Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy in Richland County, SC

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Cheryl L Simms
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, LSATP
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29209  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Cheryl Simms. I have 16 years of experience in the field of counseling. I specialize in trauma, substance use, family, couples, and children. I also work with those struggling with depression and anxiety. I am EMDR trained and have years of experience working with the military community and their families. I enjoy traveling and exploring other countries. I am fun-loving and caring. I often put a twist on difficult situations by adding hope and empowerment. I am licensed in South Carolina and Virginia.
Hello, my name is Cheryl Simms. I have 16 years of experience in the field of counseling. I specialize in trauma, substance use, family, couples, and children. I also work with those struggling with depression and anxiety. I am EMDR trained and have years of experience working with the military community and their families. I enjoy traveling and exploring other countries. I am fun-loving and caring. I often put a twist on difficult situations by adding hope and empowerment. I am licensed in South Carolina and Virginia.
(803) 770-5577 View (803) 770-5577
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HIllcrest Comprehensive Psychological Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LAC, CAC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29205
Our Vision: HILLCREST accomplishes its mission by offering services that facilitate an individual's personal development, assist in the alleviation, treatment, assessment, and prevention of distress, as well as services that educate our clients in ways that develop self-awareness, self-reliance, and self-confidence. Who Are We?: HILLCREST prides itself in being a practice truly designed around our clients’ needs. We work with insurances , as well as, self pay. Experience high-touch customer service, expert-level providers, premium benefits, and technologies that help you get the most out of your sessions.
Our Vision: HILLCREST accomplishes its mission by offering services that facilitate an individual's personal development, assist in the alleviation, treatment, assessment, and prevention of distress, as well as services that educate our clients in ways that develop self-awareness, self-reliance, and self-confidence. Who Are We?: HILLCREST prides itself in being a practice truly designed around our clients’ needs. We work with insurances , as well as, self pay. Experience high-touch customer service, expert-level providers, premium benefits, and technologies that help you get the most out of your sessions.
(803) 258-6505 View (803) 258-6505
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Dr. Jerome Comprehensive Health & Family Services
PhD, MP, FSMII, FPPR, MAC
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29201
About the Medical Psychologist Practitioner: Dr. Jerome Yelder, Sr. PhD MP FPPR is a Academy of Medical Psychology Board Certified Medical Psychologist, Certified Clinical Pastoral Psychotherapist, Certified Pastoral Family Therapist, National Board Certified Independent Master Chaplain, National Board Certified Licensed Independent Ordained Minister. Dr. Yelder is also a verified Service Connected Disabled Veteran of the United States Marine Corps who was Honorably Discharged from the United States Marine Corps. Dr. Yelder's Myers Briggs Personality Type is ENFJ.
About the Medical Psychologist Practitioner: Dr. Jerome Yelder, Sr. PhD MP FPPR is a Academy of Medical Psychology Board Certified Medical Psychologist, Certified Clinical Pastoral Psychotherapist, Certified Pastoral Family Therapist, National Board Certified Independent Master Chaplain, National Board Certified Licensed Independent Ordained Minister. Dr. Yelder is also a verified Service Connected Disabled Veteran of the United States Marine Corps who was Honorably Discharged from the United States Marine Corps. Dr. Yelder's Myers Briggs Personality Type is ENFJ.
(803) 859-4667 View (803) 859-4667
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Dr. Aneta B Hopkins - Wellness Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPCS, LPC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29205
Life has a way of throwing us challenges that are difficult to handle without support. Whether you have experienced a loss, are having issues within your relationships, changes are occurring in your life, you are experiencing higher stress, feeling overwhelmed, or simply just want to talk to someone I am here for you, I will partner with you to help you move your life in the direction you want. I have 17 years of experience counseling children, adults, couples, and families and am here to offer you support as you push through the obstacles in the way of your path to good health and well-being.
Life has a way of throwing us challenges that are difficult to handle without support. Whether you have experienced a loss, are having issues within your relationships, changes are occurring in your life, you are experiencing higher stress, feeling overwhelmed, or simply just want to talk to someone I am here for you, I will partner with you to help you move your life in the direction you want. I have 17 years of experience counseling children, adults, couples, and families and am here to offer you support as you push through the obstacles in the way of your path to good health and well-being.
