LifeCare | Florence Psychologist
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Below are the LifeCare practitioners. Learn more about each clinician by clicking on his/her name.

 

Avie J. Rainwater, III, Ph.D., ABPP

Avie J. RainwaterPractice Areas:
Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Marital Problems, Chronic Pain, Biofeedback, Forensic Assessments, Personality Evaluations and Family Problems

Populations Served:
Adults, Couples and Families

Biography:
Dr. Rainwater is a native of Florence, SC and has been in practice in the area since 1989. He and his wife, Karen, have been married for over 30 years and they have three children. Dr. Rainwater enjoys family activities, playing the guitar, conservation farming, shotgun sports and road biking.

Education:
Masters: Counseling Psychology, Northeastern University
Masters: Clinical Psychology, Oklahoma State University
Doctorate: Clinical Psychology, Oklahoma State University
Residency: Clinical Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, Dartmouth Medical School
Fellowship: Psychophysiology, Children’s Medical Center (Tulsa, OK)

License:
Licensed for independent practice of clinical psychology in South Carolina.

Listings:
National Register of Health Service Provider in Psychology

Board Certifications:
Clinical Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
Biofeedback, Biofeedback Certification Institute of America (BCIA)
Pain Management, American Academy of Pain Management (AAPM)

Medical Staff Memberships:
McLeod Regional Medical Center (Active Staff)
Physician Health Committee
Medical Staff Leadership Committee
Carolinas Hospital System (Consulting Staff)
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center (Consulting Staff)
McLeod Hospital- Darlington (Active Staff)

Academic Appointments:
Clinical Associate Professor, Departments of Family Medicine and Psychiatry
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC

Professional Memberships:
American Psychological Association
Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
Christian Association for Psychological Studies
South Carolina Psychological Association

Jason D. Anderson, Psy. D.

Jason D. AndersonPractice Areas:
Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Marital Problems, Behavioral Problems, Boundaries, Chronic Pain, Pre-surgical Bariatric Evaluations, Personality Evaluations and Family Problems

Populations Served:
Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families

Biography:
Dr. Anderson joined LifeCare Psychology Group in 2006 after moving to Florence with his family. He enjoys spending time with his wife and three young daughters, sports, technology, business, and outdoor activities.

Education:
Masters: Clinical Psychology, Regent University
Doctorate: Clinical Psychology, Regent University
Residency: Clinical Psychology, Butler University (Indianapolis, IN)

License:
Licensed for independent practice of clinical psychology in South Carolina.

Medical Staff Memberships:
McLeod Regional Medical Center (Active Staff)
Regency Hospital System (Consulting Staff)
Florence Detention Center (Staff Psychologist)
Methodist Manor (Consulting Staff)

Edward L. Scearce, III, Psy. D.

Edward L. ScearceDr. Scearce joined LifeCare Psychology Group in 2009 after moving to Florence with his family. He enjoys family time, college football, and reading.

Education:
Masters: Clinical Psychology, Regent University
Doctorate: Clinical Psychology, Regent University
Residency: Clinical Psychology, Broughton Hospital, Morganton, NC

License:
Licensed for independent practice of clinical psychology in South Carolina.

Medical Staff Memberships:
McLeod Regional Medical Center (Active Staff)
Regency Hospital System (Consulting Staff)

Gayle R. Polston, M.A., LPC, NCC

Gayle R. PostonSpeciality:
Clinical Counseling

Undergraduate:
Oral Roberts University, Tulsa OK

Graduate:
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

Internship:
McLeod Behavioral Health, Florence, SC

Professional Associations:
American Association of Christian Counselors
American Counseling Association
National Board for Certified Counselors

Special Interests or Additional Information:
Ms. Polston provides individual, family and group therapy for adults. Areas of specialization are anxiety, depression, boundaries, codependency, relational, geriatrics, divorce, grief and loss, chronic pain, trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, career and self-esteem.

Michael A. Roycroft, M.A., LPC, NCC

Michael A RoycroftSpeciality:
Clinical Counseling

Undergraduate:
Oral Roberts University, Tulsa OK

Graduate:
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

Internship:
McLeod Behavioral Health, Florence, SC

Professional Associations:
American Association of Christian Counselors
American Counseling Association
National Board for Certified Counselors

Special Interests or Additional Information:
Ms. Polston provides individual, family and group therapy for adults. Areas of specialization are anxiety, depression, boundaries, codependency, relational, geriatrics, divorce, grief and loss, chronic pain, trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, career and self-esteem.

M. Ruth Blair, M.A., LPCi

M. Ruth BlairSpeciality:
Clinical Counseling

Undergraduate:
College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Graduate:
The Citadel, Charleston, SC

Internship:
Charleston County Department of Mental Health

Special Interests or Additional Information:
Mrs. Blair provides individual, family and group therapy for adults and adolescents. She enjoys spending time with her husband and new baby boy.

 

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