Bonnie Priest, MSW, LISW-CP

About Bonnie Priest

I have spent the past 38 years working in the mental health field, with much of my professional experience centered on children and families. I spent a significant part of my career as a school social worker, primarily working with younger elementary-aged children and their families, helping children navigate emotional, behavioral, social, and family concerns while working closely with parents, teachers, and other school professionals.

I have also worked in child protective services, which gave me valuable experience helping children and families through complex circumstances and significant life challenges. Today, my practice focuses primarily on children, adolescents, young adults, and families. I also have experience supporting women through the prenatal, pregnancy, and postpartum periods.

Accepting New Clients

In-Person: Myrtle Beach, SC

Telehealth: South Carolina

Works With: Children, adolescents, young adults, and families

Specialties: Anxiety • Depression • ADHD • Eating Disorders • Major Life Transitions • Divorce & Separation • Co-Parenting • Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum Concerns • Postpartum Depression • Emotional & Behavioral Concerns

Insurance: Medicare, Medicaid & major insurance plans

Self-Pay: Available

I believe therapy should be individualized to the person sitting in front of me. Depending on a client's age, needs, strengths, relationships, and goals, I may draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), family systems approaches, and developmentally appropriate play-based techniques.

Most importantly, I want my clients to feel comfortable, accepted, and able to be themselves. Therapy sometimes means talking about difficult and deeply personal things, but I don't believe every difficult conversation has to feel heavy. When appropriate, I use warmth and humor to make those conversations a little easier.

My goal is to build a genuine connection with each client while helping them develop practical skills, navigate life's challenges, and create meaningful change.

Master of Social Work (MSW)
Southern Connecticut State University

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Colorado State University

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LISW-CP)

Bonnie provides counseling at Etheria Counseling in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with telehealth appointments also available. Her practice focuses primarily on children, adolescents, young adults, and families, including families navigating behavioral concerns, divorce, separation, and other significant life transitions.

Etheria accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and major insurance plans, as well as self-pay. Our intake team can answer questions about insurance, availability, and whether Bonnie may be a good fit for your needs.