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Dr. Ezekiel Parro, PhD

Dr. Ezekiel Parro, PhD

Board Certified licensed clinical Pastoral counselor

1619 Old Pelzer Road, Piedmont, South Carolina 29673 | 8645617729

Hello, My name is Ezekiel Parro and I am a grateful follower of Jesus Christ whom desires to help anyone who is struggling from any emotional, spiritual, or psychological difficulty. Please reach out to me and I will be delighted to assist you. Blessings!

Sharon Spivey, LISW-CP, BCPCC

Sharon Spivey, LISW-CP, BCPCC

Licensed Independent Social Worker

3150 South Highway 14, Greenville, South Carolina 29615 | 864-238-0153

I have 28 years counseling experience in a clinical setting and have provided Christian focused Marriage and Family Counseling in conjunction with my husband, an ordained counseling pastor, for the last 10 years. We have a unique approach that is very successful.

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Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists

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Greenville, South Carolina is a great little town with multiple attractions nearby for everyone in the family. The Reedy River Falls Historic Park and Cottage is absolutely gorgeous with areas overlooking the entire site as well as ponds, gardens, trails, and much more. This attraction proves to be the perfect family-outing location for those with children and teenagers of all ages. For families wishing to enjoy a nice dance, venture down to the Carolina Ballet Theatre. If music is more your style, the Greenville Symphony Orchestra may be great for you. Here you will enjoy classical concerts from the past, which is sure to be moving for all involved. Specifically great for children and teenagers is the Greenville Zoo. This location has a playground, wildlife, picnic spots, as well as classes and camps. Be sure to check the calendar for details on events held throughout the entire year.1 Lakeview Middle, Blythe Academy, and Southside High are a few of the schools located within the area to meet your family's educational needs.

Mental Health in Greenville

The Celebrate Recovery group offered by Brookwood Community Church provides support for individuals with a variety of mental health issues. Whether someone is struggling with anger, an eating disorder, grief, or family issues, help is available. Groups meet once a week and are completely confidential. Separate groups are offered for men and women. Contact Brookwood Community Church at 864-688-8200.2

The Family Effect helps support drug and alcohol prevention programs offered by the Phoenix Center by engaging in outreach and educational programs that increase awareness about the dangers of substance use. Their REACH program targets 14-19 year olds that are at-risk for dangerous behaviors. The program includes weekly support groups, outdoor adventure trips, and community service projects that build self-esteem and occupy kids' time in a healthy and positive manner. At the end of the program, kids have the knowledge and tools they need to make healthy decisions. Call 864-467-4747 to learn more.3

People that are experiencing such severe mental health issues that they are contemplating suicide can reach out for help from Mental Health America of Greenville County. This organization provides a crisis help line that is available 24-hours a day. Highly trained phone workers offer a nonjudgmental ear to listen to people's problems, offer insights, and connect callers to local resources that can help. Anyone can call for assistance any time of day, for any reason. Call 864-271-8888 for immediate assistance.4

Current Initiatives

Greenville Forward is an organization committed to improving the physical and mental health of residents in Greenville and the surrounding areas. Several initiatives comprise the Greenville Forward movement. The Healthy People Initiative focuses on reducing the use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs by all citizens, but particularly youth. The Healthcare Services Initiative focuses on ensuring that all residents of Greenville have easy access to health-related services, including addiction and mental health treatment. By partnering with local non-profit agencies, Greenville Forward is able to undertake outreach and education efforts to increase public awareness of health issues and build consensus about how to improve services in the community. Additional details about these programs is available by calling 864-233-8443.5


References

1. Greenville Zoo. (2017). Homepage. Retrieved from http://www.greenvillezoo.com/pages/
2. Brookwood Community Church. (2017). Support Groups. Retrieved from http://www.brookwoodchurch.org/supportgroups
3. Family Effect. (2017). Prevention. Retrieved from http://www.familyeffect.org/prevention.php
4. Mental Health America of Greenville County. (2017). Crisisline. Retrieved from http://www.mhagc.org/crisisline.php
5. Greenville Forward. (2017). Healthy People. Retrieved from http://www.greenvilleforward.com/visionhealth.htm

Greenville is located in Greenville County, South Carolina. It has a land area of 28.92 square miles and a water area of 0.14 square miles.  The population of Greenville is 64,579 people with 26,636 households and a median annual income of $41,924. .


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Mental health treatment and therapy in Greenville is sometimes a struggle to afford for families and individuals without proper insurance coverage. Finances for many in Greenville are not able to cover long term weekly counseling sessions without a budgetary plan in place. The good news is that therapists are often willing to work with you if accessibility is an issue. Low cost therapy and sliding scales are just some of the options that therapists can offer. Insurance may cover your sessions as well. Talk to your counselor to learn more. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Greenville public health department.