Meet Our Team
Our team of licensed therapists and trained counselors provide services both in our Myrtle Beach office and online.
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Megan Townsend, M.A., NCC, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of The Oaks Counseling Group. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Coastal Carolina University and her Master’s in Clinical Rehabilitation and Counseling from the University of South Carolina.
Megan works with children, adolescents, adults, and families, with a particular interest in supporting children and teens as they navigate anxiety, emotional and behavioral challenges, relationships, identity, and life transitions. Her work with women often centers around anxiety, relationships, major life changes, and women’s health. She also has specialized training through the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, with a focus on reproductive mental health and infertility.
Megan takes a collaborative, holistic approach to therapy, looking beyond symptoms to understand the person, their relationships, experiences, and the larger context of their life. She also enjoys bringing mental health conversations outside of the therapy room through speaking engagements, workshops, and community education.
Megan serves on the Board of the South Carolina Clinical Mental Health Counselors Association as the Pee Dee Regional Representative and is a member of the United Way of Horry County’s Health Vision Council. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor Candidate under the supervision of Dr. Tommy Vaughn.
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Will earned his Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Toccoa Falls College in 2018, followed by his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Prescott College in 2025. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of South Carolina.
Will brings over six years of experience in addiction treatment, working in both residential and outpatient settings with adults and adolescents. He has worked with individuals facing substance use challenges, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and existential concerns.
Will's approach to therapy is person-centered and collaborative. He believes therapy works best when clients feel safe and comfortable exploring what's really going on in their lives. Moving away from the traditional "doctor-patient" model, Will sees therapy as a partnership where clients are active participants in their own healing. He draws from Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while taking a holistic view of each person.
Will's background in philosophy shapes his interest in the deeper questions—meaning, purpose, identity, and values. He's passionate about helping people navigate life transitions, work through anxiety and depression, and develop greater self-awareness and understanding.
Will's hope is that clients leave therapy with a deeper understanding of themselves and the confidence to continue growing on their own. He wants to empower people with the insight and tools they need to thrive long after therapy ends.
Will is currently under supervision for his LPC by Megan Townsend, LPC-S Candidate.
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Julia earned her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Columbia International University in 2014. She then completed certificates in counseling through the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation in 2020 and completed her certification in parent coaching through Connected Families in 2025. Julia is also in pursuit of becoming a fully trained Brainspotting practitioner and has currently completed Phase 1.
Julia is a mom of three who has experience helping parents navigate challenging situations faced in the toddler years through young adulthood. She has worked with parents and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression and self-injury, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, sensory processing difficulties, general defiance and more. Julia specializes in anxiety and OCD coaching and counseling.
Raising children is incredibly difficult. Julia’s approach is compassionate and individualized to fit the specific parent(s) and child(ren). Her background in psychology enables her to help not only families with neurotypical children, but also those with parents and children wrestling with particular neurodivergent and mental health struggles.
The heart behind parent coaching is to give families a framework for parenting that they can adapt and apply throughout the changing stages of their children’s upbringing. Julia’s aim is for parents to feel equipped and empowered to continue their parenting journey with greater peace and confidence.
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Kristin earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Coastal Carolina University in 2004 followed by her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2022 and Doctorate of Education in Sport and Performance Psychology in 2024 from the University of Western States. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of South Carolina. Kristin is also trained in Prepare/Enrich Premarital Counseling.
With a background in sport and performance psychology, Kristin offers a holistic, collaborative approach to supporting the unique mental health needs of athletes. Kristin offers counseling designed to help athletes excel, on and off the field. She supports athletes in overcoming performance anxiety, breaking free from perfectionism, navigating the emotional toll of injuries, and confidently redefining their identity as they transition beyond sport. Her approach empowers athletes to perform at their best and thrive in every stage of their journey.
At the heart of Kristin’s practice is a belief in the extraordinary potential within every person. She embraces a holistic, person‑centered approach that honors the connection between mind, body, and emotion. Kristin creates a supportive and empowering space where clients can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and discover new pathways to resilience and growth. Through compassionate guidance and collaborative work, she helps individuals build meaningful coping tools, deepen self‑understanding, and move toward their personal, athletic, and/or professional goals with clarity and confidence.Kristin is currently under supervision for her LPC by Megan Townsend, LPC-S Candidate.
