Therapists in Summerville, SC
Lynn Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MA, CLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Summerville, SC 29485
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. You may have had a loss that has left you unable to participate in your own life the way you hoped. Maybe you are dealing with anxiety or depression that is unrelenting and seems to come out of nowhere, or maybe you just need help navigating changes. All of these things can begin to wear away at your well-being and make you question your place in the world. My goal as a therapist is to work with you to find the tools that are a solid fit for you and to help you find positive, healthy ways to manage and thrive.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. You may have had a loss that has left you unable to participate in your own life the way you hoped. Maybe you are dealing with anxiety or depression that is unrelenting and seems to come out of nowhere, or maybe you just need help navigating changes. All of these things can begin to wear away at your well-being and make you question your place in the world. My goal as a therapist is to work with you to find the tools that are a solid fit for you and to help you find positive, healthy ways to manage and thrive.
Sunny Street
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Summerville, SC 29485 (Online Only)
TRAUMA... It leaves you feeling like you are not yourself. Are you constantly on edge, suppressing random thoughts about it, or trying to avoid anything or anyone to do with it? Traumatic experiences can leave us shattered, shaky, or enraged all the time. It interferes with our relationships, work, or school. It’s lonely and exhausting. You are not crazy, weak, or broken. You’ve had a natural reaction to an overwhelming experience. Trauma is linked to so many issues like depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress disorder, and is very treatable.
TRAUMA... It leaves you feeling like you are not yourself. Are you constantly on edge, suppressing random thoughts about it, or trying to avoid anything or anyone to do with it? Traumatic experiences can leave us shattered, shaky, or enraged all the time. It interferes with our relationships, work, or school. It’s lonely and exhausting. You are not crazy, weak, or broken. You’ve had a natural reaction to an overwhelming experience. Trauma is linked to so many issues like depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress disorder, and is very treatable.
Theodore Ruble
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Summerville, SC 29483
Ted Ruble is a LPC, who has been practicing in counseling for 9 years. He graduated from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland with a Masters of Science in Community Mental Health Counseling. Ted believes in helping clients work through their issues using techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in order to see new perspectives, or new ways of thinking about how they interact with the world around them. Ted believes in helping clients identify their own perosnal strengths that they can utilize in the helping the process of change. His main areas of focus are depression, anxiety, and dealing with life changes.
Ted Ruble is a LPC, who has been practicing in counseling for 9 years. He graduated from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland with a Masters of Science in Community Mental Health Counseling. Ted believes in helping clients work through their issues using techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in order to see new perspectives, or new ways of thinking about how they interact with the world around them. Ted believes in helping clients identify their own perosnal strengths that they can utilize in the helping the process of change. His main areas of focus are depression, anxiety, and dealing with life changes.
Kelvin Tyler Jr.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Summerville, SC 29484 (Online Only)
I am accepting new clients! I am a therapist dedicated to empowering people to live fully alive and thrive purposefully. It would be an honor to come alongside you to support you on your transformation journey. My professional experience includes providing support to individuals and families since 2019.
I am accepting new clients! I am a therapist dedicated to empowering people to live fully alive and thrive purposefully. It would be an honor to come alongside you to support you on your transformation journey. My professional experience includes providing support to individuals and families since 2019.
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.
Rosa DiMarco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Summerville, SC 29483
Has your life been in chaos and you are looking for peace? Have you been feeling more overwhelmed lately and need someone to talk to? When your thoughts are cluttered and you are trying to keep up with the many pressures life throws at you, sometimes you just need someone to talk to. As your therapist, I am here to listen to your life experiences and help you see that positive change is possible. Together, we will work through any difficult challenges or transitions in your life that you are facing, and I will provide you with endless support as we work through these changes.
Has your life been in chaos and you are looking for peace? Have you been feeling more overwhelmed lately and need someone to talk to? When your thoughts are cluttered and you are trying to keep up with the many pressures life throws at you, sometimes you just need someone to talk to. As your therapist, I am here to listen to your life experiences and help you see that positive change is possible. Together, we will work through any difficult challenges or transitions in your life that you are facing, and I will provide you with endless support as we work through these changes.
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.
Stephanie Lynn Wilkie-Pirolo
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Summerville, SC 29483
Are you stressed, overwhelmed, and struggling to cope? Living on auto-pilot, tired, restless, and still thinking about the past or worrying about the future? You want to find that contented, focused and productive person you know exists within you but you struggle to cut through the noise of life. You're on a journey of self-discovery and this is the next stop.
Are you stressed, overwhelmed, and struggling to cope? Living on auto-pilot, tired, restless, and still thinking about the past or worrying about the future? You want to find that contented, focused and productive person you know exists within you but you struggle to cut through the noise of life. You're on a journey of self-discovery and this is the next stop.
