The Behavioral Wellness Group

I used to dread going to my old therapist office. It was always awkward and I felt like I was being judged when I would talk about my problems. Not a fun time. Now that I'm seeing Mara at Behavioral Wellness I actually look forward to my sessions. The office is so warm and welcoming. Mara is always kind, greeting me with a smile and seeing me off before I leave. She's very insightful and easy to talk to about whats happening in life. Her experience in treatment with a wide rage of age groups makes her the perfect therapist for families, couples, and individuals alike. She never judges and often will relate by using her own experiences in life to give insights on techniques that have helped her and others. I especially love that Mara is flexible. She's understanding when we have to reschedule and will check in if we have to postpone a session. I cannot say enough about how much I love going to my sessions with Mara at Behavioral Wellness. Thank you 🙏🏻💗

I have been going here maybe a little over 6 months and I will say working with Mara is the best. I came in after something that I thought I would never be able to exceed and she helped me through every thought and emotion. I truly do not know what I would do without these visit's. She showed me what having boundaries are and how it’s okay to state how you feel and not allowing people to continue to bombard you.

Mrs. Mara is a wonderful person, she has helped me with getting myself together and has made me become a better version of myself that i once was before. All the sessions really helped me understand who I really am. Whenever i come into her room sad i always leave with a smile on my face, she really motivates me to keep on battling. If i could give her 10 stars i would but i can only do 5😔.

I joined the Adult Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program and it was life changing. I was going through an extremely rough patch in my life; I wasn’t eating, leaving the house, or living my life. When I joined the group, I was very very nervous. I don’t do well in groups or going out of my comfort zone, but little did I know, that was exactly what I need. Stephanie made sure we knew the confidentiality rules and that group was a safe place. It was really special to see I wasn’t alone and that so many other people of all ages were going through or have gone through the same things I was and have gone through in the past. The 8 weeks I spent going through ways to help me cope with the anxieties of every day life were truly life changing. I would highly recommend taking the jump and stepping out of your comfort zone to do this program. The difference I have seen in my life 6 months after finishing the program and even during is crazy. I’ve learned to not let the anxiety win and how to cope using DBT skills that we learned. Please don’t hesitate to join group, I promise you won’t regret it. I’m so thankful for Stephanie for creating this group and giving me a safe place to “feel my feels”.

From the billing and administrative staff to the counselors, The Behavioral Wellness Group is a well organized, clinically experienced and compassionate group ! I highly recommend licensed professional counselors ,Erin Pawlak and Stephanie Jacobs ! They are kind, compassionate, attentive and skilled. The IOP programs are amazing options for adolescents and adults and one the only or few of their kind in the Bluffton, SC area. Another positive to the group is that they are in network with many different insurance companies and their billing practices are transparent and seamless unlike so many other groups in the area, they also offer other billing options such as Care Credit or billing installment plans if necessary. Phone calls and emails are answered promptly and you will never feel alone and lost here ! Their website is also well maintained and informative with detailed descriptions of programs offered and clinician photos and bio.

Erin Pawlak is a skilled, compassionate counselor and a wonderful person! I highly recommend her as a counselor and her IOP program for teens. It has been so very supportive for my family and life changing experience for my 17 year old son ! She is very responsive to teens and their families and teaches them skills for emotional and mental wellness that become lifelong assets in their personal life as well as school or career. I am so thankful for Erin and her program !