In Person Therapists in Columbia, SC
I offer video and in-person sessions!
Have you found that talk therapy just doesn’t fully change how you FEEL? Do you experience trauma triggers from the past that immediately send you into a flight, fight, freeze, or fawn response? Do you struggle with a painful childhood that still impacts you today? Are you carrying trauma and anxiety from oppressive systems (racism, religion, sexism, military, etc)? Anxiety and trauma speak a body based language and need a different approach to healing; you can't just talk your way out of it! Your body is tired of carrying the weight of psychological burdens; I can help.
I offer video and in-person sessions!
Have you found that talk therapy just doesn’t fully change how you FEEL? Do you experience trauma triggers from the past that immediately send you into a flight, fight, freeze, or fawn response? Do you struggle with a painful childhood that still impacts you today? Are you carrying trauma and anxiety from oppressive systems (racism, religion, sexism, military, etc)? Anxiety and trauma speak a body based language and need a different approach to healing; you can't just talk your way out of it! Your body is tired of carrying the weight of psychological burdens; I can help.
From the outside, it looks like you have it all together. But on the inside, it feels more complicated. You’re thoughtful, reflective, and self-aware. You can name your inner challenges: overthinking, shutting down, people-pleasing, pushing others away; still, something keeps you feeling stuck. These cycles are often fueled by feelings of self-doubt, perfectionism, fear of abandonment, and emotional disconnection. We can work to understand these patterns and how they serve you, helping you to live a more authentic life in accordance with your values.
From the outside, it looks like you have it all together. But on the inside, it feels more complicated. You’re thoughtful, reflective, and self-aware. You can name your inner challenges: overthinking, shutting down, people-pleasing, pushing others away; still, something keeps you feeling stuck. These cycles are often fueled by feelings of self-doubt, perfectionism, fear of abandonment, and emotional disconnection. We can work to understand these patterns and how they serve you, helping you to live a more authentic life in accordance with your values.
Life is a journey. I am here to provide a safe space that will afford you an opportunity to create a narrative of your own story. Let me introduce you to a non-judgmental approach that fosters an environment for growth and healing. I would like to walk with you as you find mind, body, and spiritual synergy through various therapeutic concepts. Toolbox Counseling & Consulting (TBCC) takes pride in helping you find the tools necessary to legitimize your goals. My core values are integrity, service, and excellence. I have honorably served my country for over 20 years; now I pledge to be of service to you in your pursuit of wholeness.
Life is a journey. I am here to provide a safe space that will afford you an opportunity to create a narrative of your own story. Let me introduce you to a non-judgmental approach that fosters an environment for growth and healing. I would like to walk with you as you find mind, body, and spiritual synergy through various therapeutic concepts. Toolbox Counseling & Consulting (TBCC) takes pride in helping you find the tools necessary to legitimize your goals. My core values are integrity, service, and excellence. I have honorably served my country for over 20 years; now I pledge to be of service to you in your pursuit of wholeness.
I offer therapy sessions in-person in a cozy and private setting, or online via telehealth.
My ideal client is in a hard chapter of life, feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward. They are looking for clarity, healing, and a deeper understanding of themselves. They want to feel more grounded, connected, and empowered. They are ready to explore their experiences in a space that feels safe, supportive, and full of compassion.
I offer therapy sessions in-person in a cozy and private setting, or online via telehealth.
My ideal client is in a hard chapter of life, feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward. They are looking for clarity, healing, and a deeper understanding of themselves. They want to feel more grounded, connected, and empowered. They are ready to explore their experiences in a space that feels safe, supportive, and full of compassion.
Together, we'll create a schedule that works for you, whether it's weekly or bi-weekly, in person or online.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 13 years of experience in the behavioral health field. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma, and I have experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, veterans, and families. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood as they navigate life’s challenges.
Together, we'll create a schedule that works for you, whether it's weekly or bi-weekly, in person or online.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 13 years of experience in the behavioral health field. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma, and I have experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, veterans, and families. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood as they navigate life’s challenges.
