Business Details
9 Years
experience
Child & Adolescent Psychologist in Mount Pleasant, SC
With over a decade of advanced clinical training and specialized expertise, our practice delivers comprehensive psychological services for children, adolescents, young adults, and families navigating emotional challenges and chronic medical conditions. Founded in 2017 after extensive academic and clinical preparation at institutions like Wofford College, The Citadel Graduate College, and Georgia School of Professional Psychology, we provide evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs.Our clinical focus includes biofeedback, behavioral pain management, and pediatric psychology consultation, with particular experience supporting patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease, diabetes, oncology disorders, and complex medical conditions. We maintain active memberships in the Society of Pediatric Psychology and the American Psychological Association while operating from a Charleston-based practice dedicated to improving quality of life through compassionate care.
Services
Child Psychotherapy
Adolescent Counseling
Pediatric Psychology
Biofeedback Therapy
Behavioral Pain Management
Family Conflict Resolution
School Reintegration Support
Medical Trauma Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Georgia School of Professional Psychology
- Four years of pediatric psychology training at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
- Specialized biofeedback and behavioral pain management interventions
- Active member of Society of Pediatric Psychology
- Proven experience with complex medical conditions including sickle cell disease
Services
Child Psychotherapy
Individualized therapy for children experiencing anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges. Our evidence-based interventions address stress management, social skills development, and family conflict resolution. Through age-appropriate techniques, we help young patients build coping mechanisms that support emotional regulation and positive behavioral changes.
Pediatric Psychology
Specialized support for children with chronic illnesses like diabetes and sickle cell disease. We provide treatment to improve medical adherence, prepare for procedures, and manage pain. Our services include sibling support programs and school reintegration planning to ensure comprehensive care for medically complex patients.
Biofeedback Therapy
Advanced biofeedback interventions help patients develop self-regulation skills. This non-invasive treatment addresses anxiety, ADHD symptoms, and chronic pain management through real-time physiological monitoring. Sessions teach patients to recognize physical stress indicators and implement effective relaxation techniques.
People
Chelsea Grimsley Oswald
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Oswald holds a Doctorate of Psychology from Argosy University Atlanta. After completing four years of clinical rotations at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University, she served as Pediatric Psychology Fellow at Johns Hopkins. Now specializing in Charleston, she focuses on individualized care for children with medical and emotional challenges.
Questions
What ages do you treat?
We specialize in treating children, adolescents, young adults up to age 25, and their families through individual and family therapy sessions.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider. Patients receive superbills for potential insurance reimbursement. Contact your provider to confirm outpatient mental health benefits.
What pediatric specialists do you work with?
Our practice collaborates with medical teams treating conditions including diabetes, oncology disorders, chronic pain, and sickle cell disease to provide integrated behavioral health support.
Do you offer telehealth services?
Current licensing restricts services to in-person sessions at our Mount Pleasant location. Please inquire about potential telehealth options during initial consultation.
How do you involve families?
Family participation is integral to treatment success. We incorporate parent coaching, sibling support sessions, and home-based intervention strategies into individualized treatment plans.
