In Person Therapists in Cayce, SC
I offer both in-person and virtual sessions.
I have been a therapist for 30 years working with children, teenagers, and adults. I attained my master's degree in education from Clemson University and my licensure in 2012. I specialize in anxiety management and working with unresolved trauma.
I offer both in-person and virtual sessions.
I have been a therapist for 30 years working with children, teenagers, and adults. I attained my master's degree in education from Clemson University and my licensure in 2012. I specialize in anxiety management and working with unresolved trauma.
Austin "Chuck" Kuhn, LISW-CP & AP, Ph.D., helps children, teens, and adults across South Carolina build practical skills to manage life’s challenges, strengthen relationships, and improve emotional well-being. At LifeStance Health, he provides individual and family therapy tailored to each stage of life, supporting children and adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors with compassionate, evidence-based care. He specializes in ADHD, anxiety, and depression, and also has extensive experience addressing childhood behavior issues, school avoidance, and life transitions.
Austin "Chuck" Kuhn, LISW-CP & AP, Ph.D., helps children, teens, and adults across South Carolina build practical skills to manage life’s challenges, strengthen relationships, and improve emotional well-being. At LifeStance Health, he provides individual and family therapy tailored to each stage of life, supporting children and adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors with compassionate, evidence-based care. He specializes in ADHD, anxiety, and depression, and also has extensive experience addressing childhood behavior issues, school avoidance, and life transitions.
Maggie Malaney is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2015. She has an Ma CMHc from South University and a BA Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina. Ready for change? Maggie believes change begins to happen when you feel seen, heard, and understood in the situations you are struggling with. Without this support, people often feel isolated, irritable, confused, shame, or helpless that their situation will get better. Maggie strives to create a safe and non-judgmental space so that you do not have to face things alone. You don’t have to feel stuck.
Maggie Malaney is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2015. She has an Ma CMHc from South University and a BA Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina. Ready for change? Maggie believes change begins to happen when you feel seen, heard, and understood in the situations you are struggling with. Without this support, people often feel isolated, irritable, confused, shame, or helpless that their situation will get better. Maggie strives to create a safe and non-judgmental space so that you do not have to face things alone. You don’t have to feel stuck.
What Rachel is most passionate about is supporting children and teens who are facing behavioral and emotional challenges, particularly related to ADHD and childhood behavior issues. She works closely with families to strengthen parenting skills and build supportive environments that encourage healthy development and lasting change. With a compassionate yet structured approach, she helps young clients understand themselves better and thrive both at home and at school. Outside of her clinical work, Rachel finds joy in creative outlets such as art and baking, and she deeply values time spent with her family.
What Rachel is most passionate about is supporting children and teens who are facing behavioral and emotional challenges, particularly related to ADHD and childhood behavior issues. She works closely with families to strengthen parenting skills and build supportive environments that encourage healthy development and lasting change. With a compassionate yet structured approach, she helps young clients understand themselves better and thrive both at home and at school. Outside of her clinical work, Rachel finds joy in creative outlets such as art and baking, and she deeply values time spent with her family.
Valentine Baptiste-Thomas, LISW-CP, helps adults find clarity, resilience, and meaningful change when life feels overwhelming. She provides individual therapy for adults across South Carolina, offering a supportive, structured space to address emotional distress, build healthier coping skills, and move forward with confidence. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she brings a thoughtful balance of compassion and clinical precision to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, and substance-related concerns. Her work is especially centered on concerns she is deeply passionate about treating.Valentine Baptiste-Thomas, LISW-CP, helps adult
Valentine Baptiste-Thomas, LISW-CP, helps adults find clarity, resilience, and meaningful change when life feels overwhelming. She provides individual therapy for adults across South Carolina, offering a supportive, structured space to address emotional distress, build healthier coping skills, and move forward with confidence. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she brings a thoughtful balance of compassion and clinical precision to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, and substance-related concerns. Her work is especially centered on concerns she is deeply passionate about treating.Valentine Baptiste-Thomas, LISW-CP, helps adult
Michelle Benson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2021. She graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor’s degree in both Psychology and Behavioral Sciences from Columbia College. She earned her Master’s degree in 2021 from Lenoir-Rhyne University. She is currently working towards her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Capella University. Michelle understands what it is like looking for a therapist. You want to find someone that you can feel comfortable with and can trust.
