Meet Our Staff

THERAPISTS AND STAFF WITH A WEALTH OF TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND COMPASSION. 

Our professional staff have masters degrees, licenses and are all qualified professional counselors. Other credentials include National Certified Counselor, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Certified Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional.

 

Jill Perry, President

 

MS, National Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Advanced Drug & Alcohol Counselor, Substance Abuse Professional, EMDR trained

Jill Perry is the founder and President of JP Counseling with over 20 years of experience as a counselor and a prominent leader in the behavioral health field.

“I am honored that people allow me into the most private and difficult parts of their lives. Getting to know them and see them grow is the best part of my professional life.”

Expertise:

  • Substance Use Disorder & Recovery
  • Mood Disorders
  • Trauma
  • EMDR
 
 
 

Jennifer Oaks, Clinical Supervisor

MS, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor, EMDR trained

“Through our collaborative therapy sessions, my aim is that you gain a greater self-awareness that helps you navigate life’s up and downs.”

Expertise:

  • Substance Use Disorder & Recovery
  • Coping Skills
  • EMDR
 

Linda Hicks

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDR trained

Linda has over 15 years working with in the healthcare field as a social worker.

Expertise:

  • Grief
  • Depression
  • Coping skills
  • EMDR
 

Krista Shae Lion, Clinical Intake Director

MA, National Certified Counselor, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor, Substance Abuse Professional

“The journey of life is often incorporated with twists and turns. There are times we all need help on the journey to navigate through the stuck points that unveil the lessons within the adversity to bring about healing and growth. I look forward to a collaborative process to help you navigate life’s journey so that you become the best you can be”.

Expertise:

  • Substance Use Disorder & Recovery
  • Coping Skills
  • Life Transitions

Hayley Shawger

MA, National Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor

“I believe each client is entitled to a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere where they can receive the encouragement necessary to facilitate change and promote wellness.”

Expertise:

  • Substance Use Disorder & Recovery
  • Family Conflict
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

 

Christina Bertocchini-Guay      

MA, Licensed Professional Counselor

“I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a collaborate effort to assist you in discovering your potential in addition to making improvements in your overall functioning.”

Expertise: 

  • Substance Use Disorder & Recovery
  • Relationships
  • Coping Skills

 

Josh McGee

Licensed Professional Counselor

“When it comes to therapy I tend to take a more conversational approach in how I interact with my clients. I am a firm believer that a good therapy session can leave a person feeling like they just had a good heart to heart with a trusted friend. So let’s sit down, drink some coffee (or whatever drink you prefer) and see if we can figure some stuff out and hopefully have some laughs along the way.”

Expertise:

  • Substance Use Disorder & Recovery
  • Coping Skills

Cortnie PhillipsSpecial Projects Coordinator

Bill Phillips, Operations Manager

Our Services 

  • Individual counseling 
  • Group therapy
  • Substance use evaluation, treatment and referral
  • DOT SAP Evaluations
  • Sliding scale rates available
  • Payments by cash, check or charge
  • Evening and weekend appointments available
  • Telehealth available for Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida & South Carolina
    • https://llr.sc.gov/TeleHealth/Counselor.html

Our Team

Jill Perry, MS, NCC, LPC, CAADC, SAP

Jennifer Oaks, MS, LPC, CAADC

Hayley Shawger, MA, NCC, LPC, CCTP

Linda Hicks, LCSW

Christina Bertocchini-Guay, MA, LPC

Krista Shae Lion, MA, NCC, CADC

Josh McGee, MA, NCC, LPC

Cortnie Phillips, Special Projects Coordinator

Bill Phillips, Operations Manager