Female Therapists in Simpsonville, SC

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Brenda Keller Lipe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPCS
4 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29681
We are living in an unprecedented and quite frankly, a very scary world, these days. There's so much to deal with on a daily basis. Add in other typical life challenges and we feel overwhelmed, worried, exhausted and drained. Feelings of depression and anxiety have increased in both adults and children. Most children struggle with knowing how to identify their stressors and how to verbalize their feelings. All they know is that their brain feels like it's on fire. They tend to have more meltdowns or shutting down. They get dysregulated and then we get dysregulated and before we know it, we have a power struggle on our hands.
We are living in an unprecedented and quite frankly, a very scary world, these days. There's so much to deal with on a daily basis. Add in other typical life challenges and we feel overwhelmed, worried, exhausted and drained. Feelings of depression and anxiety have increased in both adults and children. Most children struggle with knowing how to identify their stressors and how to verbalize their feelings. All they know is that their brain feels like it's on fire. They tend to have more meltdowns or shutting down. They get dysregulated and then we get dysregulated and before we know it, we have a power struggle on our hands.
(864) 252-1168 View (864) 252-1168
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Brittany Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Hey, hello! I typically see clients from ages 10 to 35 who are often struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, behavioral challenges, school avoidance, self-esteem, life changes, or transitioning to adulthood. Therapy with me varies depending on what you need. Are you looking for a more structured approach? We can do that. I can help you create charts to increase behavioral change, we can bring family into our sessions and decide what wrap around supports look like, and we can do worksheets to help you build skills.
Hey, hello! I typically see clients from ages 10 to 35 who are often struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, behavioral challenges, school avoidance, self-esteem, life changes, or transitioning to adulthood. Therapy with me varies depending on what you need. Are you looking for a more structured approach? We can do that. I can help you create charts to increase behavioral change, we can bring family into our sessions and decide what wrap around supports look like, and we can do worksheets to help you build skills.
(864) 702-2526 View (864) 702-2526
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Charity M Kilgore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
2 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Let’s get started on your journey! Looking forward to providing a safe nonjudgmental space to help you feel comfortable with starting your journey to a better quality of life. I have over 15 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. My passion is to help you reach your highest potential and achieve your personal goals.
Let’s get started on your journey! Looking forward to providing a safe nonjudgmental space to help you feel comfortable with starting your journey to a better quality of life. I have over 15 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. My passion is to help you reach your highest potential and achieve your personal goals.
(864) 808-3178 View (864) 808-3178
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Alyson Krahl
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Simpsonville, SC 29681
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) I tailor my approach to each client in order to ensure optimal treatment for the individual and their needs. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients build a more positive approach to thinking and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as a method to help encourage healing and progress. I teach Mindfulness skills to help slow down anxious thoughts and connect with the present. With Motivational Interviewing we'll work to keep you focused on goals. I also use play and art therapy with children to encourage a fun therapeutic environment.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) I tailor my approach to each client in order to ensure optimal treatment for the individual and their needs. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients build a more positive approach to thinking and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as a method to help encourage healing and progress. I teach Mindfulness skills to help slow down anxious thoughts and connect with the present. With Motivational Interviewing we'll work to keep you focused on goals. I also use play and art therapy with children to encourage a fun therapeutic environment.
(864) 740-1740 View (864) 740-1740
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Ashley Franks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
1 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29680
You might look like you have it together on the outside, but inside you’re exhausted from carrying so much—overthinking, anxiety, relationship stress, or old wounds that still affect how you react today. Therapy can be a place to finally slow down, understand what’s happening in your mind and body, and start making changes that actually last.
You might look like you have it together on the outside, but inside you’re exhausted from carrying so much—overthinking, anxiety, relationship stress, or old wounds that still affect how you react today. Therapy can be a place to finally slow down, understand what’s happening in your mind and body, and start making changes that actually last.
