Therapists in Charleston, SC
Stephanie Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, CHC, MEd
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Charleston, SC 29412
I have been working in the field since 2009 as a Mental Health and Substance Abuse therapist with experience in many diverse populations including college campuses, inpatient & outpatient treatment centers and support groups. My specialties include: Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Stress, Health/Wellness, and Substance Abuse/Dependence.
I have been working in the field since 2009 as a Mental Health and Substance Abuse therapist with experience in many diverse populations including college campuses, inpatient & outpatient treatment centers and support groups. My specialties include: Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Stress, Health/Wellness, and Substance Abuse/Dependence.
Jeffrey G. Nigro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charleston, SC 29405
Our work together is about maximizing your potential by identifying & growing your skills, strengths, adaptive traits & tailoring the work to your individual needs. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral & other psychodynamic tools & techniques, my individual-centered, relationship-building approach has had positive outcomes with a wide spectrum of people who seek assistance with a variety of challenges. My approach values the insights you have & utilizes these to help you move into active change in the present. Our relationship, uncovering & implementing new skills, building trust and communication are the keys to your success.
Our work together is about maximizing your potential by identifying & growing your skills, strengths, adaptive traits & tailoring the work to your individual needs. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral & other psychodynamic tools & techniques, my individual-centered, relationship-building approach has had positive outcomes with a wide spectrum of people who seek assistance with a variety of challenges. My approach values the insights you have & utilizes these to help you move into active change in the present. Our relationship, uncovering & implementing new skills, building trust and communication are the keys to your success.
Maureen Burke Clayton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Charleston, SC 29401
Not accepting new clients
Do you find yourself sad or worried much of the time? Are you overwhelmed with the demands or losses in your life? Do you feel like you're having more bad days than good days? Has your grief overtaken your life. I invite you to come in and work with me to process and problem solve together in a safe, healing and client centered space. We will work together to overcome your challenges and improve your life. I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families on issues of trauma, anxiety, stress management and depression, grief, loss and relationship issues.
Do you find yourself sad or worried much of the time? Are you overwhelmed with the demands or losses in your life? Do you feel like you're having more bad days than good days? Has your grief overtaken your life. I invite you to come in and work with me to process and problem solve together in a safe, healing and client centered space. We will work together to overcome your challenges and improve your life. I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families on issues of trauma, anxiety, stress management and depression, grief, loss and relationship issues.
Richard Lackey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LAC, CACII
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charleston, SC 29403
Change is rarely easy and having the right tools can make all the difference. I work with adults and families with the goal of helping design the life you want. I work to provide a safe space with the support and tools you need to become more yourself, accomplish your goals, and move forward. I aim to help people get more of what they want out of life, focusing on real world positive changes with managing stress, establishing healthy relationships, building new skills, pursuing the work/ life that fits you, and being confident and comfortable dealing with the unexpected in life.
Change is rarely easy and having the right tools can make all the difference. I work with adults and families with the goal of helping design the life you want. I work to provide a safe space with the support and tools you need to become more yourself, accomplish your goals, and move forward. I aim to help people get more of what they want out of life, focusing on real world positive changes with managing stress, establishing healthy relationships, building new skills, pursuing the work/ life that fits you, and being confident and comfortable dealing with the unexpected in life.
Healing of Heart and Soul
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you feeling resentment in a relationship? Are you feeling anxiety in relationship with your partner and wanting to feel more secure? Are you wanting to learn how to communicate in a relationship in a more effective way and feel greater emotional and physical intimacy with your partner? Are you wanting to feel more connected to your partner? I support couples in working through "pain points" in their relationship to help bring greater understanding of their partner and improved closeness and connection in their relationship. I specialize in working with couples/individuals with trauma (EMDR), anxiety and eating disorders.
Are you feeling resentment in a relationship? Are you feeling anxiety in relationship with your partner and wanting to feel more secure? Are you wanting to learn how to communicate in a relationship in a more effective way and feel greater emotional and physical intimacy with your partner? Are you wanting to feel more connected to your partner? I support couples in working through "pain points" in their relationship to help bring greater understanding of their partner and improved closeness and connection in their relationship. I specialize in working with couples/individuals with trauma (EMDR), anxiety and eating disorders.
Melissa-Miles Dunn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Charleston, SC 29412
We're in this together. Counseling is a collaborative process between client and practitioner. When you show up with desire to create meaningful life change, I show up to support you in reaching goals, provide expertise in brain-based techniques to address current concerns, and equip you with specific skills to more successfully cope with challenges. Together, we will tailor the process to meet you where you are in the present moment and create a more balanced life.
