Oceanic Counseling Group promotes Austin Rowell to clinical director

Oceanic Counseling Group has promoted Austin Rowell, LPCS, to clinical director, expanding his oversight from one office to clinical operations across the practice’s South Carolina footprint. The move puts a longtime therapist and Murrells Inlet office leader in charge of quality of care as the outpatient provider continues to grow.

Why it matters: - Rowell’s promotion gives Oceanic Counseling Group a single clinical leader overseeing quality of care across all offices and telehealth services. - The move also signals internal succession planning at a practice that serves multiple South Carolina communities and employs 50-60 therapists. - A clinician with nearly a decade of experience is now helping guide the organization’s broader growth.

What happened: - Oceanic Counseling Group promoted Austin Rowell, LPCS, to clinical director. - Rowell had been the clinical manager of the practice’s Murrells Inlet office. - In the new role, Rowell will oversee clinical operations and quality of care across the full practice. - Rowell will also support the therapist team and help guide continued expansion. - Carrie Towle, LISW-CPS, clinical manager of the Myrtle Beach office, said Rowell’s presence, humility and collaborative spirit will help build a culture where colleagues feel valued, respected and supported.

The details: - Rowell is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a native of Georgetown County. - Rowell earned a psychology degree from North Greenville University and a master’s in clinical counseling from Webster University. - Rowell has worked with children and adults since 2016. - Rowell’s clinical work has included depression, anxiety, anger, substance use issues, marital difficulties and behavioral challenges. - Rowell has also served child and vulnerable adult victims of abuse and neglect. - Rowell has worked with people living with PTSD, including members of the military, law enforcement and fire service. - Rowell has practiced in group homes, schools, state mental health agencies, residential psychiatric treatment facilities and private practice. - Rowell has experience providing individual, family, couples and group therapy. - Oceanic Counseling Group is headquartered in Surfside Beach, South Carolina. - The practice has clinical offices in Myrtle Beach, Carolina Forest, Murrells Inlet, Surfside Beach, Forest Acres, West Columbia, Irmo, Greenville, Anderson and North Charleston. - Oceanic Counseling Group also operates a telehealth division. - The practice treats anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, OCD, grief and other conditions. - Oceanic Counseling Group accepts most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. - The practice lists a phone number of (843) 894-0000 and a website at oceaniccounseling.com. - The company also listed social media pages on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Between the lines: - Elevating a clinician with direct office leadership experience can help Oceanic Counseling Group keep clinical standards consistent as the organization spans more locations. - Rowell’s background in multiple care settings suggests the role will draw on both therapy experience and operational judgment.

What's next: - Rowell will take on day-to-day oversight of clinical operations across Oceanic Counseling Group. - The practice is positioning the promotion as part of its continued growth across South Carolina. - Oceanic Counseling Group expects Rowell to remain client-facing while leading the clinical team.