Lets Figure it Out Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LPCS-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Summerville, SC 29483 (Online Only)
If I’m being honest, people come here to peek around and decide if you want to take the next steps to having a consultation. For the most part friends and family tell you “ just be strong-fight through it”- and you’re not use to talking about the things that bother you because you’ve spent so many years trying to avoid that fact that they even exist. But avoidance gets exhausting and doesn’t help you feel less overwhelmed or full.
If I’m being honest, people come here to peek around and decide if you want to take the next steps to having a consultation. For the most part friends and family tell you “ just be strong-fight through it”- and you’re not use to talking about the things that bother you because you’ve spent so many years trying to avoid that fact that they even exist. But avoidance gets exhausting and doesn’t help you feel less overwhelmed or full.
Lori Gant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Summerville, SC 29483
If you would like to live a happier, healthier life and be in control of your own world, I can help. Helping others with working on solutions to their problems is my goal. The skills that I help others learn so they can live the best life possible are the very skills that are incorporated into my own life and are ones I use on a daily basis. Time spent in session is for learning. Time in between sessions is for practicing skills. We are physically located across from Oscars Restaurant in Summerville. If you would like to schedule an intake appointment, you can use our therapy portal: https://www.therapyportal.com/p/HealingRoots/
If you would like to live a happier, healthier life and be in control of your own world, I can help. Helping others with working on solutions to their problems is my goal. The skills that I help others learn so they can live the best life possible are the very skills that are incorporated into my own life and are ones I use on a daily basis. Time spent in session is for learning. Time in between sessions is for practicing skills. We are physically located across from Oscars Restaurant in Summerville. If you would like to schedule an intake appointment, you can use our therapy portal: https://www.therapyportal.com/p/HealingRoots/
Amanda Bryant
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Summerville, SC 29483
My name is Amanda Bryant, and I am a board certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor in South Carolina and certified through NCC. I specialize in helping clients overcome Depression and Anxiety by utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness. Other areas of specialties include Stress Related Issues, Relationship Issues, Life Transitions, Self-Esteem Trauma, and Mood Disorders. I have experience working with a wide range of clients from diverse backgrounds and work specifically with adults 18 and up who experience a wide range of symptoms including depression, anxiety, life stressors, self-esteem, and trauma.
My name is Amanda Bryant, and I am a board certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor in South Carolina and certified through NCC. I specialize in helping clients overcome Depression and Anxiety by utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness. Other areas of specialties include Stress Related Issues, Relationship Issues, Life Transitions, Self-Esteem Trauma, and Mood Disorders. I have experience working with a wide range of clients from diverse backgrounds and work specifically with adults 18 and up who experience a wide range of symptoms including depression, anxiety, life stressors, self-esteem, and trauma.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Summerville, SC 29485
As a Licensed Independent Social Worker of Clinical Practice (LISW-CP), I am committed to providing counseling services in a welcoming and comfortable environment for my clients. My approach involves educating clients on clinical techniques that can be applied to their daily lives, while also providing the necessary encouragement and support to help them achieve their goals. I firmly believe that everyone can benefit from a fresh perspective and the challenge of negative thoughts and behaviors that may be hindering their progress. It takes courage and strength to seek help, and I am here to provide the necessary support.
As a Licensed Independent Social Worker of Clinical Practice (LISW-CP), I am committed to providing counseling services in a welcoming and comfortable environment for my clients. My approach involves educating clients on clinical techniques that can be applied to their daily lives, while also providing the necessary encouragement and support to help them achieve their goals. I firmly believe that everyone can benefit from a fresh perspective and the challenge of negative thoughts and behaviors that may be hindering their progress. It takes courage and strength to seek help, and I am here to provide the necessary support.
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.
Magdalena Berrios
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Summerville, SC 29486
I am committed to meeting my clients where they are, free from judgments, and always ready to listen. My therapeutic style is warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative. I like to utilize the strengths of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to empower and focus on individual needs, as well as motivational and solution-focused therapy.
I am committed to meeting my clients where they are, free from judgments, and always ready to listen. My therapeutic style is warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative. I like to utilize the strengths of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to empower and focus on individual needs, as well as motivational and solution-focused therapy.
Kristin Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Summerville, SC 29485
Have you experienced trauma that you feel is currently impacting your life? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, or stressful life transitions? Maybe your past trauma is affecting your relationships. You are not alone, and your response to trauma is nothing to be ashamed of. Trauma responses are a natural and common reaction to a distressing event. Past trauma may be influencing current symptoms of depression or anxiety. My goal is to help you discover the root causes of your mental health concerns in order to regain control of your life. I am currently accepting clients age 18 and older for individual or couples counseling.
