lindsay hill, m.ed., LPC

Senior Associate

Lindsay, while originally from Florida, spent most of her childhood in Upstate South Carolina. She loved it so much that she stayed in the area for college and graduate school. She graduated with a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Clemson in 2010 (with a minor in Spanish Languages), and then received a Master's from Clemson in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

She now lives in Greenville with her husband, her three cats, and daughter. In her spare time, Lindsay likes to read, practice yoga, and swim. She also takes a particular interest in mindfulness, and loves being outdoors, where she feels most able to appreciate herself and her surroundings. Lindsay is also passionate about counseling research, and has had the opportunity to present her work at the South Carolina Counseling Association's annual conference.

She has extensive experience working in clinical settings as well as doing advocacy for children in the Upstate.

Areas of clinical focus: adolescents and young adults; anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, women’s issues, relationship dynamics, gender/sexuality. LGBTQIA+ affirming!

calvin Armerding, ma, lpc-S

Senior Associate

Calvin grew up in Albuquerque, NM, but moved to Travelers Rest in 2006 while attending Furman University. He graduated from Furman with Bachelors degrees in both English and Psychology in 2010. He then moved back west and earned a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Denver Seminary in 2012. Soon after graduating, Calvin's love of Upstate South Carolina brought him back to where he now calls home. He lives in Travelers Rest with family.

Calvin loves to write, perform, and record music, travel, and cook/eat new thigns. Calvin earned his Diplomate in Adlerian Psychology in 2024, and is passionate about teaching counseling principles, and has had the privilege of being a guest lecturer at numerous undergraduate and graduate programs. He is also no on faculty with the ICASSI Rudolf Dreikurs Summer School, and is the co-founder of the Alfred Adler Fellows Program, a post-graduate training program in Adlerian Psychology. He is the acting President of the SC Society of Adlerian Psychology.

Areas of clinical focus: young adults, depression, anxiety, anger management, parent education, identity development

 

Justin George, MS, LPC-A

ASSOCIATE

Justin, though possessing a spirit of wanderlust, has remained a lifelong resident of Upstate South Carolina. Justin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Psychology from North Greenville University and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University. Justin's intellectual pursuits include a broad range of psychology, philosophy, religion, and literary fiction. His personal interests encompass yoga, cooking, hiking, playing music, and spending quality time with his wife, three children, and three dogs.

Justin is dedicated to walking with individuals through their self-discovery journeys. Recognizing that this lifelong process can be daunting to initiate, he believes therapy offers a valuable starting point for understanding one's authentic self. Pulling from an existential therapy model and integrating parts work, Justin fosters an individualized approach meeting each client in their own experience. Justin's professional background includes experience in inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient programs, group therapy, and individual therapy. This diverse experience has equipped him to work with a wide spectrum of the human population, encompassing various races, genders, sexual orientations, socioeconomic statuses, and religious beliefs. Justin has experience in assisting individuals process trauma and beginning their healing journey. Justin's driving force is his passion to help individuals create their authentic selves and heal the parts of themselves that make that difficult.

Areas of clinical focus: young adults, adults, depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, attachment, identity formation, grief/loss, family dynamics, gender/sexuality

LAWSON METTS, MA, LPC*

ASSOCIATE

*Lawson is ONLY available for virtual appointments for Upstate clients!

Lawson, originally from the Lowcountry, moved to the Upstate for several years and is excited to return home to Beaufort. Lawson received her Bachelors from the University of South Carolina-Beaufort in Human Services in 2015. She then moved to the Upstate and received her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gardner- Webb University in 2019.

Lawson has clinical experience working with children and adults; however, she is most passionate about working with children. Lawson first started working as an ABA (Applied Behavioral Analyst) therapist which started her love for clinical work with children.

Lawson loves spending time close to the water with her family and dogs. She always looks forward to finding new adventures, especially close to the ocean.

Areas of clinical focus: Children and adolescents, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, emotional regulation and anger management. LGBTQIA+ affirming!

 

Conveniently located in downtown Travelers Rest, our offices will help you feel right at home. Both spacious and cozy, you can make yourself comfortable with a glass of ice water, a cup of tea or coffee, or (during winter months) hot chocolate. It's our belief that if you feel at ease in our space, you'll be more encouraged to press into the (sometimes) uncomfortable work of counseling and make progress towards your goals.

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Upstate/Travelers Rest Office

1046 Old Buncombe Rd

Greenville, SC 29617