Humanistic Therapists in Johns Island, SC

Battling emotional difficulties can be frightening and hard. Why? It's fear of the unexpected. My 30 years of experience (USN & DoD civilian) as an addiction counselor and clinical social worker taught me how to make this process less scary and easier. We can walk the path to overcoming your difficulty together. I'm experienced treating, trauma (PTSD) stress, anxiety, domestic/general violence, anger, and other issues. My specialty and passion, treating, veterans, first responders, and their significant others. I'm here to guide you through your therapy. Looking forward to meeting you.

Need help? Feeling stuck ? Taking the first step is always difficult and it takes strength. No matter what the reasons are for your search, you are not alone. You are human who has human emotions. We all need help and as a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPCS) that is why I am here. I am here to walk this journey with you and help you to build the meaningful life you deserve in a non-judgmental, empathetic, and open minded atmosphere. I can help you to find the answers within, learn the skills, and techniques to help you live the most fulfilling life you desire.

My approach to counseling is humanistic and client-centered, so providing a warm, safe, and accepting environment for my clients and their families is paramount to my practice. I utilize Child-Centered Play Therapy, Experiential Play Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to guide much of my work, though I consider myself to be eclectic overall to meet the varying needs of my clients. I work with children and adolescents to process life's challenges and work towards an overall goal of regulation, peace, and holistic well-being.

Does it feel like you have outgrown who you used to be? Are you feeling stuck in your thoughts, behaviors or patterns? Do you feel hopeless, lonely, or lost? Are you seeking to know yourself better and live a happier & more fulfilling life? Therapy is a powerful place to explore new ways of understanding ourselves, how we show up in the world and how we relate to ourselves and those around us -- it is a space to pause, focus inward and explore our internal world.

I am a warm, affirming, non-judgmental psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience, and I work with an interactive, humanistic, strengths-based, trauma-informed, HAES-aligned, and transparent narrative therapy approach. I believe that people have the innate capacity to heal and change. We will work together to develop a deeper understanding of your life goals and perspectives, so that we can custom-tailor techniques to make life most meaningful for you. I am licensed to practice with people who reside in: NY, NJ, PA, VT, RI, DE, SC, FL. I work with individuals and couples/relationships of various configurations.

Evening Appointments Only - I enjoy working with individual over 18 years of age who want and are motivated to be more than they are right now and are curious in discovering who they may be in their future. After the first 3 in-person counseling sessions (post-assessment), depending on the diagnosis and treatment plan, we can discuss a possible transition to an online/video counseling format.

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night with racing thoughts, questioning everything, and finding it hard to fall back to sleep? If the answer is "yes", we should talk! I get it. I've been there, and I am here to help you work through whatever is keeping you up at night. Whether it's anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, life changes (and the list goes on), I invite you to lay it out on the table. No matter if you've been in therapy for a while or are feeling nervous about taking this first step, I will be happy to make you feel welcome and comfortable. Now accepting new clients for virtual therapy in NC, NJ, MA, SC

We put a mask on to get through the day and even though we hope for someone to see behind it, there's a fear of feeling like a burden if they did. You may have heard people say, "I don't know how you do it", but in your mind you're wishing someone would tell you that you didn't have to. You may be used to showing up for others and holding it all together. There are moments in life that can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and even defeating. Whether you are grieving a loss; navigating an experience with cancer/illness; feeling stuck in the grasp of anxiety and/or depression; at a crossroads in your life, I welcome you to pause here.

Let’s face it: being a human is hard. We have to navigate a million different things on a daily basis and it takes a lot of work. We have to deal with situations, relationships, responsibilities, expectations - and that’s just from our outside world. In our inside world - we have to deal with our thoughts, our feelings, our past, and our future. Being a human is hard - and nobody ever gave us an instruction manual.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you looking for ways to be happy? Is stress or worry driving you to do things you wouldn't normally do? Is diabetes running your life? Chronic illness, stress, constant worry, transitions, loss, and trying to do everything right can be really frustrating and difficult. There is hope for healing and skills to manage your life and find wellness. Therapy is a collaborative process where you can heal, explore, grow and change in a non-judgmental environment. Together we can find coping skills that work for your life and get on track with taking care of yourself even when you don't feel like it.

We are all responsible for who we ultimately become. I find myself constantly inspired by those who choose to take the steps necessary in pursuit of their purest authenticity and the creation of a life they love. It is a brave thing to step into your own power; it is also a challenging journey. If you are ready to begin, I would be honored to walk the path with you.

Greetings! Welcome to Pace to Peace Wellness Collective, we hope to be able to assist you! We want you to know first and foremost that this is a safe space, we strive to ensure that we treat our clients with dignity and respect. We provide a non-judgmental and shame-free space for you to share your life with us as we work together to help you heal at your own pace. Whether you just need someone to talk to every now and then or if you are ready to consistently work on yourself, we are here to listen and support you.

I understand that the journey towards self-discovery and self-acceptance can be challenging, and I am here to help you navigate through these obstacles. As a therapist inside the LGBTQ+ community, working with me can be powerful in giving you the space to share and explore your truth. I will accept your most authentic self. My goal is to create a non-judgmental and inclusive environment where you can feel comfortable expressing yourself. Together, we can work towards building a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling future.