Attachment-based Therapists in South Carolina

Our childhood wounds don’t just go away. They shape the way our nervous system responds to stress, the way we seek connection, & the meaning we make of our experiences. Many people don’t even realize how much their past affects them, especially if they never suffered any horrific trauma. But let me tell you what you may notice instead. Your heart and mind races for no reason at all. You react defensively rather than responding calmly. You keep thinking about what you “should” do rather than what you NEED. You work so hard but still feel empty. It’s never enough.

I am scheduling now for in-person clients in my conveniently located office in downtown Clemson, SC. In my clinical work, I aim to help clients regain functioning, perspective, and self-awareness in their lives as they move through concerns with perinatal mental health, birth trauma, issues of spirituality, childhood trauma, anxiety, and depression.

Everyone of us has a story that is filled with beauty and hurt. How do we hold the hope and pain of our own lives? How do we navigate the distress, desire, ambivalence that lives in us and in our relationships? How can we lead our anxiety rather than it leading us? How can we engage emotions in ways that bring healing and foster connection with self and others? It's my desire to join clients in understanding their own story - past, present, and future - to identify the places in which hope has been shattered, how it has been sought, and consider the way of restoration.

With over 16 years experience as a licensed therapist, I'm passionate about building rapport and, from this basis, providing high-quality treatment. In working with couples, I maintain a good therapeutic relationship with both clients and take a balanced approach where each partner is empowered to speak up and share in their progress. When working with anxious clients, I assist clients in defining what anxiety is and what it does so that they can recognize and challenge it as they develop new coping skills. In treating trauma, I help clients feel empowered to step into their work before starting Brainspotting or EMDR sessions.

Tammy Brock is a compassionate and empathetic therapist based in Charleston, South Carolina, offering her services to individuals, couples, young adults, and teenagers aged 12 and up. Trained in a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Trauma Informed Care, Tammy employs a patient-centric approach to assist her clients on their paths to healing.

Are you struggling with a relationship or relationships in your life, or maybe even struggling with the relationship with yourself? Do you feel disconnected, scared, and unsure of where to begin? Relationships are hard AND they are what make us human. I am passionate about helping my clients, whether they are individuals, families, or romantic partners, improve communication, increase connection, and overcome painful experiences that are preventing them from having and maintaining healthy relationships.

If you are reading this, you probably never knew or forgot how special you really are. You can discover this! I am a therapist with 22 years of post graduate experience working with children, adolescents, adults, elderlies, couples, parents, and families. I am specialized in assisting children and adults who suffered traumatic experiences alleviate their inner suffering through the use of Internal Family Systems model, combined with psychodynamic theory, mindfulness, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. And very unique lately: mindfulness groups for teenagers to assist in coping with overwhelming emotions.

Do you feel exhausted, overworked, and under appreciated? Perhaps you believe that if you are just the perfect partner, parent, child, sibling, or employee that you will no longer feel this way. However, the burnout is becoming extreme, and you desperately want to feel differently. Maybe... you are an empath who worries that you are “too sensitive”, have an anxious attachment style and fear being considered “too needy", are a perfectionist who worries that you will never be worthy of the joy, peace, and love that you see others experiencing, or you are a people-pleaser wondering if anyone will ever truly know and love the real you.

Damn life is hard! Constant anxious uncontrollable thoughts. Struggling day to day to thrive at work, maintain friendships/ relationships, or take care of family. Finding no time for yourself due to people pleasing, having an overly demanding life, or just the inability to truly relax. No motivation, trouble sleeping, and lack of overall happiness in your life. Life’s challenges can be hard to overcome on our own. Maybe, Moving Mindful Therapy could help? I am not your typical therapist but isn’t it time for something different? Give yourself permission to put yourself first. Let’s connect today.

I got into therapy so I could help people end the cycles detracting from their fullest potential in life. So many of us plug through the day with nasty negative thoughts about ourselves, leaving us drained of energy and an incapacity to be mindful and present with each other. Using EMDR, mindfulness, and a heavy dose of humanity and empathy, I help my clients obtain the changes they seek in order to be the best versions of themselves. My style is thoughtful, witty, intentional, and comfortable and I'm always happy to help those who are ready to help themselves grow!

