• Mary Ladd, MD

    CHILD, ADOLESCENT, AND ADULT PSYCHIATRIST

    Dr. Mary Ladd specializes in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry in Greenville, SC. She strives to use a personalized approach when it comes to her patients. Dr. Ladd graduated from the University of Scranton with a B.S. in Biology. She attended Creighton University in Omaha, NE where she earned her medical degree. She then moved to Charleston, South Carolina where she underwent residency training at the Medical University of South Carolina. She continued her training in Child and Adolescent fellowship at MUSC where she also served as Chief Resident. 

    When it comes to diagnosis, assessment, evaluation and treatment, Dr. Ladd believes that these should vary depending on a person’s needs. Her comprehensive approach has always been guided by her respect of individuality and uniqueness.

  • Taylor Ladd, NP

    CHILD, ADOLESCENT, AND ADULT PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER

    Taylor Ladd is a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with a clinical practice focuses on consultation, treatment selection, administration, and care coordination for patients struggling with a wide range of psychiatric illnesses. He completed his B.S of Nursing from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2015 and specialized in the intensive care settings for 8 years. During that time, he received the Daisy Award for outstanding service for his patients as well as numerous organizational awards and recognition for compassionate care. In 2022, he received his advanced practice nurse practitioner training from Anderson University where he was a member of Sigma Theta Tau honor society.

  • Leslie Helms, NP

    CHILD, ADOLESCENT, AND ADULT PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER

    Leslie Helms is a nurse practitioner who holds national certifications in both psychiatry/mental health and pediatrics.   In practice, she seeks to blend her knowledge, experience, and compassion to support her patients and collaboratively develop a treatment plan.

    A native of East Tennessee, Leslie graduated summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University with an undergraduate degree in molecular biology.  She then went on to earn her Master of Science in nursing from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, and since 2009 she has practiced as a nurse practitioner in developmental-behavioral pediatrics.  She is excited to bring her passion and experience with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD to the Ladd Psychiatry team.  

Blair R

MEDICAL OFFICE COORDINATOR

Blair has been in healthcare for 12 years. Prior to moving into an administrative role 5 years ago she worked as a certified medical assistant. She takes pride in providing the best care for all patients in a timely and efficient manner. When not keeping busy with work, she enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors.

Candice C

MEDICAL OFFICE COORDINATOR

Candice has worked in healthcare for over ten years.  Starting as a phlebotomist, she studied to become a medical assistant before transitioning to administration.  Helping patients by using all these experiences is what motivates her to do her best every day.

“My work is very important to me, because I enjoy doing things that will either help someone or potentially improve someone’s life, even if in a minuscule way.”

Candice was born and raised in the Upstate.  She enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, reading the latest novel, and kayaking.