Photo of Hope Champaigne-Rivers, Licensed Professional Counselor in 29445, SC
Hope Champaigne-Rivers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MA, LPC, NCC, PCSF
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Goose Creek, SC 29445
I am Board Certified and a Prepare Enrich Marriage and Premarital Facilitator.
Accepting clients for waitlist only! The issues of life can be overwhelming. I am passionate about helping those suffering with issues holding their lives hostage. You and I can become a team and work on the issues together. Everyone can benefit from talk therapy. We all need a listening ear when life issues come knocking on our door.
I am Board Certified and a Prepare Enrich Marriage and Premarital Facilitator.
Accepting clients for waitlist only! The issues of life can be overwhelming. I am passionate about helping those suffering with issues holding their lives hostage. You and I can become a team and work on the issues together. Everyone can benefit from talk therapy. We all need a listening ear when life issues come knocking on our door.
(803) 219-2864 View (803) 219-2864
Photo of Theresa Olschan, Licensed Master Social Worker in 29445, SC
Theresa Olschan
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Goose Creek, SC 29445
I began my career as an inpatient clinician and hospital social worker serving all ages, a variety of mental health issues, backgrounds, genders, and economic disparities. My primary focus as a hospital social worker was on the Labor and Delivery Unit as a support for new parents, particularly mothers. I also worked in the NICU supporting parents of premature babies. I’m extremely passionate about perinatal and postpartum mental health! Maternal mental health is no longer taking a back burner!
I began my career as an inpatient clinician and hospital social worker serving all ages, a variety of mental health issues, backgrounds, genders, and economic disparities. My primary focus as a hospital social worker was on the Labor and Delivery Unit as a support for new parents, particularly mothers. I also worked in the NICU supporting parents of premature babies. I’m extremely passionate about perinatal and postpartum mental health! Maternal mental health is no longer taking a back burner!
(843) 306-2838 View (843) 306-2838
Photo of Jacqueline Robinson, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in 29445, SC
Jacqueline Robinson
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Goose Creek, SC 29445  (Online Only)
When you break your leg, you go to a doctor. Your car starts making a noise you see a mechanic. You start feeling stressed, angry or sad, who do you call? You should call me. Mental health is health care. Counseling with me is like talking to your closest friend. I take a person-centered approach, which allows you to live your experiences. I am just here to help you along the way to identify and dispute any life challenges you face. I have a non-judgmental approach when working with my clients. Currently, I do not accept insurance. Schedule a 15 min free pre-consultation visit, to see we are a good fit.
When you break your leg, you go to a doctor. Your car starts making a noise you see a mechanic. You start feeling stressed, angry or sad, who do you call? You should call me. Mental health is health care. Counseling with me is like talking to your closest friend. I take a person-centered approach, which allows you to live your experiences. I am just here to help you along the way to identify and dispute any life challenges you face. I have a non-judgmental approach when working with my clients. Currently, I do not accept insurance. Schedule a 15 min free pre-consultation visit, to see we are a good fit.
(843) 890-8273 View (843) 890-8273
Photo of Mandy Carr, Counselor in 29445, SC
Mandy Carr
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Goose Creek, SC 29445
Waitlist for new clients
A healthy mind leads to a happier life. Seeking therapy can be the most challenging yet rewarding step towards healing. As a licensed professional counselor, I am dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment to help you work through any challenges you may be experiencing and establish and achieve the goals you have for your life. My approach is client-centered in nature, focusing on providing compassion, understanding, and support; while helping you work through any current or past challenges you may have. I've worked in residential, in-home and outpatient settings, utilizing a variety of research based techniques.
A healthy mind leads to a happier life. Seeking therapy can be the most challenging yet rewarding step towards healing. As a licensed professional counselor, I am dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment to help you work through any challenges you may be experiencing and establish and achieve the goals you have for your life. My approach is client-centered in nature, focusing on providing compassion, understanding, and support; while helping you work through any current or past challenges you may have. I've worked in residential, in-home and outpatient settings, utilizing a variety of research based techniques.
(843) 326-4613 View (843) 326-4613
Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.