Cassandra Sims, LISW-CP, is dedicated to helping adults in South Carolina navigate life’s challenges with evidence-based therapeutic support. She works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and later life transitions, providing compassionate guidance tailored to each client’s needs. With decades of experience in community mental health, Cassandra understands the complexities of emotional wellness and strives to empower individuals through practical coping strategies and mindfulness techniques.
Cassandra Sims, LISW-CP, is dedicated to helping adults in South Carolina navigate life’s challenges with evidence-based therapeutic support. She works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and later life transitions, providing compassionate guidance tailored to each client’s needs. With decades of experience in community mental health, Cassandra understands the complexities of emotional wellness and strives to empower individuals through practical coping strategies and mindfulness techniques.
I offer therapy by Telehealth or in-person.
My ideal client is someone who is wanting to make a positive change in their life. I work mainly with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, major life changes, emotion dysregulation, interpersonal conflict, coping with trauma, difficulties with parenting and stress from care taking. My goal is to focus on making beneficial changes in your life so that you are able to feel belonging, success and joy.
I offer therapy by Telehealth or in-person.
My ideal client is someone who is wanting to make a positive change in their life. I work mainly with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, major life changes, emotion dysregulation, interpersonal conflict, coping with trauma, difficulties with parenting and stress from care taking. My goal is to focus on making beneficial changes in your life so that you are able to feel belonging, success and joy.
Life is a journey that takes us to and through many different destinations. While on this journey of life, the turns can be frightening, the surroundings unfamiliar, and uncertainly may take the driver’s seat. Having someone on this journey with you can make a perhaps difficult journey bearable. Having someone there helping you navigate through your journey is what I would want to assist you with.
Life is a journey that takes us to and through many different destinations. While on this journey of life, the turns can be frightening, the surroundings unfamiliar, and uncertainly may take the driver’s seat. Having someone on this journey with you can make a perhaps difficult journey bearable. Having someone there helping you navigate through your journey is what I would want to assist you with.
Together, we'll create a schedule that works for you, whether it's weekly or bi-weekly, in person or online.
Hi, I'm Dr. Troy Pharis, a licensed professional counselor with over 10 years of experience and a doctoral degree in health science. For the past five years, my clinical work has focused on active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and their families—people who often carry high-stress experiences long after service ends. Having served 20 years myself, I understand life in uniform and aim to provide a space where you don't have to explain the basics to be understood. I typically work with clients who are dealing with trauma, stress, anxiety, irritability, difficulty adjusting, or feeling stuck with no momentum for change.
Together, we'll create a schedule that works for you, whether it's weekly or bi-weekly, in person or online.
Hi, I'm Dr. Troy Pharis, a licensed professional counselor with over 10 years of experience and a doctoral degree in health science. For the past five years, my clinical work has focused on active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and their families—people who often carry high-stress experiences long after service ends. Having served 20 years myself, I understand life in uniform and aim to provide a space where you don't have to explain the basics to be understood. I typically work with clients who are dealing with trauma, stress, anxiety, irritability, difficulty adjusting, or feeling stuck with no momentum for change.
Tiffany Busby, LISW-CP, helps children, teens, and adults in South Carolina navigate life’s challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy, supporting clients through anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and trauma. Tiffany works with patients across diverse backgrounds, including those connected to adoption and foster care, first responders, and members of the military community. She believes in creating a safe, supportive space where healing and growth can take place.
Tiffany Busby, LISW-CP, helps children, teens, and adults in South Carolina navigate life’s challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy, supporting clients through anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and trauma. Tiffany works with patients across diverse backgrounds, including those connected to adoption and foster care, first responders, and members of the military community. She believes in creating a safe, supportive space where healing and growth can take place.
