Depression Therapists in Dillon County, SC

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Jazmine Diamond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Online Only
I am a licensed clinical social worker in South Carolina. I am the owner and founder of The Healing Hub LLC. I am partnering with Rula to provide therapy to clients using insurance, making mental health support more accessible and affordable. I believe therapy should feel like a safe, inviting space—one where you feel seen, heard, and supported as you work through life’s challenges. My goal is to create a warm and empowering environment where healing can unfold naturally, much like a conversation with a trusted friend.
I am a licensed clinical social worker in South Carolina. I am the owner and founder of The Healing Hub LLC. I am partnering with Rula to provide therapy to clients using insurance, making mental health support more accessible and affordable. I believe therapy should feel like a safe, inviting space—one where you feel seen, heard, and supported as you work through life’s challenges. My goal is to create a warm and empowering environment where healing can unfold naturally, much like a conversation with a trusted friend.
(854) 269-1208 View (854) 269-1208
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Ronald Charles Palmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
5 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
It is time to make a change it starts now
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
It is time to make a change it starts now
(803) 784-7551 View (803) 784-7551
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S.I.M.O.N. Counseling and Consulting Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC/S, LAC, MAC, AADC
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a Licensed Professional and Substance Abuse Counselor, my scope of services includes depression, anxiety, grief /loss, PTSD, domestic violence, abuse, communication, and self-awareness.
In the counseling arena, I have worked in Detox, Inpatient, Residential, Home-Based, Out-Patient and Private Practice settings. With the use of MI, CBT, and Client Centered techniques, I promote healthy strategies to address life challenges while targeting personal skill building, decision-making and lifestyle change guided by spiritual principles.
As a Licensed Professional and Substance Abuse Counselor, my scope of services includes depression, anxiety, grief /loss, PTSD, domestic violence, abuse, communication, and self-awareness.
In the counseling arena, I have worked in Detox, Inpatient, Residential, Home-Based, Out-Patient and Private Practice settings. With the use of MI, CBT, and Client Centered techniques, I promote healthy strategies to address life challenges while targeting personal skill building, decision-making and lifestyle change guided by spiritual principles.
(843) 508-6968 View (843) 508-6968
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Kerria Pernell
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Serves Area
My clinical expertise encompasses anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and mood disorders.
I provide comprehensive mental health services via in-person and telehealth modalities, specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, panic disorders, and grief/loss. My evidence-based practice supports adolescents and adults in addressing behavioral, emotional, and social challenges. I offer complimentary 15-minute consultations.
My clinical expertise encompasses anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and mood disorders.
I provide comprehensive mental health services via in-person and telehealth modalities, specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, panic disorders, and grief/loss. My evidence-based practice supports adolescents and adults in addressing behavioral, emotional, and social challenges. I offer complimentary 15-minute consultations.
(843) 970-0285 View (843) 970-0285
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Marcy Arnold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP, LCAS
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I help with anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship, and major life changes.
You’re ready for something to change. Anxiety and stress make everything feel overwhelming. You’re tired of feeling misunderstood, of keeping it all together on the outside while running on empty inside. Maybe you’re managing a chronic illness that no one sees, or juggling motherhood, and professional roles without space to breathe. You’re always “on,” always needed, but rarely supported. You don’t want to feel so stretched thin or disconnected anymore. You’re ready to feel more like you again!
I help with anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship, and major life changes.
You’re ready for something to change. Anxiety and stress make everything feel overwhelming. You’re tired of feeling misunderstood, of keeping it all together on the outside while running on empty inside. Maybe you’re managing a chronic illness that no one sees, or juggling motherhood, and professional roles without space to breathe. You’re always “on,” always needed, but rarely supported. You don’t want to feel so stretched thin or disconnected anymore. You’re ready to feel more like you again!
(252) 772-9378 View (252) 772-9378

