About
Located in Charleston, SC, the practice offers a safe and supportive environment for children, teens, families, and adults navigating anxiety, obsessive thoughts, past trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. Led by Maddie Lowe Askins, M.S, LPC, the practice specializes in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) across all subtypes, using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard approach for lasting relief. Services are offered in-office, online, or in nature-based settings that include animal-assisted therapy with goats and equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) with horses. This unique approach provides grounding, connection, and moments of unexpected joy, making healing more accessible and enjoyable. With a focus on existential therapy, Maddie integrates evidence-based approaches tailored to each individual's needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Play Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Insurance & payment
Rising Tides Psychotherapy accepts Aetna, Cigna and Evernorth, Oscar Health, Oxford, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, and Out of Network insurance plans. Insurance details are not listed publicly — call the practice to confirm.
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Oscar Health
- UnitedHealthcare
- Out of network
Listed fee: $120 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
An evidence-based approach to help individuals understand and change negative thought patterns and behaviors.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
A gold-standard approach for treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) by helping individuals gradually confront and manage their fears.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
A therapeutic approach that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance strategies to manage emotions and behaviors.
Mindfulness
A practice that helps individuals cultivate awareness and acceptance of the present moment, reducing stress and increasing well-being.
Play Therapy
A therapeutic approach that uses play to help children and teens express and process their emotions, develop coping skills, and build self-esteem.
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
A therapeutic approach that helps individuals identify, understand, and manage their emotions, leading to increased emotional regulation and well-being.