Female Therapists in Piedmont, SC
I practice from a strengths-based perspective which focuses on the empowerment, self-efficacy, and self-determination of each individual. Everyone has the innate ability to adapt and overcome the challenges that life brings, but sometimes they may need a little help along the way. Every child/person has strengths and when identified, we can use those strengths to build self-esteem, modify behavior, reduce anxiety and increase self-worth. I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
I practice from a strengths-based perspective which focuses on the empowerment, self-efficacy, and self-determination of each individual. Everyone has the innate ability to adapt and overcome the challenges that life brings, but sometimes they may need a little help along the way. Every child/person has strengths and when identified, we can use those strengths to build self-esteem, modify behavior, reduce anxiety and increase self-worth. I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Joanna Poole
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, C-DBT, MAC, LAC, LPC
Verified Verified
Piedmont, SC 29673 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Everyone seeks change but often changing is hard to do alone. Let me help you light your path to wellness. Counseling can help a variety of problems and issues that can often be treated in a short time.
Everyone seeks change but often changing is hard to do alone. Let me help you light your path to wellness. Counseling can help a variety of problems and issues that can often be treated in a short time.
Chandra Mills
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, AADC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Piedmont, SC 29673
I have 8 years experience working with women and families that battle with Substance Abuse, trauma and Co-occurring Disorders.
Are you tired of going through life stressors alone? Are you looking for a safe, nurturing, nonjudgmental environment where you can heal from emotional distress, low self-esteem, depression, addiction; trauma and anxiety? Maybe life has thrown you some unexpected challenges that you weren’t equipped to handle. Life events can leave you feeling, stuck, alone and hopeless if you don’t have the right coping skills. Do you want to learn how to have more control in your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you're in the right place. My mission is to promote growth, healing and change.
I have 8 years experience working with women and families that battle with Substance Abuse, trauma and Co-occurring Disorders.
Are you tired of going through life stressors alone? Are you looking for a safe, nurturing, nonjudgmental environment where you can heal from emotional distress, low self-esteem, depression, addiction; trauma and anxiety? Maybe life has thrown you some unexpected challenges that you weren’t equipped to handle. Life events can leave you feeling, stuck, alone and hopeless if you don’t have the right coping skills. Do you want to learn how to have more control in your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you're in the right place. My mission is to promote growth, healing and change.
Rickell Ballentine
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Piedmont, SC 29673
Your relationship is almost perfect, except for one piece. You’ve lost your spark, or maybe it was never there. Sex and intimacy is a crucial piece in relationships with trust and vulnerability being the paramount foundation. This typically takes a lot of open and safe communication, which also may not be you and your partner’s strong suit. Maybe there’s some old wounds there. Or shame around sex has always been a part of growing up. Whichever it may be, let’s light that fire that brings us closer together again. I am here to help you unlock the full benefits of pleasure within yourself and your relationships.
Your relationship is almost perfect, except for one piece. You’ve lost your spark, or maybe it was never there. Sex and intimacy is a crucial piece in relationships with trust and vulnerability being the paramount foundation. This typically takes a lot of open and safe communication, which also may not be you and your partner’s strong suit. Maybe there’s some old wounds there. Or shame around sex has always been a part of growing up. Whichever it may be, let’s light that fire that brings us closer together again. I am here to help you unlock the full benefits of pleasure within yourself and your relationships.
Jennifer C Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Piedmont, SC 29673
As a counselor, mom of four beautiful children, and wife of 18 years, I know life can change quickly and sometimes we have to develop new skills to keep up with the challenges. I seek to provide a safe space for clients to work through the difficulties of life. Taking the first step takes courage, I am here to support you in that process.
As a counselor, mom of four beautiful children, and wife of 18 years, I know life can change quickly and sometimes we have to develop new skills to keep up with the challenges. I seek to provide a safe space for clients to work through the difficulties of life. Taking the first step takes courage, I am here to support you in that process.
Are you experiencing depression? Anxiety? Stress? Transition difficulties? You are on the right track to find help and you are NOT alone. I truly believe a therapeutic relationship is the baseline for a successful treatment. My focus is on helping kids, adolescents, adults, and families to overcome life challenges. I see the person as a whole and I can help you heal in a compassionate, non-judgmental and safe environment. I think you are unique with unique qualities and strengths, and I focus my treatment in making you aware of those strengths to become successful in life. I have experience with Hispanic and Latino population.
