Robert DuRant, MD
DR. DURANT IS IN NETWORK WITH BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD, AETNA, CIGNA, UNITED HEALTHCARE, AND TRICARE
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.
Cameron Oswald, PA-C
PHYSICIAN’S ASSISTANT
CAMERON IS IN NETWORK WITH BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD, AETNA, CIGNA, AND TRICARE
Cameron Burch Oswald, PA-C joined Lowcountry Psychiatric Group in March 2016. Mrs. Oswald grew up in Greer, South Carolina. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with a B.S. in Biology in 1996. She then attended the Medical University of South Carolina's College of Health Professions and received a Physician’s Assistant degree.
Mrs. Oswald treats children, adolescents and adults with ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, Bipolar disorders and other mental illnesses. She has special interest in Anxiety as well as Depression.
Mrs. Oswald is also accredited as an HIV Specialist through the American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM), and is a member of the South Carolina Association of Physician Assistants (SCAPA), the infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA and HIVMA) and the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).
Crystal Higbe, NP
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Crystal is in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and Tricare
Crystal W. Higbe is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. After graduating from Central Carolina Technical College, she worked as a registered nurse for eleven years with newborns and postpartum mothers. Crystal's nursing background in women's health is where she developed her passion for women's mental health particularly perinatal mood and anxiety disorders which led her to pursue an advanced degree. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing with specialization as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner from Eastern Kentucky University. Crystal works with adults, teens and children treating a variety of psychiatric disorders including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and bipolar disorder utilizing both medication management and brief supportive therapy.
Ashley Cox- MA,LPCA
ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. She is a native to Charleston, SC and received her Masters degree in Psychology, Clinical Counseling from The Citadel Graduate College and a Bachelors in Sociology with a minor in Psychology from the College of Charleston. Ashley began her counseling career in non-profit child advocacy centers conducting forensic interviews and providing trauma focused treatment to children, adolescents, and caregivers experiencing past and/or recurrent trauma, abuse, and neglect. Ashley spent her most recent years in a school-based setting, providing individual, family, crisis, and assessment therapeutic services to children of various ages and developmental levels. She works with a variety of clients, ages 3 to adult, and her focus includes anxiety, depression, mild to severe behavioral concerns, parenting skills, trauma and life stressors/adjustments. Ashley focuses on each client’s past experiences, present needs, and future goals for well-being. Ashley places great importance on establishing a genuine, trusting relationship, and creating an atmosphere full of empathy and free of judgment or generic expectations. Her approach is collaborative and often combines best fit evidence based treatments and skills to help guide clients down their unique path to physical and mental integration.
Summer Vail, PhD
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate
Dr. Vail dedicated her education to understanding human behavior and relationships, beginning with earning a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from The University of Alabama. Her pursuit of expertise led her to earn a Doctoral degree in Couple and Family Therapy from Kansas State University, where she focused on trauma and violence in relationships.
Dr. Vail works with individuals and couples to empower clients in overcoming stress and depression while finding healing from traumatic relationship experiences. She works with a variety of mood and psychological disorders, but her passion area is work with communities who have experienced domestic violence or addiction within the family. Drawing from a blend of evidence-backed disciplines, she helps clients create meaningful changes in their lives through a combination of emotion and behavioral therapies. Dr. Vail believes that the body possesses incredible capacity for healing, and she works to help clients release painful memories stored within, fostering new skills and emotional growth in order to break damaging cycles.
Summer is an ally and strives to be a safe, empowering resource for all identities and communities. Clients often report appreciating her genuine nature and her ability to balance professionalism with a relatable and warm personality. She knows that building a connection and truly understanding your unique experiences are crucial for providing effective support.