Dr. Ben & Lauren
Dr. Benjamin Casola, Medical Director
Benjamin Casola, MD is a South Carolina-licensed psychiatrist, author, researcher, and wellness physician. His experience spans inpatient & outpatient psychiatry and integrative wellness medicine. Accepted into SUNY Upstate Medical University at just 17 years old, he combines a lifelong passion for science with a genuine, compassionate approach to helping people heal.
Known for his depth of ever-growing knowledge, Dr. Casola works with patients to provide evidence-based treatment that goes beyond symptom management and supports lasting well-being.
Lauren Grace, Clinical Director
Lauren Joosten, LISW-CP is a South Carolina-licensed clinical therapist, EMDR trauma therapist, author, and clinical program developer with over 15 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's most difficult challenges. Educated at Stony Brook University, she is passionate about creating personalized, evidence-based treatment that fosters deep healing and lasting growth.
Known for her empathy, authenticity, and direct yet compassionate approach, Lauren believes that meaningful change happens through genuine human connection. She is dedicated to helping clients heal from the root of their struggles, build resilience, and create lives that feel fulfilling, not just manageable.