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1. F ami l y , Re l a t i onshi p and T he rap y F ami l y , Re l a t i onshi p and T he rap y C o unse l l i ng se r vi c e s i n And e rson SC C o unse l l i ng se r vi c e s i n And e rson SC D D L W L W MD MD ana ana Dr. Wiley is a Board Certified Psychiatrist, specializing in General Adult Psychiatry. He has been in practice for over years and has worked in a variety of settings 20 including inpatient, outpatient and administrative psychiatry. He has written several articles for Current Psychiatry Magazine. Dr. Wiley has been acknowledged as one of South Carolina s Top Psychiatrists for consecutive years and recognized in The ' 5 Guide to America s Top Psychiatrists. He is currently Chief of Psychiatry at AnMed ' Medical Center and on staff at Patrick B Harris State Psychiatric Hospital. iley, iley, Yadira Baez-Lockard, Psy.D Yadira Baez-Lockard, Psy.D Dr. Lockard was awarded her Doctor of Psychology Psy.D. degree from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, Illinois, and is licensed at the highest level for psychologists in the state of South Carolina. She completed her internship at the Kentucky Department of Corrections where she focused on the treatment of male and female sex offenders. Dr. Lockard has worked extensively providing evaluations for parole hearings and terminally ill patients. She has done research and received training in Chicago with regards to the unique clinical needs of the Latino community and the correctional population. ( ) A native of Puerto Rico, she has a deep appreciation for Latin-American cultures and has studied the dialects, regional influences and cultural nuances of the Spanish language. She is bicultural and bilingual, possessing oral & written fluency in both Spanish and English. She has traveled throughout the United States and Canada, as well as Central & South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, Puerto Rico & Cuba. As a forensic psychologist, Dr. Lockard has been designated as an expert witness by several courts. She has performed comprehensive forensic evaluations for municipal, state and federal courts. Dr. Lockard has worked in a variety of settings including forensic, correctional,Community Mental Health &Autism Clinics, County and Psychiatric Hospitals, Residential Treatment Centers and State Behavioral and Social Services agencies. Her areas of interest and expertise all bilingual include: clinical, criminal forensic, ( psychosexual and neuropsychological assessment and treatment. She offers group, family and individual psychotherapy services. In addition, she provides cultural competency training for mental health professionals and supervision training to the ) /

2. pre-doctoral psychology practicum students and post-doctoral psychology residents. Jason Flassing, PA-C Bio Jason Flassing, PA-C Bio Mr. Jason Flassing is a Psychiatric Physician Assistant who has worked in the field of mental health for over seven years. He holds a Masters of Medical Science Degree from Emory University,a degree in Business Administration from Appalachian State University and he is a National Health Service Corps Scholar. Mr. Flassing previously provided primary care services in a rural health clinic near Roanoke, VA. Currently he is on staff at The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health where he provides treatment to patients in both the inpatient and partial hospital programs. His ability to integrate both the medical and emotional aspects of his patients symptoms allows him to provide exceptional and comprehensive care to his patients. While Mr. Flassing enjoys working with all types of psychiatric symptoms, he has a particular interest in treating bipolar, depressive and anxiety disorders. Keith Plowden, PhD, PMHNP-BC Keith Plowden, PhD, PMHNP-BC Dr. Keith Plowden is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who holds a BS in Nursing from Pace University in New York, a MS from LaSalle University in Philadelphia & Central University and a PhD from Walden University. He is Board Certified in Adult and Family Psychiatry.He is also a Board Certified Gerontogical Nurse. Dr. Plowden is certified in nursing education and has worked as a nurse educator. Overall he has over years experience in both acute care and psychiatry. 30 Betty Ann Cook, RN Betty Ann Cook, RN Betty Ann Cook is our Practice Administrator. She has over Practice Administrator in the psychiatric field. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Nursing. Prior to becoming a practice administrator she worked as a case manager and as Director of a Day Rehabilitation Program for Stroke and Head Injury patients in Texas. She has written protocols and procedures for CARF accreditation for outpatient clinics and has helped with JCAHO accreditation in inpatient settings. As a strong patient advocate, she believes in greater public awareness in the field of mental illness and treatment of mental disorders. Integrity, ethics, professionalism, compassion and patience are constantly utilized as her personal standards of care. years experience as a 18

3. Lee walker, LISW Lee walker, LISW Lee Walker, LISW has worked for over mental health settings. He has provided counseling and consultation for host agencies such as law enforcement and juvenile probation. His areas of expertise includes: crisis hot line, psychiatric intake, diagnosis & treatment evaluations, direct treatment and grief counseling. 40 years in both inpatient and outpatient Presently, his practice is focused on providing adult individual and couples short term counseling. Mr. Walker employs CBT &Reality Therapy as primary interventions for patients dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety Depression, Bipolar Disorder and a variety of life stressors. / Tamara Houston, LISW Tamara Houston, LISW Tamara Houston, MSW, LISW-CP has a bachelor s degree in Child and Family Studies with an emphasis in Child Development from Berea College and a Master of Social Work Degree with an emphasis in Community Empowerment and Programming from the University of Georgia. She has over 10 and bereavement, and program development. ’ years of experience in gerontology, grief Currently, she primarily sees adults and provides individual and marital counseling as well as therapy focusing on a variety of women s and relationship issues. ' More Info: http://www.danawileymd.com