Therapists in Dorchester County, SC
Marisa C E Sissel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Summerville, SC 29483
An ideal psychotherapy client, conceptually, is someone who is ready and willing to engage in the therapeutic process. This involves a mix of self-awareness, motivation, and openness to change. I treat anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other diagnosable conditions that impact their daily functioning. Relationship issues, work stress, grief, or significant life changes such as divorce or the loss of a job. Desire to improve self-esteem, develop better coping mechanisms, or enhance interpersonal skills. Learn a deeper understanding of their own thoughts and feelings and reduce symptoms of mental health disorders.
An ideal psychotherapy client, conceptually, is someone who is ready and willing to engage in the therapeutic process. This involves a mix of self-awareness, motivation, and openness to change. I treat anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other diagnosable conditions that impact their daily functioning. Relationship issues, work stress, grief, or significant life changes such as divorce or the loss of a job. Desire to improve self-esteem, develop better coping mechanisms, or enhance interpersonal skills. Learn a deeper understanding of their own thoughts and feelings and reduce symptoms of mental health disorders.
J'wanna Spann
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCS, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Summerville, SC 29485
I know that we have to make lemonade out of a few lemons tossed our way to live and enjoy life. This is why I enjoy offering affordable therapeutic services to help individuals confront and change how they respond to challenging life experiences and discomforting emotions. If you find yourself having difficulties with traumatic experiences, stress, depression, feeling easily triggered, bouts of anger, avoidance, and/or withdrawal, then let’s talk. Please, give me an opportunity to support and encourage you to live an abundant life.
I know that we have to make lemonade out of a few lemons tossed our way to live and enjoy life. This is why I enjoy offering affordable therapeutic services to help individuals confront and change how they respond to challenging life experiences and discomforting emotions. If you find yourself having difficulties with traumatic experiences, stress, depression, feeling easily triggered, bouts of anger, avoidance, and/or withdrawal, then let’s talk. Please, give me an opportunity to support and encourage you to live an abundant life.
Samm Brenner Gautier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Summerville, SC 29485 (Online Only)
Tired of the same daily routine of feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Exhausted from racing thoughts and feeling stuck in your life? You are already taking the first step towards gaining control over your mental health. My goal as your counselor is to help you figure out where your life can be improved, identify what changes you’re willing and ready to make, and provide guidance and support during that process. I believe that my clients are at the wheel and I am providing the navigation.
Tired of the same daily routine of feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Exhausted from racing thoughts and feeling stuck in your life? You are already taking the first step towards gaining control over your mental health. My goal as your counselor is to help you figure out where your life can be improved, identify what changes you’re willing and ready to make, and provide guidance and support during that process. I believe that my clients are at the wheel and I am providing the navigation.
PCIT by Creative Solutions Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Summerville, SC 29485 (Online Only)
Navigating the complexities of parenting or caregiving for children under 10, especially those with conditions like ADHD or autism, can be challenging.
Navigating the complexities of parenting or caregiving for children under 10, especially those with conditions like ADHD or autism, can be challenging.
Positive Impact Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, GCDF
Verified Verified
Summerville, SC 29485
Child, Adolescent and Adult Counselor with a Christian perspective and a focus on Whole-Hearted Lifestyle. I specialize in anxiety, depression, loss, self harm, gender, and relationship issues. I use proven science-based counseling techniques to bring progress to you as fast as possible. Experience with the gifted/talented child and the unique struggles they face (perfectionism, anxiety), those who have ADD/ADHD and those needing extra help with learning. Blended families, adults dealing with exorbitant stress and couples counseling are areas I love helping people with, as they improve their lives. Please visit my website!
Child, Adolescent and Adult Counselor with a Christian perspective and a focus on Whole-Hearted Lifestyle. I specialize in anxiety, depression, loss, self harm, gender, and relationship issues. I use proven science-based counseling techniques to bring progress to you as fast as possible. Experience with the gifted/talented child and the unique struggles they face (perfectionism, anxiety), those who have ADD/ADHD and those needing extra help with learning. Blended families, adults dealing with exorbitant stress and couples counseling are areas I love helping people with, as they improve their lives. Please visit my website!