(843) 751-4256 View (843) 751-4256
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Josh Freeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29210
Whether you need a safe place to process trauma you've experienced, vent about your stressors and the frustrations in life, or need help with your relationships, I would love to accompany you on your personal journey. We can work together to develop skills to improve your life and meet your goals. Currently accepting new adult individuals over the age of 18, and couples and other relationships/love-related clients. My office is located inside of Belladonna’s. I provide tarot readings and spiritual counseling per the request of the client, but is not a requirement. Please email to setup a consultation!
Whether you need a safe place to process trauma you've experienced, vent about your stressors and the frustrations in life, or need help with your relationships, I would love to accompany you on your personal journey. We can work together to develop skills to improve your life and meet your goals. Currently accepting new adult individuals over the age of 18, and couples and other relationships/love-related clients. My office is located inside of Belladonna’s. I provide tarot readings and spiritual counseling per the request of the client, but is not a requirement. Please email to setup a consultation!
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Brenda Patterson Ishmael
Licensed Professional Counselor, Ed D, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29208  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Brenda Ishmael and I have been a Mental Health and Spiritual Counselor since 2004. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and work/life challenges. I have also incorporated my formal training with my spiritual understanding to assist client who are seeking answers/understanding to their spiritual questions. My counseling style is high energy, engaging, and assisting the client in understanding their thoughts, beliefs, and actions. I believe in treating everyone with compassion and humility on a non-judgmental basis
Hello, my name is Brenda Ishmael and I have been a Mental Health and Spiritual Counselor since 2004. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and work/life challenges. I have also incorporated my formal training with my spiritual understanding to assist client who are seeking answers/understanding to their spiritual questions. My counseling style is high energy, engaging, and assisting the client in understanding their thoughts, beliefs, and actions. I believe in treating everyone with compassion and humility on a non-judgmental basis
(803) 302-8699 View (803) 302-8699
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Ceara V. Corry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29204  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Physical and emotional intimacy play an integral role in how we connect with ourselves and others. Sometimes, challenges arise in these areas and you can find yourself feeling stuck or without a solution. Perhaps you’ve noticed that you and your partner aren’t as connected as you once were. Maybe, you’ve experienced changes in your sexual desire, sexual functioning, or sexual values. Or aspects of your history or identity including faith, trauma, gender identity, sexual orientation, or culture, may have impacted how you understand and experience sex and relationships and you wish to explore this further.
Physical and emotional intimacy play an integral role in how we connect with ourselves and others. Sometimes, challenges arise in these areas and you can find yourself feeling stuck or without a solution. Perhaps you’ve noticed that you and your partner aren’t as connected as you once were. Maybe, you’ve experienced changes in your sexual desire, sexual functioning, or sexual values. Or aspects of your history or identity including faith, trauma, gender identity, sexual orientation, or culture, may have impacted how you understand and experience sex and relationships and you wish to explore this further.
(984) 249-3328 View (984) 249-3328
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Melissa Parks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Irmo, SC 29063
Not accepting new clients
You've experienced more than most and, despite your best efforts to keep the pain at bay, it shows up in your current relationships- sometimes in ways that you're not proud of. You KNOW what you want your life to look like but it feels so out of reach right now. When you slow down long enough, all that's there is a sense of loneliness and longing.
You've experienced more than most and, despite your best efforts to keep the pain at bay, it shows up in your current relationships- sometimes in ways that you're not proud of. You KNOW what you want your life to look like but it feels so out of reach right now. When you slow down long enough, all that's there is a sense of loneliness and longing.
(803) 599-2719 View (803) 599-2719

