Therapists in 29223

Shailah Haynes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified
Columbia, SC 29223
Hello, my name is Shailah Haynes and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP). My approach is to help you identify strengths to be the best version of yourself. My focus area includes stress, anxiety, depression, grief, postpartum, HIV, and life changes.
Hello, my name is Shailah Haynes and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP). My approach is to help you identify strengths to be the best version of yourself. My focus area includes stress, anxiety, depression, grief, postpartum, HIV, and life changes.

Tiffany Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Columbia, SC 29223
Tiffany Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2019. She has a Master of Arts in Counseling. Life can be very unpredictable. Things can get hectic, and you may need some help with sorting it all out. This is where Tiffany comes in! Tiffany is skilled in the area of counseling and understands the gap between the client and resources. She is all about bridging the gap. Tiffany provides a safe, nonjudgmental environment, which allows you to freely express your emotions. Her passion is working with individuals that experience anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Tiffany Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2019. She has a Master of Arts in Counseling. Life can be very unpredictable. Things can get hectic, and you may need some help with sorting it all out. This is where Tiffany comes in! Tiffany is skilled in the area of counseling and understands the gap between the client and resources. She is all about bridging the gap. Tiffany provides a safe, nonjudgmental environment, which allows you to freely express your emotions. Her passion is working with individuals that experience anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Megan Middleton
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPCA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29223
This journey of life is complex with highs and lows. Your experiences are unique to you and if you've found yourself in a place of uncertainty, feeling anxious, frustrated, angry, depressed, or even grieved in navigating life's challenges, I am here to help! I am passionate about helping people discover themselves in ways that will allow them to evolve and become the version they most want to see.
This journey of life is complex with highs and lows. Your experiences are unique to you and if you've found yourself in a place of uncertainty, feeling anxious, frustrated, angry, depressed, or even grieved in navigating life's challenges, I am here to help! I am passionate about helping people discover themselves in ways that will allow them to evolve and become the version they most want to see.

Patricia Simmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified
Columbia, SC 29223
Trish Simmons, LISW-CP Trish Simmons is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2014. She has an MSW from Southern CT State University and a BSW from Providence College. Trish believes in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solutions Focused therapies as primary therapies but chooses the therapy that best supports the client's needs. In her spare time, Trish enjoys playing golf, traveling, reading, watching movies, and spending time with her husband of almost 30 years and their two grown children.
Trish Simmons, LISW-CP Trish Simmons is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2014. She has an MSW from Southern CT State University and a BSW from Providence College. Trish believes in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solutions Focused therapies as primary therapies but chooses the therapy that best supports the client's needs. In her spare time, Trish enjoys playing golf, traveling, reading, watching movies, and spending time with her husband of almost 30 years and their two grown children.

Lynne Fish
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Columbia, SC 29223
Dr. Lynne Fish is a Psychologist in South Carolina who has been practicing since 1999. She received a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1998 and already had gained a Master's Degree in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Since that time, she has sought further trainings in various therapies, such as EMDR, DBT, and hypnosis in order to help people more effectively. Life brings struggles to us all at times; Dr. Fish loves helping people move beyond these and toward a brighter future and is blessed by God to do this work.
Dr. Lynne Fish is a Psychologist in South Carolina who has been practicing since 1999. She received a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1998 and already had gained a Master's Degree in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Since that time, she has sought further trainings in various therapies, such as EMDR, DBT, and hypnosis in order to help people more effectively. Life brings struggles to us all at times; Dr. Fish loves helping people move beyond these and toward a brighter future and is blessed by God to do this work.

Lisa Amodio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified
Columbia, SC 29223
Lisa Amodio, LISW-CP, LCSW-R Lisa Amodio is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in South Carolina who has been practicing since 1996. She earned a Master of Social Work from Syracuse University. Lisa believes in a care philosophy that incorporates short-term solution-focused treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy. In her spare time, Lisa enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Lisa Amodio, LISW-CP, LCSW-R Lisa Amodio is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in South Carolina who has been practicing since 1996. She earned a Master of Social Work from Syracuse University. Lisa believes in a care philosophy that incorporates short-term solution-focused treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy. In her spare time, Lisa enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Chaddrick L Middleton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC, CVE, LPCS, Candida
Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29223
At Vision we take special care in listening, assessing your needs, and looking beyond your problems to see your potential! We provide an atmosphere conducive to understanding your needs so that you can be reconciled to a life of peace and harmony. We have years of experience working with civilians, military personnel, disabled clients, couples, state & federal government employees, people with addictions, and adolescents. We also use effective counseling theories and the latest technology and resources to evaluate your interests and work potential .
At Vision we take special care in listening, assessing your needs, and looking beyond your problems to see your potential! We provide an atmosphere conducive to understanding your needs so that you can be reconciled to a life of peace and harmony. We have years of experience working with civilians, military personnel, disabled clients, couples, state & federal government employees, people with addictions, and adolescents. We also use effective counseling theories and the latest technology and resources to evaluate your interests and work potential .