Michelle Benson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2021. She graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor’s degree in both Psychology and Behavioral Sciences from Columbia College. She earned her Master’s degree in 2021 from Lenoir-Rhyne University. She is currently working towards her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Capella University. Michelle understands what it is like looking for a therapist. You want to find someone that you can feel comfortable with and can trust.
Karen M. Smith, LPC, helps individuals and couples in South Carolina navigate life’s challenges with compassion and expertise. She specializes in anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, grief, and later life transitions, using CBT and ACT to foster resilience and emotional well-being. Karen also supports the adoption and foster care community, individuals with autism, and parents seeking guidance. Her warm, goal-oriented approach empowers clients to explore emotions and make meaningful changes. With a background in behavioral intervention, she understands the impact of emotional challenges on individuals and families.
Karen M. Smith, LPC, helps individuals and couples in South Carolina navigate life’s challenges with compassion and expertise. She specializes in anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, grief, and later life transitions, using CBT and ACT to foster resilience and emotional well-being. Karen also supports the adoption and foster care community, individuals with autism, and parents seeking guidance. Her warm, goal-oriented approach empowers clients to explore emotions and make meaningful changes. With a background in behavioral intervention, she understands the impact of emotional challenges on individuals and families.
Tasha Cowan, LPC, helps adolescents, teens, and adults across South Carolina navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life’s most overwhelming transitions with compassion and clinical skill. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy designed to build trust, strengthen emotional resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change. Her approach is grounded in the belief that feeling heard and understood is the foundation for healing, and she works collaboratively with clients to develop practical strategies that support growth both inside and outside of sessions.
Tasha Cowan, LPC, helps adolescents, teens, and adults across South Carolina navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life’s most overwhelming transitions with compassion and clinical skill. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy designed to build trust, strengthen emotional resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change. Her approach is grounded in the belief that feeling heard and understood is the foundation for healing, and she works collaboratively with clients to develop practical strategies that support growth both inside and outside of sessions.
Robert Karpe, LPC, helps individuals and couples in South Carolina navigate challenges with compassion and clinical expertise. Through personalized care, he supports adults and teens facing life’s stressors—whether related to trauma, anxiety, or relationship struggles. Robert provides individual and couples therapy for clients ages 15 and up, using evidence-based approaches that promote resilience and self-understanding. He serves diverse communities across South Carolina and is passionate about creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space for healing and growth.
Robert Karpe, LPC, helps individuals and couples in South Carolina navigate challenges with compassion and clinical expertise. Through personalized care, he supports adults and teens facing life’s stressors—whether related to trauma, anxiety, or relationship struggles. Robert provides individual and couples therapy for clients ages 15 and up, using evidence-based approaches that promote resilience and self-understanding. He serves diverse communities across South Carolina and is passionate about creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space for healing and growth.
At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Our team of psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists, and advanced practice nurses specializes in treating in a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, PTSD, and more. We tailor our care plans to meet each individual's unique needs, ensuring you get the most from your personalized treatment plan.
At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Our team of psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists, and advanced practice nurses specializes in treating in a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, PTSD, and more. We tailor our care plans to meet each individual's unique needs, ensuring you get the most from your personalized treatment plan.
Michelle Wheeler is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2016. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science with an emphasis in Public Health/Epidemiology from Morris College and received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Webster University. The journey of a thousand miles begins with that first step. Michelle is glad you’re taking this first step. She has experience in working with families, children, adolescents, and adults with varying challenges and mental health diagnoses.
Michelle Wheeler is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2016. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science with an emphasis in Public Health/Epidemiology from Morris College and received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Webster University. The journey of a thousand miles begins with that first step. Michelle is glad you’re taking this first step. She has experience in working with families, children, adolescents, and adults with varying challenges and mental health diagnoses.
