Codependency Therapists in Mount Pleasant, SC

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS I work with adolescents and adults on a variety of issues. In addition to counseling experience, I have several years of experience teaching middle and high school. I use a client-centered approach drawing from different theoretical orientations in order to create a unique plan for each client. My goal is to help clients realize their potential, manage stress and difficult emotions, and interact effectively with others.

I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to help them find greater fulfillment within the various aspects of their lives, whether it's their sense of self, interpersonal relationships, or professional life. A strong therapeutic relationship has the ability to heal, to empower and to initiate lasting change. It can help guide you through life's challenges so that you emerge stronger and wiser. I work with adults, couples and adolescents, many of whom seek therapy simply because they are feeling "stressed out" or "not as happy" as they'd like to be, while others may be experiencing more significant symptoms of depression and anxiety.

My goal as a therapist is to assist clients in finding their own path to improve overall health and quality of life through a greater understanding of self, relationships and happiness. I have experience with trauma, anxiety, depression, loss/grief, life changes and personality disorders, such as borderline personality disorder. I strive to help my clients overcome areas of difficulty by working together as a team in the comfort of a private practice setting utilizing evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions as well as holistic styles of treatment for individuals, couples and families. I am dedicated to bringing health and healing to each of my clients.

I am a polyvagal- & trauma-informed therapist who is certified in EMDR. I use neuroscience, internal family systems, & imaginal nurturing to help clients heal from past traumatic/life-shaping events. We also work to rid the body/nervous system of the residual effect of anxiety, depression, etc. I believe knowledge is power, & provide psycho-education, & empowering coping tools to help clients better mange their emotional responses to life's inevitable stressors. These tools are pulled from mindfulness, CBT, & DBT. By treating the mind & body as one, we can more effectively treat PTSD, anxiety, & depression without medication.

You may be looking for a psychologist because you are experiencing overwhelming and distressing emotions or stress. You may feel less confident, creative, or connected. You may also feel unwell, less well, or want to feel more well. Ultimately, you may want to experience some change in yourself or in your life. As your psychologist, together we would reduce your suffering and enable your well-being. My approach is grounded in a scientific and compassionate understanding of the challenges of modern living (i.e., self-doubt, overthinking, distraction).

I recognize it is hard and sometimes painful to make the changes to live the life you dream of living. I strive to provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment which is essential to the therapeutic relationship and to the process of change. I have over 20 years experience working with individuals who have experienced Family Violence, Child Abuse: Physical, Emotional, and Sexual Abuse, as well as Depression, PTSD, Dysfunctional Relationships, Low Self-Esteem, Adjustment, and Anxiety. It is an honor to witness individuals overcome adversity. My approach is eclectic, tailoring the approach to the individual and their needs.

Pain and difficulty are an inevitable part of life and sometimes we need a kind, supportive, and caring person to help us weather the storm, or find a way through it. I have extensive experience working with individuals who have encountered traumatic life events and who are struggling to manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, generational patterns of dysfunction, relationship difficulties, attachment issues, anger management, and emotion regulation issues. I am a Certified EMDR therapist through EMDRIA and also provide Internal Family Systems therapy for trauma. I am also trained in Brainspotting.

Life is a journey that is often fraught with painful or trying times. Perhaps you are presently attempting to navigate through one of these periods and have found that despite your best efforts you remain stuck. I find meaning and purpose in my work as a therapist and strive to help my clients enliven their potential and live a life that they value. I aspire to create an environment that will allow my clients to gain greater understanding/clarity, acceptance, courage, hope, balance, and serenity.

Hello! I want to begin by acknowledging that no one visits these pages without a reason. Though life can include periods of enjoyment and peace, we can find ourselves in situations and seasons that may appear to be hopeless. But hope exists. Licensed in Maryland and South Carolina, I'm eager to help you and your loved ones to see that and experience it for perhaps the first time. Through building a strong therapeutic relationship with you, I'll help you find ways to feel better, to find peace and understanding in what can be a very perplexing world. We can do it together.

Hello! I am glad you have decided to take a step towards getting some help. I believe that therapy works when based on the client's individual needs. In other words, therapy is not one size fits all. I use the assessment in order to get a full picture of you, where you are, and where you want to be. Following the assessment, we begin developing a treatment plan with specific goals to serve as our road map. My approach is based on modalities that support change. I believe a deep self-awareness can bring us to our best selves. Be ready to work towards your goals.

Times are tough, people aren’t. The world is changing and pressures seem to be coming from all sides, creating a sense of chaos. This stress and frustration, sometimes added to preexisting feelings of anxiety, fear, anger and depression has taken a toll on all of us. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you discover nonproductive patterns and learn how to navigate the road toward acceptance, love, awareness, forgiveness, and recovery. I work with you to discover a better path forward, believing that this is a lifelong journey that enables us to appreciate the mountaintop experiences, and to cope with the valleys.

It's difficult making the decision to seek help! When a client finally makes the step to enter counseling, they just hope to find a therapist that is compassionate, non-judgmental, nurturing and able to help them reach their full potential. Throughout my career in working with clients, I've heard many say they wished they entered therapy sooner. Don't hesitate to reach out for support and focus on your self-care and quality of life.

Have you been to therapy before and feel like you are back to square one in dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions or adult/young adult struggles? Has life turned out very different than you imagined? Do you feel like it's a battle every day in parenting or do you have an adolescent who needs the help of a counselor? Are you looking for longer term relief from pain or anxiety that seems to come back? If so, you have found the right place. Whether you are new to counseling or not, we will work together through individualized, evidenced based techniques to help you from session ONE. Brighter days await you!

The relationship you have with your therapist is the key to successful therapy. My primary goal is to listen to you, learn who you are and partner with you to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to you as an individual which draw on your unique strengths and target your areas of challenge.

Evening & Weekend Appointments are Available! Do you feel stuck, you cannot let go of the past, are you reacting to people instead of responding to them, are you questioning your relationship with alcohol or other substancesl? If you answered "yes" to any or all of these, then we should talk.

Just as the tides have highs and lows, people's lives shift and grow. Michaela Buckhannon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LISW-CP) in the State of South Carolina and a Licensed Master's Level Social Worker in the State of Michigan (LMSW). She has clinical therapy experience working with adults, teens, and families. She has a focus in the areas of addiction, depression, anxiety, infertility, grief and loss, and life transitions. She uses a mix of traditional talk therapy and activities to make therapy hands on and practical to one's everyday life.

Life is full of ebbs and flows, times when just “getting through” or “surviving” are at the forefront, and other times when it isn’t enough and we want more for our lives. I would love to partner with you on your journey. I am a process-based therapist who recognizes that every individual is unique. Therapy should meet you where you are, not fit you into a box. I can be a listening ear, help support you through difficult times, and introduce you to evidence-based strategies to help you overcome your struggles and flourish.