Therapists in Beaufort County, SC

We all deserve to live a happy, productive life -- to have a little fun every now and then. While life can't always be fun, with the right coping mechanisms and cognitive tools, we can address even the toughest times with positivity and confidence. It is my goal to teach my clients how to live their most positive lives, no matter what the circumstance or issue: marriage and family problems, anxiety, depression, ADD and ADHD (children and adults), blended family matters, sexual issues, PTSD, and military-family dynamics.

EMDR-trained therapist who also integrates a Christian counseling approach when appropriate. You may have felt broken by painful life experiences. After such experiences, your feelings and/or life changed. We experience terrible situations or moments sometimes in life. Events like that have a significant influence on us, sometimes even severely. Some of those interactions alter how we feel on the inside and how we interact with others. These moments can wreak havoc on life without our conscious awareness of its roots. It's time to figure out how you got to this place and pull that root up so you can feel whole.

Currently accepting new clients for adolescents, adults, marriage, and family therapy! Many experience unique emotional challenges that require a special treatment approach. I have years of experience working with adolescents and adults, helping them navigate through the turbulent times in life. Learn effective coping skills to reduce depression, fluctuating moods and anxiety, as well as interpersonal issues and poor self-esteem. EMDR for PTSD and trauma based clients. It's always a good time to improve your quality of life! http://www.hightidecounseling.com/

Perhaps you are struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, grieving the death of a loved one, or just feel stuck after a big life transition or trauma. All of us can use support as we work through difficult times in our lives. We will work together toward your goals by exploring your thoughts, feelings, and actions. I have worked with children, teens, adults and families in teaching them coping skills and helping to address difficult life transitions. Together we will discover your natural abilities to find the healing you seek and create the life you envision.

My desire is to provide a non-judgmental environment that allows you to express yourself freely and openly. I am genuine and supportive, but can be direct and challenge you to adapt your thinking when necessary. I strive for my clients to feel more focused, emotionally regulated, and confident. My approach emphasizes cognitive-behavioral techniques focusing on improving coping skills, habits to manage stress, anger, & depression. I am a believer in the client's power and resiliency to heal themselves from an outdated belief system as well as their own mental, emotional and spiritual challenges. I am merely a guide on your journey.

You wake up in the morning and the pain is still there. You feel like you might never recover from the loss, the betrayal, the estrangement, the old wounds. You just want to shake the anxiety, the depression, the feeling that you aren't functioning well. And your efforts to do it alone haven't been working. I offer deep and compassionate listening and use powerful, evidence-based methods like EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, TAT, Gottman relationship counseling, mindfulness and nature-based healing.

If you (or others you care about or are responsible for) are wondering why you behave the way you do, an assessment with psychological testing might provide the needed explanations. I do assessments and psychological evaluations aimed at determining if there is some dysfunction, and if so, suggest treatment plans to ameliorate the problems identified. PLEASE NOTE: After many years of providing comprehensive psychological services, including assessment and psychotherapy, I NO LONGER OFFER COUNSELING or PSYCHOTHERAPY. I just provide assessments, e.g., for ADHD or bipolar disorder, and evaluations.

Accepting New Clients! My passion in life is helping clients maximize each moment of their life by being whole, healed and fulfilled. I believe in meeting clients where they are and helping them attain their full potential. It is important for me to help my clients feel empowered and embark on a healing path to overcome their present life circumstance. My counseling style is relaxed, empathetic, fun-filled, and interactive. What you will get from me is a safe non-judgmental place to be yourself. I am a firm believer that you are the expert of your own life and possess the skills necessary to attain the best version of yourself.

Dr. Goldberg was trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT is an evidence-based treatment used to treat a number of mental health disorders, in which research has demonstrated effectiveness. The concept behind CBT is that our experiences impact the way we think about our environment. Our thoughts influence and at times dictate our behaviors. If we examine the thoughts, understand where they come from, then we can change our behavior and ultimately how we feel. In addition to current thoughts, behaviors, and feelings it’s sometimes necessary to take a deeper dive into one’s unconscious to grow and find peace.

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 growth happens at the intersection of awareness, education, and motivation/willingness to change. With a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust and respect, I hope to provide a non-judgmental environment where you can feel a sense of honesty and accountability. My goal is to increase self-awareness to identify and challenge unwanted patterns that keep you stuck in the maze of your own emotions and self-doubt. I also believe it’s essential to look at the impacts of early attachment and family dynamics on your self-concept to see what influences have shaped the person you are today: the good, the bad, and the ugly!

I specialize in children, adolescents, families, and couples. For all of my professional career I have focused on children and families, although my post masters' academic work has allowed me the opportunity to practice as a couples' therapist as well. My approach in my psychotherapy practice is individualized to my client's needs and includes shared goals between therapist and client.

Feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? Anxious? Down? Many people experience these emotions and are afraid to say something. I can offer a safe space for you to begin your journey to healing. My therapeutic approach is one in which I utilize Person-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Attentive help. Because you matter. Do you wish your problems would just go away - that life would get better? Do you feel lost or trapped? Are you angry or just tired of the status quo? Have loved ones behaved badly giving you problems, confusion, or chaos? Maybe you have a few behavioral regrets. You may feel conflicted from within or beset from without, but frustration and turmoil do not have to dominate your life. It can seem overwhelming to talk about your problems to risk ending up feeling unheard and ultimately without much support - or judged. I get all of this. I hear you.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. Dr. Nicholson provides counseling services to those in need of hope, encouragement and support. Christian counseling, rooted in Biblical truth, is available upon request and offered when desired. My goal is to enable families, adults and adolescents to know true peace and freedom from psychological pain through the utilization of professional psychotherapy.