Teresia Hood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Summerville, SC 29483
My name is Teresia Medley-Hood. I’m licensed in NC, SC and OK. I am pending licensure in TX, CA and GA. My approach to practice begins with YOU! I’m committed to providing a non-judgmental, empathetic, supportive and empowering approach to therapy. My focus areas of practice include individuals suffering with depression, dementia, Alzheimer’s, bipolar, anger, anxiety, panic attacks, aging, and relationship issues. My modality of treatment includes adults, elderly and couples.
My name is Teresia Medley-Hood. I’m licensed in NC, SC and OK. I am pending licensure in TX, CA and GA. My approach to practice begins with YOU! I’m committed to providing a non-judgmental, empathetic, supportive and empowering approach to therapy. My focus areas of practice include individuals suffering with depression, dementia, Alzheimer’s, bipolar, anger, anxiety, panic attacks, aging, and relationship issues. My modality of treatment includes adults, elderly and couples.
Joset Rosado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Summerville, SC 29483 (Online Only)
Relationships in which it is unclear whether disagreements and differences will be overcome or result in separation. Miscommunication within families during the childrens' teen years posing challenges and causing conflict. Emotional upheaval experienced by new immigrants and refugees due to differences in language, culture, and expectations. The individuals in situations like these don't need to be rescued, but outside resources can often mean significant improvement in quality of life.
Relationships in which it is unclear whether disagreements and differences will be overcome or result in separation. Miscommunication within families during the childrens' teen years posing challenges and causing conflict. Emotional upheaval experienced by new immigrants and refugees due to differences in language, culture, and expectations. The individuals in situations like these don't need to be rescued, but outside resources can often mean significant improvement in quality of life.
Danielle Larkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Summerville, SC 29485
Elodie LLC specializes in guiding couples through challenges like communication breakdowns and conflicts, addressing needs such as communication skills and trust rebuilding. Our focus is on empowering couples to strengthen emotional bonds, navigate challenges, and build lasting, fulfilling partnerships. At Elodie LLC, clients value our supportive and confidential space, seeking practical tools for improved communication and intimacy. Our goal is to help couples build, bringing joy, understanding, and fulfillment in their relationships.
Elodie LLC specializes in guiding couples through challenges like communication breakdowns and conflicts, addressing needs such as communication skills and trust rebuilding. Our focus is on empowering couples to strengthen emotional bonds, navigate challenges, and build lasting, fulfilling partnerships. At Elodie LLC, clients value our supportive and confidential space, seeking practical tools for improved communication and intimacy. Our goal is to help couples build, bringing joy, understanding, and fulfillment in their relationships.
Kwanis Shanori Carlos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Summerville, SC 29486 (Online Only)
I help individuals discover the deep-rooted issues that have created emotional imbalances in their lives, so that they can stop allowing their past to define their future, become more confident and take control of their lives. I treat individuals affected by a variety of different issues, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, PTSD, sexual trauma, relationship issues, domestic violence, racism and discrimination, and geriatric/end-of-life issues. I have worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds and I am comfortable attending to the unique challenges that surface at different stages of life.
I help individuals discover the deep-rooted issues that have created emotional imbalances in their lives, so that they can stop allowing their past to define their future, become more confident and take control of their lives. I treat individuals affected by a variety of different issues, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, PTSD, sexual trauma, relationship issues, domestic violence, racism and discrimination, and geriatric/end-of-life issues. I have worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds and I am comfortable attending to the unique challenges that surface at different stages of life.
