Marriage counseling that Heals in Mount Pleasant, SC. Restore Your Relationship.

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Therapy Mount Pleasant, SC

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Mount Pleasant is located within the beautiful state of South Carolina. The city is located in a great location for families with children and teenagers seeking an abundance of attractions geared toward family-fun. Palmetto Islands County Park is the perfect place for a family outing to enhance bonding and create lasting memories. With everything from playgrounds and picnic areas to amenities for fishing and biking, this site has it all.¹ The Charleston State Company holds a variety of theatrical performances throughout year; check out the calendar of events to find the next show. Movies and Mount Pleasant and Regal Cinebarre are two of several locations to enjoy a family-friendly film with concessions to complete the experience. Blackbeard's Cove is another attraction with a tikibar, live music, go-karts, and much more. Island Belle and Sea Thunder are two cruise boats great for children and teenagers of all ages, as well as adults. Waccamaw and Twin River Lanes are two sites for bowling within the city. In terms of education, Charles Pinckney Elementary, Laing Middle, and Wando High are a few of the schools located nearby.

Marriage and Family Mental Health in Mount Pleasant

Growing Families Charleston offers a variety of classes for parents who seek to improve their parenting skills. Classes focus on different developmental stages from birth through the teenage years. Classes vary from four weeks to 18 weeks in length, but all classes meet once a week. All classes are religiously based and rooted in Christian teachings. For additional details, visit their website.²

The Lowcountry Senior Center provides programs for older adults that promote their social, emotional, intellectual, and physical health. Educational programs highlight issues of importance to seniors, including care-related questions regarding Medicare and prescription drug benefits. Yoga, Tai Chi, and walking classes provide for the physical health of the elderly. Social functions encourage older adults to get out of the house and interact with friends in order to stave off loneliness. To inquire about these and other services, call 843-762-9555.³

Children of divorce can share their feelings, express frustrations, and learn how to effectively cope with the changes in family dynamics by attending the Divorce Care for Kids group at Seacoast Church. Over the course of the ten-week class, children engage in games, music, videos, and other fun activities to facilitate the healing process. This fun environment helps kids feel safe and comfortable so they are more likely to share their experiences and work through their feelings. Contact Seacoast Church at 843-881-2100 to learn more.⁴

Family Services and Assistance Programs

The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers a variety of programs that promote the health and resiliency of families. Job training programs help adult family members get the necessary skills to find employment in order to support their families. Protective services are also available to ensure children, the elderly, and other vulnerable populations are free from neglect and abuse. Financial support services are offered as well, and provide families with the funding they need to pay for rent, utilities, and food. Further details are available by calling 843-953-9400.⁵

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Mount Pleasant is located in Charleston County, South Carolina. It has a land area of 45.12 square miles and a water area of 7.52 square miles.  The population of Mount Pleasant is 81,317 people with 30,007 households and a median annual income of $77,638. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Mount Pleasant, SC

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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Mount Pleasant for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Mount Pleasant public health department.