You struggle to get through the day. And thoughts of your problems keep you up at night. You’ve told yourself “I’m losing it” at least a dozen times today. Remember the last time you felt like yourself? Hardly. You hide it well. Suggestions from friends and family are getting old. You are looking for someone who can help you clear your thoughts, calm your mind, get your energy back and find things enjoyable again. I specialize in treating anxiety and depression in women.

Do you feel stuck and ready to make a change? I believe you intrinsically know what you need and want to flourish in the life you were given, even if life circumstances have dulled your instincts. As your counselor, I am committed to guiding you back towards the deeply rooted instincts you once had –or you’ve always wanted to express. My approach to counseling is present and future focused, so that together we can strengthen and equip you to reach your fullest potential.

I'm proud to work individually with a diverse population, such as tweens, adolescents, young adults and college students, and adults. Though I am able to offer my services to the vast majority of people dealing with most issues, my specialty is with those who are struggling with Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and PTSD. Many of my clients have an emotionally sensitive temperament and need different skills to create a life that has meaning and purpose.

***I offer weeknight and weekend appointments*** I believe therapy is a safe space everyone can explore skills that are beneficial in life. I am confident I can assist you on your life journey. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, domestic violence, child abuse, child neglect, sexual abuse, personality disorders, family difficulties, and substance use.

No one is immune from the stress of trying to balance work/family/personal life, difficult transitions and the challenges of daily life. Balance can be difficult to maintain resulting in various negative impacts like depression, anxiety, difficulty at work, and negative effects on relationships. Sometimes, the more successful you are, the more difficult it is to manage all that comes your way. I enjoy working with individuals, executives and couples who strive to succeed in professional and personal life by learning to better balance in each area, building new skills and equipping them to break negative patterns to succeed.

Dr. Lockard was awarded her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, Illinois. She completed her internship at the Kentucky Department of Corrections where she focused on the treatment of male and female sex offender treatment. Her experience includes years of forensic and clinical treatment and evaluation in out-patient, in-patient, and correctional settings. Such experiences include: Community Mental Health Clinics, Autism Clinics, County and Psychiatric Hospitals, and state behavioral and social services agencies. Her areas of expertise (all bilingual) include: clinical, criminal forensic, psychosexual, and neuropsychological assessment and treatment.

Dr. Lauren Fontenot is a clinical psychologist serving adults and teens (16+) coping with a variety of emotional and health-related concerns. Broadly, her goal is to help clients process their current difficulties and move forward into the life they want to lead. Dr. Fontenot has extensive experience working with trauma survivors in private clinics, domestic violence shelters and the Veteran's administration. "I have a passion for helping people recover from anxiety, depression and trauma, making those first steps towards change easier by offering hope and confidence through the use of evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy."

Are you in your twenties and thirties and entering a new phase in your life? Nervous about all of the changes? You may be experiencing a quarterlife crisis. Life transitions, like graduating from college, moving to a new place, ending a relationship, or getting engaged, can feel overwhelming. Changes that result from life transitions are an inevitable part of life, and much of our happiness depends on how we navigate these times of transition. As a licensed psychotherapist in practice for over 15 years, I have helped many clients successfully work through their quarterlife crisis.

Has life got you feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel stressed and don't know what to do? I help client become the masters of their own lives again. I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and self harming behaviors. I also work with clients who are adjusting to new circumstances in their lives, having difficulty managing stress, or trouble navigating relationships and interpersonal conflict. I help clients work to build skills to regulate their emotions and thoughts effectively to become their own therapists.

At Travelers Rest Counseling Associates, we believe that people flourish when they authentically contribute to their communities. But for many, this feels impossible because of depression, anxiety, trauma, marital strife, lack of motivation, or any number of other issues. We can help by listening, treating you with dignity, withholding judgment, and working with you to find ways to live a fulfilling life.

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 am passionate about serving the hurting, the weary and the wandering from a faith-based approach. I strive to graciously meet my clients where they are and foster a safe, encouraging and confidential environment. My focus is to help them move forward toward individual and/or relational healing and wellness with renewed strength, purpose and hope. I enjoy working with women and couples to set goals that will help them address and learn to positively respond to problems resulting from relationship conflict, divorce, loss/grief and other life changes that may cause personal, marital and/or other relational distress.

No matter what brings you to counseling, difficulties in a relationship that is meaningful to you, problems finding balance in life and work, eating or substance use behaviors that feel out of your control, anxiety and depression that continue to lessen your enjoyment and freedom in life, the first step in seeking help through counseling is an important and courageous step. Counseling is an opportunity to walk a personal and individual road toward greater health, satisfaction, and happiness in life.

Do you experience increased worry? Question your self-worth, and struggle with managing your emotions? Are you struggling with letting go of past hurts and creating the life you want for yourself? Do you find yourself questioning if you belong in the spaces you enter into?

Life has challenges and road blocks sometimes help is needed to move forward on the path to happiness and inner peace. Everyone has the desire to create change I can help give you the resources to make effective changes in your life. I use a collective approach of therapeutic models to develop goals to relieve stress, anxiety, and depression. We can develop a clear comprehensive plan for your life that inspires happiness, meaningful relationships, success, and life meaning for you and your family. Call today (864)356-3184 to make your first step to a happier new life style! Live life to the fullest!

Are you a parent or caregiver who has been concerned about your child’s behaviors, and you have been searching for very unique skills to add to your parenting to help you feel more comfortable and confident with managing your child’s challenging behaviors? Maybe your child is not listening to you, having a significant amount of temper tantrums, or you’re noticing that as your child is getting older, your child does not appear to be motivated to make good choices. If any of these concerns and issues have been weighing you down and causing significant stress within your relationship with your child, I am here to help.

***NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME*** Relationships; as fulfilling as they can be, can also be really tough at times. Are you a wife or husband, a girlfriend or boyfriend, or an adult daughter or son that is struggling with how to improve or simply manage a relationship with a loved one? It's not easy with all the other stressors in life these days. Whether you come in as an individual or as a couple, let's discover how you can experience a healthier relationship. Together we can rewrite your story through a shift in perspective and some new ways of doing things. You deserve to feel better. I can support you through it.

You have always felt driven towards perfection. You attended the right schools, chose the high-pressure career, married the right type of partner, and had children with them. Everyone who knows you thinks you have it all. But something has changed everything for you. You have nagging doubts. Where you once felt in control and confident, you now feel devastated, confused, and lost. You are struggling to get through the day while your numerous responsibilities await. The pressure is starting to feel unbearable.

In office & virtual visits now offered (SC & NC)! Family court mediation services (divorce, alimony, child support, custody, parenting agreements) probate court services are offered in SC. If your marriage, relationship, or overall life needs to be revitalized, we're here to help. We now have a board certified psychiatrist. Specialties- psychological evaluations, family counseling, marriage counseling, pre-marital counseling, individual counseling, ADHD diagnosis, relationship issues, workplace issues, life adjustment issues, court mandated therapy, & supervised visitation/exchanges. We accept most insurances & self-pay clients.

My practice serves children, adolescents, and adults. My primary focus is family crisis support & intervention, stress management, and coping skills development & application for families of children & adolescents with autism and other special needs and disabilities.