Joel Dean
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
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Are you feeling weighed down by stress, hurt, or fear in your life or relationships? Do you or your partner turn to things like drinking, food, sex, internet use, or shopping as a way to cope or escape? Are communication, trust, intimacy, or betrayal issues creating distance in your relationship?
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families while paying close attention to the unique context of their lives and relationships. Together, we address challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, and the relational struggles that impact communication, trust, and connection.
Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator: helping couples strengthen relationships.
Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming. It is my desire to instill hope, and help you find your way through the challenges you're facing. It is my goal to create a safe, accepting, and supportive environment where healing can take place. It is my hope is that you will be inspired to take this next step so that we can begin this journey together.
Call or Email Joel Dean now for a free 15 minute consultation - (803) 598-1029
Let's Connect (803) 598-1029

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $105
- Couple Sessions $105
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa
Joel Dean
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (803) 598-1029
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 2557 Joel DeanLicense state differs from primary location state.
- In Practice for 6 years
- Attended Lee University, M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2019
- License: South Carolina LMFT 8045 / 2025
- Certificate from NBCC - Board Certified Telemental Health Provider 7167 / 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Joel Dean
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (803) 598-1029
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Marital and Premarital
- Sexual Addiction
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Life Transitions
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Joel Dean
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (803) 598-1029
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Narrative
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Joel Dean
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (803) 598-1029