We are a nonprofit organization seeking equal access to mental health counseling. We believe in the power of the community and aim to create a safe and inclusive space where everyone can seek the help they deserve. We can promote emotional well-being and resilience in our community by removing the barriers to mental health care. Join us in our mission to ensure that no one is left behind in their journey towards mental wellness.
“You don’t have to control your thoughts; you just have to stop letting them control you.” – Dan Millman
Meet Our Team
Dr. Leilani Lee
Medical Officer at Counselling Collective
Leilani Lee, MD, is board-certified in General Adult and Forensic Psychiatry. She completed medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina, Psychiatry training at Stony Brook University, and a Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Massachusetts. With expertise in Correctional Psychiatry, Dr. Lee has worked in detention centers in New York, Massachusetts, and South Carolina.
Her interests include treating veterans, college students, and patients with severe mental illnesses such as Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and OCD. Dr. Lee is also an Assistant Professor at MUSC, training Forensic Psychiatry Fellows.
Tim Duncan MS, MPA, LPC-A
Chief Operating Officer at Counselling Collective
With nearly 30 years of experience, Tim Duncan has a strong background in mental health, child and family services, and executive leadership. He holds degrees in Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Public Administration. His leadership roles include Regional Director, Vice President of Programs and Services, and Chief Operating Officer for organizations dedicated to mental health and family care.
Currently, he serves as Chief Operating Officer and Clinician for a private counseling firm in South Carolina. He also remains active as a professor for the University of Phoenix and California Baptist University, teaching and mentoring future leaders in psychology and human services.
Earcelia Paul-Hill, MAC, LPC, LPCS
Chief Executive Officer at Counselling Collective
Ms. Paul-Hill, "CeCe," is the Founder and Owner of Synergy Counseling of Greenwood, LLC. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPCS). CeCe earned a BA in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of South Carolina and an MA in Counseling from Webster University.
She holds certifications in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Advanced Traumatic Incident Reduction, Intensive Family Services, Family Mediation, and Child Custody Evaluation. Additionally, CeCe is certified in Level Three Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Batterer’s Intervention (CDV), offering individual and family counseling services.
Our Mission Statement
The mission of Counselling Collective, a Non-profit, is to provide access to quality counseling services for those without ready access to such services throughout the Lakelands area, develop programs and incentives to complement existing public counseling services, and create community awareness about the value of and needs for high-quality services.