We're in this together. Counseling is a collaborative process between client and practitioner. When you show up with desire to create meaningful life change, I show up to support you in reaching goals, provide expertise in brain-based techniques to address current concerns, and equip you with specific skills to more successfully cope with challenges. Together, we will tailor the process to meet you where you are in the present moment and create a more balanced life.
Welcome to Talk Therapy. Speaking with an objective therapist helps people through pain, provides insight, and encourages hope! The human condition may result in unexpected life changes, relationship issues, sadness, loneliness, fear, et.al. Sometimes, it is how one is personally "wired" that causes stress and problems. I want to provide you support and foster growth, understanding, and positive coping. My experience is working with individuals, groups, adolescents, those in treatment, and the incarcerated. I am Brainspotting certified to address the lingering affects of trauma on current functioning.
Welcome to Talk Therapy. Speaking with an objective therapist helps people through pain, provides insight, and encourages hope! The human condition may result in unexpected life changes, relationship issues, sadness, loneliness, fear, et.al. Sometimes, it is how one is personally "wired" that causes stress and problems. I want to provide you support and foster growth, understanding, and positive coping. My experience is working with individuals, groups, adolescents, those in treatment, and the incarcerated. I am Brainspotting certified to address the lingering affects of trauma on current functioning.
Madeline Fellabom
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Charleston, SC 29401
Currently accepting new clients! As a therapist, my engaging approach will support, encourage, and challenge you. I passionately believe that through collaboration, we will reflect on your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and identify your blind spots and pain points. Understanding the way you were raised and relationship dynamics from an early age can help you become self-aware and make connections to how you are relating with others in your life. This increased self-awareness will be our starting point. With my support, you will use your insights to redirect your life to achieve self acceptance and the inner-peace you seek.
Currently accepting new clients! As a therapist, my engaging approach will support, encourage, and challenge you. I passionately believe that through collaboration, we will reflect on your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and identify your blind spots and pain points. Understanding the way you were raised and relationship dynamics from an early age can help you become self-aware and make connections to how you are relating with others in your life. This increased self-awareness will be our starting point. With my support, you will use your insights to redirect your life to achieve self acceptance and the inner-peace you seek.
EMDR sessions are currently avaliable. LGBTQ+ and Neurodivergent friendly therapy! Do you want to feel better but feel stressed, frustrated, or confused by your current life, emotions or behaviors? Do you often feel burned out or find yourself trying to avoid, numb, or escape your current problems? Are you feeling unhappy but also hopeless about making a change? Acknowledging, understanding, and healing from past experiences while alone can be painful. Being unable to live a meaningful life can create anxiety, depression, and hopelessness.
EMDR sessions are currently avaliable. LGBTQ+ and Neurodivergent friendly therapy! Do you want to feel better but feel stressed, frustrated, or confused by your current life, emotions or behaviors? Do you often feel burned out or find yourself trying to avoid, numb, or escape your current problems? Are you feeling unhappy but also hopeless about making a change? Acknowledging, understanding, and healing from past experiences while alone can be painful. Being unable to live a meaningful life can create anxiety, depression, and hopelessness.
Alexandra Blessing
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Charleston, SC 29407
Your child is struggling. You want to be able to fix it, but after months, you are at your wit's end. The embarrassing tantrums are out of hand. Maybe you’ve gotten calls from their school. It's clear to you that they are acting out because they are anxious, have trouble with social connections, or aren't getting enough sleep. You’ve tried countless things and different approaches but still see no progress. No book or podcast can tell you how to coach them through their troubles. Watching your child struggle breaks your heart because you don’t know how to provide them with relief. You feel hopeless.
Your child is struggling. You want to be able to fix it, but after months, you are at your wit's end. The embarrassing tantrums are out of hand. Maybe you’ve gotten calls from their school. It's clear to you that they are acting out because they are anxious, have trouble with social connections, or aren't getting enough sleep. You’ve tried countless things and different approaches but still see no progress. No book or podcast can tell you how to coach them through their troubles. Watching your child struggle breaks your heart because you don’t know how to provide them with relief. You feel hopeless.