Online Therapists

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Shakia Fuller
Counselor, MS, LPC, CAMS-II, CCTSF, NCC
Hartsville, SC 29550
If you or a family member are experiencing unwanted situations causing anxiety, sadness, grief, difficulties in romantic relationships, family relational issues, esteem issues, identity issues, trauma, and/or work burnout; emotional struggles such as stress and depression, I am here to assist.
I focus on meeting couples, individuals, and families where they are by creating a comfortable and safe space. My style of therapy is a mindfulness based approach called Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I have witnessed many clients overcome significant blocks; move into a more satisfying expression of their potential.
If you or a family member are experiencing unwanted situations causing anxiety, sadness, grief, difficulties in romantic relationships, family relational issues, esteem issues, identity issues, trauma, and/or work burnout; emotional struggles such as stress and depression, I am here to assist.
I focus on meeting couples, individuals, and families where they are by creating a comfortable and safe space. My style of therapy is a mindfulness based approach called Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I have witnessed many clients overcome significant blocks; move into a more satisfying expression of their potential.
(843) 758-1120 View (843) 758-1120
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Relationship Rescue
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPC-S
Online Only
Do you feel stuck in life, held back by past experiences, or overwhelmed in your relationship? My ideal client is someone seeking clarity, healing, and direction. They may struggle with negative thinking, fear of change, or dissatisfaction in areas like career, relationships, or personal growth. They want peace, purpose, and healthier patterns—because they’re tired of feeling stagnant and ready to move forward.
Do you feel stuck in life, held back by past experiences, or overwhelmed in your relationship? My ideal client is someone seeking clarity, healing, and direction. They may struggle with negative thinking, fear of change, or dissatisfaction in areas like career, relationships, or personal growth. They want peace, purpose, and healthier patterns—because they’re tired of feeling stagnant and ready to move forward.
(843) 305-4795 View (843) 305-4795
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Lintiya McCleary
Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You may be depressed by constantly seeking validation.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment, where you can openly express yourself, your thoughts, and your feelings. I specialize in anxiety, trauma, depression, adjustment disorders, and ADHD to name a few. I practice using holistic therapy, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and other modalities that will be tailored to your needs.
You may be depressed by constantly seeking validation.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment, where you can openly express yourself, your thoughts, and your feelings. I specialize in anxiety, trauma, depression, adjustment disorders, and ADHD to name a few. I practice using holistic therapy, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and other modalities that will be tailored to your needs.
(980) 391-4553 View (980) 391-4553
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Danielle Allen
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, LMFT, LPCS
6 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29205
I love working with couples and families who wish to break free of unproductive patterns and reconnect with one another on a deeper lever. I see how much our relationships between affect ourselves within. No matter how hurt we've been, how self-protective we are, or how desperate we want to connect, we sometimes get in the way of the very closeness we seek. With compassion and understanding, I work with clients to build on strengths and attain more secure loving bonds in their relationships.
I love working with couples and families who wish to break free of unproductive patterns and reconnect with one another on a deeper lever. I see how much our relationships between affect ourselves within. No matter how hurt we've been, how self-protective we are, or how desperate we want to connect, we sometimes get in the way of the very closeness we seek. With compassion and understanding, I work with clients to build on strengths and attain more secure loving bonds in their relationships.
(864) 501-5491 View (864) 501-5491
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Jessica Maiorana Milosky
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ADHD-CP
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile! I'm grateful for the opportunity to share about my journey in becoming a licensed counselor. I hold counseling licenses in both South Carolina and Pennsylvania and have been providing individual, family, and couple's counseling services since 2019. While I see client's with a variety of concerns, symptoms, and diagnoses, I am passionate about assisting those experiencing ADHD, grief, and trauma-related issues, circumstances that often leave people feeling isolated, misunderstood, and stuck. My desire is to be a beacon of hope in the midst of often dark and complex places.
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile! I'm grateful for the opportunity to share about my journey in becoming a licensed counselor. I hold counseling licenses in both South Carolina and Pennsylvania and have been providing individual, family, and couple's counseling services since 2019. While I see client's with a variety of concerns, symptoms, and diagnoses, I am passionate about assisting those experiencing ADHD, grief, and trauma-related issues, circumstances that often leave people feeling isolated, misunderstood, and stuck. My desire is to be a beacon of hope in the midst of often dark and complex places.
(854) 300-2859 View (854) 300-2859
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Hannah Kopel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Online Only
I am passionate about working with adolescents, families, and young adults to live in ways that honor what they care about most. I value curiosity, empathy, and relational accountability and seek to center my clients in our work together. I am always open to feedback and hope to co-create a therapeutic relationship that can be a safe space for transformative growth. Whatever problems you or your child are facing, I hope to help you create meaningful change.