Are you experiencing depression? Anxiety? Stress? Transition difficulties? You are on the right track to find help and you are NOT alone. I truly believe a therapeutic relationship is the baseline for a successful treatment. My focus is on helping kids, adolescents, adults, and families to overcome life challenges. I see the person as a whole and I can help you heal in a compassionate, non-judgmental and safe environment. I think you are unique with unique qualities and strengths, and I focus my treatment in making you aware of those strengths to become successful in life. I have experience with Hispanic and Latino population.
Kimberly A Bales
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Piedmont, SC 29673
If you are looking for some freedom from the bond of mental health illness(es) and/or substance abuse, please call. Taking this step is an act of courage! Know that you are capable of achieving healing and happiness. My primary focus is to assist you in gaining self-awareness and identifying new sources of hope & strength, which are crucial parts of this journey & the foundation for a new beginning. I am committed to helping you work toward your goal of living your most fulfilling life and being your authentic self.
If you are looking for some freedom from the bond of mental health illness(es) and/or substance abuse, please call. Taking this step is an act of courage! Know that you are capable of achieving healing and happiness. My primary focus is to assist you in gaining self-awareness and identifying new sources of hope & strength, which are crucial parts of this journey & the foundation for a new beginning. I am committed to helping you work toward your goal of living your most fulfilling life and being your authentic self.
Savannah M Scales
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Piedmont, SC 29673
Ever heard that TikTok sound, “It was never a phase, mom!” Sometimes struggles in life are a phase… but, not everything IS just a “phase” for us all… it can be a lifestyle; & not in the fun or good way. And sometimes parents & friends can be the hardest people to talk to- no matter how much you love them & respect them. I believe one of my strongest skills I will bring to the table as your counselor is my ability to relate to the clients that I work with. I'm 30 & I don’t have kids. While that might make some unsure, I assure you I'm able to offer a unique perspective as clients have expressed this after seeing "older" counselors.
Ever heard that TikTok sound, “It was never a phase, mom!” Sometimes struggles in life are a phase… but, not everything IS just a “phase” for us all… it can be a lifestyle; & not in the fun or good way. And sometimes parents & friends can be the hardest people to talk to- no matter how much you love them & respect them. I believe one of my strongest skills I will bring to the table as your counselor is my ability to relate to the clients that I work with. I'm 30 & I don’t have kids. While that might make some unsure, I assure you I'm able to offer a unique perspective as clients have expressed this after seeing "older" counselors.
PsychoLegal Assessments,LLC Forensic Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyD, Forensi
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Piedmont, SC 29673
She completed her internship at the Kentucky Department of Corrections where she focused on the treatment of male and female sex offender treatment.
PsychoLegal Assessments, LLC is a multi-disciplinary, group private practice providing the most up-to-date, comprehensive and unbiased forensic/psychological evaluations. Services are focused on forensic psychological evaluations for criminal, civil, disability, immigration cases and much more. 2 convenient locations in the Anderson and Greenville areas
She completed her internship at the Kentucky Department of Corrections where she focused on the treatment of male and female sex offender treatment.
PsychoLegal Assessments, LLC is a multi-disciplinary, group private practice providing the most up-to-date, comprehensive and unbiased forensic/psychological evaluations. Services are focused on forensic psychological evaluations for criminal, civil, disability, immigration cases and much more. 2 convenient locations in the Anderson and Greenville areas
Yadira Baez-Lockard, Psy.D. Forensic
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, Legal
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Piedmont, SC 29673
Dr. Lockard was awarded her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, Illinois. She completed her internship at the Kentucky Department of Corrections where she focused on the treatment of male and female sex offender treatment. Her experience includes years of forensic and clinical treatment and evaluation in out-patient, in-patient, and correctional settings. Such experiences include: Community Mental Health Clinics, Autism Clinics, County and Psychiatric Hospitals, and state behavioral and social services agencies. Her areas of expertise (all bilingual) include: clinical, criminal forensic, psychosexual, and neuropsychological assessment and treatment.
Dr. Lockard was awarded her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, Illinois. She completed her internship at the Kentucky Department of Corrections where she focused on the treatment of male and female sex offender treatment. Her experience includes years of forensic and clinical treatment and evaluation in out-patient, in-patient, and correctional settings. Such experiences include: Community Mental Health Clinics, Autism Clinics, County and Psychiatric Hospitals, and state behavioral and social services agencies. Her areas of expertise (all bilingual) include: clinical, criminal forensic, psychosexual, and neuropsychological assessment and treatment.
