Family Therapy in Clemson, SC

As a Licensed Professional Counselor and art therapist I create a safe, welcoming environment that will enable you to create positive change in your life, family and community. Working together we will identify avenues to engage in a value driven life. At times feelings of anxiety and depression act as barriers to our goals and values. Through a variety of techniques, such as mindfulness, ACT (acceptance & commitment therapy) and art therapy these barriers can be eliminated.

Life presents an array of joys and challenges, of which, both can be stressful. We all face problems that can be very difficult to manage at times. During these times, we may be emotionally and/or mentally unable to handle our issues alone or with the casual advice of family and friends. If you are feeling stuck or continuing a spiral of negativity in your life, don't wait any longer; get help. There Is Hope Counseling, LLC is here to help you and/or your family to be emotionally healthy.

Hi, my name is Sarah Russell- I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified Trauma Professional and have extensive experience in Chronic Illness Counseling. Working with a therapist gives you the tools and techniques to navigate everyday life, support you in making tough decisions, and provide you with positive coping techniques. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 says, "Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help" (NLT).

** EVENING & WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE ** ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS ** I have worked with Individuals and Family Systems since 2003. I enjoy working with family systems, parent child relationships, behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Often times we can feel anxious or sad about some parts of our life and need someone to talk with about how we are feeling.

If autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is why you found me here at Psychology Today, I am so glad you did. But I really want you to know why YOU should be happy too. As you know, our neurodivergent teens need our help—yours, mine, and the help of so many others. I know because not only am I an ASD Clinical Specialist, I’m a mother of two boys with ASD. So, finding me here, you’ve taken a large step in getting the assistance your family needs from someone that shares your story, knows your needs, your wants, and your desires. In other words, you’re not alone. Your family is not alone, and importantly, your autistic child is not alone.

We all need assistance at different times in our lives to navigate through challenging opportunities. As a therapist I am an advocate for healing, growth and a more authentic life. I work with adults who are dealing with loss, anxiety, depression, anger management, identity issues, trauma and those wanting a deeper more fulfilling life. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a powerful, research-based therapy technique that is very successful in helping people who suffer from trauma, anxiety, disturbing memories, post-traumatic stress and similar emotional problems. I use EMDR and other modalities to work with adults.

You feel like you are failing at living up to the person you are supposed to be. You are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and misunderstood. Worst of all, you doubt yourself. You keep grasping in different directions, trying to make meaning and find some happiness but it's just not happening for you. Maybe intense emotions keep getting the in the way. Maybe your career or relationship or family isn't turning out the way your had planned in your head. Maybe nothing "feels" right.

Is your family hurt by addiction? Does your relationship with your partner feel like it keeps going in circles? Are you working through your LGBQI and Trans* identity? Each of these scenarios can be hard on your mental health, your everyday tasks, and your family. You may feel like no one understands what you and your family are going through. You have reached out to your family and friends, but they do not fully understand. They want to fix your problem without sitting with you through the pain. Without fully understanding you.

Looking for a therapist can be scary and overwhelming. I understand how difficult it can be to make that first call, but I would love to help you heal and succeed! I am a licensed counselor with a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology. I welcome clients of all backgrounds/ethnicities and have experience helping with mood disorders, anxiety, low self-esteem, family discord, transition, grief, & trauma. LGBTQ+ affirming!

In my tenure as a mental health professional I have served diverse populations in multiple settings to include: school-based, residential, community mental health and higher-education environments. Proficient in four languages (Ukrainian, Russian, French, and English), I provide culturally competent and trauma-informed clinical services to help people from all walks of life obtain access to mental health services. As a strong generalist, my therapeutic interests include a range of mental health issues and complications in individuals, couples, and families. As a trauma specialist, I hope to make the world as safer place for all.

At Foothills Family Counseling our goal is to equip individuals with the opportunity to get to know themselves, how to communicate that to others, and have a healthier relationship with themselves and with the ones they love. Whether it is an issue in yourself, with your spouse, or children, we serve age 6 and up and provide spaces for children to play as they work toward their goals, a separate space for individual and couples counseling that provides a calm and relaxing environment for self-reflection and working through the hard stuff, and for families we have a large family room to spread out and allow space and comfort for all

Did a big change just happen or is it about to happen? Overthinking things and looking to process out loud with someone? Feeling anxious but want to work on your own personal growth? Need help processing it all? Looking to share with someone that is not a family member or close friend? I can help you explore the thoughts, stress and feelings you are experiencing in a safe and non judgmental environment.

I am currently accepting NEW children and teenagers! Welcome! I haven't met you yet, but I am proud of you for taking the first step towards mental wellness for yourself or your daughter. You may have ended up here seeking help for your daughter because she is not as happy as she once was. You've read countless articles and books, yet your concerns continue to grow as your daughter's challenges persist. Or perhaps you are a young woman struggling to manage the responsibilities of life while battling insecurity, anxious thoughts that won’t stop, and feelings of depression that are preventing you from living your best life.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have worked in private practice in the Clemson area for over twenty years. My practice includes adults, adolescents, families, and couples. I work with a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, as well as matters related to sexual orientation and gender identity. Fundamental to this is my belief that we are all individuals who affect and are affected by our families, groups of which we are a part, and the larger society. The variety of techniques I employ are all in the service of empowering my clients as they work toward healing.

I see you...The person who shows the world that you are “totally ok.” The person who “has it together” by life’s standards, but feels quite differently inside. My message to you is you matter. You are strong. Most importantly…You are enough. It’s not enough to look OK…you deserve to feel OK too! Bottom Line. It's time to hop in the driver's seat of your life and thrive. All it takes is a choice to begin.

We all have difficult times in our lives, and our reactions and thoughts can lead to or exacerbate anxiety, depression, and other unhealthy disorders. I work with teens and up, and I have extensive experience working with college students to help them find balance, motivation, and overcome their fears of "adulting." I use CBT, REBT and Reality Therapy. I believe it's not so much about negative experiences we have as it is about our ideas about these experiences. I teach how to reframe, set boundaries, and change how clients perceive situations to help reduce or remove negative emotions so they can live full and happy lives.

Are you ready to find the resolution and healing that you need so that you can experience the life and relationships that you really want? If so, I am passionate about helping my clients identify and resolve the obstacles that are keeping them from their goals. In a warm, interactive environment, I will help you look at your concerns using multiple perspectives and proven counseling methods. I have experience with depression, anxiety, relationship distress, trauma/abuse recovery, grief, stress, and life transitions. My clients are both individuals and couples, and I love to incorporate faith to the extent that clients' desire.

I believe that life is full of ups and downs, and sometimes people need help navigating through difficult times. If you are struggling, I would love to be the one to help you through this season of your life and provide you with skills that will help you become more resilient and confident. I specialize in treating children and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma and problems with regulating emotions.

Has life got you feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel stressed and don't know what to do? I help client become the masters of their own lives again. I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and self harming behaviors. I also work with clients who are adjusting to new circumstances in their lives, having difficulty managing stress, or trouble navigating relationships and interpersonal conflict. I help clients work to build skills to regulate their emotions and thoughts effectively to become their own therapists.