Have you experienced trauma that you feel is currently impacting your life? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, or stressful life transitions? Maybe your past trauma is affecting your relationships. You are not alone, and your response to trauma is nothing to be ashamed of. Trauma responses are a natural and common reaction to a distressing event. Past trauma may be influencing current symptoms of depression or anxiety. My goal is to help you discover the root causes of your mental health concerns in order to regain control of your life. I am currently accepting clients age 18 and older for individual or couples counseling.
Jessica Rojas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Summerville, SC 29483
My focus is on healing, reaching Adolescents & Women! I use evidenced based practices. Additionally, I am a trained Christian Counselor, who prides herself on the use of her spiritual nature, education, and experience to assist those in need. I believe that there is a real connection between Mind, Body, Soul, and Spirit! My goal is to help each one of my patient's reach their potential through unlocking their own innate wisdom, strengths, morals, and values in effort to learn to how manage life's challenges. I am here to support all of patients through their process of growth!
My focus is on healing, reaching Adolescents & Women! I use evidenced based practices. Additionally, I am a trained Christian Counselor, who prides herself on the use of her spiritual nature, education, and experience to assist those in need. I believe that there is a real connection between Mind, Body, Soul, and Spirit! My goal is to help each one of my patient's reach their potential through unlocking their own innate wisdom, strengths, morals, and values in effort to learn to how manage life's challenges. I am here to support all of patients through their process of growth!
Frank David Ruse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW, LADC, AADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Summerville, SC 29485
Battling emotional difficulties can be frightening and hard. Why? It's fear of the unexpected. My 30 years of experience (USN & DoD civilian) as an addiction counselor and clinical social worker taught me how to make this process less scary and easier. We can walk the path to overcoming your difficulty together. I'm experienced treating, trauma (PTSD) stress, anxiety, depression, anxiety, domestic/general violence, anger, and other issues. My specialty and passion, treating, veterans, first responders, and their significant others. I'm here to guide you through your therapy. Looking forward to meeting you.
Battling emotional difficulties can be frightening and hard. Why? It's fear of the unexpected. My 30 years of experience (USN & DoD civilian) as an addiction counselor and clinical social worker taught me how to make this process less scary and easier. We can walk the path to overcoming your difficulty together. I'm experienced treating, trauma (PTSD) stress, anxiety, depression, anxiety, domestic/general violence, anger, and other issues. My specialty and passion, treating, veterans, first responders, and their significant others. I'm here to guide you through your therapy. Looking forward to meeting you.
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.
Ariele Worrall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Summerville, SC 29483 (Online Only)
I am currently taking new clients for bi-weekly or monthly appointments. Often times life can feel like a swamp, a bog of chaos where all your energy is focused on just trying to keep your head above water. If you are tired of treading the swamp and are ready to start swimming through it, I would be honored to partner with you in your therapeutic journey. If you are a therapist looking for a therapist, please know I have experience with this population.
I am currently taking new clients for bi-weekly or monthly appointments. Often times life can feel like a swamp, a bog of chaos where all your energy is focused on just trying to keep your head above water. If you are tired of treading the swamp and are ready to start swimming through it, I would be honored to partner with you in your therapeutic journey. If you are a therapist looking for a therapist, please know I have experience with this population.
Caitlin N Kirkland
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Summerville, SC 29483
Are you exhausted from feeling like you're doing it all by yourself? You don't feel like you can even ask for help. You look at your life and all you see is chaos. You may feel like you're drowning and struggling to keep your head above water. So much has happened in your life leaving you in a place you never thought you'd be. Even the changes that we expect and welcome can leave us feeling overwhelmed and stressed out. You want to feel that you matter in this world and understand your purpose. You may be seeking help to navigate the parts of your life that no else seems to get. I want to help you find stability and confidence.
Are you exhausted from feeling like you're doing it all by yourself? You don't feel like you can even ask for help. You look at your life and all you see is chaos. You may feel like you're drowning and struggling to keep your head above water. So much has happened in your life leaving you in a place you never thought you'd be. Even the changes that we expect and welcome can leave us feeling overwhelmed and stressed out. You want to feel that you matter in this world and understand your purpose. You may be seeking help to navigate the parts of your life that no else seems to get. I want to help you find stability and confidence.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Summerville, SC
200+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in Summerville, SC who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
76% | Stress |
75% | Relationship Issues |
74% | Self Esteem |
73% | Trauma and PTSD |
72% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
72% | Aetna |
68% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
68% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Summerville, SC see their clients
65% | In Person and Online | |
35% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
87% | Female | |
12% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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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.