Therapists in Lexington, SC

In addition to the general forms of therapy I do that are listed on this site, I also use many techniques that are considered "out of the box." I feel that you deserve to benefit from any technique or intervention that I can provide for you or teach you, even if they are not frequently used by many therapists. Through my wide variety of experiences in the counseling profession, I have been able to determine which of these strategies are the most effective in particular situations. I am most interested in helping you become the best version of yourself.

We all want to be our best self, and everyone is challenged with defining what that is and how to achieve it. Life can be tough. Balancing relationships with self and others - intimate partners, parents, children, work...can be understood and improved through a skills based approach.

Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety? Are your recurrent intrusive thoughts, images, or urges getting the best of you? Are you struggling with negative thoughts and self-doubt? Is your world falling apart due to unwanted compulsive sexual behavior? Has your fear kept you from reaching your true potential? Overcoming your negative thought patterns and compulsions can be scary. However! Now is your opportunity to begin that healing process. I am a therapist who believes in an evidence-based approach and my goal is to help you discover your true potential. You do have the ability to understand longstanding negative patterns in your life.

As a counselor, coach, and teacher I have always had a focus on making interventions for positive change for adults, families, and children. In my experience key elements can be provided to promote quality life skills. In some instances the client may have issues regarding traumatic events, depression, anxiety, grief, lack of self-esteem/confidence, addictions, decision making skills, and finally abuse of a physical and emotional nature. Therapy can provide aspirations and tools that can promote positive change along with resilience for maintaining a good quality of life.

Are you struggling with depression, anger, anxiety, or low self-esteem? Did you grow up in an abusive home? Are you married to someone who is abusive, emotionally or physically and are having trouble leaving? If you have left, are you struggling with moving forward? There are answers and there is hope! I am highly trained in special trauma therapies that will help you heal from these childhood and adult wounds that may be causing your symptoms and will help you move forward to the life you deserve and desire. There is no need to suffer anymore. You will be amazed at the results of what trauma therapy can do for you. Call today!

I believe that healing and emotional growth are ongoing processes, and that they truly continue throughout our lives. We are constantly breaking, repairing, learning. We are evolving in every moment. At times, however, we find ourselves stuck in the breakage. Unable to find the bend. Paused in the darkness and depth. Whether it is early childhood trauma or a current life situation; an unhealthy attachment or a tragic loss; low self-worth or misguided aggression...with mindfulness, awareness and a deep and connected relationship with a counselor, we can learn to find our way again.

Jill Smith and Associates Counseling is a thriving, modern team of therapists with offices in Lexington and Columbia, SC. Our goal is to provide true excellence in psychotherapy. If you have been putting off starting your therapy journey , come to JSA to see what all the fuss is about. We have room for you.

Life is Complicated! Depression, anxiety, divorce and all sorts of traumatic experiences are issues that make life difficult, messy and at times unbearable. These issues cause havoc in daily functions that results in confusion, guilt, and shame. They rob you of the happiness, and the joy that you desire to live and the purpose filled life you were created to experience. I work with those who are experiencing issues related to depression, anxiety and stress, trauma related to childhood and adult sexual abuse, divorce, grief, anger and other issues that prohibit a fulfilling life.

Do you feel lonely or disconnected? Do you feel discontent or misunderstood? Are you experiencing conflict in your relationship? I get it — life is HARD! And sometimes it’s hard to ask for help. My passion is helping people and I'm here to help you. Whether it's repairing a struggling relationship, transitioning through a new stage of life, restoring life after a trauma, or discovering new potential, I am honored to walk alongside you and provide hope, insight, strength, and inspiration to help you along your journey.

First of all, if you have made it this far in your search for a therapist, let me say...congratulations! Taking that first step in finding a therapist is always the hardest and we need all the encouragement we can get! I'm happy for you! As a therapist, I work with adults that struggle with depression and anxiety that need extra support to make it through those difficult times. My clients are parents that lack self-confidence in their parenting skills, women that grapple with their worth to others, and young adults that are transiting from living at home with parents to learning how to be on their own.

In any life one can become stuck, suffering in confusion, lost in the pain of a failing relationship or endlessly trying to break free from a destructive cycle. If your troubles are too big to fix on your own, don't give up. There are reasonable solutions. There is hope. My name is John Conway, LPC. I will be your counselor. My clients report feeling truly understood for the first time in their lives; that they have renewed hope and enthusiasm. If this is what you are looking for, then let's get started. Please give me a call today.

My ideal client is someone who needs help making the transition to a more positive life. This could be helping a young person make the transition into fully independent adulthood or a couple transition into a more loving and mutually respectful relationship. I can help clients with anger, anxiety, depression and self esteem issues. I tailor my approach to therapy for the individual client, drawing from many different therapeutic disciplines. I am most comfortable with REBT/CBT, but I sometimes use some Narrative, and Solution Focused techniques. Whatever works best to help the client make a positive change in their life.

Hello my name is Bogan Avery! I am a certified Licensed Professional Counselor, and am also Christian counselor. I have experienced working with a number of issues such as depression, anxiety, family issues, relational issues, anger management, self-harm, bi-polar disorder, and autism. I have received my training and Masters degree in Marriage and Family therapy from Harding University. The experiences I engaged in at Harding were and will forever be some of the most life altering and eye opening experiences; this is what drives me to continue in working with families and individuals in therapy.

Life is difficult, but it does not have to be hopeless. Living in a world in the midst of broken relationships, feelings of depression, stressful jobs and family situations, alcohol, drugs, and loss. It can be easy to loose hope and your sense of purpose. I don't believe there is a certain type of counseling that works for everyone. I will meet with you, find out where you are, where you want to be, and tailor my counseling to meet your individual needs. During my years of counseling I have learned many different techniques and how to use them with different types of people.