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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.

I work with men and women of various ages to look at life's big questions, including identity, purpose, and how you fit into the world. You are looking for someone who can help guide you towards answers, and not just the answers that others have decided on for you. You want to find a path that feels authentic and life-affirming. Whether it's feelings of anxiety, sadness, or grief, we can look at these things together and build a new understanding of who you are, and who you can be.

Greetings! I look forward to becoming a part of your support network. My name is Michael and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of South Carolina and Tennessee. My general approach to counseling is systemic, and overall focus is building empowerment in sync with your unique support system. I strive to be genuine during therapy and enjoy listening to, and learning from, the individuals I support. I also provide clinical supervision for Licensed Professional Counseling Associate (LPC-A) and am currently enrolling participants. Email me for details.

I provide both outpatient mental health therapy and substance abuse/use assessments and therapy to all members of the community. Clients experiencing such issues as depression/anxiety, PTSD/trauma, life changes, gender identity concerns, and substance use will benefit from the services I offer. I utilize a person centered approach and work collaboratively with clients to address their needs. I meet clients 'where they are' and work with them to identify positive interventions and change. The comprehensive clinical assessments and substance abuse assessments I provide meet criteria for court ordered and school referred clients and can be completed in office or at your location.

Meeting and speaking about your personal struggles with a stranger can be nerve racking. It comes with feelings of awkwardness and anxiety. You find yourself leaving your comfort place and all the hiding places you have created, to a place that is unknown. I can promise you I will be there all the way supporting and encouraging you to make those life changes you are looking for. We go through life feeling alone, misunderstood, living in fear, anxiety, and anger all the time.

Jeremy Ray is a Licensed Master Social Worker Therapist with over 17 years of counseling experience working with individuals and couples. Jeremy is a compassionate, person-focused therapist who loves helping individuals heal from their developmental and present traumas, mend their fragmented perceptions of self, and find unconditional self-love, self-empathy, safety, and skills for overcoming depression and anxiety. Jeremy completed his Master of Social Work at the University of South Carolina and his Master of Divinity at Ashland University and Theological Seminary.