Emotionally Focused Therapists in 29607

Couples often enter my office feeling like their best efforts to share with their partner are met with anger, defensiveness or nothing at all. They so badly want to feel close and understood, but with each attempt to reach out they once again feel hurt and alone. Their partner often feels like despite their best efforts, they keep hearing what they got wrong leaving them feeling like they can’t ever seem to get it right. As these stuck places continue, of course it is easy to start to feel exhausted and hopeless as it seems you are all out of moves and maybe even tired of trying.

Relationships; as fulfilling as they can be, can also be really tough at times. Are you a struggling to reconnect, communicating in a healthier way or even how to work through a betrayal in your relationship? It's not easy with all the other stressors in life. Whether you are an individual or a couple, let's discover how you can experience a happier, healthier relationship. Together we can rewrite your story through a shift in perspective and some new ways of doing things. You deserve to feel better. I can support you through it.

I work with couples who are tired of having the same conversations over and over again and never having a different outcome. Couples who are ready to do deep work together that fundamentally changes not just the relationship but also helps each partner to grow individually. Together we work to create sustainable changes in the relationship that will shift interactions and the way of being together through. The work we do helps each person gain new insights into their own perspective, as well as accessing perspectives of their partner.

My mission is to cultivate a creative, safe environment that is client-centered and collaborative. With a background in Social Work, Women’s, Genders and Sexualities Studies, and Addiction/Substance use, I use a combination of philosophical frameworks that encourage authenticity, embrace empathy, and honor lived experiences. A passionate advocate of healing and growth, I enjoys working with a wide range of people.

Have you and your partner lost your spark? In the beginning, you felt seen and heard. Now, you find yourselves in a pattern of negativity, blocked communication, and disconnection. You wonder…Will my partner and I ever reconnect emotionally and/or physically? You want to feel closeness again but fear and doubt weigh heavily on your heart and mind. Couples therapy is a safe space to strengthen your communication, embrace vulnerability together, and rediscover deep connection no matter the season (dating, premarital, marital, second marriage) or constellation (traditional, open, LGTBQ, secular, religious) of your relationship.

Far too often, life does not go as we hope or plan. It is at those times that we can truly benefit from supportive others showing us that we are not alone, and the powerful experience of someone validating, while also empowering us to overcome, our challenges. I believe that therapy is a space that can offer this support, and I value the chance to help individuals navigate life's transitions and obstacles. Through my training and work experiences, I have learned to empathize, and work effectively, with college students and individuals across the lifespan, from diverse backgrounds, and with a wide-range of concerns.

Now accepting new clients! My counseling approach is largely based on Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I have interests specifically in the areas of grief and loss, marriage & couples’ relational issues, and family of origin issues. I see my role as a counselor as a partner who works with the client to process feelings, find healing, and regain hope. I believe that each client can navigate the challenges and the changes life brings and am committed to helping my clients work toward achieving symptom reduction, more self-awareness, & increased confidence.

Looking for mental health help but the idea of traditional therapy kind of freaks you out? Sweet, I can help with that. I’m a licensed therapist, but work as a life coach so I can be a little less clinical and a lot more authentic. I’m a big believer that most people don’t need someone to unpack their problems and give them a worksheet for an hour once a week, but really need someone to walk alongside them, and encourage them step by step. Whether you are hoping to finally overcome that dang anxiety that keeps you stuck, or feel good in your body for the first time in your life, or just want help reaching some new goals, I got you.

I’m Mary Katherine (she/her), a LGBTQ+ affirming therapist working with couples as well as individuals aged 16 and older. I enjoy helping my clients reconnect with their values so that they can navigate life changes and challenges while also reclaiming hope and empowerment. Some of the subjects I work with include self-esteem, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, recovery after leaving an abusive relationship, religious deconstruction, after-abortion care, and no-contact adult child-parent relationships.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Associate in South Carolina and I work with couples, families, individuals, communities, and places of work to repair broken connections and create healthy relationships. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I view the larger picture of clients lives and the systems in which they exist to help them achieve healthy, meaningful, and long term change.

