Medication providers

*All providers can prescribe medications but do not provide counseling/therapy, for a counselor/therapists please click on our counselor/therapy tab*

Robert DuRant, MD

DR. DURANT IS IN NETWORK WITH BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD, AETNA, CIGNA, UNITED HEALTHCARE, and MEDICARE

OWNER/PSYCHIATRIST

Dr. DuRant is a native of Columbia, SC. He attended the University of South Carolina for undergraduate and medical school. He completed his adult psychiatric training at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. He received extensive training in psychopharmacology as well as psychotherapy including supportive psychotherapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy.Dr. DuRant then completed his child and adolescent fellowship at the LSU Health Sciences Center where he served as chief resident. He gained experience in a vast array of therapies in working with children, adolescents and their families. He has specific interests in family systems therapy. He also gained experience in psychodynamic psychotherapy, play therapy and infant psychiatry. After completing his training, Dr. DuRant returned to Charleston and entered into private practice. He is board certified in adult psychiatry and a member of the American Psychiatric Association as well as the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

 

Lauren McElveen, PA-C

Currently out on maternity leave, accepting new patients in the New Year

LAUREN IS IN NETWORK WITH BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD, AETNA, CIGNA,UNITED HEALTHCARE , and MEDICARE

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Lauren B McElveen, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Assistant. She grew up in Jacksonville, Florida before moving to Florence, South Carolina. She then went back to Florida and graduated from the University of Florida (UF) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science in 2020. Go Gators!! After that, she moved to Charleston to attend the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and received her Physician Assistant degree. Lauren treats a variety of psychiatric disorders including anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, Bipolar disorders, Women’s mental health, and other mental illnesses. She works with adults, adolescents, and children and enjoys having the ability to see positive impacts on their lives through medication management and supportive therapy. Lauren is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the South Carolina Society of Physician Assistants (SCAPA). Lauren lives in Mount Pleasant with her husband, William, and their goofy yellow Lab, Goose.

 

Sara Cousins, PMHNP-BC

SARA IS IS IN NETWORK WITH BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD, AETNA, CIGNA, and MEDICARE

NURSE PRACTIONER

Sara Cousins, PMHNP-BC is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years of experience as an ICU nurse before transitioning into psychiatric care. She earned her PMHNP degree from the University of South Carolina, where she developed a strong foundation in compassionate, evidence-based mental health treatment.Sara works with children, adolescents, and adults and treats a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma-related conditions, ADHD, and stress-related challenges. She values building genuine connections with her patients and believes mental health care works best when it is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each individual.Her practice philosophy centers on meeting patients where they are, listening without judgment, and creating thoughtful treatment plans that balance medication management, education, and whole-person care. Sara lives in the Charleston area with her husband, Chris, and their three children. She is passionate about serving her community and feels honored to support patients and families as they work toward healing, growth, and improved quality of life.