Debbie Maxwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 1996. Debbie has many years of experience and can tailor treatment from a variety of modalities. In her spare time, Debbie enjoys pets, diamond art, and decorating
Debbie Maxwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 1996. Debbie has many years of experience and can tailor treatment from a variety of modalities. In her spare time, Debbie enjoys pets, diamond art, and decorating
Racquel Sims, LPC is dedicated to helping clients in South Carolina find clarity and strength in their mental health journeys. As a licensed therapist at LifeStance Health, Racquel offers a safe and supportive environment for individuals to share their challenges and explore new ways of thinking. Her approach emphasizes fostering selfreliance, empowering her clients to gain deeper insights into their feelings, and promoting personal growth. Serving individuals across various demographics, including LGBTQ+ individuals, military/veterans, and first responders, Racquel’s work spans a range of areas in mental health care.
Racquel Sims, LPC is dedicated to helping clients in South Carolina find clarity and strength in their mental health journeys. As a licensed therapist at LifeStance Health, Racquel offers a safe and supportive environment for individuals to share their challenges and explore new ways of thinking. Her approach emphasizes fostering selfreliance, empowering her clients to gain deeper insights into their feelings, and promoting personal growth. Serving individuals across various demographics, including LGBTQ+ individuals, military/veterans, and first responders, Racquel’s work spans a range of areas in mental health care.
It is with commitment and pleasure that I serve adults, children, adolescents and their families, using a strength-based, eclectic approach. For 25+ years, my blessings and joy comes from assisting diverse populations to reach their maximum potential applying therapeutic interventions, active listening, coaching and empathy. Although sometimes painful or frightening, let's take this journey together in a safe environment. "We can't change, what we don't confront. I am prepared to hear you with compassion and without judgment". Let's have a conversation.
It is with commitment and pleasure that I serve adults, children, adolescents and their families, using a strength-based, eclectic approach. For 25+ years, my blessings and joy comes from assisting diverse populations to reach their maximum potential applying therapeutic interventions, active listening, coaching and empathy. Although sometimes painful or frightening, let's take this journey together in a safe environment. "We can't change, what we don't confront. I am prepared to hear you with compassion and without judgment". Let's have a conversation.
Heather Gates, LPC, supports individuals and families in South Carolina by providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care tailored to each client’s unique needs. She offers therapy for children, teens, and adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, Heather prioritizes creating a safe, respectful environment where growth and healing can take root. Her services are available to clients across South Carolina.
Heather Gates, LPC, supports individuals and families in South Carolina by providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care tailored to each client’s unique needs. She offers therapy for children, teens, and adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, Heather prioritizes creating a safe, respectful environment where growth and healing can take root. Her services are available to clients across South Carolina.
I am offering services in-person and online via video chat.
My goal is to work with you to achieve YOUR goals. My hope is to walk alongside you in your journey toward growth. Do you have a child that is struggling? Are you a college student that can't seem to keep your head above water? Are you an adult that struggles to maintain healthy relationships? Do you have guilt, shame, depression, anxiety, stress, or anger? Are you longing for peace, hope, strong self-esteem, or confidence? Call me. Let's restore some areas in your life.
I am offering services in-person and online via video chat.
My goal is to work with you to achieve YOUR goals. My hope is to walk alongside you in your journey toward growth. Do you have a child that is struggling? Are you a college student that can't seem to keep your head above water? Are you an adult that struggles to maintain healthy relationships? Do you have guilt, shame, depression, anxiety, stress, or anger? Are you longing for peace, hope, strong self-esteem, or confidence? Call me. Let's restore some areas in your life.
LaToya Edwards is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2011. She has a Masters in Arts in Community Counseling and a Bachelors of Arts in Behavioral Science. LaToya has extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma. She is rostered as a TF-CBT therapist. Outside of work, LaToya enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She enjoys walking in the park and has developed a love for hiking.
LaToya Edwards is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2011. She has a Masters in Arts in Community Counseling and a Bachelors of Arts in Behavioral Science. LaToya has extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma. She is rostered as a TF-CBT therapist. Outside of work, LaToya enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She enjoys walking in the park and has developed a love for hiking.
I offer in-person and tele-health sessions.
