Therapists in Simpsonville, SC

Are you or your child constantly angry at the way things are going? Your relationships with family and friends are suffering. There are times you feel your child is out of control or needs something you cannot give them. You find yourself feeling overwhelmed trying to be the parent you know you want to be. Or maybe you are going through something else entirely. No matter what it is, I will come alongside you and your family to bring guidance and support. Although it may seem like it, there is no problem too big to work through.

Child and Adolescent psychologist. Ph.D. in Child/School Psychology from an APA-accredited program at McGill University, Montreal, Canada in 2005. I specialize in neuropsychological, psychological, developmental, and psycho-educational testing. Testing is performed for the purposes of diagnosis & treatment planning. I give "understandable" reports with comprehensive treatment plans, referrals to health professions (S&L, OT, PT, & psychiatrists), home-based & school-based recommendations. I equip parents to engage their children in interventions at home, empowering parents to take charge of their children's challenges. I also provide brief screening and treatment recommendations as an alternative to comprehensive testing.

I specialize in treating those with various mental disorders and behavioral issues to include: ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, Schizophrenia, BiPolar and Personality Disorders. I utilize detailed Psychological Assessment, and empirically supported treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Jungian Psychotherapy. I am certified as a DBT practitioner and a life coach. Lastly, I integrate a holistic mindset into my practice, where emphasis is placed on gut/brain health, sleep quality, lifestyle, and diet.

What is trauma? Trauma is any experience we face that we have never gone through before. Trauma isn't what happens to us, it's what happens inside of us. We learn how to manage our current situations by our past experiences. If you've been feeling unlike yourself lately, unable to manage things you could before, or constantly struggling with interpersonal relationships, it could be because you haven't developed the skills to navigate through what life is currently throwing at you. We don't chose the childhood we were given, or the challenges we are faced with, but we DO choose how we control the one thing we can: ourselves.

Saying that the last year has been difficult would be an understatement. So much has changed in all spheres of our lives and we wonder if things will ever be back to normal. Add in other typical life challenges and we feel overwhelmed, worried, exhausted and drained. Of particular concern are our children who aren't typically equipped yet with coping skills to manage times like these. The increase in depression and anxiety children are feeling is significant. Because many of them don't know how to verbalize these feelings, they have meltdowns or act out more than normal. You, as the parent, are at your wits end. Sound familiar?

As far as anyone can tell, you’ve got a great life. You’re accomplished, driven, and dependable. But on the inside, you never feel good enough and the voice in your head is quick to remind you of all the ways you’re falling short. You've spent the last however-many-years trying to keep everything together, but it’s exhausting and you don’t think you can do it anymore. You're tired of giving so much to everyone else while you continue to come last on your list. Not anymore. It's time for a change.

Entering the counseling field a little later in life has enabled me to utilize many experiences from various life situations. I have observed many individuals hurting and desiring quality of life. You have choices to assist you on your road to recovery. I want to walk with you as you discover a new way to live life and journey together on your path to wholeness.

When dealing with life stressors, challenges and transitions, we sometimes forget how helpful it is to have someone willing to listen in a safe, judgment free environment. At Ashwood Counseling, we believe everyone can benefit from a listening ear and the empowerment to use the necessary tools to overcome any challenge. Our clinicians have worked in many different environments including schools, mental health clinics, hospitals and psychiatric residential facilities and are ready to join you in your healing journey.

My ideal clients are those who feel marginalized in life. They want a safe space to be who they are without judgment; They also want to grow in their ability to create healthy boundaries and be able to find acceptance within themselves and within community whether that means addressing trauma, identity, chronic illness or relationship issues. My own experience with medical, family, identity, and spiritual/religious challenges, help me meet my clients where they’re at and walk with them to where they want to be.

I believe the most important story you will ever hear that will impact your life is the one you continually tell and believe about yourself. My goal as your therapist is to help individuals, couples and families take the necessary steps needed to heal via helping them re-author their story. The work I do with people involves helping them heal through facing their hard truths. Through my experience with personal hardships and what society would see as failures, I have come to the realization that perfection is an illusion and a more realistic obtainable goal is to strive for excellence – meaning continually trying to do your best.

Hello! I appreciate you taking the time to view my page. Although I strive to do my best to help anyone who walks through my door, I have found that there are certain people I really seem to "click" with; after all, the therapist-client relationship is one of the most important parts of the therapy process. I have found that I work well with adolescents and young adults aged 16-30. I specialize in working with anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and trauma. My "ideal" client comes to therapy willing to open up, work hard, and commit themself to behavioral change, pivoting towards what really matters to them deep in their heart.

Over the past 15 years I have worked with clients of all ages and have particular interest and experience in addressing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, LGBTQ, substance abuse, behavioral, and relationship issues. I would be honored to partner with you and family on your journey to Empowerment. I am currently accepting new clients in Upstate South Carolina. Call me today to see how we can work together to accomplish your goals!

Whether you are overwhelmed with stress or sadness, struggle with low self-esteem or feeling stuck, or your mind never seems to stop running, I take a holistic, integrative approach to help clients struggling with trauma, past and current relationship issues, childhood wounds, trouble regulating and/or accessing emotion, and healing the inner child. I help clients understand the roots of their struggles to impact lasting change as well as helping them cope with the daily effects of those struggles. I am passionate about hearing your story and creating a safe, judgement free environment for healing.

I'm so glad you have found my page and I would love to work with you. My goal as a mental health counselor is to help you identify strengths to cope with challenges, resolve core issues holding you back from living a happy and meaningful life, and implement a positive mindset that you can carry beyond counseling. I especially love to work with children, teenagers, and young adults - these periods of life can often be the most challenging, and I want to help you get through them, whether you suffer with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or just general stress.

My desire is to provide a non-judgmental environment that allows you to express yourself freely and openly. I am genuine and supportive, but can be direct and challenge you to adapt your thinking when necessary. I strive for my clients to feel more focused, emotionally regulated, and confident. My approach emphasizes cognitive-behavioral techniques focusing on improving coping skills, habits to manage stress, anger, & depression. I am a believer in the client's power and resiliency to heal themselves from an outdated belief system as well as their own mental, emotional and spiritual challenges. I am merely a guide on your journey.