Heather Simmerson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Piedmont, SC 29673
Waitlist for new clients
As humans we are all susceptible to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and degraded self care. We can all fall victims to relationship problems, grief and confusion navigating through life with its ever changing twists and turns. I opened my practice with the desire to give clients a nonjudgmental, safe and welcoming environment in order to work on overcoming these life obstacles when they interfere with ones happiness and clarity.
As humans we are all susceptible to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and degraded self care. We can all fall victims to relationship problems, grief and confusion navigating through life with its ever changing twists and turns. I opened my practice with the desire to give clients a nonjudgmental, safe and welcoming environment in order to work on overcoming these life obstacles when they interfere with ones happiness and clarity.
Are you in a season of life that is falling short of your expectations? Are you struggling to find your next step or purpose in life? Are the relationships in your life causing more pain than joy? Feeling anxious and don’t know why? These are all things I would love to help you navigate to find freedom and solutions in your life. Life is full of many fun, exciting and joyful moments. It is also full of many hard seasons, and it can be difficult to navigate those seasons on your own.
Are you in a season of life that is falling short of your expectations? Are you struggling to find your next step or purpose in life? Are the relationships in your life causing more pain than joy? Feeling anxious and don’t know why? These are all things I would love to help you navigate to find freedom and solutions in your life. Life is full of many fun, exciting and joyful moments. It is also full of many hard seasons, and it can be difficult to navigate those seasons on your own.
Natalie Wright Patterson
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Piedmont, SC 29673
Everyone needs a safe and non-judgmental space to be honest about areas of struggle. Maybe your anxiety, depression, or trauma symptoms have you asking, "what is wrong with me?" I will listen and validate those things that are difficult in your life. I will also help you to see how and why your stress response is perfectly normal, and work with you to find a way forward. I enjoy working with teenagers and adults of all ages who are struggling with a variety of concerns, including insecurities, anxiety, depression, past trauma, relationship conflict, and phase-of-life issues.
Everyone needs a safe and non-judgmental space to be honest about areas of struggle. Maybe your anxiety, depression, or trauma symptoms have you asking, "what is wrong with me?" I will listen and validate those things that are difficult in your life. I will also help you to see how and why your stress response is perfectly normal, and work with you to find a way forward. I enjoy working with teenagers and adults of all ages who are struggling with a variety of concerns, including insecurities, anxiety, depression, past trauma, relationship conflict, and phase-of-life issues.
I am a creator of the EMBRACE program, an educational program that integrates mind and body practices to increase self-esteem for girls and women and was a part of creating Tribe a free empowerment group for women.
I believe we have the answers to our biggest challenges within us. My approach to counseling is best decribed as highly relational, believing that the most important aspect of the counseling process is our relationship. By providing empathy, understanding and mutual respect I walk with my clients in their path of self discovery. I incorporate cognitive-behavioral practices with my knowledge of physical wellness to promote a well-being that is not only emotionally healthy, but physically too. My practice is devoted to helping others live life to their fullest.
I am a creator of the EMBRACE program, an educational program that integrates mind and body practices to increase self-esteem for girls and women and was a part of creating Tribe a free empowerment group for women.
I believe we have the answers to our biggest challenges within us. My approach to counseling is best decribed as highly relational, believing that the most important aspect of the counseling process is our relationship. By providing empathy, understanding and mutual respect I walk with my clients in their path of self discovery. I incorporate cognitive-behavioral practices with my knowledge of physical wellness to promote a well-being that is not only emotionally healthy, but physically too. My practice is devoted to helping others live life to their fullest.
Christine Dowling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Piedmont, SC 29673
Not accepting new clients
A guiding principle in working with any client is to see that person as a unique individual with strengths and potential far greater than the problem that has brought them to my door. My job is to tap into those strengths, to help you see your potential, and to support you in making the change you are seeking to achieve. I incorporate a holistic approach that looks at a client from a whole person, mind-body perspective, focusing on identifying relational, lifestyle, or cognitive changes that may be beneficial to reaching your identified goals.
A guiding principle in working with any client is to see that person as a unique individual with strengths and potential far greater than the problem that has brought them to my door. My job is to tap into those strengths, to help you see your potential, and to support you in making the change you are seeking to achieve. I incorporate a holistic approach that looks at a client from a whole person, mind-body perspective, focusing on identifying relational, lifestyle, or cognitive changes that may be beneficial to reaching your identified goals.
