Emotionally Focused Therapists in Florence, SC

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Shynekia Garner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, MMFT
Verified Verified
Florence, SC 29502  (Online Only)
Shynekia takes a client-centered approach incorporating solution-focused techniques (SFT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), medical family therapy (MFT), mindfulness-based approaches, and emotionally-focused therapy (EFT).
Shynekia Garner is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of South Carolina with nearly 10 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship, medical, and substance abuse issues. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in English from the University of South Carolina Upstate and received her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Converse College.
Shynekia takes a client-centered approach incorporating solution-focused techniques (SFT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), medical family therapy (MFT), mindfulness-based approaches, and emotionally-focused therapy (EFT).
Shynekia Garner is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of South Carolina with nearly 10 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship, medical, and substance abuse issues. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in English from the University of South Carolina Upstate and received her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Converse College.
(864) 514-5868 View (864) 514-5868
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Mary Lee Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Florence, SC 29501
Finding hope and restoration in places of pain can feel impossible. Yet seeking counseling can be the first step toward healing. I believe that struggling individuals and couples can turn their relationships and lives around - you absolutely can move from suffering to thriving. I welcome the opportunity to walk with you towards renewed living through the counseling process. With over 20 years of counseling experience, I have worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations.
Finding hope and restoration in places of pain can feel impossible. Yet seeking counseling can be the first step toward healing. I believe that struggling individuals and couples can turn their relationships and lives around - you absolutely can move from suffering to thriving. I welcome the opportunity to walk with you towards renewed living through the counseling process. With over 20 years of counseling experience, I have worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations.
(843) 279-5054 View (843) 279-5054
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Melissa Smith-Venters
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Florence, SC 29501
Changes and challenges are an unavoidable part of life. Maybe you are managing a difficult life transition, coping with stress or anxiety, overcoming depression, or restoring a relationship with a loved one—whatever the difficulty, therapy can offer clarity and direction. Sometimes getting help makes the journey less lonely and confusing. Therapy is a collaboration between counselor and client and together we will figure out how best to help you.
Changes and challenges are an unavoidable part of life. Maybe you are managing a difficult life transition, coping with stress or anxiety, overcoming depression, or restoring a relationship with a loved one—whatever the difficulty, therapy can offer clarity and direction. Sometimes getting help makes the journey less lonely and confusing. Therapy is a collaboration between counselor and client and together we will figure out how best to help you.
(843) 755-6232 View (843) 755-6232
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Jordan C Conner | Art Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MAAT, ATR-P, CLC, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Florence, SC 29501
The recorded conversations on replay in your mind are so loud and pervasive that the only thing that stops the noise is distraction. So, you find yourself scrolling SM, binging a TV show, or sleeping... ALOT. But, at times even distraction isn’t enough. You’re finally realizing this painstaking cycle of avoidance in your life, not just avoiding the big things, but even the IDEA of facing any emotion at all. You are ready for a change! But, change is hard. You've tried before and failed. You've done therapy in the past. You've read self-help books. You feel as though nothing will ever change. You've all but given up hope.
The recorded conversations on replay in your mind are so loud and pervasive that the only thing that stops the noise is distraction. So, you find yourself scrolling SM, binging a TV show, or sleeping... ALOT. But, at times even distraction isn’t enough. You’re finally realizing this painstaking cycle of avoidance in your life, not just avoiding the big things, but even the IDEA of facing any emotion at all. You are ready for a change! But, change is hard. You've tried before and failed. You've done therapy in the past. You've read self-help books. You feel as though nothing will ever change. You've all but given up hope.
(843) 279-4855 View (843) 279-4855
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Sarah Arnette Mathis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Florence, SC 29501
As a social worker, I believe in treating the "whole person". That is, taking a look at how connections between all aspects of one's life play into wellness. I believe in the potential of all individuals to grow and learn and enjoy walking with my clients through the journey of personal improvement. In my career, I have experience in the field of medical social work, intensive in-home treatment for individuals with severe persistent mental illness, and in private practice with adolescents and adults.
As a social worker, I believe in treating the "whole person". That is, taking a look at how connections between all aspects of one's life play into wellness. I believe in the potential of all individuals to grow and learn and enjoy walking with my clients through the journey of personal improvement. In my career, I have experience in the field of medical social work, intensive in-home treatment for individuals with severe persistent mental illness, and in private practice with adolescents and adults.
