About Me
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Addiction Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology from the University of South Carolina Upstate and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Webster University.
Since beginning my career in 1995, I have dedicated myself to supporting individuals across the lifespan, working extensively with pre-teens (10–12), adolescents (13–18), and young adults (19–30). My experience spans individual, family, and group therapy in both clinical and leadership roles, including work as a Therapist and Clinical Director in a variety of therapeutic settings.
My areas of expertise include:
- Oppositional Defiant Behaviors
- Grief and Loss
- Anger and Mood-Related Issues
I am also a Certified Trainer in the Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Prevention of Sexually Abusive Behaviors in Children and Adolescents, as well as in the Treatment of Sexually Abusive Youth and am available to conduct trainings.
As a committed member of the following professional associations, I continue to stay grounded in best practices and evidence-based care:
- South Carolina Counseling Association (SCCA)
- South Carolina Clinical Mental Health Counselors Association (SCCMHCA)
- Addictions Professionals of South Carolina (APOSC)
- American Associations of Christian Counselors (AACC)
Therapy Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
Services Offered
- Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessments
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Family Psychotherapy
- Consultation
- Trainings
Populations Served
- Adolescents (Ages 12–18)
- Adults
Ronnie McCarrell, MA, LPC, LAC, LPCS
Credentials
I am licensed in South Carolina as:
* License Professional Counselor #5217
* License Professional Counselor Supervisor #7092
* License Addiction Counselor #458
Theoretical Approach:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including TF-CBT
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
Issues Addressed
*Alcohol and Substance Use Related Issues
*Juvenile Sex Offender-Specific Therapy (Adolescents Only)
*Trauma Related Issues
*Anxiety Related Issues
*Mood Related Issues
*Relationship Related Issues
*Addictive - Behavioral Related Issues
Specializations
*Juvenile Sex Offender-Specific Therapy (Adolescents Only)
*Substance Abuse Counseling