Online Therapists

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V'Succor Counseling Services- Vanessa M. Williams
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, NCC, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Simpsonville, SC 29681  (Online Only)
Sometimes life gets hard and just sucks. Period. End of story! Sometimes this is a result of a negative self-image, life experiences, childhood wounds, a dysregulated nervous system, or downright stinking things. Acknowledging how our core wounds and beliefs can directly impact our behaviors and feelings is the recipe for self-awareness and a meaningful life. I am dedicated to supporting my clients as they try to build a life on an internal value system, reduce symptoms, develop self-awareness, and boost confidence. If you are struggling with your relationship, sadness, stress, or just life dissatisfaction I would love to help.
Sometimes life gets hard and just sucks. Period. End of story! Sometimes this is a result of a negative self-image, life experiences, childhood wounds, a dysregulated nervous system, or downright stinking things. Acknowledging how our core wounds and beliefs can directly impact our behaviors and feelings is the recipe for self-awareness and a meaningful life. I am dedicated to supporting my clients as they try to build a life on an internal value system, reduce symptoms, develop self-awareness, and boost confidence. If you are struggling with your relationship, sadness, stress, or just life dissatisfaction I would love to help.
(919) 525-3417 View (919) 525-3417
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Sadie Jarvis
Counselor, LPCS, NCC
Verified Verified
Orangeburg, SC 29115  (Online Only)
A benevolent open-minded counselor with 25 years of expertise in the field of counseling visualizes the needs of the ideal client: to actively listen, to assist client to identify their needs, and to help them find means of reaching long-term goals, changing issues into solutions and finally helping them to become responsible individuals.
A benevolent open-minded counselor with 25 years of expertise in the field of counseling visualizes the needs of the ideal client: to actively listen, to assist client to identify their needs, and to help them find means of reaching long-term goals, changing issues into solutions and finally helping them to become responsible individuals.
(803) 937-1372 View (803) 937-1372
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Tessa Simeone
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
North Charleston, SC 29420  (Online Only)
Hello, and welcome to my page! Seeking therapy can be a daunting task and finding someone who is a good fit for you is so important. In my practice, I utilize evidence-based treatment to help you reach your unique goals, process your experiences, and gain coping skills. The benefit of talking through your experiences to a non-judgmental, safe person can help create the positive change you are searching for. I want to help my clients feel heard, while helping them thrive.
Hello, and welcome to my page! Seeking therapy can be a daunting task and finding someone who is a good fit for you is so important. In my practice, I utilize evidence-based treatment to help you reach your unique goals, process your experiences, and gain coping skills. The benefit of talking through your experiences to a non-judgmental, safe person can help create the positive change you are searching for. I want to help my clients feel heard, while helping them thrive.
(843) 701-9738 View (843) 701-9738
Photo of The Sonshine Exchange Lelia Denise McKay , Licensed Professional Counselor in Richland County, SC
The Sonshine Exchange Lelia Denise McKay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Florence, SC 29501
Are you lost? Lonely? Grieving? Acting or thinking in ways you don't understand? Looking for something more in your life? Not knowing what the next step is? Wanting to make big, positive changes (or even small ones) and don't know how? I love helping people explore their lives and themselves! Let's find out what's next, what's inside, what you want and who you are! We can talk, draw, play, sit... many ways to explore the issues you want to understand. Depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief & loss, childhood trauma. My goal is to help you find your best version of yourself. I LOVE helping others walk through any obstacle.
Are you lost? Lonely? Grieving? Acting or thinking in ways you don't understand? Looking for something more in your life? Not knowing what the next step is? Wanting to make big, positive changes (or even small ones) and don't know how? I love helping people explore their lives and themselves! Let's find out what's next, what's inside, what you want and who you are! We can talk, draw, play, sit... many ways to explore the issues you want to understand. Depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief & loss, childhood trauma. My goal is to help you find your best version of yourself. I LOVE helping others walk through any obstacle.
(843) 883-6620 View (843) 883-6620
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Joanne Armstrong
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29615
After 25+ years working as a clinical psychologist, business owner, and mediator, I am even more enthusiastic and delighted to go about my work than when I first began. Helping people of all ages as they learn to make decisions, handle stress, control emotions, advance their careers, and acquire loving relationships is a privilege and is what I am called to do. I care about your outcome and seek to be a trusted professional advisor and resource to you, both immediately and whenever you need me in years to come. Together we can transform your relationships, health, and career to get you safely through the toughest times. CALL NOW!
After 25+ years working as a clinical psychologist, business owner, and mediator, I am even more enthusiastic and delighted to go about my work than when I first began. Helping people of all ages as they learn to make decisions, handle stress, control emotions, advance their careers, and acquire loving relationships is a privilege and is what I am called to do. I care about your outcome and seek to be a trusted professional advisor and resource to you, both immediately and whenever you need me in years to come. Together we can transform your relationships, health, and career to get you safely through the toughest times. CALL NOW!
(864) 649-6106 View (864) 649-6106
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Cynthia C Lenehan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
What is confusing can be understood. Trauma and loss can be transformed. Relationships can be healed. It's not magic; it's the science of psychology. I provide a safe place for you to explore, understand, and become your best self. Together, we will listen deeply to understand the issues that are keeping you stuck in self-defeating patterns, causing you distress, and blocking joy. When you become aligned with your authentic self, you will enjoy more ease, connection, and flow.
