Nicole M. Arcuri-Sanders, PhD & Daniel Pfister, M.A.T.

Nicole M. Arcuri-Sanders, PhD & Daniel Pfister, M.A.T. Nicole M. Arcuri-Sanders, PhD, LPCS, LCMHCS is an associate professor of counselor educator and the counselor education program coordinator at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina. Nicole has been licensed as a counselor and supervisor in numerous states and is a nationally certified counselor, board-certified telemental health counselor and approved clinical supervisor at the national level. Nicole also is committed to making therapy accessible with her small private practice, Rhythms of Hope, LLC.

Daniel Pfister, M.A.T. is a social studies teacher at Aynor High School in South Carolina, who is pursuing his masters degree in counseling from Coastal Carolina University. Coach Pfister has been the head varsity girls basketball coach since 2019, has assisted the volleyball and track programs, and strives to be a mental health ambassador for his community and to support his students’ overall wellness. 

For the Love of the Game

By Nicole M. Arcuri-Sanders, PhD & Daniel Pfister, M.A.T. on 1/14/26 - 7:34 AM

Exploring counseling through basketball metaphors, this story shows how creative strategies can build trust and connection with reluctant clients.