Front Porch Counseling Center

Bryce graduated from Liberty University in 2022 with an MA in Professional Counseling and has applied for his Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) in the state of South Carolina. Bryce has been trained in inpatient and outpatient therapy, addiction counseling, family counseling, and crisis intervention.

In previous work, Bryce operated as a behavioral therapist for children and young adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. He helped them develop social skills, regulate their emotions, communicate effectively, and strengthen independent living skills that were pertinent to their immediate development. Bryce also works at Shannon Forest Christian Academy as one of the school’s mental health counselors. He meets with students of all ages, from K4 to seniors in high school, and helps them cope, process, and navigate various challenges they face as they continue to grow up.

Bryce is passionate about the journey of mental health counseling, which always starts with the belief that every person who steps into the counseling office possesses a unique and untold story that most people don’t know about. At FPH, Bryce is open to spending time with anyone who desires to step out and begin this journey together.

Outside the work of counseling, Bryce lives in Taylors, SC with his beautiful wife and two wonderful children.

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It is said that the relationship we have with ourselves is one of the most important relationships we will ever have. Chelsia Allison is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who is a firm believer in helping women of all ages discover authenticity and self-compassion and move toward wholeness.

Chelsia has an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and has experience working with clients who have experienced anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, grief, traumatic experiences, and those adjusting to new seasons of life.

Chelsia takes a client-centered approach, trusting that you are the expert on yourself. She is happy to partner with you on your journey towards healing and offers tools to empower you through the beautiful process.

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Brooke received her BA from North Greenville University and MA in Clinical Mental Health at Liberty University.

She is newly married and attends Grace Church together with her husband. Brooke enjoys hiking, concerts, and spending time with her family in her free time.

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Jessica is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with an MA in Clinical Counseling from Liberty University.

Jessica worked for several years as a wedding photographer, learning the importance of perspective in how we tell stories. As a counselor, she has witnessed this principle to be true even deeper, as how we view ourselves and our stories impact how we live our lives. Jessica believes that engaging our stories honestly and courageously can reveal strength, provide clarity, and bring healing.

Jessica has experience working with a variety of issues, including addiction and recovery issues, grief, anxiety, and trauma. As a former foster and current adoptive parent, Jessica also has a special interest in working with foster and adoptive youth and families as they navigate their unique stories. Jessica uses narrative therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, bodywork, and skill building as she comes alongside her clients.

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Nicole Felkel is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-CP) working in Greenville, South Carolina. She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill and received a BA in Psychology from Salem College. Nicole provides counseling to youth, adults, couples, groups, and families. Her clinical interests include life transitions, eating disorders, weight management, marital counseling, stress management, mood disorders (including postpartum depression), anxiety, grief, trauma, and self-esteem. Nicole utilizes a holistic approach aimed toward physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. She has advanced training in integrated care, mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and sensorimotor psychotherapy. She is also a certified Positive Discipline Parenting educator. Her passion is providing an encouraging and healing environment to help individuals and families find strength and develop coping skills to journey through struggles to create a healthier, meaningful, and joyful life.

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Yamilette is originally from Puerto Rico and is a bilingual therapist. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of South Carolina, Yamilette is committed to helping families and individuals discover how to be their best selves and live fulfilling lives. Yamilette also has an MA in Counseling Psychology from Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. With this additional training, she is able to focus not only on how the client functions as an individual but also on their relationships with others of all ages. Yamilette uses a holistic approach where she integrates mind, body, and soul—taking into consideration how your overall well-being is affected by your emotional, social, physical, and spiritual condition. Yamilette believes in taking a collaborative approach to help clients reach their goals by providing them with the necessary tools and resources.

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¡Hola! mi nombre es Yamilette, soy puertorriqueña y soy una terapeuta bilingüe. Tengo una licencia como terapeuta de familia y parejas en el estado de Carolina del Sur y estoy comprometida en ayudarte a descubrir cómo ser la mejor versión de tí mism@ y vivir una vida plena. Tengo una maestría adicional en Consejería Psicológica de la Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico. Con esta capacitación adicional, puedo concentrarme en tu funcionamiento como individuo durante todas las etapas de tu vida y también en tus relaciones con otras personas. Utilizo un enfoque holístico en el que integro mente, cuerpo y alma. Esto significa que tomo en consideración como tu bienestar general se ve afectado por tu condición emocional, social, física y espiritual. Creo en adoptar un enfoque colaborativo para ayudarte a alcanzar tus objetivos proporcionándote las herramientas y los recursos necesarios.

