It begins with an idea.
The History of Healing Solutions
Healing Solutions was founded in April 2015 by Brandy Howard and Amanda Sun, two passionate mental health professionals with over a decade of experience in public mental health. Both founders had previously maintained part-time private practices alongside their full-time roles, where they gained invaluable experience and navigated the licensure process. Initially, Healing Solutions was intended to be a small, part-time venture, but the overwhelming need for accessible mental health care quickly transformed it into something much greater.
From the start, Healing Solutions was driven by the desire to address critical gaps in mental health services, particularly for underserved populations. Word of the practice’s compassionate, high-quality care spread rapidly, leading to a waiting list that far exceeded the capacity of its two founders. To meet this growing demand, Brandy and Amanda began hiring part-time therapists to help tackle the influx of clients, even as they continued to prioritize the principles of accessibility, empathy, and excellence.
In January 2016, Brandy and Amanda made the life-changing decision to leave their full-time roles in public mental health and dedicate themselves entirely to Healing Solutions. As the practice continued to grow, the team moved into a larger office space and expanded its staff to include more full-time therapists, offering a wider range of specialties to meet the diverse needs of the community.
In September 2018, Healing Solutions found its forever home in the heart of downtown Spartanburg, a space designed to accommodate its growing team and meet the needs of its clients. Today, the practice is proud to have over 20 skilled therapists and five full-time administrative staff who work together to support its mission of creating happier, healthier homes and a stronger community.
Over the years, the growth of Healing Solutions came with its fair share of learning curves—figuring out how to be strong leaders, managing a growing team, maintaining a waiting list, hiring and training administrative staff, navigating office space, and even transitioning to electronic medical records. But despite all of these challenges, Brandy and Amanda both agree that the hardest part of becoming private practitioners was the hours (and hours) they spent trying to come up with a name for the practice!
Throughout its journey, Healing Solutions has remained committed to two core goals: providing clients with exceptional care and fostering a supportive, balanced environment for its therapists. By alleviating the administrative burdens of private practice, the founders have created a workplace culture where therapists can focus on what matters most—helping their clients heal and thrive. This intentional focus has fostered long-term satisfaction among the team, reducing burnout and enabling a sustainable career path for therapists.
Recognizing the importance of investing in the next generation of mental health professionals, Healing Solutions now works with clinicians who are in the process of earning their licensure. By providing high-quality supervision and mentorship, the practice actively contributes to the development of associate-licensed clinicians and helps to strengthen the therapeutic community in the area. Brandy, Amanda, and other licensure supervisors on staff are proud to pour into these rising professionals, ensuring that they are equipped to offer excellent care while advancing their careers.
Now celebrating 10 years of service, Healing Solutions continues to be inspired by the resilience and growth of its clients and the dedication of its team. Brandy and Amanda are honored to lead a practice that embodies compassion, accessibility, and excellence while also giving back to the therapeutic community through mentorship and supervision. Healing Solutions looks forward to many more years of making a positive impact in the lives of individuals, families, and the broader community.