TRiY Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Dr Carn, LISW-CP, /(S), DHA, MSW
5 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29201
Life happens to all of us, but it's the ability to become stronger and 'bounce back' from life's challenges that is the test of our true strength. Can you adapt well in the face of adversity, depression, anger, anxiety, or stress? Have you experienced any behaviors, feelings, or symptoms at work, school or home that you don't quite understand? We want to work with you to earn your trust as we gain a deeper understanding of your individual needs and help discover what’s keeping you from achieving your goals in life. No matter how hard things get, we want to help you break barriers & overcome obstacles standing in your way. YoU MATTeR
Life happens to all of us, but it's the ability to become stronger and 'bounce back' from life's challenges that is the test of our true strength. Can you adapt well in the face of adversity, depression, anger, anxiety, or stress? Have you experienced any behaviors, feelings, or symptoms at work, school or home that you don't quite understand? We want to work with you to earn your trust as we gain a deeper understanding of your individual needs and help discover what’s keeping you from achieving your goals in life. No matter how hard things get, we want to help you break barriers & overcome obstacles standing in your way. YoU MATTeR
I am currently offering both in-person and virtual services
Hi there - I'm Anna! I am a licensed professional counselor associate that has experience working with teens and adults from all walks of life. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy where you, as the client, are the expert on your own life. My role is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work together to understand not only your challenges but also your strengths and how they can best be utilized. Together, we will explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and identify patterns that may be contributing to your current difficulties.
I am currently offering both in-person and virtual services
Hi there - I'm Anna! I am a licensed professional counselor associate that has experience working with teens and adults from all walks of life. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy where you, as the client, are the expert on your own life. My role is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work together to understand not only your challenges but also your strengths and how they can best be utilized. Together, we will explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and identify patterns that may be contributing to your current difficulties.
I offer therapy sessions in-person, in comfy safe space, or through telehealth online.
Are you facing challenges that feel overwhelming? Have your thoughts or emotions started to interfere with the life you want to live? You don’t have to face it alone, I’m here to help you navigate life’s difficulties and find healing along the way. We all experience moments when life feels unmanageable, but therapy can make a difference. As your therapist, my goal is to help you overcome the challenges you’re facing and move toward the life you deserve. All are welcome.
I offer therapy sessions in-person, in comfy safe space, or through telehealth online.
Are you facing challenges that feel overwhelming? Have your thoughts or emotions started to interfere with the life you want to live? You don’t have to face it alone, I’m here to help you navigate life’s difficulties and find healing along the way. We all experience moments when life feels unmanageable, but therapy can make a difference. As your therapist, my goal is to help you overcome the challenges you’re facing and move toward the life you deserve. All are welcome.
Laly Jannette Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, LCAS, NCC, MAC
Columbia, SC 29206
I have over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of South Carolina. I am also a Nationally Certified Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). I received my undergraduate degree in Social Work, and my graduate degrees in, Psychology and Mental Health Counseling. I hold a Doctorate degree, and I am also certified in Addictions, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Solution focused, PTSD, and TBI
I have over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of South Carolina. I am also a Nationally Certified Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). I received my undergraduate degree in Social Work, and my graduate degrees in, Psychology and Mental Health Counseling. I hold a Doctorate degree, and I am also certified in Addictions, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Solution focused, PTSD, and TBI
I offer in-person and teletherapy sessions Monday through Friday.
If you're tired of worksheets and platitudes, I invite you to follow what stirs beneath your words. Here, you will speak, and you will set the course. We will turn to your dreams, to moments from your past, to fantasies, to stray memories that return without warning, and to thoughts that seem to arrive from somewhere beyond your intention. You may bungle your words, find yourself on a tangent, or even hear yourself say something you did not plan to say at all. While you may be used to ignoring these supposed lapses, it is precisely within them that our work begins.
I offer in-person and teletherapy sessions Monday through Friday.
If you're tired of worksheets and platitudes, I invite you to follow what stirs beneath your words. Here, you will speak, and you will set the course. We will turn to your dreams, to moments from your past, to fantasies, to stray memories that return without warning, and to thoughts that seem to arrive from somewhere beyond your intention. You may bungle your words, find yourself on a tangent, or even hear yourself say something you did not plan to say at all. While you may be used to ignoring these supposed lapses, it is precisely within them that our work begins.
Life can be quite overwhelming and most times we’re unsure when or how things got this way. As your therapist, I would love to assist you on your Journey to Healing by creating a safe and nonjudgmental space that encompasses any and everything you need during your session. I enjoy working side by side with my clients as they gather the pieces to their puzzle, encouraging full autonomy to do with them as they please.