(843) 418-4139 View (843) 418-4139
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Jackie E Griffin
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
Florence, SC 29501
A privately owned counseling center for adolescents, adults, and couples to promote personal growth and healing. If you are suffering from depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and trauma related isses our goal is to reduce your symptoms of distress and build healthy coping skills to improve your daily quality of living. Jackie has experience working with a wide range of issues including ADHD, OCD, sadness, low self esteem, traumatic abuse, relationship issues, grief/loss and womens issues. Jackie is Nationally Certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and uses an empathetic, cognitive behavioral approach.
A privately owned counseling center for adolescents, adults, and couples to promote personal growth and healing. If you are suffering from depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and trauma related isses our goal is to reduce your symptoms of distress and build healthy coping skills to improve your daily quality of living. Jackie has experience working with a wide range of issues including ADHD, OCD, sadness, low self esteem, traumatic abuse, relationship issues, grief/loss and womens issues. Jackie is Nationally Certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and uses an empathetic, cognitive behavioral approach.
(843) 920-2640 View (843) 920-2640
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Martha K Stewart
Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Florence, SC 29506
My goal as a therapist is to help people of all walks of life to discover their wants and needs and how to be their best person. SBH was begun because I understand that life is challenging and having a friendly and safe environment for you to process and understand feelings is important to me and the other therapists at Stewart Behavioral Health (SBH). We work with individuals who are experiencing life challenges that often cause symptoms of depression and anxiety. We understand grief, anger and behavioral issues. Everyone at SBH is here for you. We care.
My goal as a therapist is to help people of all walks of life to discover their wants and needs and how to be their best person. SBH was begun because I understand that life is challenging and having a friendly and safe environment for you to process and understand feelings is important to me and the other therapists at Stewart Behavioral Health (SBH). We work with individuals who are experiencing life challenges that often cause symptoms of depression and anxiety. We understand grief, anger and behavioral issues. Everyone at SBH is here for you. We care.
(843) 920-4021 View (843) 920-4021
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Darlynn Coates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MACMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Florence, SC 29506
As a counselor at Stewart Behavioral Health, I believe it's important for clients to feel that they are in a safe and non-judgmental environment, and as their counselor I strive to provide this type of atmosphere. Each treatment and session is tailored to the needs of the individual client and their presenting concerns. I allow the client to set the goals of therapy and help guide them if they need it. I have worked for Christian-based counseling agencies in the past, and if religion is important, this is something we can focus on. I also have experience with defiance, ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety and panic attacks.
As a counselor at Stewart Behavioral Health, I believe it's important for clients to feel that they are in a safe and non-judgmental environment, and as their counselor I strive to provide this type of atmosphere. Each treatment and session is tailored to the needs of the individual client and their presenting concerns. I allow the client to set the goals of therapy and help guide them if they need it. I have worked for Christian-based counseling agencies in the past, and if religion is important, this is something we can focus on. I also have experience with defiance, ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety and panic attacks.
(843) 418-4320 View (843) 418-4320
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The Sonshine Exchange Lelia Denise McKay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Florence, SC 29501
Are you lost? Lonely? Grieving? Acting or thinking in ways you don't understand? Looking for something more in your life? Not knowing what the next step is? Wanting to make big, positive changes (or even small ones) and don't know how? I love helping people explore their lives and themselves! Let's find out what's next, what's inside, what you want and who you are! We can talk, draw, play, sit... many ways to explore the issues you want to understand. Depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief & loss, childhood trauma. My goal is to help you find your best version of yourself. I LOVE helping others walk through any obstacle.
Are you lost? Lonely? Grieving? Acting or thinking in ways you don't understand? Looking for something more in your life? Not knowing what the next step is? Wanting to make big, positive changes (or even small ones) and don't know how? I love helping people explore their lives and themselves! Let's find out what's next, what's inside, what you want and who you are! We can talk, draw, play, sit... many ways to explore the issues you want to understand. Depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief & loss, childhood trauma. My goal is to help you find your best version of yourself. I LOVE helping others walk through any obstacle.
(843) 883-6620 View (843) 883-6620
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Tina C Outlaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LISW-CP, CP
Verified Verified
Florence, SC 29501  (Online Only)
Looking for a different, more personal therapy experience, here it is ! I work collaboratively with you and your child/adolescent/family to develop a plan together on the second session, get a new skill each week, and see progress within 8 sessions. With 29 of years experience with children, adolescents and adults recovering from trauma, grief, emotional or behavioral challenges with educational or work-related issues in schools, group homes, rural health care clinics and military facilities. Sessions are online with a confidential platform to offer connivence and accessibility to any location in South Carolina.
