Therapists in Richland County, SC
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Dr. LaNita M Jefferson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LPCS-C
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
GRIEF, depression, and anxiety can limit our potential and our way of living... Let me help you change your quality of life and way of thinking through EMDR or cognitive behavioral therapy techniques... Hello! My name is LaNita Jefferson. I am mental health therapist in Columbia SC. I hold a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling from the UofSC School of Medicine. B.A in Sociology from Hollins University Roanoke VA. I also have a Paralegal Certificate from Midlands Technical College Columbia SC.
Uri Reisman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, MT-BC
Verified
Verified
Although everyone has unique struggles, we all share a desire to live free from emotional suffering. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy to help with the challenges that you or your loved ones may be facing. While at times it can be helpful to identify symptoms or diagnoses, I also believe it's vitally important to build a safe and authentic therapeutic relationship that allows us to explore and resolve what's causing you to feel this way. I aim to collaboratively work through the things causing you pain in order to help achieve the life you hope to live.
Emma Rava
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, S
Verified
Verified
Do you feel out of sync with your true self? Do you seem to be losing your bearings? Life can pass us by when we obsess about the future. Worry, fear, and anxiety can hold us captive. Anger and resentment can make us lose focus. Grief and loss can consume us. Let’s find a place where YOU can set and reach your own goals and learn to function at your optimum.
Madeline Moran
EdS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Is something holding you back from reaching your goals? Do you feel like spiraling thoughts, relationship stress, or negative self-image control your life? My clients are college students, young professionals, and adults who are tired of feeling like they aren't "enough", physically, emotionally, professionally, or romantically. Let's untangle your self-worth from the judgement of friends, family, and partners.
Lindsay-Blair Simmons
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I love working with women -- and all of the unique issues they encounter throughout their lives. Whether it's enhancing a woman's self-esteem, helping her set healthy boundaries, or aiding her in addressing her overall unhappiness in life, helping women truly feeds my soul.
Justin Gasdia
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPCA
Verified
Verified
Life is often hard, no matter who you are. The story of our lives are filled with moments and seasons of challenge, change, and confusion. Life is filled with many deeply transformative experiences, for both good and bad. Thus, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Especially if we feel like there are few people who can offer meaningful help. Fortunately, life also offers significant positive growth and healing opportunities. These opportunities can create a pathway, orienting us toward the direction we want to go. That's when we begin to better position ourselves to experience the outcomes in life we hope to achieve.
Candy Ja'von Posey
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We've all had 'bad' things occur in our lives, Lord knows I've had my share. The problem is sometimes we get stuck. We find it difficult to move past that place of hurt or disappointment. We walk around hauling baggage from our past that weighs us down and honeslty doesn't serve us. It's hard for us to perceive that we can actually be free. I'm here to encourage you that your past is simply a place of reference; it is NOT your final destination.
Jay Zachary Little
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
It's easy to feel overwhelmed if life is moving fast. No matter where you're struggling, you can find yourself again. No matter how far off track you've gotten, your future can be better. Forward Counseling provides a safe space for individuals, couples, and groups to be themselves without judgment, provide support for your journey, and build an awareness that allows you to make sense of it all. This practice brings a formula into the equation to end the feeling of being stuck, and allowing you to get back on track and finally moving FORWARD again.
Mary Ellen Grigsby
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC-A
Need a compassionate and equipped counselor to help you and your relationships thrive? Do you struggle with anxiety and self doubt? Have you been left feeling hopeless and defeated? Let me help you discover your unique strengths in order to thrive in your own relationships; at work, in your home, and with your significant other.
Katie Castor
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPCA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life can be tough and painful at times, but you don't have to journey alone! Whether you are struggling with anxiety, panic, difficult life circumstances, or relational stress, I can help you make sense of your pain and work toward feeling better. As a counselor, I see it as a privilege to come alongside you and offer a safe and accepting atmosphere that will empower you toward healing and growth. I particularly enjoy working with college aged women.
