Dr. Keith Phillips, Director & Counselor

Dr. Phillips is a Licensed Professional Counselor and supervisor. His therapy style is a cognitive behavioral approach integrated with a biblical worldview. He is certified as a Prepare and Enrich Marriage Counselor, as well as an Anger Management Specialist. Keith has worked with substance abuse clients at Miracle Hill Ministries and The Forrester Center. Prior to receiving his Doctorate of Ministry from North Greenville University, he received his Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Liberty University. He and his wife Norma Lynn, served in various ministry capacities while on staff at First Baptist Spartanburg including the beginning of New Day Counseling Ministry before retiring in 2021.

Dr. Keith Phillips is available by appointment for counseling sessions on

Wednesdays from 10:30-12:30 here at our church for members and the public.

864-316-2792

‍New Mercies Counseling and Consulting offers:

• Premarital and marriage counseling using the Prepare & Enrich curriculum.

• Retrain Your Brain Seminar to interested churches. This is a 7 session biblical teaching that focuses on destroying strongholds in our thinking.

0ffice@newmerciessc.org

www.newmerciessc.org

Marcie Smith, Counselor

Marcie Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who is passionate about mental health from both a clinical and biblical perspective. Marcie has been an intern with New Mercies Counseling and Consulting since May 2024 and previously interned with Project R.E.S.T., a nonprofit serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from USC Upstate and her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University.

As a wife and mother, Marcie understands the importance of faith, family, and emotional well-being. She enjoys working with individuals from all walks of life and supporting clients through the many challenges that can arise while navigating different life transitions. Her counseling approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with spiritual and biblical integration.

Hours:

Tuesdays 4:00-7:00

Thursdays 9:00-5:00

864-492-9771

Marcie counsels female clients

and

Children (both sexes) 12 & under.