Oceanic Counseling Group Greenville office marks PTSD Awareness Month

Oceanic Counseling Group’s Greenville office is using National PTSD Awareness Month to urge trauma survivors to seek help and book a confidential therapy conversation. The practice says care is available in person and by telehealth, with most major insurance accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid.

Why it matters: - PTSD can follow combat, accidents, abuse, loss, medical crises and other life-altering events. - Oceanic Counseling Group is trying to reduce stigma around trauma and encourage people to reach out early. - The Greenville office says support is available for people who may have kept their experience private.

What happened: - Oceanic Counseling Group's Greenville office marked National PTSD Awareness Month in June with a message aimed at trauma survivors. - The practice invited people affected by traumatic events to contact the scheduling team and book a confidential conversation with a therapist. - A member of Oceanic Counseling Group said PTSD Awareness Month is a reminder that healing is possible and that no one has to face recovery alone.

The details: - Appointments are available in person and through HIPAA-compliant telehealth. - Oceanic Counseling Group accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. - The Greenville office includes clinicians with experience in trauma, grief and related mental health challenges. - Courtnie Merrill-Perry, LISW-CPS, works with children, adolescents, young adults and other clients and focuses on relational, trust-based care. - Natasha Barroso-Salazar, LMSW, works under Courtnie Merrill-Perry's supervision and has experience with addiction counseling, mass casualty response, veterans' resources, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and life transitions. - Stacia Schioppa, LISW-CP, has more than 28 years of experience and treats trauma, anxiety, depression and life stressors using trauma-informed, person-centered, CBT, DBT, strength-based and mindfulness-based methods. - Julie Collins, LISW-CP, works with children, adolescents and young adults, with experience in school and outpatient settings and a focus on person-centered, holistic treatment. - Jerome Wicker, LPC, has more than 22 years of experience and works from a counseling background shaped by psychology, human services and professional counseling training. - Brittney Perkins, LMSW, works under Courtnie Merrill-Perry's supervision and focuses on grief, caregiver stress, identity shifts and major life transitions using trauma-informed and grief-focused care.

Between the lines: - The Greenville office is positioning itself as a local entry point for trauma care, not just a general counseling practice. - The mix of clinicians suggests the office is trying to serve a wide age range and a broad set of trauma-related needs. - The crisis hotline mention underscores that the message is meant for people who may need immediate help as well as ongoing therapy.

What's next: - People can schedule an appointment by calling 864-973-7700 or submitting an online contact form. - Oceanic Counseling Group says its Greenville office is located at 37 Villa Rd., Suite 508, Greenville, SC 29615. - The practice's website is the company's website. - Oceanic Counseling Group also points people in crisis to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.

The bottom line: - The Greenville office is using PTSD Awareness Month to push a simple message: trauma survivors do not have to handle recovery alone.