Immediate openings for telehealth! Are you feeling "stuck" in a personal or professional situation where you don't see a clear resolution? Perhaps past trauma or neglect is impacting your ability to de-stress and get your needs met in an effective way. With over 20 years of clinical experience, I am honored to walk this path with you and put the 'pieces of the puzzle' back together in a way that empowers you to speak your truth while living a life you love! I will support you in being more mindful when facing daily stressors and help you develop coping skills that move life forward in a positive direction.

No matter the issue or ultimate goal, I believe counseling is a collaborative effort. Therefore together, we will work on goal setting, modifying, and executing those goals to ensure my clients are receiving the best quality services applicable. Like Jeremiah 29:11 states, “…I have plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” Together, we will unveil your want(s)/need(s) and ultimately your motivation for counseling services, to achieve your purpose here in/out of session(s).

Not Accepting New Clients until August 2024:Concerned about your relationship with self and others? I'd love to help! I work with individuals, couples, and families to create a therapeutic relationship that fosters healing and growth with self and others. From an attachment-based theory, I believe that although much pain can enter our lives through our relationships, relationships are also the conduit of healing, including the therapeutic relationship. I believe that in our pursuit of health and wellbeing, it is necessary to combine evidence-based clinical care with empathetic support to help clients achieve their therapeutic goals.

I am a licensed therapist practicing in Maryland, DC, and South Carolina. I approach my practice through a lens of anti-oppression, feminist, and queer theory. Recognizing the healing potential of the therapeutic relationship, I emphasize client-centered therapy that values and honors all aspects of my clients' identities. I continuously strive to address my power and privilege, serving as an ally to BIPOC, disabled individuals, sex workers, those living in poverty, fat/larger bodied individuals, immigrants, houseless individuals, the aging population, individuals under the age of 18, and those who are or have been incarcerated.

I help couples make sense of how they are getting stuck in conflict. I help them organize their experience, and clarify the good emotional reasons for why they are stuck. Together we identify unmet needs and longings, and work to develop understanding and responsiveness. With greater closeness and trust, partners are able to find solutions to life’s challenges, heal from relationship wounds, and experience love again. I have experience helping couples recover from infidelity/betrayals. When counseling individual clients, I work from a trauma-informed, attachment lens. I help individuals clarify what they need to heal and grow.

I am enthusiastic about the science that makes therapy work and often utilize psychoeducation to help others understand their struggles. I work from an integrative trauma-informed, attachment-based approach. I also utilize elements of other humanistic approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral, Creative interventions, Logotherapy, Client-Centered, Solution-Focused, Trust-Based Relational Interventions, and EMDR.

I am a Licensed Marriage/Couples and Family Therapist. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help combat symptoms such as anxiety, depression, dysphoria, trauma & behavioral and mood disorders. I am a dedicated and passionate therapist who enjoys guiding, empowering, and educating my clients. I believe it is import to hold the feelings and trust the process of healing. I have a history serving minority populations ranging from race to gender and sexuality. My goal is to make your therapy space a welcoming and a safe environment. We are all on this journey of life and I would love to walk with you if you want me to.

You have the suspicion that past childhood trauma or previous feelings of abandonment are impacting your current intimate partner relationships. You may have explored your attachment style and want to get a handle on how to not let your past impact your future. Maybe you are someone who gets along well in your relationships - perhaps, too well because you aren’t implementing healthy boundaries. You’re drained but don’t know how to get out of the cycle because everyone now expects for you to be the “strong” friend, or adult child. You want to get to the root of what is going on so that you can be happy in your relationships.

Relationship struggles are my focus, though these may be explored alone or together. We can work to help you navigate high-stakes situations to strengthen your most intimate, important attachments. We all need to feel understood, and deserve to feel loved. Through a relational, systemic approach, we can explore and strengthen your connecting bonds and your place within them. Life is as much about how we tell our stories as it is the content of these narratives. Attachment is a key part of my work with romantic / sexual partners and families. Being newly seen and heard in more complete ways can be transformative and hope-inducing.