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Carrie Morris
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29601
Sex-positive therapy...What does that mean? Well, that means that you will find a non-judgmental, empathetic space to talk about desire and sex without a therapist attempting to cure or dismiss the things that are important to you. You may be in a BDSM relationship where the boundaries and rules need clarity. You may be grappling with the idea of trying a fetish or kink that you have been taught should bring you shame. You could be struggling with self-worth due to our toxic dating app culture where connections are swiped and ghosting is common. Maybe you are fighting to find your beautiful sexuality again after trauma.
Sex-positive therapy...What does that mean? Well, that means that you will find a non-judgmental, empathetic space to talk about desire and sex without a therapist attempting to cure or dismiss the things that are important to you. You may be in a BDSM relationship where the boundaries and rules need clarity. You may be grappling with the idea of trying a fetish or kink that you have been taught should bring you shame. You could be struggling with self-worth due to our toxic dating app culture where connections are swiped and ghosting is common. Maybe you are fighting to find your beautiful sexuality again after trauma.
Life is full of changes, challenges and decisions. When those become critical, you can find yourself at a crossroads, unsure of what to do or where to go. As a licensed counselor, I can assist you in sorting through all of these issues. I can assist you, your child, or your family in adjusting to serious life changes or in recovering from trauma, I can also assist with grief resolution, career changes, adapting to chronic illnesses, and LGBTQ issues. Through the use of EMDR, trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy, and other evidence based practices, healing can result.
Life is full of changes, challenges and decisions. When those become critical, you can find yourself at a crossroads, unsure of what to do or where to go. As a licensed counselor, I can assist you in sorting through all of these issues. I can assist you, your child, or your family in adjusting to serious life changes or in recovering from trauma, I can also assist with grief resolution, career changes, adapting to chronic illnesses, and LGBTQ issues. Through the use of EMDR, trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy, and other evidence based practices, healing can result.
Emily Sizemore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29605
Whether you are at the end of your rope with your aging parents, or are severely lonely in your suddenly empty house, I am here to help you walk through this season. I specialize in seeing women over 40 who are dealing with common life transitions such as menopause, mid-life crisis, anxiety and grief. I have a lot of experience working with adult children watching their parents decline with dementia. A significant part of the joy in my work comes from helping mature women achieve a different outcome or acquire the skills needed to cope with what they are currently experiencing. ADHD, trauma, and concerns of college aged women are
Whether you are at the end of your rope with your aging parents, or are severely lonely in your suddenly empty house, I am here to help you walk through this season. I specialize in seeing women over 40 who are dealing with common life transitions such as menopause, mid-life crisis, anxiety and grief. I have a lot of experience working with adult children watching their parents decline with dementia. A significant part of the joy in my work comes from helping mature women achieve a different outcome or acquire the skills needed to cope with what they are currently experiencing. ADHD, trauma, and concerns of college aged women are
Do you ever feel stuck? Do you ever feel weighed down by a present situation or past hurts? Perhaps you've struggled with depression, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts for years but things have gotten worse and you're ready to take that first step towards help. I consider it an honor to be allowed to sit with someone in their pain and help them find a healthy way through the pain towards healing. I am especially passionate about OCD, relationship work, and depressive disorders, but I see a variety of clients with differing needs. I would love to hear from you about how I might be able to help you through your current challenges.
Do you ever feel stuck? Do you ever feel weighed down by a present situation or past hurts? Perhaps you've struggled with depression, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts for years but things have gotten worse and you're ready to take that first step towards help. I consider it an honor to be allowed to sit with someone in their pain and help them find a healthy way through the pain towards healing. I am especially passionate about OCD, relationship work, and depressive disorders, but I see a variety of clients with differing needs. I would love to hear from you about how I might be able to help you through your current challenges.
I love seeing the women I work with rise up to discover their true calling, to become the successful, strong women they are meant to be.
Are your days dragging,with no energy left for yourself, your partner, much less your family? Do you feel like you have no voice at work or in your relationships? Are you down to your last laugh? Your last smile? I see you. And I can help. Let’s put power into your choices and lightness into your days. You don’t have to go it alone. I have a place for you to reflect, open up, and rediscover the passion that warms your soul.
I love seeing the women I work with rise up to discover their true calling, to become the successful, strong women they are meant to be.
Are your days dragging,with no energy left for yourself, your partner, much less your family? Do you feel like you have no voice at work or in your relationships? Are you down to your last laugh? Your last smile? I see you. And I can help. Let’s put power into your choices and lightness into your days. You don’t have to go it alone. I have a place for you to reflect, open up, and rediscover the passion that warms your soul.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.