What is confusing can be understood. Trauma and loss can be transformed. Relationships can be healed. It's not magic; it's the science of psychology. I provide a safe place for you to explore, understand, and become your best self. Together, we will listen deeply to understand the issues that are keeping you stuck in self-defeating patterns, causing you distress, and blocking joy. When you become aligned with your authentic self, you will enjoy more ease, connection, and flow.
(843) 508-2573 View (843) 508-2573
Photo of Tina C Outlaw, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Richland County, SC
Tina C Outlaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LISW-CP, CP
Verified Verified
Lamar, SC 29069  (Online Only)
Looking for a different, more personal therapy experience, here it is ! I work collaboratively with you and your child/adolescent/family to develop a plan together on the second session, get a new skill each week, and see progress within 8 sessions. With 28 of years experience with children, adolescents and adults recovering from trauma,grief, emotional or behavioral challenges with educational or work-related issues in schools, group homes, rural health care clinics and military facilities. Sessions are online with a confidential platform to offer convience and accessibility to any location in South Carolina.
Looking for a different, more personal therapy experience, here it is ! I work collaboratively with you and your child/adolescent/family to develop a plan together on the second session, get a new skill each week, and see progress within 8 sessions. With 28 of years experience with children, adolescents and adults recovering from trauma,grief, emotional or behavioral challenges with educational or work-related issues in schools, group homes, rural health care clinics and military facilities. Sessions are online with a confidential platform to offer convience and accessibility to any location in South Carolina.
(843) 256-2277 View (843) 256-2277
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Brittany Taylor
Counselor, MS, LMHC-NY, LPC-SC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Mill, SC 29715  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with everyday life stressors? Do you feel anxious, depressed or overwhelmed in life? Do you feel disconnected from family and friends or just need help with handling your problems? Are you one of the many who suffer from a lack of self esteem and confidence, or are you someone who would like to build stronger boundaries with others and learn how to become more assertive? Whatever you are experiencing, I can help you move past your struggles and guide you on a new path of healing. We will work together to challenge the thoughts, beliefs and patterns that prevent you from moving forward.
Are you struggling with everyday life stressors? Do you feel anxious, depressed or overwhelmed in life? Do you feel disconnected from family and friends or just need help with handling your problems? Are you one of the many who suffer from a lack of self esteem and confidence, or are you someone who would like to build stronger boundaries with others and learn how to become more assertive? Whatever you are experiencing, I can help you move past your struggles and guide you on a new path of healing. We will work together to challenge the thoughts, beliefs and patterns that prevent you from moving forward.
(518) 252-7964 View (518) 252-7964
Photo of Michelle Denise Fox, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Richland County, SC
Michelle Denise Fox
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Lpc-a, MA, DDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Timmonsville, SC 29161
I would like to welcome you to a counseling relationship where you will be supported throughout the journey. In a safe and comfortable environment you will be able to feel what you need to feel and explore why you feel that way and what to do with those feelings. We will use tools to help develop specific, measureable, attainable, realistic and timely goals and objectives. We can explore traditional diagnoses and a plethora of emotions or perceptions that capture the vastness of who you are and how you operate in this world. If you are interested in gaining insight into doing life or doing it better, please let me help you.
I would like to welcome you to a counseling relationship where you will be supported throughout the journey. In a safe and comfortable environment you will be able to feel what you need to feel and explore why you feel that way and what to do with those feelings. We will use tools to help develop specific, measureable, attainable, realistic and timely goals and objectives. We can explore traditional diagnoses and a plethora of emotions or perceptions that capture the vastness of who you are and how you operate in this world. If you are interested in gaining insight into doing life or doing it better, please let me help you.
(843) 894-4355 View (843) 894-4355

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Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy

How does the psychobiological approach to couples therapy work?

The psychobiological approach to couples therapy combines research in three domains—attachment theory, developmental neuroscience, and arousal regulation—to address relationship challenges. Couples learn about their underlying emotional and physiological responses to different situations so as to identify these responses and then shift them with the help of practice exercises in sessions.

Is the psychobiological approach to couples therapy evidence-based?

While some research has been conducted by its creator, there is little peer-reviewed research to support the efficacy of the psychobiological approach to couples therapy. It’s not as evidence-based as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, or acceptance and commitment therapy.

How long does the psychobiological approach to couples therapy last?

The psychobiological approach to couples therapy is a relatively short-term therapy, typically less than 12 sessions. However, individual sessions can be much longer. A typical couples therapy session lasts 45 minutes, while these sessions often last for two to three hours, and sometimes three to six hours. Some couples may opt to attend two or three sessions per week.

What are the limitations of the psychobiological approach to couples therapy?

A limitation of the psychobiological approach to couples therapy is that the evidence is much more limited than it is for other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, or acceptance and commitment therapy. Additionally, the psychobiological approach to couples therapy only applies to couples in relationships, so keep in mind that it cannot treat mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.