Alvin. (Al) Watson

Alvin (Al) Watson is a Licensed Independent Social Worker for Clinical Practice in South Carolina. He completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Georgia in 1979 and obtained his clinical license in 1989, holding a clinical social work credential (SC LISW-CP 3808) that authorizes independent practice.

Mr. Watson has worked in mental health in both administrative and clinical roles since 1972. He maintained a solo counseling practice part-time beginning in 1988 and transitioned to full-time private practice in 2010, providing care to children, adolescents, adults, and families.

Over the past ten years he has concentrated his practice on adults, children and adolescents, and family work in private practice settings. He has provided services to people addressing depression, anxiety, grief, experiences of abuse, self-awareness and acceptance, questions about sexual orientation, and parenting concerns.

Trained primarily in analytical and cognitive-behavioral approaches, he emphasizes a client-centered way of working. He seeks to understand each person’s physical, mental, and spiritual makeup and how those elements affect daily life and future plans. Attention to talents and creative potential, together with an exploration of past and present personal and family relationships, informs the treatment plan he develops with clients. Active listening and collaborative planning are central to his approach.

He is available to work with individuals and families who are seeking practical strategies to improve personal well-being and looks forward to helping clients find healthier ways of coping and growing.