Education & Training

• Bachelor of Arts, East Texas Baptist University

• Master of Science in Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington

• Postgraduate Veterinary Social Work Certificate, University of Tennessee Knoxville

• Clinical Trauma Specialist

• HeartMath Certified Practitioner 

• Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1

Currently Pursuing

• Advanced Grief Counseling Certification

Licensure

• South Carolina: Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (8938)

• North Carolina: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (C014694)

• Colorado: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW.09929326)

Eliot is our resident therapy dog in training.  Born on May 2022 at Carolina Goldens, Eliot is an English Cream Golden Retriever who comes from a long line of therapy dogs.  

Eliot has a deep and abiding love of treats!  He's also a big fan of cuddles and hearing how handsome and amazing he is (ideally at the same time).

Certification & Training 

• Basic & Intermediate Training, Astro

Currently Pursuing

• Certified Therapy Dog, Alliance of Therapy Dogs

• Delta Tails Basic Manners Title

• AKC Therapy Dog Title

• Canine Good Citizen

• Introduction to Scent Work
  Eliot is learning to identify and alert for increases in cortisol (commonly known at the "stress hormone")

• #RetrievalSpecialistEliot via Facebook and Instagram

NOTE: Eliot is being trained as both a therapy dog (TD) and as Krista's Service Dog in Training (SDiT).  This means you may see him in the community inboth of these roles. 

Amanda’s unique and diverse background allows her to understand and recognize the complex physical and emotional difficulties that occur throughout a lifespan, especially after an untimely loss. As an avid animal lover, Amanda understands first hand that the loss of a pet can hurt just as much (and sometimes more) as the loss of a person. Her deep understanding of heartbreak that can follow the loss of a pet inspired Amanda to pursue her Veterinary Social Work certification through the University of Tennessee Knoxville. 

Amanda facilitates the Pet Grief & Loss Peer Support Group.  

Education & Training

• Master of Social Work, The State University of New York at Stony Brook

Currently Pursuing

• Postgraduate Veterinary Social Work Certificate, University of Tennessee Knoxville 

Licensure

• South Carolina: Licensed Master Social Worker (15160)

Jane is a Boxer mix rescued from the Greenville Humane Society and her very favorite thing is playing catch the toy.  Like many of us, Jane had some difficult experiences, struggles with anxiety, and sometimes has to practice her own calming techniques.  She is our poster dog for understanding what self compassion looks like in real life.  While Jane occasionally joins in at the office, she is not a regular participant in therapy due to her anxiety.  She is a beloved member of the family and stars in many anecdotes about why we are all worthy of love and belonging just as we are.

Currently Pursuing

• #CalamityJaneSC via Facebook and Instagram

Audrey manages billing and insurance processing.  She brings an array of knowledge to the position with over eighteen years experience in mental health services.  Audrey enjoys overseeing the "behind the scenes" operations of small businesses and helping to support private practice owners nationwide.