Holly Bruhn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-CP, MHA
Verified Verified
Summerville, SC 29485
Holly Bruhn received her Master Degree in Social Work at Boston University. Through field placements in Boston, she gained experience working with adults in recovery from substance abuse and mental health problems in a Residential Treatment Facility setting.Since that time, Holly moved back to South Carolina and worked for a local mental health center as a school-based therapist in an elementary school. She also earned her Master Degree in Healthcare Administration from the Medical University of South Carolina. She has been working in private practice in the Charleston area for the past 15 years
Holly Bruhn received her Master Degree in Social Work at Boston University. Through field placements in Boston, she gained experience working with adults in recovery from substance abuse and mental health problems in a Residential Treatment Facility setting.Since that time, Holly moved back to South Carolina and worked for a local mental health center as a school-based therapist in an elementary school. She also earned her Master Degree in Healthcare Administration from the Medical University of South Carolina. She has been working in private practice in the Charleston area for the past 15 years
Latoya Wright
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Summerville, SC 29483
I am Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. Clients I have worked with have sought services to address anxiety, depression, trauma and relational stress.
I am Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. Clients I have worked with have sought services to address anxiety, depression, trauma and relational stress.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Summerville, SC 29485 (Online Only)
**ACCEPTING ON-LINE CLIENTS ONLY** Life can sometimes be emotionally painful, with unresolved "baggage" interrupting your life at the most inopportune times. Even still, the idea of counseling or therapy can seem stigmatizing and confusing. You might even feel like you "should" be able to handle it without professional help. Whether it's anxiety, distress, trauma, or feeling down, we will work together!
**ACCEPTING ON-LINE CLIENTS ONLY** Life can sometimes be emotionally painful, with unresolved "baggage" interrupting your life at the most inopportune times. Even still, the idea of counseling or therapy can seem stigmatizing and confusing. You might even feel like you "should" be able to handle it without professional help. Whether it's anxiety, distress, trauma, or feeling down, we will work together!
Butterfly Effect Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Summerville, SC 29486
Our primary goal is to provide easily accessible quality mental health care for individuals, couples, and families.
Our primary goal is to provide easily accessible quality mental health care for individuals, couples, and families.
Amy Mitchell-Washington
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Summerville, SC 29483
Waitlist for new clients
Are you overwhelmed or stuck in a rut? Part of being overwhelmed or stuck in a rut is feeling a loss of control. Changing your perspective, changes your reality. Changing both, allows and affords for a shift in how you reset your focus. Finding one's focus is all about taking a keen and hard look at you! What areas do you find that you need to bring into focus, and and what areas do you feel you need to push into the background? As well, which areas do you find that you simply need to blur? These are the questions that lead you to pause, breathe, reflect, and then do the work necessary to take better care of your well-being.
Are you overwhelmed or stuck in a rut? Part of being overwhelmed or stuck in a rut is feeling a loss of control. Changing your perspective, changes your reality. Changing both, allows and affords for a shift in how you reset your focus. Finding one's focus is all about taking a keen and hard look at you! What areas do you find that you need to bring into focus, and and what areas do you feel you need to push into the background? As well, which areas do you find that you simply need to blur? These are the questions that lead you to pause, breathe, reflect, and then do the work necessary to take better care of your well-being.
Laurie Tomlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Summerville, SC 29485
Need someone to talk to and don’t want to share with family and friends? Ashamed or feeling guilty about the way you have been feeling and acting? Not satisfied with your life and need things to change? Let’s talk about it. You have a life that is worth living and sometimes we just need help discovering it.
Need someone to talk to and don’t want to share with family and friends? Ashamed or feeling guilty about the way you have been feeling and acting? Not satisfied with your life and need things to change? Let’s talk about it. You have a life that is worth living and sometimes we just need help discovering it.
