Clinicians

 

Staff Therapists

  • Aaron Dorsett, LMFT, MFT Supervisor Candidate

    Aaron is a staff therapist and Post Degree Institute Supervisor Candidate at Emerge. He has a master’s of Marriage and Family Therapy from Converse University.

    Before joining Emerge he was a Clinical Fellow in Emerge’s Post Degree Institute receiving further training and supervision in Play Therapy.

    Aaron is an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist and aims to help client’s live life as their authentic selves. He is passionate about working with Teens and Adults in the LGBTQ+ community.

  • Hitha Srivatsan, LMFT, NBCCH, MFT Supervisor Candidate

    Hitha Srivatsan is a staff therapist and Post Degree Institute Supervisor with Emerge. She has specialized training and skill in interviewing and diagnosing clients, then counseling them and treating any mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage and family.

    She was a Clinical Fellow in Emerge’s Post Degree Institute. She has degrees as a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapist from Converse University.

  • Jasmine Dorsett, LMFT

    Jasmine is a staff therapist with Emerge. She has a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Mississippi State University and a Master in Marriage and Family Therapy from Converse University. Jasmine completed her post degree work as a Clinical Fellow in Emerge’s Post Degree Institute.

    She specializes in Play Therapy, Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD, and Military/First Responders and their families.

  • Liz Cain, LMFT

    Liz Cain is a staff therapist with Emerge. She has an Educational Specialist Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Converse University and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with specialized training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

    She was a Clinical Fellow in Emerge’s Post Degree Institute. During this time, she worked was with adolescents in a residential facility, and their families. In this setting, she began to specialize in trauma and repairing the destructive relationships and ineffective behavioral patterns within these broken families.

    She also regularly works on Conflict Resolution in Relationships, as well as Anger Management, Depression, Grief, and Anxiety. She currently works with Adolescents, Couples, and Families (both traditional and non-traditional).

  • Precious Daugherty, LMFT

    Precious Daugherty, LMFT is a staff therapist with Emerge. She has a Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy from Converse College.

    Before joining Emerge she was a Clinical Fellow in Emerge’s Post Degree Institute receiving further training and supervision.

    Her focus is Stress Management, Depression, Family Issues, Grief, Relationships, Anxiety, Self-esteem, she also enjoys working with Teens and Adults.

  • Ross Hill, LMFT-S, AADC, CS

    Ross Hill is the Interim Post Degree Institute Director and staff therapist with Emerge. He has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology & Sociology from Wofford College and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Converse University.

    Before returning to Emerge he worked with Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Disorders, and Relational Problems in an outpatient setting.

    Ross enjoys working with Men's Issues, Relationship challenges (including nontraditional relationship structures), Addiction, Depression, and other Life Transitions.

  • Sara Parker, LMFT

    Sara Parker is the Director of Operations and a staff therapist with Emerge.

    Sara has a bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in History from Converse College and a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Converse College. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and is a part-time staff therapist with EMERGE.

    She was a former Administrative and Clinical Fellow in Emerge’s Post Degree Institute.

  • Sarah Gervais, LMFT-S

    Sarah Gervais, the Director of Continuing Education, Post Degree Institute Supervisor and staff therapist with Emerge.

    She has a bachelor's degree in Psychology from North Greenville University and a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Converse University.

    She received further training and supervision in Play Therapy while in the Post-Degree Institute at EMERGE. Sarah enjoys working with Children, Adolescents and Families.

  • Tommy Eubanks, LMFT

    Tommy Eubanks is a staff therapist with EMERGE. He has a Master of Marriage and Family Therapy from Converse University.

    Before joining Emerge as a Staff Therapist, he was a Clinical Fellow in Emerge’s Post Degree Institute, with a focus on Adolescent Anxiety and Depression.

    He has a passion for working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum, and he enjoys working with Adolescents, Families, and Young Adults.

Post Degree Institute Fellows

  • Amanda Isler, LMFT-A

    Amanda is a PDI Fellow Therapist with Emerge. She has a Master in Marriage and Family Therapy from Converse University.

    Her specialties include: teens, young adults, adults and aging adults.

    Anxiety, Depression, ADHD and Autism/Other Neurodivergence, Disabilities, Life Transitions, Grief, Self-esteem, LGBTQIA+.

    Amanda has 3 years of experience working with individuals in various stages of recovery from substance misuse.

    Amanda’s strengths include: Responsibility, Consistency, Belief, Input, and Connectedness

  • Daisy Humphries, LMFT-A

    Daisy is a PDI Fellow Therapist with Emerge. She has a Master in Marriage and Family Therapy from Converse University.


    Her specialties include: young children, teens, young adults, and aging adults.
    Anxiety, Stress, Depression, ADHD and Autism/Other Neurodivergence, Life Transitions, and Self-esteem.
    Daisy has prior experience working with young children with developmental delays.
    Daisy’s aim in therapy is to provide a safe and accepting space for all client concerns and needs.


    Daisy’s strengths include: Empathy, Humor, Positivity, Consistency, Belief in Clients, and
    Adaptability

  • Jamie Guay, LMFT-A

    Jamie is a PDI Fellow Therapist with Emerge at our University Center of Greenville location. She has a Master in Marriage and Family Therapy from Converse University.

    Her specialties include: individuals, couples, and families.

    Life Transitions, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Infidelity, Alzheimer's and Other Related Dementia for Individuals with a diagnosis, Caregivers, and Families.

    Jamie can help you feel at ease to open up to her with her "tell it like it is" approach.

    Jamie’s strengths include: Communication, WOO, Activator, Empathy, and Maximizer.

  • Julie Bjorndahl, MMFT

    Julie is a PDI Fellow Therapist with Emerge. She has a Master in Marriage and Family Therapy from Converse University.

    Her specialties include individuals and couples. Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Self-esteem, Stress, Children, Teens, Adults and Couples

    Julie’s strengths include: Empathy, Communication, Adaptability, Connectedness, and Restorative

  • Jerry Wesley, LMFT-A

    Jerry is a PDI Fellow Therapist with Emerge at our University Center of Greenville location. He has a Master in Marriage and Family Therapy from Converse University.

School-Based Therapists

  • Ashley Hunter, LMFT-A

    Ashley is a School-Based Fellow Therapist with Emerge. She graduated from Abilene Christian University with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Therapy.

    Ashley serves Spartanburg School District 3 (Pacolet Elementary) and District 7 (Mary H. Wright Elementary) students and families through a collaborative partnership for Full-service Community Schools via the Spartanburg Academic Movement.

  • Daylee Pruitt, LMFT-A

    Daylee is a School-Based Fellow Therapist with Emerge. She graduated from Converse University with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.

    Daylee serves Spartanburg School District 3 (Cowpens Elementary) and District 7 (Cleveland Academy of Leadership) students and families through a collaborative partnership for Full-service Community Schools via the Spartanburg Academic Movement.

    Daylee’s strengths include: Empathy, Developer, Includer, Strategic and Learner.

Graduate Students

We have a rotating cohort of Master in Marriage and Family Therapy students, overseen by our supervisors, who provide counseling at EMERGE as they complete the clinical practicum portion of their master’s program. Our outstanding students are the future of the field!

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