Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Bluffton, SC

Living a happy, productive, and meaningful life can have many challenges. At various times, we all struggle to minimize stress and conflict. For you, an effective way to deal with these issues may be counseling directed at resolving personal issues as sensitively, quickly, and appropriately as possible. Together we can move toward your taking better, healthier control of your life and future.

I am here to help my clients process whatever hurts or challenges they are experiencing, clarify their priorities, and motivate them to pursue their goals. I'm drawn to restoring equilibrium where it may have been lost, or has yet to be established. I have worked with clients on issues ranging from grief, depression, anxiety, feeling "stuck" or "lost", psychosis, addiction, relationship conflict, life transitions, questions of identity, and intersections thereof. My ideal client is open to engage in self-exploration, and willing to explore a balance between change and acceptance that is right for them.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist (SC 753) with over 30 years of private practice experience. Currently, I am in private practice with offices in both Beaufort and Bluffton, South Carolina. Prior to private practice, I worked in many outpatient clinics and inpatient hospitals which have thoroughly prepared me for the range of psychological issues that individuals face on a day-to-day basis. My therapeutic approach is both personalized and eclectic, designed to tackle the range of life problems that affect all of us in life.

If you need some help with mood disorders, anxiety, life stress, managing anger, or recovering from a trauma, I'm here to help. If you just feel you're a total mess or need help coping with dysfunctional friends or family members, I work with that, too. I offer evidence-based individual counseling (ACT, DBT skills, EMDR, CBT) in a laid-back environment where we work as a team to achieve measurable therapeutic goals. I practice online and treat clients in Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. When you call, it's me- not an answering service or system. Please leave a clear message or text- your patience is appreciated.

What is in your way? How can you get past stuck feelings and your personal history to be present and do well today? Your thoughts can become your behaviors. Use logic and truth to see your power and choices. Then, thrive. Behavioral oriented. Cognitive aware, solution oriented.

Struggling with anxiety, stress, sleep? Come see me because I can help you, typically in a few sessions. I am the eternal optimist. I love working with couples whether they are simply looking to enrich their relationship or I am their last best hope before the courthouse. Active duty military and their dependents are a very important part of my practice. Specialties include job-related issues, grief, separation/divorce, school issues, and working with clients of all ages from retirees to as young as age 3. Approaches include CBT, Audio-Visual Entrainment, and biofeedback. All insurances and most EAPs welcome.

My ideal client is an adult who is stuck in a negative pattern in their life and needs some help getting "unstuck." These negative patterns can show up as addictions, PTSD, unhappy relationships, depression, insomnia, abusive relationships and work problems, among others. I have a passion for working with addiction, especially sex addiction in all aspects. This includes helping clients find sobriety, making new and healthy connections, and dealing with the root causes of addiction.

Gain a new perspective and improve your quality of life! Individual, Family and Couples Therapy are available for PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Relational or Sexual issues, as well any other struggles you would hope to overcome (see "specialties section" below). I have Masters Degrees in both Clinical Psychology and Health Psychology, as well as more than 19 years of experience working with clients in psychiatric facilities, private practice, prisons and forensic institutes in the U.S. and Europe. Licensed in South Carolina and Georgia. Let my experience work for you!

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.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience providing psychotherapy to adolescents. My training includes a postdoctoral degree and 3 years on staff at the Stanford University School of Medicine Division of Child/Adolescent Psychiatry, staff at the Adolescent Pavilion (inpatient care) at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, milieu therapist on the child psychiatric inpatient unit at Children's Hospital Chicago, and 15+ years in private practice in California & SC with a focus on cognitive-behavioral treatment of adolescents ages 11-22. I focus exclusively on this age group and enjoy addressing the unique psychological issues of this stage of development.

I offer a strength based orientation using acceptance and committment therapy as well as DBT to optimize the health and wellness of the client. I use a natural counseling setting to normalize the counseling experience. I encourage each client to be an active part of the therapy process and I realize that each person is unique!

Life is constantly changing & pressing on us, leading to stress, and calling for our growth. Rather than looking for acceptance or healing from others, it's important to look inward. This understanding of who we are & how we operate eases stress & peaceful life transitions. Science verifies that changing our thinking, feeling & behaviors improves the quality of our life. I specialize in connecting people deeply with themselves, decreasing suffering from anxiety, depression, family/relational conflict, grief, chronic pain, panic attacks, low self-esteem and work/school burdens.

Do you feel overwhelmed with stressful events around you? Do you never feel good enough and compare yourself to others? Do you feel that you are not close to loved ones or friends? Has a traumatic event happened to you and is currently affecting your relationships with your family or loved ones? If you are looking for a therapist that will provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment, who will be supportive and walk with you through your struggles, you have found her.

Negative self thoughts, trauma, and the fear of stigma can often lead to hiding parts of ourselves. When there is an imbalance between our inner selves and what we present to the world around us, it can cause us to experience feelings of anxiety, depression, guilt, and shame. It can feel impossible to imagine a life that isn't overshadowed by these feelings. My goal is to assist you in becoming self empowered to address the barriers that have held you back for so long from living as your authentic self.

I have experience with individuals at all ages and all walks of life. I have worked with children with special needs, adults with developmental disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, those with substance use issues, and more. I have worked to ensure that I am a well-rounded therapist who can draw from my experiences across multiple settings.

KAMP Therapy is the place for you if you have experienced a loss, are dealing with end of life issues - either yourself or a family member - or are just needing a safe, open and compassionate space to talk about what is troubling you in this moment. I would enjoy working with you to help with anxiety, depression or challenges throughout your life.

We are a group of counselors with different skills, specialties, and credentials. We strive to have a clinician suited for each and every client who contacts us. We are happy to check your insurance benefits prior to your visit. All of our clinicians are trauma-informed and trained in either TF-CBT or EMDR. We help clients as young as five through retirement age. We are conveniently located in the Riverwalk Business Park. We are 2 miles from Bluffton in the Okatie area of Ridgeland.

Are you experiencing, pain, problems, or pressures in your life and want to become a better version of yourself? I am here to help.

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.