Robert McCarthy, PhD, LPC, CCMHC, MAC, BCG, BCN, BCIM
Quality Integrative Healthcare
McCarthy Counseling Associates, Pa
McCarthy Counseling Associates provides the greater Myrtle Beach area with traditional, quality-oriented mental health services; including, individual, group, couple and family counseling.
In addition, we offer state-of-the-art intelligence, educational, personality, and forensic assessment as well as attorney and physician consultation. We also specialize in qEEG, biofeedback, neurofeedback, computerized cognitive training, cranial electrical stimulation, audio-visual entrainment and advanced clinical supervision.
Our office is equipped with the latest FDA-registered digital equipment and computer software for completing comprehensive psychophysiological evaluations, stress profiling, and brain mapping. MCA distributes Alpha-Stim products and is a Regional distributor for Mind Alive, Inc..
MCA is now accredited by the American Association of Integrative Medicine (AAIM) in recognition of providing quality integrative healthcare.
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Education/Training
Dr. McCarthy holds a Master of Arts degree from St. John's University in Jamaica, Queens, New York; a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Saybrook Graduate School in San Francisco, California; and, a two-year Postgraduate Certificate in Pain Management from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California.
In addition, he served as Chairperson of a Committee on Special Education related to Public Law 94-142 and 504 legislation for seven years, and is a member of the Executive Advisory Board of the American Psychotherapy Association (APA). He also serves on the Executive Advisory Board of the American Psychotherapy Association (APA), American Association of Integrative Medicine (AAIM), and National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists (NBCCH).
In 1990, Dr. McCarthy was selected as the American Mental Health Counselor Association's Counselor of the Year from a pool of nationwide nominees. Several years ago, he was named a Master Therapist by the American Psychotherapy Association.
Dr. McCarthy served on numerous National and State committees for the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) and the American Counseling Association (ACA) at different points in his career.
Dr. McCarthy is Board Certified in Integrative Medicine by the American Association of Integrative Medicine (AAIM), a Master Addiction Counselor by the National Board for Certified Counselors, and a Board Certified Fellow in EEG and General Biofeedback with the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance. In addition, he is a Quantitative EEG Technician with the Quantitative Electroencephalography Board, Fellow of the Academy of Learning and Developmental Disorders, International Academy of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling and Psychotherapy, American College of Forensic Examiners, American Psychotherapy Association, and Professional Academy of Custody Evaluators as well as numerous other interdisciplinary organizations.
Bio
Dr. Robert McCarthy is a Licensed and Board Certified Professional Counselor and Supervisor with over thirty-eight years experience in the assessment, diagnosis, remediation, and treatment of individuals with emotional, physical, neurological, and learning disorders.
His work experience includes employment in a variety of public and private settings: County and State mental health programs, Correctional facilities, educational institutions, and private practice.
During the 1970s, he completed formal postgraduate training in psychoanalytically-oriented and family therapies in New York City while studying with such prominent clinicians as Dr. Reuben Fine, Dr. Stan Rosenman, Dr. Joseph Levy, Dr. Joseph Richmond, Dr. Clara Torda, Dr. Emanuel Hammer, Dr. Tom Fogarty, and Dr. Phil Geurin.
Dr. Joel Lubar at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville later added to Dr. McCarthy's interest in bolstering human potential by showing him how to empower others through advanced qEEG and neurofeedback technologies.
Dr. McCarthy now specializes in qEEG, biofeedback, neurofeedback, hemoencephalography, cranial electrical stimulation, audio-visual entrainment, and computerized cognitive training.
While decades have passed, Dr. McCarthy's optimism and belief in the limitless potential and buoyancy of the human spirit remains an endless source of motivation and excitement as he works with others on a daily basis.
Memberships
American Counseling Association
American Mental Health Counselors Association
South Carolina Mental Health Counselors Association
Payments Accepted
Most insurance accepted
Hours:Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM
License:SC LPC #1719
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Therapy
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Grief and Loss
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Addiction
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Group Therapy
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Adolescents
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Hypnotherapy
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Anger Management
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Learning Disabilities
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Anxiety and Panic
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Life Transitions
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Asperger's Syndrome
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Loneliness
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Body Image Issues
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Marriage Counseling
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Caregiver Issues
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Children's Counseling
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Online / Teletherapy
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Chronic Illness
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Couples
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Psychological Evaluation / Testing
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Depression
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Relationship Issues
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Divorce
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Domestic Violence
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Eating Disorders
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Stress Management
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Educational Therapy
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Trauma and PTSD
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Gifted / Talented Issues
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Work and Career Issues
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Licenses/Certifications
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Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (NBCCH)
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Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC)
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Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP)
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Certified Relationship Specialist (CRS)
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Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.)
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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
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Master Addictions Counselor (MAC)
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National Certified Counselor (NCC)
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National Certified School Counselor (NCSC)
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