Counseling grounded in trust and connection
EMDR & Couples Counseling in Charleston, Greenville & Grand Rapids
Move beyond the past. Make room for what’s next.
Personalized EMDR, trauma, and relationship counseling in Charleston, SC, Greenville and Grand Rapids for adults and couples. A supportive space to feel understood, rebuild connection, and move forward with greater confidence.
Why Counseling?
A Personalized Approach
to Healing and Growth
You deserve more than simply getting through each day. You deserve to feel safe, connected, and confident in the life you’re building.
At Lowcountry Counseling Services, therapy is a collaborative process grounded in trust, compassion, and a genuine understanding of your experiences. Whether you’re working through painful memories, navigating anxiety, or struggling to reconnect in a relationship, you’ll find a supportive environment where you feel heard, understood, and respected.
Using evidence-based approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), we’ll work together to understand what’s keeping you stuck, develop healthier patterns, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Your past is part of your story, but it doesn’t have to define your future.
Services
Support for the life you want to live.
Find the support that fits your needs, with straightforward session information and an easy first step.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one counseling for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and personal growth — a space to be heard, understood, and supported as you build healthier patterns. You and Parke begin by discussing what is bringing you in and what you hope will change. Together, you develop goals and revisit them as the work progresses, at a pace that respects your circumstances.
Learn about individual therapyCouples & Relationship Counseling
Couples and marriage counseling to help partners communicate honestly, repair trust, and reconnect — whether you are navigating conflict or rebuilding after a rupture. Sessions give both partners time to explore recurring patterns, express concerns, and identify shared goals. The initial consultation is an opportunity to discuss your relationship and ask whether this approach fits your needs.
Learn about couples & relationship counselingTrauma Therapy (EMDR)
Specialized treatment for trauma and PTSD, including EMDR — an evidence-based approach that helps the brain reprocess painful memories so they lose their hold on the present. Parke is a Certified EMDR Therapist. Treatment begins with understanding your history, identifying goals, and preparing before processing difficult memories. Regular sessions are available in person or by telehealth; extended in-person intensives are offered in Mount Pleasant and the Grand Rapids area.
Learn about EMDR & trauma therapyExecutive Counseling
Confidential counseling for executives and professionals carrying high-stakes pressure — leadership stress, burnout, and the personal weight that comes with responsibility.
Learn about executive counselingLooking for focused, extended work? Inquire about our EMDR intensives
The Therapist
Meet Parke Smith
I’m Parke Smith, founder of Lowcountry Counseling Services. I’m a counselor and a Certified EMDR Therapist, and I’ve been doing this work since 2008. I help adults and couples get unstuck — whether what’s weighing on you is trauma that keeps resurfacing, anxiety that won’t quiet down, a relationship that’s lost its footing, or work pressure you can’t leave at the office.
In our sessions, I integrate mindfulness and body awareness with traditional psychotherapy. I don’t treat you as a list of symptoms — I believe symptoms carry a deeper story, and we’ll explore yours with curiosity and compassion, at a pace that respects where you are. Past clients have described me as empathic, encouraging, and empowering.
Choosing the right therapist matters. Request a free consultation, and we’ll talk through your questions and make sure this is the right fit.
Parke Smith, MS, LPC, NCC · Master of Science in Counseling, Loyola University in New Orleans · Counselor since 2008 · Certified EMDR Therapist · Licensed in Michigan and South Carolina
Locations
Serving Charleston, Greenville,
and all of Michigan
Choose in-person or telehealth counseling at every location. We’ll discuss the format that fits your needs during your consultation.
Charleston & Mount Pleasant
In-person and telehealth counseling for adults and couples in Charleston and Mount Pleasant. Support for trauma, relationships, anxiety, and life transitions. The office is at 1001 Anna Knapp Blvd in Mount Pleasant. Regular EMDR sessions, couples counseling, individual therapy, and in-person intensives are available by appointment.
843-564-8210 Explore Charleston & Mount Pleasant counselingGreenville
In-person and telehealth counseling for adults and couples in Greenville and surrounding Upstate communities. Personalized care with Parke Smith at 405 Pettigru St. Ask about regular EMDR appointments, relationship counseling, or individual support, and choose in-person care or telehealth while located in South Carolina.
864-214-4221 Explore Greenville counselingGrand Rapids
In-person counseling in Wyoming for adults and couples across the Grand Rapids area, with telehealth available throughout Michigan. The office is at 1828 Crossroad Court SW. Individual therapy, couples counseling, regular EMDR sessions, and in-person intensives are available. Parke is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan and South Carolina.
616-401-8282 Explore Grand Rapids counselingBook Appointment
Start with a conversation
Free Initial Phone Consultation
New to the practice? Request a free 15-minute phone consultation to talk through what you’re looking for. Choose a time and provide the phone number where you can be reached. Your consultation is confirmed by email once your request is reviewed.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy for adults — anxiety, depression, transitions, and growth.
Couples Therapy
Couples and marriage counseling to communicate better, repair trust, and reconnect.
EMDR Therapy
Trauma and PTSD treatment using EMDR. Inquire about our EMDR intensives for extended, focused sessions.
Executive Counseling
Confidential counseling for executives and professionals under high-stakes pressure.
Prefer to talk first? Charleston & Mount Pleasant: 843-564-8210 · Michigan clients: 616-401-8282
Payment & Policies
Care with clarity.
Forms of Payment
Accepted forms of payment: credit and debit cards, HSA and FSA cards, Apple Pay, Zelle, Venmo, cash, and checks.
Office Hours
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Serving Charleston, Greenville, and all of Michigan.
Cancellation Policy
Please give at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule. Late cancellations and no-shows are charged the full session fee.
Fees & insurance: We accept private pay clients and do not bill insurance. A sliding scale is available for weekly sessions as needed; it does not apply to intensives.
Common Questions
Questions are welcome.
How does the free consultation work?
Request a free 15-minute phone consultation by choosing a time that works for you in the online scheduler. Your consultation is confirmed by email once your request is reviewed. It’s a short phone conversation to talk through what you’re looking for and whether the practice is the right fit.
What happens at the first appointment?
Your first appointment is a conversation. You’ll talk through what’s bringing you in and what you’re hoping will change, and together you’ll begin to understand what’s keeping you stuck. Therapy here is a collaborative process grounded in trust, compassion, and a genuine understanding of your experiences — there’s no pressure to cover everything at once. Taking this step takes courage, and you’ll be met with a supportive environment where you feel heard, understood, and respected.
How do I ask about EMDR intensives?
EMDR intensives start at $900 for a half day, and weekend pricing is quoted individually. In-person intensives are available in Mount Pleasant, SC, and Wyoming in the Grand Rapids area, MI. Follow-up is included; sliding-scale pricing does not apply to intensives. Mention that you’d like to inquire about our EMDR intensives when you request a free consultation, or call the practice — Charleston & Mount Pleasant: 843-564-8210; Michigan clients: 616-401-8282.
Do you take insurance?
We accept private pay clients and do not bill insurance. A sliding scale is available for weekly sessions as needed; it does not apply to intensives.