Looking for a different, more personal therapy experience, here it is ! I work collaboratively with you and your child/adolescent/family to develop a plan together on the second session, get a new skill each week, and see progress within 8 sessions. With 29 of years experience with children, adolescents and adults recovering from trauma, grief, emotional or behavioral challenges with educational or work-related issues in schools, group homes, rural health care clinics and military facilities. Sessions are online with a confidential platform to offer connivence and accessibility to any location in South Carolina.
(843) 256-2277 View (843) 256-2277
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Ouida K. Page
Licensed Professional Counselor, RN, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Florence, SC 29501
In-person & telehealth appointments available within 2 weeks! I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and RN with 40 years of experience focusing on psychiatric nursing. Located in Darlington, SC, I’m in network with Blue Cross and offer a sliding scale. I offer a comprehensive approach and view your situation differently than most counselors. I co-manage my practice with an M.D. and see all ages 2 - 80 years old. I studied exercise and nutrition and use this background to promote a healthy mind and body in my sessions. I excel at assessments and diagnosing emotional and behavioral issues.
In-person & telehealth appointments available within 2 weeks! I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and RN with 40 years of experience focusing on psychiatric nursing. Located in Darlington, SC, I’m in network with Blue Cross and offer a sliding scale. I offer a comprehensive approach and view your situation differently than most counselors. I co-manage my practice with an M.D. and see all ages 2 - 80 years old. I studied exercise and nutrition and use this background to promote a healthy mind and body in my sessions. I excel at assessments and diagnosing emotional and behavioral issues.
(843) 319-4606 View (843) 319-4606
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Tara L. Corbett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Florence, SC 29501
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I offer individual, family, and couples therapy. Although my treatment orientation is primarily cognitive-behavioral, I often utilize an eclectic approach when best suited for client progress.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I offer individual, family, and couples therapy. Although my treatment orientation is primarily cognitive-behavioral, I often utilize an eclectic approach when best suited for client progress.
(803) 566-8583 View (803) 566-8583
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Laura Langley Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Florence, SC 29501
Waitlist for new clients
A privately owned counseling center for children, adolescents, adults, and families to promote personal growth and healing. Our goal is to help individuals, couples, and families learn and utilize healthy coping skills to reduce their distress and improve their daily functioning.
A privately owned counseling center for children, adolescents, adults, and families to promote personal growth and healing. Our goal is to help individuals, couples, and families learn and utilize healthy coping skills to reduce their distress and improve their daily functioning.
(843) 350-6423 View (843) 350-6423
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Dr. Aneta B Hopkins - Wellness Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPCS, LPC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Florence, SC 29501
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.
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.
(843) 751-4256 View (843) 751-4256

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Michelle Denise Fox
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Lpc-a, MA, DDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Darlington, SC 29532
I would like to welcome you to a counseling relationship where you will be supported throughout the journey. In a safe and comfortable environment you will be able to feel what you need to feel and explore why you feel that way and what to do with those feelings. We will use tools to help develop specific, measureable, attainable, realistic and timely goals and objectives. We can explore traditional diagnoses and a plethora of emotions or perceptions that capture the vastness of who you are and how you operate in this world. If you are interested in gaining insight into doing life or doing it better, please let me help you.
I would like to welcome you to a counseling relationship where you will be supported throughout the journey. In a safe and comfortable environment you will be able to feel what you need to feel and explore why you feel that way and what to do with those feelings. We will use tools to help develop specific, measureable, attainable, realistic and timely goals and objectives. We can explore traditional diagnoses and a plethora of emotions or perceptions that capture the vastness of who you are and how you operate in this world. If you are interested in gaining insight into doing life or doing it better, please let me help you.
(843) 894-4355 View (843) 894-4355

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Allie Lehr
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29205
I draw on attachment-based and emotionally focused interventions to support my clients in gaining self-awareness and addressing the root causes of their concerns.
Are you struggling with a relationship or relationships in your life, or maybe even struggling with the relationship with yourself? Do you feel disconnected, scared, and unsure of where to begin? Relationships are hard AND they are what make us human. I am passionate about helping my clients, whether they are individuals, families, or romantic partners, improve communication, increase connection, and overcome painful experiences that are preventing them from having and maintaining healthy relationships.
