DANIEL MURDAUGH, M.A.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Contact Information
Phone: (803) 254-9767 Fax: (803) 254-9740 Email: danmurdaugh@palmettocounseling.com
About Me
As a Christian, I view God as the ultimate source of healing and believe counseling can be one of the many tools He uses to bring about emotional and relational health. Therapy can be a challenging and difficult process for many people. Therefore, I focus on developing a strong therapeutic relationship characterized by active listening, compassionate direction, and professional trust. My desire for all clients is that they will gain insight into their issues, deal honestly with their setbacks, and move fearlessly toward their goals. While I may use varied therapeutic approaches to best fit therapy to the issues at hand, a developmental framework is used as my main orientation.
Family is very important to me, so when away from the office I highly value spending time with my wife and daughter. I enjoy road trips, playing games, working puzzles and watching various sports. My faith is central to my life, and I try to express that in how I live and the choices I make. I feel very privileged to use the experience, training and gifts God has given me to help people find perspective and hope in their lives and relationships.
General Information
Gender: Male
Started Counseling: 1995
Average Cost Per Session: $115
Sliding Scale: No
Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield; APS; Blue Choice, PAI
Credit Cards Accepted: Visa & MasterCard
Clients
Age: 16 and older
Ethnicity: Any
Modality: Individual, Marital, Family and Group
Gender: Male & Female
Religious Orientation: Any
Education
M.A. Counseling- Columbia International University, 1997
B.A. Bible and Psychology- Columbia International University, 1994
Certifications
South Carolina Board of Examiners for Counselors – Licensed Professional Counselor
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
Assessments
TOVA (Test of Variable Attention) - Computer-based test for ADHD Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Clinical Experience
Private Practice - Palmetto Counseling Associates (1995 – present) Seminar/Retreat Leader – marriage, parenting, and stress (1994 – present) Support Group Leader – 12 step & codependency groups (1994 – 1998)
Teaching Assistant – Columbia International Univ. (1995 – 1998)
Specialties/Interests
Anger
Grief
Marriage and Parenting
Mood Disorders (depression, anxiety, etc)
Personal Growth or Spiritual Development
Relationship issues
Accepting New Patients: No