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Barrier Islands Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine

1620 Ashley River Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
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About Barrier Islands Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine

Located in Charleston, South Carolina, Barrier Islands Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine offers dual-diagnosis intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment for adults in need of alcohol and drug rehab. They also provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT).

Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Barrier Islands Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine specializes in integrated mental health and addiction treatment, with an emphasis on their dual diagnosis intensive outpatient program (IOP) for adults. They also offer medication assisted treatment (MAT). Barrier Island works with insurance, and potential clients are urged to call the center directly to see if their insurance is covered and to find out more about payment options.

Their IOP is structured with several therapy sessions every week targeted at individuals struggling with mental health conditions and substance use problems. Staff work with individuals with co-occurring conditions in mind, offering a mix of individual and group therapy, medication management and evidence-based techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This treatment helps ensure that a client can get the support they need to work on recovery while managing to juggle treatment with all of their other obligations. This can help clients strike a good balance between the demands of daily living with the advantages of having more consistent treatment.

Along with an IOP, Barrier Island provides supportive services for various mental health issues and substance abuse care. Services include therapy to address personal mental health struggles, CBT for guided structured cognitive treatment, and medication management when a pharmacological adjunct to mental health and addiction is warranted. They also provide specialized treatments for resistant depression, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and Spravato to help patients find alternative solutions to traditional treatments that have been ineffective.

They offer medication assisted treatment with opioids like Suboxone and Vivitrol to treat opioid dependence. The staff at the facility works with clients to find the right treatment for them, which includes referrals for inpatient programs if needed.

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Latest Reviews

Ky Bow
4 months ago on Google
5
After I was switched from one semi decent NP, I started seeing Jennifer Hayes. She is absolutely the most helpful and attentive med prescriber I have had in my 27 years or so of treatment. Sometimes she runs late, but that is simply because she makes time for emergencies and properly hearing her patients out. The receptionist greets me happily every appointment. Thank you!!
Rebekah tennyson
5 months ago on Google
5
I have been on Suboxone for 7 years. I have stayed clean since I started. I have been going to Barrier Island for the past 2 years and they are the first place that has treated me like a person and not a junkie. They are genuinely kind and quick to assist when I jeed extra care. I would recommend them to anyone that wants help!
Brandon Andrews
6 months ago on Google
5
I came in not sober and not well and their staff helped me get well. Being put on the right medicine has completely changed my life and I am doing so much better now. Thank you guys so much!
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Accepted Insurance

Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Barrier Islands Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Intensive Outpatient programs are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs. The Intensive Outpatient Program gives patients the chance to participate in a structured treatment plan part-time while they transition back to home and work or other responsibilities.

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one’s body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Programs

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Clinical Services

Men and women in South Carolina undergoing individual therapy work closely with their therapist to address the personal challenges and lifestyle changes that can help address addiction triggers. You have a unique situation and your therapist will spend time helping you develop healthy coping strategies so you can work toward achieving and maintaining sobriety.

Group therapy participants in South Carolina learn practical conflict resolution skills they can practice within the group. These skills are essential for improving your relationships and reducing stress outside rehabilitation. Both of these factors are crucial to help maintain your recovery.

Staff

Stephen Boice, LISW

Therapist

Shauna Ferrese, PhD LPC-S

Therapist

Harriet Grady-Thomas, LISW

Therapist

Tori Faciane, M.A., LPC-A

Therapist

Rehab.com regularly reviews this listing for accuracy but changes may occur between updates. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Barrier Islands Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine.

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1620 Ashley River Rd
Charleston, SC 29407

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Reviews of Barrier Islands Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine

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Josh
1 week ago
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I have gone back and forth about leaving this review because I want to be very clear about something upfront: I do not know why Silvia is no longer with this practice, and I am not going to speculate about whether she left voluntarily, was let go, or something else happened. I am also not angry with Silvia. She was, genuinely, one of the best psychiatric providers I have ever worked with. What I am extremely upset about is how the practice handled the transition from the patient side. I had an appointment scheduled with Silvia for Friday at 11:00. The office actually called me and left a voicemail saying there had been an overlap in Silvia's schedule and that my appointment would instead be at 11:20. When I later called the office to reschedule that appointment, I was then told that Silvia was no longer with the practice and that I would be seeing someone else. That was how I found out. For a general medical office, that would already be jarring. For a psychiatric practice treating people who may struggle significantly with anxiety, bipolar disorder, abrupt changes, medication management, attachment to established providers, and disruptions in routine or treatment plans, I cannot understand how there was seemingly no consideration given to how something like this should be communicated to patients. Silvia and I had an active treatment plan. We had made specific medication decisions around a period when she needed to be away, with the expectation that we would continue adjusting that plan when she returned. More importantly, she had learned how to treat me in a way that actually worked for me. She treated symptoms that were making my life unmanageable while still working toward the underlying issues. If my anxiety was too severe to tolerate another change safely or successfully, she listened instead of simply forcing the next medication change through. That relationship made me trust my psychiatric care and made me consistently participate in my treatment. Then, with essentially no warning, that continuity disappeared. The way I learned about it has affected me far more severely than I think anyone at the office anticipated. I have spent days crying, sleeping poorly, experiencing significantly increased anxiety, and feeling considerably less stable than I did beforehand. I went from feeling safe with my psychiatric care to feeling scared about what happens next. Again, I understand that providers leave practices. Sometimes unexpectedly. Sometimes for reasons the practice legally or ethically cannot disclose, and I am not asking them to disclose Silvia's private information. What I am saying is that there is an enormous difference between protecting an employee's privacy and having a thoughtful process for communicating an abrupt provider transition to vulnerable patients. A psychiatric practice should have a plan for this. Patients should not have to accidentally discover during a scheduling phone call that the person managing their psychiatric treatment is simply gone. There should be some acknowledgement of the disruption, reassurance about continuity of care, an explanation of what happens to the existing treatment plan, and a thoughtful handoff to the new provider wherever possible. I am leaving this review because this experience genuinely harmed me, and I hope the practice takes that seriously. Whatever happened behind the scenes with Silvia may have been completely outside of their control. How patients were supported and communicated with afterward however, was not.

Katie Ridgway
2 weeks ago
1

Addiction medicine is the right word. They will get you addicted to their medicine. And being so disorganized they don’t send out scrips in time. I was left spiralling multiple times because of the lack of communication or review they give patients. My messages were stonewalled. And I had 4 years clean from alcohol. In my medical withdrawal I chose to medicate myself the simplest way, and I took a drink again. I’ve been drinking since. It’s been terrible. It’s a disease, if you don’t have it you have the privilege of judging it but judge it and you belong in hell. Because this is never a place any mother would choose to find herself in. Paying full price, because of lost insurance—paying full price to stay addicted. Sylvia was my doctor. I barely had to mention two emotions and I was put on a new med. Every month, hundreds spent. Almost felt like she wanted me gobbling 8 pills a day: smh. I’m curious if they will remove this post or post a pre-scripted response. Either way, there’s no true care for addicts in Charleston. Don’t fool yourself.

Isabel
3 months ago
1

I would not recommend Barrier Island. I often felt as if my appointments were rushed through. I felt like my doctor was never fully listening to me. I stopped my appointments in September 2025; however, just received a large bill this week. Very disappointed by this practice.

Ky Bow
4 months ago
5

After I was switched from one semi decent NP, I started seeing Jennifer Hayes. She is absolutely the most helpful and attentive med prescriber I have had in my 27 years or so of treatment. Sometimes she runs late, but that is simply because she makes time for emergencies and properly hearing her patients out. The receptionist greets me happily every appointment. Thank you!!

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