I draw on attachment-based and emotionally focused interventions to support my clients in gaining self-awareness and addressing the root causes of their concerns.
Are you struggling with a relationship or relationships in your life, or maybe even struggling with the relationship with yourself? Do you feel disconnected, scared, and unsure of where to begin? Relationships are hard AND they are what make us human. I am passionate about helping my clients, whether they are individuals, families, or romantic partners, improve communication, increase connection, and overcome painful experiences that are preventing them from having and maintaining healthy relationships.
(803) 879-4781 View (803) 879-4781
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Maria 'marrionettia' Parker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdS, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29205  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am an interpersonal therapist who worked for 4 years in a college counseling center and have been working out of my private practice since 2010. While my overarching approach is interpersonal, I utilize other theories as needed. Cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and emotionally focused therapy are examples of the other schools from which I pull. Clients are not a "one size fits all." Before becoming a therapist, I taught school for twenty years. I feel fortunate to have been able to work in two especially gratifying helping fields.
I am an interpersonal therapist who worked for 4 years in a college counseling center and have been working out of my private practice since 2010. While my overarching approach is interpersonal, I utilize other theories as needed. Cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and emotionally focused therapy are examples of the other schools from which I pull. Clients are not a "one size fits all." Before becoming a therapist, I taught school for twenty years. I feel fortunate to have been able to work in two especially gratifying helping fields.
(803) 768-3075 View (803) 768-3075
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Myesha Mickens
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29210
Life can be extremely challenging. The good thing is you don’t have to tackle it alone! As a mental health counselor, I walk alongside each client and help them achieve a more rewarding and fulfilling life. My counseling style combines a wholistic perspective with the tools and techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Family Systems Therapy. I enjoy conducting individual and group counseling with teenagers and young adults. It would be a pleasure to walk alongside you through your counseling journey.
Life can be extremely challenging. The good thing is you don’t have to tackle it alone! As a mental health counselor, I walk alongside each client and help them achieve a more rewarding and fulfilling life. My counseling style combines a wholistic perspective with the tools and techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Family Systems Therapy. I enjoy conducting individual and group counseling with teenagers and young adults. It would be a pleasure to walk alongside you through your counseling journey.
(803) 258-6512 View (803) 258-6512
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Angela L. Waldrop
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29205
I specialize in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, Gottman Method, Prepare Enrich for premarital and married couples, providing "Care to the Caregiver", and faith-based therapy.
Are you an individual, couple, or family interested in "Building Stronger Foundations Together"? Are you struggling with marriage, parenting, or other relationship issues? Having difficulty coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, or military-specific stressors? Are you looking for a counselor who can incorporate faith into sessions? Then I'm available to walk alongside you during this time of struggle. I can help you find and attain goals that will build momentum in your life, help you move in a positive direction once again, and support healing in the relationships that matter most to you.
I specialize in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, Gottman Method, Prepare Enrich for premarital and married couples, providing "Care to the Caregiver", and faith-based therapy.
Are you an individual, couple, or family interested in "Building Stronger Foundations Together"? Are you struggling with marriage, parenting, or other relationship issues? Having difficulty coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, or military-specific stressors? Are you looking for a counselor who can incorporate faith into sessions? Then I'm available to walk alongside you during this time of struggle. I can help you find and attain goals that will build momentum in your life, help you move in a positive direction once again, and support healing in the relationships that matter most to you.
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Katherine Herring
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29204
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in EMDR, EFIT (Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems or parts work therapy) and Somatic Experiencing.
As your therapist, I hope to help you experience long lasting recovery and healing. Through our work together, you will learn to develop a relationship with your thoughts and emotions rather than trying to control or push them away, how to change the way you cope with and handle stressors, and how to unpack how your life experiences, family dynamics, and relationships have affected your sense of self, emotional health and ability to feel as though you have choice in your life.
I am trained in EMDR, EFIT (Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems or parts work therapy) and Somatic Experiencing.
As your therapist, I hope to help you experience long lasting recovery and healing. Through our work together, you will learn to develop a relationship with your thoughts and emotions rather than trying to control or push them away, how to change the way you cope with and handle stressors, and how to unpack how your life experiences, family dynamics, and relationships have affected your sense of self, emotional health and ability to feel as though you have choice in your life.
(803) 592-6063 View (803) 592-6063

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Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.