I am passionate about working with adolescents, families, and young adults to live in ways that honor what they care about most. I value curiosity, empathy, and relational accountability and seek to center my clients in our work together. I am always open to feedback and hope to co-create a therapeutic relationship that can be a safe space for transformative growth. Whatever problems you or your child are facing, I hope to help you create meaningful change.
(803) 902-4462 View (803) 902-4462
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Sally Plowden
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
From the outside, you look capable. You manage a career, a household, relationships, and countless invisible responsibilities. People rely on you. You get things done. But internally? You feel overwhelmed, irritable, stretched thin, or like you’re constantly falling short. Maybe your patience disappears faster than you’d like. Maybe your mood shifts around your cycle. Maybe you replay conversations at night wondering if you handled things “wrong.” You’re competent... but you’re exhausted. I specialize in working with high-achieving women and mothers who are used to being the strong one.
From the outside, you look capable. You manage a career, a household, relationships, and countless invisible responsibilities. People rely on you. You get things done. But internally? You feel overwhelmed, irritable, stretched thin, or like you’re constantly falling short. Maybe your patience disappears faster than you’d like. Maybe your mood shifts around your cycle. Maybe you replay conversations at night wondering if you handled things “wrong.” You’re competent... but you’re exhausted. I specialize in working with high-achieving women and mothers who are used to being the strong one.
(803) 590-1902 View (803) 590-1902
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Yaa-Serwa Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Online Only
I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 19 years of experience. I specialize in providing hope, support, and transformational services to individuals, families, and groups, empowering them through positive change with a solution-focused approach.
I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 19 years of experience. I specialize in providing hope, support, and transformational services to individuals, families, and groups, empowering them through positive change with a solution-focused approach.
(803) 604-4968 View (803) 604-4968
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Jennifer Anne Mobley
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LPC AZ, LPC SC, ATR-BC
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29205
These approaches are also used to treat anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illnesses, and pain.
At its roots, the word “psychotherapy” translates to “healing of the soul”. As a Deep Brain Reorienting therapist and an EMDR certified therapist, I embody this to treat PTSD, CPTSD and am privileged to walk alongside others on their healing journies. I am an LCMHC in North Carolina, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina and Arizona. I am also a Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist. I have passion and commitment to supporting people in building capacity for resilience and growth. I have trained extensively in Somatic and Attachment-Focused EMDR (certified from EMDRIA), DBR, and in Ericksonian Hypnosis.
These approaches are also used to treat anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illnesses, and pain.
At its roots, the word “psychotherapy” translates to “healing of the soul”. As a Deep Brain Reorienting therapist and an EMDR certified therapist, I embody this to treat PTSD, CPTSD and am privileged to walk alongside others on their healing journies. I am an LCMHC in North Carolina, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina and Arizona. I am also a Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist. I have passion and commitment to supporting people in building capacity for resilience and growth. I have trained extensively in Somatic and Attachment-Focused EMDR (certified from EMDRIA), DBR, and in Ericksonian Hypnosis.
(828) 344-6878 View (828) 344-6878
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Robert Williams Jr
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Online Only
My ideal client is an individual or couple who feels emotionally stuck despite trying to do the right things. They may be dealing with relationship conflict, communication breakdowns, anxiety, trust issues, or major life transitions. Many feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Some want to repair their marriage; others want clarity about difficult decisions. They value honesty, structure, and growth. Some also want a space where faith can be respected or integrated into the process. Their goal is clarity, emotional stability, healthier communication, and a path forward.
My ideal client is an individual or couple who feels emotionally stuck despite trying to do the right things. They may be dealing with relationship conflict, communication breakdowns, anxiety, trust issues, or major life transitions. Many feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Some want to repair their marriage; others want clarity about difficult decisions. They value honesty, structure, and growth. Some also want a space where faith can be respected or integrated into the process. Their goal is clarity, emotional stability, healthier communication, and a path forward.
(813) 699-4837 View (813) 699-4837
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Lydia Khan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-CP
Sumter, SC 29150
Do you feel overwhelmed by emotions or disconnected from yourself and others? Are you an adolescent or adult experiencing a time of personal crisis, wrestling with challenges such as identity struggles, relationship issues, and emotional regulation difficulties? I offer a compassionate, culturally aware approach for those coping with trauma, anxiety, and substance use issues, particularly during transitional phases that can feel isolating or destabilizing. I believe that reconnecting with yourself and exploring complex feelings through expressive arts can unlock paths to resilience and growth.
