Tide Life Therapy LLC.
Tide Life Therapy LLC.
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Life moves in Tides.
Just as the tides have highs and lows, people’s lives naturally shift and flow. Therapy can help you navigate these changes with clarity, support, and balance.
Michaela is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LISW-CP) in South Carolina, with over 10 years of clinical experience working with adults, teenagers, and families.
She specializes in supporting individuals experiencing:
Substance use challenges
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Trauma
Depression
Anxiety
Michaela uses a blend of evidence-based therapies and practical activities to make therapy meaningful, approachable, and directly applicable to everyday life.
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Schedule a free consultation to see if working together is the right fit.
Tide Life Therapy LLC - Clinical Practice
Tide Life Therapy LLC - Clinical Practice
Michaela meets clients where they are, listening with compassion and empowering them with opportunities for growth and change. No matter what life has brought your way, she believes you are capable of growing in places others may have never imagined.
Pull up a chair, take a deep breath, and know that you’re here for a reason.
At Tide Life Therapy, clients find both compassion and a strong grounding in values. Michaela integrates evidence-based approaches including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Trauma-Focused Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Written Exposure Therapy (WET)
Relapse Prevention (RP)
She offers a safe, confidential, and supportive space where clients can work toward meaningful and lasting change.
If you are seeking a therapist who can facilitate growth and help you build tangible steps forward, contact Tide Life Therapy at 843-284-3521 or email mb@tidelifetherapy.com
Clinical Work
Clinical Work
Certifications & Licensing
MUSC Clinical & Translational Research Ethics Fellowship (5/25)
Clinical Supervisor Designation (CS), AADC/Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor APSC (2025)
Master’s Addictions Counselor (MAC), NAADAC (08/23)
Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice (LISW-CP-S), South Carolina LLR (11/22)
CIRTL FUEL Associate Certificate, University of Tennessee (07/2023)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (4/22)
Risk Reduction through Family Therapy (4/22)
Trauma-Focused CBT (4/22)
Clinical Supervision in the Addiction Profession Certificate, NAADAC (7/22)
Adolescent Treatment and Recovery Certificate, NAADAC (10/22)
LISW-CP (South Carolina) (12/21)
DBT (2/20)
CBT (2/20)
MSW School Social Work Certificate (Michigan) (02/20)
Certified Prevention Specialist Reciprocal Consultant (CPC-R), Michigan (12/19)
School Social Work Certificate, Michigan State University (05/18)
Professional Memberships
NAADAC – The Association for Addiction Professionals
APSC – Addiction Professionals South Carolina
MCBAP – Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals
ASAM - American Society for Addiction Medicine
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