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Dr. Tia Buchanan, LPCS, LAC, M.A/PhD., NBCC, CCMHC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPCLPCS, LAC, NBCCNCC, CCMHC (she, her)
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Sumter, SC 29154
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I am an LPC, LPCS, LAC in SC, and LPC in Vermont. I have earned M.A. Counseling; M.A. Professional Mental Health Clinical Mental Health (CACREP); M.S. Forensic Psychology: Pediatrics Mental Health Population (Liberty University); Ph.D.; Play Therapy Certification (Capella); Master Black-Belt Six Sigma Certification (Purdue University). I am NBCC Board Certified NCE/National Certified Counselor, NCMHCE/Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I am located in Zama Middle High School, Japan where I serve as ASCAS to provide clinical mental health on-site to all ZMHS student ID card holders, 6-12 grades and families.
Using tools from various clinical background I offer integrated techniques from developmental psychology play, art therapy, Sand Tray therapy, Yoga/EDMR, Somatic EMDR, ISSA Certified Elite Trainer, Kickboxing, MI, FIT, integrating a bio-psych-social-spiritual clinical client centered approach for Camp Zama students and families, Japan.
Each person is unique and has various biological psychological social traits and characteristics that contribute to their response externally and internally. I facilitate a safe place to heal and assist clients who enroll in ASACS services to learn tools for mental health clinical support for all Camp Zama ID card holder ZMHS students and families.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $250
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Zelle
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Dr. Tia Buchanan, LPCS, LAC, M.A/PhD., NBCC, CCMHC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPCLPCS, LAC, NBCCNCC, CCMHC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of South Carolina / 7765 Tia D. Buchanan
- In Practice for 14 Years
- License: LLR SC: LPC, 2018 (6810), LAC/Licensed Addictions Counselor, 2018 (168) 168 / 2021
- Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors NCC Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor 794501 / 2024
- Attended Liberty University CACREP, Master Professional Counseling Clinical Mental Heal, Graduated 2014
Licensed Professional Counselor: Tia D. Buchanan
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Personality Disorders
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Body Positivity
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Teen Violence
- Testing and Evaluation
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Veterans
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Christian
Age
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Expressive Arts
- Family / Marital
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Trauma Focused
Groups
"Amazing ME Club"
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Students incoming to Zama Middle High School. NEW 6th graders for 2024-2025 year). PARENTS email ASACS ‘Dr. Tia’ for signup! Students learn value added life + social skills for 2024! Learn strategies to handle stressors, anxiety new school transition! Learn HOW brain/body connections affect mental well being while having FUN! SUMMER group sessions! One group and theme per week. Enrollment into ASACS required from parents. EMAIL: Tia.Buchanan@dodea.edu for scheduling appointment for enrollment.
Expertise
Anxiety
Peer Relationships
Types of Therapy
Art Therapy
Age
Teen
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Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
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Dr. Tia Buchanan, LPCS, LAC, M.A/PhD., NBCC, CCMHC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPCLPCS, LAC, NBCCNCC, CCMHC