Do you feel overwhelmed by emotions or disconnected from yourself and others? Are you an adolescent or adult experiencing a time of personal crisis, wrestling with challenges such as identity struggles, relationship issues, and emotional regulation difficulties? I offer a compassionate, culturally aware approach for those coping with trauma, anxiety, and substance use issues, particularly during transitional phases that can feel isolating or destabilizing. I believe that reconnecting with yourself and exploring complex feelings through expressive arts can unlock paths to resilience and growth.
(803) 941-5640 View (803) 941-5640
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Bennett Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, MAC, LAC
Little River, SC 29566
Panic disorder, depression and bipolar disorder along with physical, sexual and emotional abuse have been a large part of my practice.
Hello, I am Jim Bennett ,Counselor. I have compassionately worked with families, couples, individuals, teens and groups for over 29 years. I have worked with these clients in a private practice setting and in an addictions treatment center setting. I have accomplished Masters Degrees in both Counseling and Clinical Psychology. I studied both disciplines to equip myself for assessment as well as treatment . I became a counselor to help teens navigate their way into adulthood. I quickly found that the family is where it all starts. Therefore, I focused on family/marriage counseling. From there I branched into addiction counseling.
Panic disorder, depression and bipolar disorder along with physical, sexual and emotional abuse have been a large part of my practice.
Hello, I am Jim Bennett ,Counselor. I have compassionately worked with families, couples, individuals, teens and groups for over 29 years. I have worked with these clients in a private practice setting and in an addictions treatment center setting. I have accomplished Masters Degrees in both Counseling and Clinical Psychology. I studied both disciplines to equip myself for assessment as well as treatment . I became a counselor to help teens navigate their way into adulthood. I quickly found that the family is where it all starts. Therefore, I focused on family/marriage counseling. From there I branched into addiction counseling.
(843) 508-6284 View (843) 508-6284
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Kelsey Tucker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
1 Endorsed
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
I am passionate about working with children and families who are dealing with trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, divorce, school issues, ODD, Autism, ADHD, OCD and more.
You can easily request a consultation or appointment by calling or sending me an email. If you have an Out-of-Network insurance, my practice can provide you with a superbill to submit to insurance for reimbursement.
I am passionate about working with children and families who are dealing with trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, divorce, school issues, ODD, Autism, ADHD, OCD and more.
You can easily request a consultation or appointment by calling or sending me an email. If you have an Out-of-Network insurance, my practice can provide you with a superbill to submit to insurance for reimbursement.
(843) 919-4769 View (843) 919-4769
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Jessica Pena-Cabana
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, PsyD, CSC, NFCC, LPC-S
4 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29223
I work with clients experiencing ADD/ADHD, parental alienation, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and challenges related to depression, trauma, or family and relationship stress.
Dr. Peña-Cabana is a licensed bilingual (Spanish/English) therapist with over 20+ years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She specializes in supporting clients with special needs, emotional challenges, trauma, and complex family dynamics.She holds a PhD and a PsyD in Clinical Psychology & Forensics, and is also a Certified School Counselor (CSC), CFMHE, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), and Certified Equine Interaction Professional in Mental Health (CEIP-MH).Her training includes CBT, DBT, EMDR, Solution-Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, and trauma-focused approach.
I work with clients experiencing ADD/ADHD, parental alienation, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and challenges related to depression, trauma, or family and relationship stress.
Dr. Peña-Cabana is a licensed bilingual (Spanish/English) therapist with over 20+ years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She specializes in supporting clients with special needs, emotional challenges, trauma, and complex family dynamics.She holds a PhD and a PsyD in Clinical Psychology & Forensics, and is also a Certified School Counselor (CSC), CFMHE, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), and Certified Equine Interaction Professional in Mental Health (CEIP-MH).Her training includes CBT, DBT, EMDR, Solution-Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, and trauma-focused approach.
(803) 223-7621 View (803) 223-7621
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John Paul Karabees
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPC/S
2 Endorsed
Online Only
John offers Pastoral Counseling with CatholicCounselors, where he combines proven counseling methods with John Paul II's Theology of the body. He has a passion for working with couples and men’s issues. He has helped clients through family difficulties, lifestyle adjustments, and confidence issues. With John’s guidance, clients often gain the clarity and confidence to grow their businesses and step confidently into higher positions. He also helps clients to freedom from pornography, alcohol, or drug use. His insights into healthy marriages have been featured in the Washington Post and on various podcasts.
John offers Pastoral Counseling with CatholicCounselors, where he combines proven counseling methods with John Paul II's Theology of the body. He has a passion for working with couples and men’s issues. He has helped clients through family difficulties, lifestyle adjustments, and confidence issues. With John’s guidance, clients often gain the clarity and confidence to grow their businesses and step confidently into higher positions. He also helps clients to freedom from pornography, alcohol, or drug use. His insights into healthy marriages have been featured in the Washington Post and on various podcasts.
(843) 896-2821 View (843) 896-2821
Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.

What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.

What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.

Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.

How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.