Lucy Vicioso-Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29223 (Online Only)
I graduated from the University of Gdansk, Poland (B.A. Psychology), and obtained a Master's in professional counseling from Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia. I am licensed to provide professional counseling independently in South Carolina. I have experience working with individuals from various backgrounds and provides therapy in English and Spanish. Treatment is about finding hope despite the circumstances. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who treats children (ages Zero+), teens, and adults
I graduated from the University of Gdansk, Poland (B.A. Psychology), and obtained a Master's in professional counseling from Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia. I am licensed to provide professional counseling independently in South Carolina. I have experience working with individuals from various backgrounds and provides therapy in English and Spanish. Treatment is about finding hope despite the circumstances. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who treats children (ages Zero+), teens, and adults

Debra Ann McFarland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified
Columbia, SC 29223 (Online Only)
I have worked successful with people wanting to learn how to manage their depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD and other mental health disorders. I have worked with people wanting to build and maintain relationships as well as couples wanting to work on and increase their intimacy. My goal is to assist my clients with learning more effective coping skills to assist them with managing negative thoughts and behaviors that have become problematic and prevent them from living the life that they want to live.
I have worked successful with people wanting to learn how to manage their depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD and other mental health disorders. I have worked with people wanting to build and maintain relationships as well as couples wanting to work on and increase their intimacy. My goal is to assist my clients with learning more effective coping skills to assist them with managing negative thoughts and behaviors that have become problematic and prevent them from living the life that they want to live.

Erin Mathena
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
Verified
Columbia, SC 29223 (Online Only)
Erin Mathena is a licensed Counselor in North and South Carolina. She completed her Masters in Mental Health at Asbury Theological Seminary. Erin has spent her career helping others live their faith and connect with God. Through a unique approach to faith based counseling, consulting, discipleship, teaching and coaching, Erin will help you discover your calling, purpose, and find freedom from what holds you back. The answers you seek are within you and your walk with God. Let me help you find them! Sometimes we just need a little help and guidance to discover them and bring them to life.
Erin Mathena is a licensed Counselor in North and South Carolina. She completed her Masters in Mental Health at Asbury Theological Seminary. Erin has spent her career helping others live their faith and connect with God. Through a unique approach to faith based counseling, consulting, discipleship, teaching and coaching, Erin will help you discover your calling, purpose, and find freedom from what holds you back. The answers you seek are within you and your walk with God. Let me help you find them! Sometimes we just need a little help and guidance to discover them and bring them to life.

Present Path Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCS-C, CAMSII, MBA
Verified
Columbia, SC 29223
My road to becoming a mental health provider has been quite the journey. I served over 27 years as an active duty Soldier in the Army with multiple combat deployments. Durning my military service, I discovered that I loved helping people get through tough places in their lives. Today, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Columbia, SC. Since earning a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling from South University in 2014, I have counseled for the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program Counseling, Anderson Counseling and Education, the South Carolina Department of Corrections and Better Help.
My road to becoming a mental health provider has been quite the journey. I served over 27 years as an active duty Soldier in the Army with multiple combat deployments. Durning my military service, I discovered that I loved helping people get through tough places in their lives. Today, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Columbia, SC. Since earning a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling from South University in 2014, I have counseled for the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program Counseling, Anderson Counseling and Education, the South Carolina Department of Corrections and Better Help.
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Tylette Newkirk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , LPC/S, LAC, LCMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29223 (Online Only)
When pain enters our lives, it can be powerful and disheartening. This oftentimes causes us to isolate ourselves from others. I believe that healing is rooted in connection. My hope is that clients find their strengths and inner resources in order to improve their overall quality of life. Everyone deserves a fresh start. I work hard to provide a safe, therapeutic environment for my clients so they can start their personal, meaningful journey.
When pain enters our lives, it can be powerful and disheartening. This oftentimes causes us to isolate ourselves from others. I believe that healing is rooted in connection. My hope is that clients find their strengths and inner resources in order to improve their overall quality of life. Everyone deserves a fresh start. I work hard to provide a safe, therapeutic environment for my clients so they can start their personal, meaningful journey.

Peter R Kilmann
Psychologist, PhD, MPH
Verified
Columbia, SC 29223 (Online Only)
I have been practicing as a licensed clinical psychologist in the Columbia area for over 35 years. I use a caring, and direct, solution-focused approach to help individuals and couples to better understand themselves and to help them find solutions to their difficulties. I treat individuals who experience anxiety, depression, and addictions. I treat couples who are trying to understand how their relationship deteriorated, how to resolve conflicts, how to re-establish emotional intimacy, and how to prevent future difficulties. I also conduct psychological and custody evaluations for individuals and for the court system.
I have been practicing as a licensed clinical psychologist in the Columbia area for over 35 years. I use a caring, and direct, solution-focused approach to help individuals and couples to better understand themselves and to help them find solutions to their difficulties. I treat individuals who experience anxiety, depression, and addictions. I treat couples who are trying to understand how their relationship deteriorated, how to resolve conflicts, how to re-establish emotional intimacy, and how to prevent future difficulties. I also conduct psychological and custody evaluations for individuals and for the court system.

Shaniqua A. Karanja
Pastoral Counselor, LpastC, CTC
Columbia, SC 29223
With her radiant smile and even brighter personality, Shaniqua Karanja is a light to those overshadowed by grief, anxiety, and the issues of life. As founder of The Creative Counseling Network, Shaniqua brings her total self into ministry and the work of counseling and coaching. With a B.A. in Christian Counseling, Shaniqua is Licensed as a Pastoral and Temperament Counselor, a Professional Clinical Member of the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA), and an ordained minister. Shaniqua is advanced certified in Integrated Marriage and Family Therapy and holds certifications in Emotional Intelligence and more.
With her radiant smile and even brighter personality, Shaniqua Karanja is a light to those overshadowed by grief, anxiety, and the issues of life. As founder of The Creative Counseling Network, Shaniqua brings her total self into ministry and the work of counseling and coaching. With a B.A. in Christian Counseling, Shaniqua is Licensed as a Pastoral and Temperament Counselor, a Professional Clinical Member of the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA), and an ordained minister. Shaniqua is advanced certified in Integrated Marriage and Family Therapy and holds certifications in Emotional Intelligence and more.

Natasha Hastings
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, OLY, EdS
Verified
Columbia, SC 29223 (Online Only)
As a retired Olympian and mental health professional, I specialize in helping athletes overcome the complex challenges they face both on and off the field. If you're struggling with performance anxiety, transitions, or identity issues, these common problems can significantly impact your performance and well-being. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings and offer guidance, feedback, and evidence-based tools and techniques to help you manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life and performance.
As a retired Olympian and mental health professional, I specialize in helping athletes overcome the complex challenges they face both on and off the field. If you're struggling with performance anxiety, transitions, or identity issues, these common problems can significantly impact your performance and well-being. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings and offer guidance, feedback, and evidence-based tools and techniques to help you manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life and performance.

Valarie Reese
MS, EdS, LPES, NCSP
Verified
Columbia, SC 29223
Our world is everchanging and those changes affect us both internally and externally. In therapy, I will provide a safe and judgement free environment in which you can learn how to better understand and cope with the changes and events that you have experienced.
Our world is everchanging and those changes affect us both internally and externally. In therapy, I will provide a safe and judgement free environment in which you can learn how to better understand and cope with the changes and events that you have experienced.

Iris Coleman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified
Columbia, SC 29223
Not accepting new clients
As your therapist I will work with you to help strengthen areas that you rely on to achieve your optimal mental and emotional health. I work with issues of anxiety and depression, relationships, grief, life transitions, the effects of trauma and abuse.
As your therapist I will work with you to help strengthen areas that you rely on to achieve your optimal mental and emotional health. I work with issues of anxiety and depression, relationships, grief, life transitions, the effects of trauma and abuse.

Sonja Middleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified
Columbia, SC 29223
Sonja Middleton is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2000. She obtained her Master’s degree in Social Work and has a certificate in Gerontology. Her previous experience is working in hospitals, outpatient, nursing homes, and in the jail. She sees adults from 18 years up and from all ethnic groups. Sonja enjoys working with people who have depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss issues, bipolar, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. She uses an eclectic approach pulling from CBT, DBT, and is person centered.
Sonja Middleton is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2000. She obtained her Master’s degree in Social Work and has a certificate in Gerontology. Her previous experience is working in hospitals, outpatient, nursing homes, and in the jail. She sees adults from 18 years up and from all ethnic groups. Sonja enjoys working with people who have depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss issues, bipolar, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. She uses an eclectic approach pulling from CBT, DBT, and is person centered.

Grace to Grow Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified
Columbia, SC 29223 (Online Only)
Do you feel like you're struggling with anxiety, suffering from depression, or lack the coping skills to regulate your emotions? I see you, I empathize with you, and I am here for you. Grace to Grow Counseling is a safe space focused on empowering individuals to grow and improve their mental health one day at a time while also giving themselves grace. I'll meet you where you are and provide you with healthy and practical coping skills to get you through your day-to-day life while working towards your therapeutic goals.
Do you feel like you're struggling with anxiety, suffering from depression, or lack the coping skills to regulate your emotions? I see you, I empathize with you, and I am here for you. Grace to Grow Counseling is a safe space focused on empowering individuals to grow and improve their mental health one day at a time while also giving themselves grace. I'll meet you where you are and provide you with healthy and practical coping skills to get you through your day-to-day life while working towards your therapeutic goals.

Palmer Counseling and Consulting
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified
18 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29223
You probably can't remember how long ago you started going through the motions. Just surviving each day, not thriving and living the life God intended for you. You can't quite remember when things started to get off track. But, you can probably remember a time when you were really happy, loving life and had dreams you couldn't wait to see come true. But life happens; children, careers and just about everything takes priority over what's most important.
You probably can't remember how long ago you started going through the motions. Just surviving each day, not thriving and living the life God intended for you. You can't quite remember when things started to get off track. But, you can probably remember a time when you were really happy, loving life and had dreams you couldn't wait to see come true. But life happens; children, careers and just about everything takes priority over what's most important.
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.