I am here to help adults and young adults who are in need of an ally to assist them with whatever life stressors they are currently facing. They can be from any walk of life, from any cultural background, and at any point along their life's journey. Motivation for change and willingness to explore what that change may look like in their life is a plus. Simply put, I am here to help those who want help achieving their goals and are willing to work with me on achieving the best version of themselves.
I offer in-person and tele-health sessions.
I am here to help adults and young adults who are in need of an ally to assist them with whatever life stressors they are currently facing. They can be from any walk of life, from any cultural background, and at any point along their life's journey. Motivation for change and willingness to explore what that change may look like in their life is a plus. Simply put, I am here to help those who want help achieving their goals and are willing to work with me on achieving the best version of themselves.
Erica Whitaker, LPC, helps individuals and families in South Carolina navigate life’s challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. She provides a safe, supportive environment where teens and adults can work through struggles with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Serving patients across South Carolina through LifeStance Health, she focuses on building trust and tailoring therapy to each person’s unique needs so that they can move toward greater balance and emotional well-being. Erica works extensively with children, adolescents, teens, and adults, offering both individual and family therapy.Erica Whitaker, LPC, helps
Erica Whitaker, LPC, helps individuals and families in South Carolina navigate life’s challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. She provides a safe, supportive environment where teens and adults can work through struggles with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Serving patients across South Carolina through LifeStance Health, she focuses on building trust and tailoring therapy to each person’s unique needs so that they can move toward greater balance and emotional well-being. Erica works extensively with children, adolescents, teens, and adults, offering both individual and family therapy.Erica Whitaker, LPC, helps
Lynn Gilderhus, LPC, LMFT, helps patients build resilience, restore connection, and find practical ways to move through anxiety, depression, and trauma so they can live with greater stability and purpose. At LifeStance Health in South Carolina, he provides Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, and Family Therapy for children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, offering care that is both compassionate and grounded in evidence-based mental health treatment for the diverse communities he serves throughout the state.
Lynn Gilderhus, LPC, LMFT, helps patients build resilience, restore connection, and find practical ways to move through anxiety, depression, and trauma so they can live with greater stability and purpose. At LifeStance Health in South Carolina, he provides Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, and Family Therapy for children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, offering care that is both compassionate and grounded in evidence-based mental health treatment for the diverse communities he serves throughout the state.
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What are the benefits of in-person therapy?
In-person therapy offers several benefits that some people find highly valuable for their mental health treatment. Being present in the same room as your therapist can create a stronger sense of connection and allow for more nuanced communication through body language. Some people may also find it easier to focus in therapy when they are in a dedicated space and away from potential distractions related to home or work; attending an in-person session provides a clear boundary between therapy time and the rest of your life. For certain therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), exposure therapy, or somatic therapy, being in person may be particularly important, as these therapies benefit from the therapist being able to observe and respond to a client’s physical cues effectively. Additionally, some individuals simply feel more comfortable discussing sensitive or painful topics when they are face-to-face with their therapist rather than on a screen.
When should I choose in-person therapy over online therapy?
In-person therapy may be a better choice when you need a structured therapeutic environment separate from your daily life, when you find it difficult to focus or feel comfortable in an online setting, or when privacy at home is a concern. It may also be more appropriate if you are dealing with severe mental health symptoms that require close monitoring or if your therapy involves approaches that rely heavily on observing physical cues. On the other hand, if convenience, scheduling flexibility, or access to specialists outside your immediate area are priorities, online therapy may be a better fit. Many therapists offer both options, so you can also discuss with a provider which format might work best for your specific situation.
How do I find an in-person therapist?
You can use Psychology Today's therapist directory to find an in-person therapist in your area. You can search by location, insurance accepted, specialty areas, therapeutic approaches, and other criteria to narrow down providers who meet your needs. Each therapist profile includes information about their credentials, areas of expertise, and whether they offer in-person sessions. Once you have identified potential therapists, you can contact them directly through the directory to schedule an initial consultation and determine whether they are a good fit before committing to ongoing treatment. When reaching out, it can be helpful to confirm their availability for in-person appointments, their office location, and whether they accept your insurance.