Expert Relationship Counseling in Conway, SC

Mandy Mitchell, PhD, LISW-CP Supervisor, CGT

Dr. Mitchell is a licensed clinical social worker, licensed supervisor, Certified Gottman Therapist, and Certified Gottman Educator. Dr. Mitchell is a relationship specialist, meaning her focus is primarily on couples and relationships. Her experience working with adults in the various stages of life has given her the insight to assist with an abundance of issues starting with the transition to parenting, maintaining the passion and balance during life with school-age kids, and retiring in a way that feels fulfilling and satisfying.

Dr. Mitchell also hosts The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work couples workshop, as well as Date Nights. Dr. Mitchell is an Adjunct Professor in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Grand Canyon University. Her published dissertation focused on the most effective ways to help couples heal from trauma. She created a retreat focused on post-traumatic growth for couples.

Dr. Mitchell often says being in nature and gardening are some of her favorite personal therapies. Her favorite things are spending her time with her children or piddling around in her yard.

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Chelsea Copeland, MA, LPC, LCMHC, NCC

Chelsea is a Licensed Professional Counselor with an M.A. in Marriage and Family Counseling. She completed Level 3 Gottman training and has been accepted into the Gottman Certification Track.

Over the years, Chelsea has worked with a diverse array of clients, spanning couples, families, individuals, adults, teenagers, and children. Her experience encompasses a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, conflict, betrayal, affairs, addiction, situational intimate partner aggression, ADHD, ASD, trauma, and grief. Further, Chelsea’s graduate studies were completed at a seminary, and she is open to incorporating a faith-based approach into therapy if desired by clients.

Chelsea utilizes evidence-based therapies, including Gottman Method Couples Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).

In her leisure time, Chelsea enjoys being outside, riding her spin bike, listening to podcasts, and spending time with her husband.

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Elizabeth "Dee" McElroy, LISW-CP

I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) dedicated to helping individuals navigate trauma, grief, loss, and life transitions with compassion and evidence-based care. I earned my Master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University and my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rhode Island College. I have worked in the mental health and social services field since 2000, gaining experience across a variety of adult mental health settings. My professional background includes serving as a Director of Social Services in a skilled nursing facility, working as a hospice social worker, providing outpatient mental health case management, and practicing as a clinician. These diverse experiences have shaped my understanding of the many challenges individuals and families face throughout life and have strengthened my commitment to providing compassionate, individualized support.

My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and person-centered. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and motivational interviewing to help clients better understand their experiences, process difficult emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, and reconnect with their sense of strength and identity.
With a particular focus on trauma and grief, I strive to provide a safe, supportive, and empowering environment where clients can explore their stories, heal from painful experiences, and build resilience in mind, body, and spirit. I believe healing is a deeply personal process, and I work alongside each client to create meaningful and sustainable change.

During your first session, I will take the time to get to know you, your story, and what brings you to therapy. We will begin by reviewing background information, including your current concerns, personal and family history, previous experiences with therapy, and factors that may be impacting your emotional well-being. This information helps me better understand your experiences and provides a foundation for our work together.

We will also explore what you hope to gain from therapy and identify the areas you would like to focus on. Together, we will develop meaningful, realistic goals that reflect what is important to you. We will also identify and build upon your existing strengths, resources, and abilities, using these as important tools in your healing and growth.

I believe therapy should be a collaborative process, so your voice, experiences, strengths, and priorities will guide our work. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel comfortable sharing at your own pace.
You do not need to have everything figured out before your first session. Together, we will work to understand where you are, identify where you would like to be, recognize the strengths you already possess, and develop a path forward that feels manageable and meaningful to you.

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Brittany Wartluft, LISW-CP

My specialty is working with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced trauma. I use a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach to help clients understand and navigate the
emotional and behavioral impact of traumatic experiences. When working with children and adolescents, I focus on creating a safe and supportive environment where they can build emotional awareness and regulation skills, develop healthy coping strategies, strengthen resiliency, and recognize their own strengths. I incorporate playful, interactive, and developmentally appropriate therapeutic techniques to make therapy engaging and meaningful for each child and their caregiver.
Through my experience working with children and adolescents, I have learned that with the right support, skills, and safe relationships, every child has the capacity to heal, grow, and thrive.

My goal is to help individuals and family systems strengthen the connection between past
experiences and present-day patterns while creating meaningful change in their understanding
of safety, trust, and healing. Your past does not define you. You have the ability to grow,
change, and create a life that feels more aligned with who you are and where you want to go. I
have a strong passion for wellness and supporting clients as they explore the connection
between the mind and body.

Whether you experienced something yesterday or 50 years ago, you deserve to feel supported
and empowered in your healing journey. You may be a former athlete adjusting to a “new” way
of life. You may be a caregiver or loved one seeking to better understand and support someone
important to you. Maybe you are a helping professional or a first responder wanting to talk
through professional experiences. Or perhaps current circumstances have begun to feel
overwhelming, and you are looking for ways to navigate them in a productive and meaningful
way.

I am here to create a supportive space centered on holistic wellness, healing, and growth.
Together, we can build skills, explore your experiences, strengthen your sense of safety and
trust, and work toward meaningful change.

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