When dealing with unexpected change, it can be difficult to cope and continue living life positively. Anxiety and depression are only a few of the emotions that someone can experience after a major life transition. I believe that it is important to find your strengths to work to process feelings that lie under the surface. Every person is different and adapting treatment to fit the client's needs is most important. I hope to work with clients who are having difficulties with change and processing emotions. This would include, but inot limited to, individuals with anxiety and depression, trauma, mood disorders, and somatic disorders.
When dealing with unexpected change, it can be difficult to cope and continue living life positively. Anxiety and depression are only a few of the emotions that someone can experience after a major life transition. I believe that it is important to find your strengths to work to process feelings that lie under the surface. Every person is different and adapting treatment to fit the client's needs is most important. I hope to work with clients who are having difficulties with change and processing emotions. This would include, but inot limited to, individuals with anxiety and depression, trauma, mood disorders, and somatic disorders.
Meet Our Therapists
Amy Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Charleston, SC 29407
Are you a new mom? Struggling to find balance as a mom? Finding it difficult to conceive? Maybe you have suffered a loss and are not sure how to navigate it? With over 10 years of experience, my expertise focuses on maternal mental health and grief/loss (perinatal loss included). Utilizing specialized training and certification, my support brings a compassionate approach to helping you feel supported and heard in your time of need.
Are you a new mom? Struggling to find balance as a mom? Finding it difficult to conceive? Maybe you have suffered a loss and are not sure how to navigate it? With over 10 years of experience, my expertise focuses on maternal mental health and grief/loss (perinatal loss included). Utilizing specialized training and certification, my support brings a compassionate approach to helping you feel supported and heard in your time of need.
Erin J Benson
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charleston, SC 29407
Often when we encounter problems in life, we look for external solutions. Many of the obstacles that keep us from feeling better are internal wounds or patterns that once kept us safe. My goal is to help you shift patterns and heal wounds through the four pillars of mental health: self-knowledge, self-compassion, self-acceptance, and self-love. I believe all people have the innate capacity to heal themselves. I am a dedicated collaborator here to listen with curiosity and empathy and help you uncover your most content, authentic self.
Often when we encounter problems in life, we look for external solutions. Many of the obstacles that keep us from feeling better are internal wounds or patterns that once kept us safe. My goal is to help you shift patterns and heal wounds through the four pillars of mental health: self-knowledge, self-compassion, self-acceptance, and self-love. I believe all people have the innate capacity to heal themselves. I am a dedicated collaborator here to listen with curiosity and empathy and help you uncover your most content, authentic self.
Tara F. Wooten
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Charleston, SC 29407
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to Grounded Counseling, LLC. I strive to provide a compassionate, collaborative, and safe environment for children, adolescent and young adults to receive evidence-based treatments for anxiety, OCD and related disorders. In the past decade, I have gained experience in assessing and treating Charleston area youth, while providing support to their families and caregivers.
Welcome to Grounded Counseling, LLC. I strive to provide a compassionate, collaborative, and safe environment for children, adolescent and young adults to receive evidence-based treatments for anxiety, OCD and related disorders. In the past decade, I have gained experience in assessing and treating Charleston area youth, while providing support to their families and caregivers.
I provide affirming and empowering behavioral support to autistic children, teens, & adults. I also support children or adults with other disabilities as well. Support areas can look like: using assent and dissent, emotional regulation, social skills, communication skills, routines, transitions, daily living tasks, completing non-preferred tasks, friendships, work, leisure & more! I use the following approaches in my sessions: affirming and assent based ABA, modeling, prompting, reinforcement, play based learning, activity based instruction, community based instruction, natural environment teaching & incidental learning.
I provide affirming and empowering behavioral support to autistic children, teens, & adults. I also support children or adults with other disabilities as well. Support areas can look like: using assent and dissent, emotional regulation, social skills, communication skills, routines, transitions, daily living tasks, completing non-preferred tasks, friendships, work, leisure & more! I use the following approaches in my sessions: affirming and assent based ABA, modeling, prompting, reinforcement, play based learning, activity based instruction, community based instruction, natural environment teaching & incidental learning.
Hello, thank you for finding me on Psychology Today. Much of my work is with children, adolescents, families (parenting) and adult individuals. I have experience working with trauma, abuse, grief, loss, long term illness, anxiety, depression, ADHD and other childhood emotional disorders. I view my clients in a holistic sense, taking into consideration their symptoms, life stressors, emotional/physical developmental changes/stages, past/recent trauma(s), family dynamics, parenting styles from childhood -past/present, as well as coping skills and interpersonal relationships and support systems.