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Tara is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a LPC Supervisor working with adults, adolescents, children, and families. After graduating from The University of South Carolina with an Ed.S (masters plus 30 hours) in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2003, Tara has been practicing in a variety of settings. She believes we all have a story to tell and utilizes narrative, cognitive behavioral, and systemic therapy. Tara is passionate about exploring attachment and family systems, as well as how our family of origin impacts all of our relationships. Not only does Tara believe in the power of personal growth, she also focuses on spiritual growth through the use of Scripture and prayer. Tara has training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and specializes in anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, relationships, and strengthening our identities as a child of God.

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Natalie has a BA degree in Psychology from Clemson University and completed her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University in 2022. She has applied for her Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) in the state of South Carolina. Natalie has worked with clients of all ages at Middle Tyger Community Center in Lyman since January 2022, dealing with issues such as grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.

Previously, Natalie worked as director of Mentor Upstate, a non-profit school-based mentoring program that helps connect willing adults to students in local schools who are in need of a mentor. In addition to her experience training mentors, she is a Master Certified ACES trainer in South Carolina and is passionate about presenting brain-based research in an accessible way. She and her husband were previously therapeutic foster parents and adopted one of their four children from foster care. Her personal and professional experience gives her a specific interest in helping to educate clients, normalize the impacts of trauma, and to help them identify effective ways to process difficult life events.

Natalie lives in Spartanburg with her husband and their four children.

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Kerry is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who is passionate about working with children and teens ages 5-17. She is a two-time Clemson graduate with degrees in Psychology and Counselor Education. She has experience working as a school counselor, primarily with children ages 5-12. 

Kerry believes children have unique perspectives and experiences that shape their worldview and behavior. She is also passionate about partnering with parents and families throughout the therapy process. Kerry believes that children and teens are most successful when they have strong and meaningful support from their caretakers. 

Kerry has experience and interest in working with children, teens, and their families with issues related to anxiety, grief, trauma, life transition/ change, friendship difficulties, family conflict, following directions, behavior management, and emotional regulation. She is passionate about teaching children coping skills and regulation tools they can use throughout life. Kerry incorporates play, art, and talk therapy into her sessions depending on the child's needs.

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Grant is a graduate student pursuing his Master's in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands. 

Grant has spent several years working with different nonprofit ministries, which led him to discover his passion for working with individuals. Through his experiences in ministry, Grant knew he wanted to find a profession where he could connect with others, intentionally care for individuals, and offer them support as they navigate life.

Grant has experience working with individuals with anxiety, relational issues, low self-esteem, and life transitions. His passion for connecting with individuals and his desire to pursue healing alongside clients offer a compassionate approach for those wanting personal growth. 

Grant loves to cook and travel with his wife, play golf and disc golf with friends, read a fictional novel series, and run on the Swamp Rabbit trail through Greenville.

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Katherine is pursuing her master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine. She has also completed Level 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. 

Katherine has a huge heart for coming alongside those who are hurting or just need help in navigating life and relationships. Grounded in her faith, she desires to bring compassion and hope to others in need.  Before raising children, Katherine and her husband worked with Cru in Argentina, focusing on mentoring young college students and supporting those in financial crisis. Her office for the last eighteen years, though, has been her home, parenting her five children, all with unique gifts and struggles. 

Katherine has experience coming alongside those with learning disabilities, ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, physical disabilities, relationship difficulties, and marital disagreements. Her heart and care for others foster a judgment-free presence, where she will treat every client with dignity and compassion. 

Katherine loves sharing a coffee with a friend, running, reading and mostly spending time with her family. 

Katherine is available on Wednesday afternoons and evenings. She would love to connect with you.

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Kathleen Cope is a graduate student at the Seattle School of Theology & Psychology pursuing her Master's in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in trauma and abuse. She is certified in Trauma-Informed Narrative-Focused Care from The Allender Center.

Before graduate school, Kathleen served with the Latin American Mission Board in Mexico, Compassion International, and later as a home educator. She loves working with groups and individuals across different cultures and backgrounds. Kathleen’s life experience and genuine care for people fuel her passion to engage with individuals and their trauma stories through a mind-body connection while being rooted in her faith. Through deep listening and attunement, she invites healing and transformation by offering her clients choice, agency, and safety. Kathleen integrates different therapeutic approaches to meet clients where they are to foster personal growth.

Kathleen works with individuals experiencing relational challenges, life transitions, anxiety, depression, abandonment issues, trauma, abuse, and grief. She is passionate about working with individuals who feel stuck, helping them discover freedom in the choices available to them within the context of their relationships and communities.

Kathleen loves coffee, writing, hiking in the mountains with her husband, cheering on her four children in their sports, and walking on trails with a friend. She sees clients on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and would love to connect with you.

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