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Meet Michael
Executive Director
Michael Johnson is the Founder and Executive Director of Inner Rest Counseling, LLC. Michael is passionate about helping people from all walks of life to reach their full potential. It is Michael's belief that every human being has dignity and worth no matter what they have gone through or experienced. ​Michael works to form a therapeutic relationship with clients that is collaborative, promotes insight, and helps to foster change and wellness. Michael aims to provide a warm, safe, and accepting environment by which you can process and work through issues that are problematic. With support, encouragement, and unconditional acceptance, change is possible and life can become better.
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When Michael is not working with clients, he enjoys spending time with his family, watching basketball, relaxing by the water, and most recently traveling to African countries. Michael has been happily married for 23 years!
Meet Gina
CEO / Practice Manager
As the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of our practice, Gina Johnson is responsible for the well being of the practice, staff and keeping us connected to the larger community we serve. We are excited about the vision Gina has for Inner Rest Counseling to be a premier counseling practice in the Lowcountry and the greater Carolinas. Her vision includes providing excellence of service to all clients who invest in their mental health through Inner Rest Counseling, LLC. Gina is also our strategist for our business operations, growth, and sustainability. She is responsible for making critical decisions, building our team, and setting the direction of our practice. Gina has a Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems and a Master's in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. A native of the South Carolina Lowcountry, She enjoys writing, a good book, family time, the local beaches, walking, hiking, bike riding, and exploring the coastlines around the world. Sundays are her favorite day. She can focus on her Faith and Family.
Meet Brittany
Business Development
Brittany VerDier brings more than 12 years of expertise in talent acquisition, recruitment strategy, and business development to her role as Business Development Consultant at Inner Rest Counseling LLC. With a track record of helping organizations align people strategy with business growth, Brittany has a unique ability to build sustainable recruitment infrastructure that supports long-term growth.Before joining the team, Brittany held various roles in recruitment and leadership development, where she led high-volume and executive-level hiring efforts, mentored recruiting teams, and partnered with C-suite leaders on workforce planning. She is well-versed in sourcing, DEI initiatives, employment law, and compensation. Her ability to coach, consult, and streamline hiring processes has consistently earned her high praise from leaders and peers alike.Brittany holds a Master of Business Administration in Human Resources Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications Journalism.
When she's not helping organizations grow, Brittany is passionate about giving back and staying connected to her community. She enjoys volunteering at her church, curling up with a good book, and traveling internationally—experiencing new cultures and perspectives whenever she gets the chance.