Michael G. Gore, LSW, is a licensed social worker at Envision Wellness Medical Group in Columbia, South Carolina.
Mr. Gore earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work (BSW) at South Carolina State University. He continued his education at Case Western University in Cleveland, Ohio, earning a Master of Science in Social Administration (MSW). Mr. Gore is a Licensed Independent Social Work-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) and approved clinical supervisor by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners. Also, he is a nationally certified therapist in Trauma Focus-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Mr. Gore taught at Benedict College for six years, helping students successfully transition from high school to college. Mr. Gore is the Executive Director of Carolina Behavioral Health Services, a private practice committed to building healthy families by providing evidence-based treatment and culturally sensitive interventions. He has over 14 years of experience treating youth and adolescents using individual, family, and group therapy. He specializes in simple and complex childhood traumas experiencing depression, anxiety, and other PTSD symptoms. Mr. Gore utilizes best practices and the evidence-based treatment model TF-CBT.
Mr. Gore is a mental health consultant for Wateree Community Head Start in Sumter, Lee, and Kershaw Counties and assists families with IEP/504 plans at local schools. He enjoys providing community outreach through professional speaking engagements and workshops.
Outside of the office, Mr. Gore enjoys spending time with family, golfing, and watching local basketball talent.