Life can be quite overwhelming and most times we’re unsure when or how things got this way. As your therapist, I would love to assist you on your Journey to Healing by creating a safe and nonjudgmental space that encompasses any and everything you need during your session. I enjoy working side by side with my clients as they gather the pieces to their puzzle, encouraging full autonomy to do with them as they please.
Thanks for checking out my profile and I look forward to working with anyone who has the courage to ask for help. I am Daniel Fennell, and I look forward to the opportunity to help you find solutions for the challenges of life. As a native of South Central-Los Angeles, I get that you may feel skeptical of people who might not understand some of the challenges you have experienced. My dream is to help guide you on a path of positive direction by gaining insight on your experiences and how they help define you. I invite you on a journey for personal growth as we build relationship of trust and respect.
Thanks for checking out my profile and I look forward to working with anyone who has the courage to ask for help. I am Daniel Fennell, and I look forward to the opportunity to help you find solutions for the challenges of life. As a native of South Central-Los Angeles, I get that you may feel skeptical of people who might not understand some of the challenges you have experienced. My dream is to help guide you on a path of positive direction by gaining insight on your experiences and how they help define you. I invite you on a journey for personal growth as we build relationship of trust and respect.
I work with individuals, families, and organizations navigating the complex terrain of grief, loss, dying, and life‑changing transitions. Common areas I work with are grief of a recent death, sudden or traumatic grief, families caring for a medically fragile child or loved one with a terminal diagnosis, moral injury, individuals facing their own dying process, anticipatory and disenfranchised grief, end‑of‑life decisions/planning, identity shifts and survivors of suicide loss that are seeking steady, compassionate support. Since grief is a natural process, I offer counseling and coaching based on your individual needs.
I work with individuals, families, and organizations navigating the complex terrain of grief, loss, dying, and life‑changing transitions. Common areas I work with are grief of a recent death, sudden or traumatic grief, families caring for a medically fragile child or loved one with a terminal diagnosis, moral injury, individuals facing their own dying process, anticipatory and disenfranchised grief, end‑of‑life decisions/planning, identity shifts and survivors of suicide loss that are seeking steady, compassionate support. Since grief is a natural process, I offer counseling and coaching based on your individual needs.
Counseling and Recovery Center, DeAnna Rock
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCMHC, NCC, SC, NC
Columbia, SC 29229
Hello, I am a Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (SC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (NC). I've spent several years working as a Licensed Nurse and therapist. I work with all ages; children, teens, adults and couples. My treatment is emotion focused and person centered. We each have a voice and when life is hard, sometimes we don't always feel we can speak up. In therapy we will find your voice, in a safe and private space, where you can hopefully begin to talk about the things going on in your life. Together we will find ways for you feel healthy and empowered, satisfied in your life.
Hello, I am a Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (SC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (NC). I've spent several years working as a Licensed Nurse and therapist. I work with all ages; children, teens, adults and couples. My treatment is emotion focused and person centered. We each have a voice and when life is hard, sometimes we don't always feel we can speak up. In therapy we will find your voice, in a safe and private space, where you can hopefully begin to talk about the things going on in your life. Together we will find ways for you feel healthy and empowered, satisfied in your life.
I offer therapy sessions in-person and online.
You're often the capable one — the person everyone leans on, holding everything together for everyone but yourself. From the outside it looks handled. Inside, you may be anxious, worn thin, or still carrying something from the past that hasn't loosened its grip — running on willpower and caffeine, bracing for the next thing. Maybe you're a student, or in the early, uncertain years of building a career and an adult life, and the weight feels heavier than anyone realizes. You don't have to do it alone. Together, we'll work toward a life that feels steady from the inside out — not just managed.
I offer therapy sessions in-person and online.
You're often the capable one — the person everyone leans on, holding everything together for everyone but yourself. From the outside it looks handled. Inside, you may be anxious, worn thin, or still carrying something from the past that hasn't loosened its grip — running on willpower and caffeine, bracing for the next thing. Maybe you're a student, or in the early, uncertain years of building a career and an adult life, and the weight feels heavier than anyone realizes. You don't have to do it alone. Together, we'll work toward a life that feels steady from the inside out — not just managed.
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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.