Abreia Epps
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
If you decided to start therapy today, and you feel that you are being heard for the first time. There is someone helping you understand your experiences, your hardship, your thoughts and feelings. How different would you feel, and be? I focus on emotions, attachment, and experience and how it has affected your mental health. I work through emotions with my clients and help them find their sense of self, vulnerability, and emotional balance. I help individuals understand their experiences and feelings that they have, and I sit in those moments and process and grow with them.
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Dr. Connell Anthony
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, CCMHC, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I serve as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. I have experience in a wide range of settings including schools, a mental health center, and psychiatric hospitals. My training as Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, and a certified high school teacher enhance my skills to work with parents and their children with many issues they encounter in an educational and social environment, such as bullying, conflict resolution, anger management, low esteem, and many other issues that they may encounter throughout the school year. I provide supervision for Counseling Practicum and Internship, and LPC-I.
Cheryl L Simms
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, LSATP
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Cheryl Simms; I have 16 years of experience in the field of counseling. I specialize in trauma. Substance use, family, couples, and children. I am EMDR trained and have years of experience working with the service members and their families. I enjoy traveling and exploring other countries. I am fun-loving and caring. I often put a twist on difficult situations by adding hope and empowerment. I am licensed in South Carolina and Virginia.
Casey Carter Starnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
Experience/focus: adults, college age, teens (14 and up). Life can be difficult. The people we love may let us down, we may be struck with loss, our emotions overwhelm us and we don't understand. I am an LPC with Master’s level experience working with adolescents, adults and their families. I have worked with clients with relationship and family issues, PTSD, ODD, anxiety, depressive disorders and other mental health issues. I have extensive experience with college students especially coping with relationships and anxiety.
Hadiyah Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC, LPC/A
Verified
Verified
I'm experienced in working with diverse populations, but have spent some time working with male clients struggling with personality disorders to include Narcissistic Personality disorder, and Antisocial Personality disorder. Some of my other focuses are working with people experiencing maladaptive coping skills, interpersonal issues, life stress, struggles maintaining wellness, self-esteem, anxiety, and depression.
Kayla Sweet
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in South Carolina. I have experience working in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. All are welcome. I work with adolescents and adults to navigate anxiety, depression, life stress, relationship struggles, LGBTQ+ issues, managing work/life balance, self-esteem, maladaptive coping skills, and interpersonal skills. I take an individualized approach to therapy and customize treatment to each client’s specific needs. I work with clients to create an environment that is open, safe, nonjudgmental, and best suited to foster growth.
Shenna Ganzy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCS, HPT, LAC, BC-TMH
Verified
Verified
As the CEO and Founder of She's Counseling, I understand people suffer from a wide variety of self-destructive behaviors and each person is unique with unique treatment needs. At She's Counseling, my mission is to find what works best for each individual and to treat everyone with respect and compassion. I am committed to working with individuals with emotional struggles whether by hair loss due to Trichotillomania, family issues, or stress. Also a Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider.
The Ultimate Choice Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, BSW, LPC, LPC-S
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Life is full of choices. Sometimes those choices make you feel overwhelmed and not knowing what to do next. We are here to assist you with living wisely with the choices that have been made. We work with clients age thirteen to geriatrics and believes that change is possible when dealing with difficult life choices. We have completed all three tiers for the Military Star behavioral health with a specialized focus in Cognitive Processing Therapy for Veteran/Active Military and Military families.
Not accepting new clients
Iris Coleman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified
Verified
As your therapist I will work with you to help strengthen areas that you rely on to achieve your optimal mental and emotional health. I work with issues of anxiety and depression, relationships, grief, life transitions, the effects of trauma and abuse.
Elizabeth Carol Willits
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Do you have a head full of ideas and feel like you have nothing to show for it? Maybe you're a “high achiever,” but internally you still don’t feel fulfilled? My clients are often incredibly creative, humorous, and passionate people who feel scattered and lost in life. You're looking for a therapist who can help you bring your strengths together while also spending time helping you experience all the big feelings and thoughts you're trying to manage. I help individuals find their full potential, making space for pain while opening up to the world around them.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.