Therapists in Florence, SC

A safe therapeutic space is critical to the therapy experience so that the individual feels heard, understood, and supported while learning skills to navigate life’s challenges. During events of high stress, anxiety, and uncertainty, Maria’s approach is warm and caring, as she encourages open communication, collaboration, and participation. Maria has extensive experience working with adults, well as with and children with Autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. She is passionate about providing effective support, working to understand the unique perspective of each individual.

Do you believe in the power of the mind-body connection and your own innate ability to overcome your health and emotional challenges? I am a Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Hypnotherapist. My approach to counseling is holistic; I believe in healing the whole person by tapping into the mind and body connection. I use an integrative approach to therapy, combining cognitive, behavioral, mindfulness strategies, and hypnotherapy. It is my intention to act as a guide on your journey of personal healing, to empower you on your mission of self-love, self-resilience, and self-discovery.

I am passionate about empowering individuals to navigate life's challenges with resilience, purpose, and clarity. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and humanistic traditions to tailor treatment to your unique needs and preferences. I recognize the importance of creating a safe and affirming space where clients of all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, can feel seen, heard, and valued. I am committed to fostering an environment free from discrimination, prejudice, and bias.

“What if I miss up?” “If I don’t do well on this report/presentation I will get fired and then I will lose my home.” “If it’s not perfect then it’s not good enough, I’m not good enough.” Do these thoughts remind you of anything? This is what anxiety sounds like, a cycle of thoughts that lead to feelings of exhaustion, fear and loss of control. Anxiety can also lead to loss of relationships, trouble at work, physical and medical concerns and keep you from reaching true happiness.

I specialize in treating women going through challenging life transitions. Are you having difficulty in your marriage or relationship? Are you separated or going through a divorce & feeling sad & lost? Do you need support navigating work or school issues? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Are you an empty-nester or senior trying to find yourself again & put joy back into your life? Do you have concerns about your children or your aging parents? Would you like to learn skills for coping & building self-esteem? Want to gain more control over negative emotions? Want to be more resilient, more confident, & happier? Call me.

I understand that mental health and substance use offer challenges to individuals and families, sometimes requiring outside help to overcome these issues. I provide you as a client with a safe, nonjudgmental space to enhance self discovery and skill building to lead to a healthy lifestyle. My goals for all of my clients include building on effective life skills, learning new coping skills that empower you to reach your goals, processing past traumas to change core beliefs about yourself and the world, and overall feeling respected as a human being through the therapy process.

Jill Bedell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of South Carolina. She received her Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Dowling College in New York. Ms. Bedell has over five years of counseling experience working in various settings with children, adolescents, adults, and families.

Are you seeking a safe place to learn how to love and accept yourself? I help guide children, adolescents & adults in learning how to grow into your most emotionally aware self, while learning how to cope with, and understand, life's challenges. I am here to help safely & gently guide you through the healing process. I specialize in: grief/loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, transitional life issues, sexual assault, postpartum depression, self-harm, terminal illness, foster care/adoption, divorce/separation and relationship issues. I welcome diversity, including all races, sexualities, genders, religions and political views.

Life is unpredictable and can be very messy at times. We all have a journey to take, and sometimes along the way we get lost....My path is one of changes, inspiration and hope....I had to start over - maybe you can relate? Whatever the reason that brought you to this point, let's figure it out together. Life is short, so invest in yourself, your relationships and your future!

As a therapist I believe in coming along side another and providing the support that is needed to move forward and be comfortable with being you. I believe that everyone deserves to have a safe space to process, not be judged, and receive support. I understand how it feels to be misunderstood and to want to move forward and not know the first step.

It’s like you’ve become a master at putting on a face, so that no one sees the true pain you feel. Maybe it’s a daily struggle to make sense of everything you’re feeling. Even on your best days, it can feel like your body is fighting against you, leaving you drained and defeated. You wish you could relax or slow down, but how? What you’ve been through has left deep scars on your personal life and relationships. It’s affecting your ability to trust others and feel safe. You may find yourself avoiding family and anything that triggers memories of the past, making it difficult to connect with others on a deep or meaningful level.

A common myth is that LMFT’s work only with families/couples; I love working with both of those as well as with individuals! I am passionate about working with motivated, open-minded clients willing to be creative in pairing to make shifts in thinking, the handling of emotions, and behavioral responses. I’m less focused on the specifics of the presenting problem and more on a person’s process when dealing with it. This means I feel competent in working with most presentations to include, but not limited to anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, grief, relational conflict, mood swings, etc.