Rhonda Sue Faughender
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Summerville, SC 29485
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Addiction Counselor who has worked in an inpatient psychiatric setting and outpatient settings to include both psychiatric and addictions intensive outpatient treatment, employee assistance programming, and private practice counseling serving adolescents, adults, couples and families. I believe a therapist's role is to help a client(s) identify areas where they feel 'stuck' and work to implement solutions. I work to help my clients feel empowered never judged! I have 20+ years' experience working with clients experiencing abuse/trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and grief.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Addiction Counselor who has worked in an inpatient psychiatric setting and outpatient settings to include both psychiatric and addictions intensive outpatient treatment, employee assistance programming, and private practice counseling serving adolescents, adults, couples and families. I believe a therapist's role is to help a client(s) identify areas where they feel 'stuck' and work to implement solutions. I work to help my clients feel empowered never judged! I have 20+ years' experience working with clients experiencing abuse/trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and grief.
Kelsey McDonough
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPCA, NCC, CTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Summerville, SC 29485
Do you feel like you are living your life behind a mask, suppressing your true self? Are you looking for a sense of relief, purpose, and fulfillment? I strive to provide a safe space to explore and embrace your authentic self, cultivate self-acceptance and self-compassion, and develop healthy coping skills. My passion lies in supporting adults who struggle with the daily impact of ADHD symptoms or the lingering effects of past traumatic experiences. I am also committed to helping adolescents and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, neurodivergence, and co-occurring disorders.
Do you feel like you are living your life behind a mask, suppressing your true self? Are you looking for a sense of relief, purpose, and fulfillment? I strive to provide a safe space to explore and embrace your authentic self, cultivate self-acceptance and self-compassion, and develop healthy coping skills. My passion lies in supporting adults who struggle with the daily impact of ADHD symptoms or the lingering effects of past traumatic experiences. I am also committed to helping adolescents and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, neurodivergence, and co-occurring disorders.
Amy Gann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Summerville, SC 29483
Waitlist for new clients
I understand how intimidating and uncomfortable it can be to share your innermost thoughts and feelings with a stranger. My goal as a therapist is to provide you with a safe, non-judgment space, where you will feel truly heard, validated, and respected. Treatment is a collaborative process, and we will work together as a team to ensure that your therapy is specifically individualized to meet your goals, and receive the tools needed to help you navigate current challenges and be the best possible you.
I understand how intimidating and uncomfortable it can be to share your innermost thoughts and feelings with a stranger. My goal as a therapist is to provide you with a safe, non-judgment space, where you will feel truly heard, validated, and respected. Treatment is a collaborative process, and we will work together as a team to ensure that your therapy is specifically individualized to meet your goals, and receive the tools needed to help you navigate current challenges and be the best possible you.
Hannah Mills
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Summerville, SC 29485 (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone who is ready to make a change in their life, but is struggling to make it happen or doesn’t know what steps to take. I specialize in working with women and mothers who are facing challenges with anxiety, depression, stress, postpartum depression/anxiety, fertility issues and grief/loss. I value being a support system for women who might not otherwise have support or women who might be supporting everyone but themselves. I have completed training with Postpartum Support International and enjoy working with women at any stage in life or motherhood.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to make a change in their life, but is struggling to make it happen or doesn’t know what steps to take. I specialize in working with women and mothers who are facing challenges with anxiety, depression, stress, postpartum depression/anxiety, fertility issues and grief/loss. I value being a support system for women who might not otherwise have support or women who might be supporting everyone but themselves. I have completed training with Postpartum Support International and enjoy working with women at any stage in life or motherhood.
Disha Benn-Peay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Summerville, SC 29483
Disha Benn-Peay, LISW-CP, CCM, NBC-HWC, LPN. I use an integrative approach based upon the needs of each client.
Disha Benn-Peay, LISW-CP, CCM, NBC-HWC, LPN. I use an integrative approach based upon the needs of each client.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Dorchester County, SC
200+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in Dorchester County, SC who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
75% | Self Esteem |
75% | Stress |
74% | Relationship Issues |
73% | Trauma and PTSD |
73% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
71% | Aetna |
69% | Cigna and Evernorth |
68% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Dorchester County, SC see their clients
66% | In Person and Online | |
34% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
87% | Female | |
12% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Dorchester County?
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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.
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’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.
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.
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.
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.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
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.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.