Couples Counseling Therapists in Columbia, SC

I have several approaches to addressing the needs of individuals, couples , and families. These approaches address a wide range of mental, emotional, and health issues. Common issues include depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship issues. After assessment I suggest which approaches would be most beneficial to long term resolution. Therapy may involve traditional therapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Matrix Reimprinting (MR), Ericksonian Hypnotherapy or a combination of all. I always discuss these options with my client so that we both arrive at a plan of treatment that the client is comfortable with. See sandraehennies.com for more information

You may wonder how can Cindy Cartee help me? Help us? (VIDEOS AVAILABLE) www.ccarteecounseling.com. I will help you prepare (pre-marital), repair (affair recovery or reconnection due to other issues), enrich/enhance (re-romanticize) your relationships. I will help you understand why you fell in love with your partner , how to work through frustrations in your relationship , and how to reconnect and love more deeply. I work with individuals and couples dealing with a range of issues. I especially enjoy working with relationship issues. I love helping people feel more loved, whether that it is loving yourself or your partner .

Men, Men's Issues, and Couples are my specialized focus. Anxiety, Relationships, Male Sexual Issues, Social Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Motivation, Assertiveness, Depression, Career, Masculinity and Men's Identity, Spirituality, College Issues, Pornography, Sexual Orientation, and Life Direction are concerns I often address. I see individuals and couples . My approach is talk-oriented and practical. I enjoy helping clients improve their life experience with a mix of knowledge, strategies, and supportive presence. I listen and offer insights and suggestions to promote change, building on your strengths.

As a Relationship Therapist for Current and Former Professional and Collegiate Athletes, I often hear “I don’t do conflict, “It’s all their fault,” or “I'm the problem." The real feeling I sense is that you feel frustrated because your relationships aren’t really working out or you keep experiencing the same outcome again and again. Settling or feeling like you have to survive your partner , sport, or relatives instead of really thrive in authentically, aligned relationships? You've been navigating relationships with your sport, romantic partner (s), family, friends, coaches, etc. and oftentimes overlooking the relationship with you.

I enjoy working with each client to help them find their voice, shed old parts of themselves that they no longer need, and discover their personal power. I have experience working with recovery from traumatic experiences, abuse recovery, eating disorders, couples therapy, OCD, anxiety, and depression.

I call it "The Business of Living." We face challenges in daily life that interfere with living our best lives. My work focuses on concerns associated with anxiety, depression, loss and grief, and substance misuse. I am a Distinguished Professor Emerita from the University of South Carolina, an experienced therapist and supervisor with a solid history of working with individuals, couples and families. I am trained in EMDR, a useful tool in dealing with trauma and its obstacles. My practice is based in brief, effective, and accessible solutions to challenges in life, and paths to integrating them into the Business of Living.

I treat clients who struggled with life experiences ranging from childhood trauma, abuse, family and relationship conflict, substance and alcohol use and abuse, etc. Clients may require live video session or telephone session to which I provide Monday through Friday from 8am to as late as 8pm some nights depending on client needs. I work to help client create and achieve goals that focus on creating and maintaining a positive future. My clients want to live healthier lives with minimal experience with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges.

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.

I know for many people, myself included, asking for help can be a scary and vulnerable thing to do. However, I believe seeking help demonstrates bravery. Vulnerability does not make us weak; in fact, it makes us strong and courageous. It is my desire to work with individuals and assist them in their personal growth. I use many forms of therapy, but Cognitive Behavioral therapy is my most commonly used approach. I want to increase my clients' self-awareness. It is my goal to help individuals develop healthier thinking and behavioral patterns in order to improve the ways they view themselves and interact with others.

Challenges in life can leave us feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. Learning to live together in love with others can be especially taxing. At times we may get “stuck” and need to find our way. I am passionate about helping you find new pathways to connection, healing and growth. I understand the challenges of being a couple, of parenting, and managing individual struggles. I also recognize the potential of each individual, couple and family, to grow, to change and find our way up and out of difficulties. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am trained to provide you care within the context of your relationships.

Cindy Huang is fluent in both English and Chinese Mandarin. Cindy cares about people with mutilcultural backgounds and is passionate about generating awareness and providing mental health support in the immigrants and Asian American communities. Cindy also serves as a professional interpreter in the legal system, Social Services and schools' Special Education Program. Cindy understands the mental health issues resulting from language barriers, miscommunication, and the struggles between peronal fulfillment and family expectation. She helps clients find their inner strength and voice while balancing relationship with loved ones.

We've all had 'bad' things occur in our lives, Lord knows I've had my share. The problem is sometimes we get stuck. We find it difficult to move past that place of hurt or disappointment. We walk around hauling baggage from our past that weighs us down and honeslty doesn't serve us. It's hard for us to perceive that we can actually be free. I'm here to encourage you that your past is simply a place of reference; it is NOT your final destination.

Why do I feel this way? Somethings missing? What do I do next? Why do I feel so alone? These may be a few questions going through your mind lately. Guess what you're not alone; many others are asking themselves the same questions right now. Whether the things you are feeling are new or old, I specialize in helping individuals just like you understand what is creating distress in their lives.

Christen works for Ready Nest Counseling and specializes in maternal mental health. She helps individuals and couples navigate the transition through conception, pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, loss, and parenthood.

Throughout our lives we collect memories and experiences and sometimes we just need space; space to breathe, process, exist - let's see what we can do with the space provided for you. Someone who would come to see me might be experiencing transitional periods, anxiety, relationship conflicts, grief, or trying to reconnect and understand themselves more. For whatever reason you are seeking out therapy, I hope you find a therapist who helps you when you are ready.

I began my career, as a Bachelor’s level provider, while my family was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. I worked for a military contract under UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior. On completion of my MSW, I rejoined the FOCUS team at Camp Lejeune, NC as a Resiliency Trainer for military families & couples . We relocated to Beaufort, SC, and I joined the Military & Family Life Counselor Program. I served in multiple roles as an MFLC, including a school-based assignment and an adult Army Recruiting Command assignment. Becoming a therapist has been my dream since a therapist changed my life as teenager.

Life is so unpredictable. There is an inherent mystery and beauty in navigating life, but unexpected events and circumstances can make certain seasons especially challenging. Whether it is a story from our past we continue to tell ourselves or a current situation we never asked for or anticipated, effective counseling has the potential to help motivate us to explore and identify our unique strengths, assets and skills and to ultimately encourage momentum toward personal growth and individual transformation. Within a constructive and supportive therapeutic relationship , there is hope for healing and living more fully.

Life can be tough and there are times when we all face struggle. In those moments, we need the support of others as we courageously face those difficulties and begin to heal. I view my role as a counselor as an opportunity to meet you where you are, to learn from and honor your story, and to help you discover how to heal and grow in a way that is genuine and meaningful for you.