Life Coaching Therapists in 29609

Hello, my name is Valerie Boughner. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of South Carolina and Florida. I was born into a military family in the United States, and I have lived in many states in the USA, Japan and Panama. I am active in sports and I travel in my spare time. I have been providing family and individual therapy services for over 17 years. I help families and individuals coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship/communication difficulty, grief and loss, life changes, and rejection to overcome their difficulties and reach the highest goals they have set for themselves.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the stress of life? Has life come at you, and you feel hopeless,worthless, stuck, broken, depleted, or depressed? Are you dealing with unhealthy habits or past trauma that you feel is hindering you from being your best self, or do you desire to gain more purpose for your life? I will work with you in a supportive manner to find solutions, direction, balance, and help you gain a better perspective on your life.

Offering Teletherapy/Online Counseling. Are you your own worst enemy and just can’t seem to get out of your own way? Do you feel hopeless and stuck in life or in a relationship? Do you struggle with perfectionism and never feel good enough? Are you anxious, depressed, sad or angry? Are you still trapped in the past? Do you struggle with Daddy/Mommy issues? Are you seeing the same patterns in your life from year to year no matter how hard you try to change them? If any of these describe you, then I would love to work with you. Warning: You may end up getting the results you have been wanting!

Each person is worthy of being seen, heard, and valued. When the challenges and stressors of life become too much to handle, it can lead to feeling like the rug is being pulled out from under you. I take a person-centered approach, allowing each person to be the expert of their own lives, and work to walk alongside each client to help them find their desired outcomes. I work with individuals, couples, and family members through a number of varying issues and problems to gain emotional resilience in order to respond mindfully to life’s challenges while fostering personal and relational healing.

My approach to therapy is grounded in honesty, mutual respect, openness, and connection. I specialize in areas of religious abuse, sexual trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, LGBTQ+, adjustment issues, and overall life stresses. My goal is to allow my clients space for healing, processing, and growth through both EMDR and individual talk therapy. I love helping my clients realize they have more power and control in their lives than they know, take ownership, and gain the tools they need to begin making changes.

Do you feel like your life is more about the destination than the journey? Do you feel pressure to succeed by going to the "right" college, getting the "right" job, living on everyone else's terms and not your own? Do you find yourself worrying about your kids or teens incessantly and you just aren't sure what to do anymore? Are you having trouble navigating all of the perils associated with social media and your kids? We feel so many pressures in today's world; whether these pressures come from ourselves, our work, our school work, or our parents and friends.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Career Therapist with 20 years of professional experience. I work closely with wonderful people like you who lead very busy lives, whether due to a highly stressful job, career, business or just being a parent trying to do it all. Many of my clients feel anxious, depressed, and/or overwhelmed balancing work and life. Others are experiencing a significant life transition -- a career change, the end of a relationship, or a relocation. I also work with healthcare providers, attorneys, engineers, entrepreneurs, and those in academia, among others.

I work with individuals, couples/co-parents, and families. I see children in play therapy from three years old and up as well as adolescents. I work with many families going through the difficult family transition of separation/divorce/remarriage/grief. I enjoy working with couples and utilizing the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to remind couples to acknowledge, appreciate and respect their differences. I found the MBTI to be especially beneficial to couples considering marriage or long-term commitments.

A safe therapeutic space is critical to the therapy experience so that the individual feels heard, understood, and supported while learning skills to navigate life’s challenges. During events of high stress, anxiety, and uncertainty, Maria’s approach is warm and caring, as she encourages open communication, collaboration, and participation. Maria has extensive experience working with adults, well as with and children with Autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. She is passionate about providing effective support, working to understand the unique perspective of each individual.

Hello! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience, who works with adolescents and adults. I enjoy creating a safe space for others to process, heal and grow. I believe that individuals have the ability to change their lives; therefore, my goal is to support and empower you as you work through your challenges so that you can be on the journey to becoming the best version of yourself!