Hello, thank you for finding me on Psychology Today. Much of my work is with children, adolescents, families (parenting) and adult individuals. I have experience working with trauma, abuse, grief, loss, long term illness, anxiety, depression, ADHD and other childhood emotional disorders. I view my clients in a holistic sense, taking into consideration their symptoms, life stressors, emotional/physical developmental changes/stages, past/recent trauma(s), family dynamics, parenting styles from childhood -past/present, as well as coping skills and interpersonal relationships and support systems.
Notice any behaviors that interfere with your day to day living? Want to make a change to your life or that of your child's to increase independence and reduce unwanted behaviors? Allow me to help you find the function to the behavior that is affecting your world and identify the next steps to a positive lifestyle.
Notice any behaviors that interfere with your day to day living? Want to make a change to your life or that of your child's to increase independence and reduce unwanted behaviors? Allow me to help you find the function to the behavior that is affecting your world and identify the next steps to a positive lifestyle.
I am Dr. Busch, though I hope you'll come to know me as Alex. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and I specialize in (and absolutely love) providing therapy for anxiety, couples issues, trauma, and depression. I am licensed in SC, NJ, and have PSYPACT and can therefore see individuals in all PSYPACT states. Therapeutic interventions in my approach are client centered, empirically supported, integrative, and tailored to my client’s individual needs, personality, cultural background, and treatment preferences. Looking forward to helping you on your journey!
I am Dr. Busch, though I hope you'll come to know me as Alex. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and I specialize in (and absolutely love) providing therapy for anxiety, couples issues, trauma, and depression. I am licensed in SC, NJ, and have PSYPACT and can therefore see individuals in all PSYPACT states. Therapeutic interventions in my approach are client centered, empirically supported, integrative, and tailored to my client’s individual needs, personality, cultural background, and treatment preferences. Looking forward to helping you on your journey!
Avery Spriggs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Charleston, SC 29414
Do you feel suffocated by others’ expectations, afraid or unsure of how to ask for help, overwhelmed with commitments, unable to take a break, like you’re just trying to survive the day? Maybe you’re fed up with struggling at school/work, getting so easily overwhelmed, and having suicidal thoughts. You might not even remember a time when things didn’t feel this way. One thing is for sure though. You’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to make sense of what’s happening to you and take back control. Most of all, you’re ready to regain balance in your life so you can finally breathe easy again.
Do you feel suffocated by others’ expectations, afraid or unsure of how to ask for help, overwhelmed with commitments, unable to take a break, like you’re just trying to survive the day? Maybe you’re fed up with struggling at school/work, getting so easily overwhelmed, and having suicidal thoughts. You might not even remember a time when things didn’t feel this way. One thing is for sure though. You’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to make sense of what’s happening to you and take back control. Most of all, you’re ready to regain balance in your life so you can finally breathe easy again.
West Ashley Counseling Associates, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LPC-S, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charleston, SC 29405
I have 35 years of experience successfully treating: (Borderline Personality Disorder, Dependent Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Histrionic Personality Disorder), learning disabilities esp. adult/child ADHD/Aspergers, Suboxone/Subutex management, partner/couples conflict, step/blended family dilemmas, sexual abuse, PTSD, workplace harassment & discrimination, racial profiling, immigration and naturalization cases, mood disorders, grief & loss, domestic violence and substance abuse issues. Terri McCrea (owner) is a self-published author of 32 books (on Amazon). I offer real solutions to everyday problems.
I have 35 years of experience successfully treating: (Borderline Personality Disorder, Dependent Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Histrionic Personality Disorder), learning disabilities esp. adult/child ADHD/Aspergers, Suboxone/Subutex management, partner/couples conflict, step/blended family dilemmas, sexual abuse, PTSD, workplace harassment & discrimination, racial profiling, immigration and naturalization cases, mood disorders, grief & loss, domestic violence and substance abuse issues. Terri McCrea (owner) is a self-published author of 32 books (on Amazon). I offer real solutions to everyday problems.
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Number of Therapists in Charleston, SC
900+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in Charleston, SC who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 89% | Depression |
| 76% | Relationship Issues |
| 75% | Self Esteem |
| 72% | Coping Skills |
| 72% | Stress |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 75% | Aetna |
| 64% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 61% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Charleston, SC see their clients
| 61% | In Person and Online | |
| 39% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 85% | Female | |
| 14% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |