Therapists in South Carolina

I am currently accepting new clients and offer a free, 15-minute consultation to explore your needs and see if I am the right fit for your healing journey! I am eager to work with clients who are ready to make changes in their lives and strengthen their mental health. My goal is for you to feel supported while you work on becoming the version of yourself you feel is the most authentic, genuine, and comfortable in your humanness.

As an LPCA, I specialize in guiding adolescents and adults through challenges such as suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, trauma, ADHD, and issues related to gender identity. Embracing diversity, I've had the privilege of working with individuals from various gender identities, ages, races, ethnicities, and mental health backgrounds. Proudly supporting the LGBTQIA community, I am committed to fostering an affirming and secure space for all clients, irrespective of their presenting concerns.

If you’re on this page, it’s likely life has dealt you a challenging blow. Maybe it’s been a culmination of trials over many years or a singular event that leveled you in one fell swoop. You’re not alone. Life may have knocked you down, but it is my passion and privilege to help you get back up again. I believe in your innate ability to heal and grow, and as your counselor, I will nurture this resilience. I will come alongside you in the healing process and provide therapeutic, evidence-based support.

My ultimate aim is to help you build a life worth living. I'm dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, gain insight into patterns, and cultivate change. When reading fantasy books, binge watching TV shows/anime, getting tattoos, and video games are not enough, let's talk about what can help you with your healing process. We'll work towards building essential skills, enhancing self-awareness, and improving your life quality.

Seeking therapy can be difficult, and it can be hard to talk about issues with debilitating symptoms. As a Licensed Independent Social Worker, my goal is to meet you where you are, build a strong therapeutic relationship, and develop treatment plans that are specific to you as an individual. I work with adults (17+) who have anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, chronic pain and illnesses, grief, suicidal thoughts and self harm, and with military and veteran populations. If you are struggling, I want to assist and support you in reaching your treatment goals.

~ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS~ I see the potential in all human beings for change and growth, and believe that everyone is capable of finding happiness. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or any other issue, I can join you on your journey toward healing. I create a safe and comfortable space in the therapy setting so that you can explore new ways of understanding yourself and make changes important to your well-being. I see myself as a guide. I listen carefully to what you're saying, and support you in finding your own unique answers to your questions.

Accepting New Clients! Are you struggling to cope with day-to-day stressors? Do you feel stuck? If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed, you are not alone. I'm here to provide support and guidance to navigate life's challenges and build the resilience you need to thrive. My counseling style is evidence-based, holistic, and non-judgemental. You are the expert in your life, so I personalize treatment to fit each client. I specialize in working with adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and other mental health issues.

Heather Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 16 years of experience. She focuses on working with teens and young adults, and is eager to help adolescents navigate through a variety of self-identified emotional and behavioral struggles; including anger management, developing coping skills, improving self-esteem, and reducing cognitive distortions. Heather also has a unique specialty certification as a Sex Offender Treatment Provider (CSOTP), focusing on juveniles with sexual aggression struggles. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Welcome, I'm so glad you're here. As a therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for my clients to heal, grow, and show up comfortably as their authentic selves. It is important to me that I provide a space that promotes collaboration, is compassion-focused, and non-judgmental. I strive to serve as a guide working collaboratively with clients to promote healing and growth through support, compassion, and empowerment.

Fully-licensed since 2014, I’ve been helping clients develop balance and facilitating their self-growth. If you are feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, my services aim to introduce clarity and self-motivation. I also teach techniques to better manage the emotional stress of everyday life, including but not limited to Mindfulness and Meditation.

I believe that healing and emotional growth are ongoing processes, and that they truly continue throughout our lives. We are constantly breaking, repairing, learning. We are evolving in every moment. At times, however, we find ourselves stuck in the breakage. Unable to find the bend. Paused in the darkness and depth. Whether it is early childhood trauma or a current life situation; an unhealthy attachment or a tragic loss; low self-worth or misguided aggression...with mindfulness, awareness and a deep and connected relationship with a counselor, we can learn to find our way again.

Choosing to begin therapy is a wise and wonderful step in the direction of healing wounds and belief systems which may be holding you back. Together, we will collaborate to help you unearth your true self and discover the most beneficial strategies and skills for you to actively pursue and practice living the life you desire. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor experienced in working with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in relationships, life transitions, supporting business and helping professionals, trauma, anxiety, grief, sexuality, OCD, confidence building and spirituality.

Focusing primarily on relationships, sexuality and trauma, I seek to meet ALL patients and couples where they are. I believe in a relational and holistic approach that addresses relevant issues that affect current functioning, resilience, coping, and recovery. Patients and couples with diverse gender expressions/identities and sexual orientations are welcome and embraced. Starting with the belief that relationships are central to our well-being, I partner with patients to create a warm & safe space in which to explore patterns that effect individual, sexual & relationship well-being.

I believe that we live in challenging times. Many people find it difficult to feel confident and self assured, have peaceful, fulfilling relationships, navigate the demands of finances, family, work and home, and also focus on nourishing self care. These challenges are interconnected. They are related to how we have developed our sense of self in the context of family expectations and experiences, societal demands, cultural assumptions, and media influence. It is necessary for all of us to learn how to live our best lives in these particular circumstances. You are not alone.

I help anxious people-pleasers and trans folx to stop feeling trapped by social pressures and start giving themselves permission to practice radical authenticity. You may feel stuck in a loop of self-doubt, insecure in your relationships, dissatisfied, overwhelmed, or nervous to set boundaries - meanwhile you desire to live a vibrant life, feeling grounded, confident, and free. Through integrative therapy with an affirming provider, you can reconnect with yourself and learn to trust the wisdom of your inner voice. My holistic, trauma-focused approach supports the mind-body-spirit connection for profound healing from the inside out.

I have a passion for helping people learning to manage chronic mental or physical health conditions. I have 7 years of experience as a social worker, and 3 years of experience as a mental health therapist. I enjoy helping people with anxiety, depression, and OCD, as well as chronic health conditions. I have experience working with people with conditions. I want to help people experience life to the fullest despite any diagnoses they may have by learning coping skills and managing physical and mental symptoms.

My passion is to assist clients in navigating the many emotions connected their trauma and help move you into a place of acceptance and peace in order to move from victim to survivor. I evaluate the current and past life experiences that often dictate behavior. I work with the client to learn how their past may be what is affecting their present and future. I teach life skills to help move past the pain and into healing.

Hi there! Sometimes life can be emotionally and mentally exhausting. We give so much energy to our roles as a father, mother, wife, co-worker, daughter, son, etc, that we forget to pour back into ourselves. I believe self-care is not an indulgence, but a means of self preservation. Allow me to provide a safe haven where you can just focus on YOU! Stress is inevitable, but change is possible, its time to put you first!

My mission is to cultivate a creative, safe environment that is client-centered and collaborative. With a background in Social Work, Women’s, Genders and Sexualities Studies, and Addiction/Substance use, I use a combination of philosophical frameworks that encourage authenticity, embrace empathy, and honor lived experiences. A passionate advocate of healing and growth, I enjoys working with a wide range of people.