Let’s tackle anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, and parenthood together. Imagine a judgment-free space where we’ll develop personalized strategies. Burnout isn’t just fatigue; it’s a message that needs attention. Let’s uncover roots, strengthen you, and equip you to thrive. I’ll help you regain confidence, find balance, and nurture well-being. Through our partnership, we’ll navigate challenges, prioritizing your mental health. Whether addressing anxiety, parenthood, or burnout, you’re not alone. Let’s work towards an empowered life.

I believe that you have what it takes to get thru life challenges and can benefit from someone who can offer you guidance and support to get thru those challenges. Whether it's for you, your family, or your relationship. I want you to know I will give you my best to offer my expertise. My goal is to provide you with knowledge for you or your relationship to reach a healthy place in your life. I want to help you find peace within you and within relationships. I can help with issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, abuse, trauma, ADHD, relationship problems, family issues, and mood issues.

You want to help and support your child. You've read all the parenting articles and parenting blogs but feel stuck. Perhaps your child has gone through an unspeakable trauma and you also feel lost trying to navigate life. Or maybe you are at your breaking point with your child's behavior and you think, "What am I doing wrong? Something has to change, but how?" PERHAPS you yourself need support as you manage to be the caregiver to everyone but yourself. You are starting to realize your past is impacting your present. You carry with you baggage that you know you should deal with, but instead stuff it inside hoping it will close.

Exploring who you were, who you are, and who you could be requires a sense of safety. As your therapist, I will strive to cultivate meaningful connection, authenticity, and acceptance while you gain your own mental clarity and self-understanding. Change can bring discomfort, but I’m dedicated to supporting you through this vulnerable process. I will provide you with evidence-based tools to help you feel more confident, empowered, and capable. Allow me to be the hope that you lean on when you don’t know where to start.

Being human is complex and brings a plethora of emotions your way. There are highs, lows, twists, and turns. At times the emotion we experience is overwhelming and the natural urge is to resist the feeling, to push it all away. The struggle to resist painful emotions, thoughts, memories, etc. is exhausting. It is through acceptance that a person can begin healing, coping, and growing into their best self. I have experience working with PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, etc., allowing me to help others learn new ways of addressing unwanted emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.

Immediate openings for Telehealth! Everyone's journey through life is different and will look different for everyone. I believe that we learn from our environment and experiences. Sometimes the behaviors, ideas, and beliefs we learned don't always transfer to our current reality. Often times we learn things to help us survive situations but once we overcome sad situations, those behaviors aren't needed anymore and cause havoc in our lives and relationships. I help my clients understand and unravel their behaviors, beliefs, ideas, and thought patterns and replace them with ones that support their lives and relationships now.

I enjoy working with those that are "misunderstood". This is generally those with ADHD and Autism or even teens who are in the LGBTQ+ community or going through a major life change (i.e turning 18, going to college). It could even be compounded by trauma. My main goal through therapy is to work towards exploring how life experiences may have contributed to your perception of self. The ultimate goal for my clients is acceptance. Whether that's accepting themselves, their past, or what they can/cannot control.

Now accepting new clients! Life has challenges and road blocks sometimes help is needed to move forward on the path to happiness and inner peace. Everyone has the desire to create change I can help give you the resources to make effective changes in your life. I use a collective approach of therapeutic models to develop goals to relieve stress, anxiety, and depression. We can develop a clear comprehensive plan for your life that inspires happiness, meaningful relationships, success, and life meaning for you and your family. Call today (864)356-3184.

Things were going great. You got the job, you’re in a relationship, you have great friends but then, suddenly, life didn’t feel fulfilling anymore. Your anxiety started sneaking up again, your trauma started resurfacing, and your self-esteem got lower than ever before. You’ve tried all the things to help yourself get out of this funk, but nothing seems to work. And you question if this your new reality.