPCA, NCC

    Bluffton Clinic/Hilton Head Clinic/Telehealth

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    Alison Jedrick, MSW, LISW-CP

    Bluffton Clinic/Telehealth

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    Edna Garay-Lajara, LMFT

    Intensive Couples Therapy

    Bluffton Clinic/Telehealth

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    Katy Hamilton, LPC

    Telehealth Only

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    Raevin Fields, LMSW

    Bluffton Clinic/Telehealth

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    John D. Lajara, MSW, LISW-CP

    Bluffton Clinic/Telehealth

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    Kayla Murch, LPC

    Bluffton Clinic/Telehealth

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    Gavin Noble, LMFTA

    Bluffton Clinic/Telehealth

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“I am so grateful for the help I received. It had me asking myself what took me so long in life just to reach out for it.”

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Locations in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island

(843) 290-6828