(864) 635-4522 View (864) 635-4522
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Emme Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MPA, MEd
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you a high performing professional experiencing anxiety? Do career demands often leave you stressed and fatigued? Has work/life balance become difficult to juggle? Is high stress and anxiety your new normal? Are you looking for an outlet to vent some of life's frustrations? If you've found yourself in a space that feels a little out of the ordinary, we 're holding space for you to heal.
Are you a high performing professional experiencing anxiety? Do career demands often leave you stressed and fatigued? Has work/life balance become difficult to juggle? Is high stress and anxiety your new normal? Are you looking for an outlet to vent some of life's frustrations? If you've found yourself in a space that feels a little out of the ordinary, we 're holding space for you to heal.
(864) 412-0782 View (864) 412-0782
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Carlene Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
4 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29681
I specialize in adult women's mental health wellness. Helping you move beyond anxiety, depression, trauma, low self esteem, grief, & life issues to find happy, hope-filled, healthy lives & relationships. Sadness and fear don't have to be daily emotions. It's tiring, lonely, frustrating, terrifying & even heartbreaking to think this is your life. It's not what you hoped it would be - it's not what it should be. You want to be happy and able to cope with life, but it's just too much to handle and things aren't getting better. You feel like things will never change. Sometimes we just need support & understanding from someone helpful.
I specialize in adult women's mental health wellness. Helping you move beyond anxiety, depression, trauma, low self esteem, grief, & life issues to find happy, hope-filled, healthy lives & relationships. Sadness and fear don't have to be daily emotions. It's tiring, lonely, frustrating, terrifying & even heartbreaking to think this is your life. It's not what you hoped it would be - it's not what it should be. You want to be happy and able to cope with life, but it's just too much to handle and things aren't getting better. You feel like things will never change. Sometimes we just need support & understanding from someone helpful.
(864) 881-4296 View (864) 881-4296
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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.
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.
(864) 343-8299 View (864) 343-8299
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Asha McMillian
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PMH-C, R-PLC
Simpsonville, SC 29681
You appear capable on the outside — accomplished, dependable, holding it together. But inwardly you don’t quite believe it. Maybe the life in front of you doesn’t feel entirely like yours. Your relationships follow patterns you can’t explain. Success never feels like enough. You’ve always managed, always shown up, but never felt free to take up the space you’ve actually earned. You may never have done this before. Perhaps you were taught to handle things privately, through faith, or not at all. But something in you is finally ready. You may also be a new mother navigating postpartum or quietly losing yourself inside motherhood.
You appear capable on the outside — accomplished, dependable, holding it together. But inwardly you don’t quite believe it. Maybe the life in front of you doesn’t feel entirely like yours. Your relationships follow patterns you can’t explain. Success never feels like enough. You’ve always managed, always shown up, but never felt free to take up the space you’ve actually earned. You may never have done this before. Perhaps you were taught to handle things privately, through faith, or not at all. But something in you is finally ready. You may also be a new mother navigating postpartum or quietly losing yourself inside motherhood.
(864) 808-3416 View (864) 808-3416
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Candace Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by grief, trauma, burnout, or the constant pressure of never feeling enough, you are not alone. You might be exhausted from managing anxiety and depression that seem to shadow you every day, and you deeply want to feel safe, seen, and understood. You hope to find a space where you can lower your guard, rest, and begin healing at your own pace without judgment or pressure. You want to reconnect with your resilience and true self so you can move forward with greater peace and confidence.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by grief, trauma, burnout, or the constant pressure of never feeling enough, you are not alone. You might be exhausted from managing anxiety and depression that seem to shadow you every day, and you deeply want to feel safe, seen, and understood. You hope to find a space where you can lower your guard, rest, and begin healing at your own pace without judgment or pressure. You want to reconnect with your resilience and true self so you can move forward with greater peace and confidence.
(864) 732-2514 View (864) 732-2514
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Kayla Lenau
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Everyone wants to feel seen and heard. Whether you're looking for a space to grow, struggling through a particularly difficult time in your life, or just want to gain a new perspective on things, I want to be able to give you that space. Sometimes it's just about being supported for who you are and recognized for where you've come from.
Everyone wants to feel seen and heard. Whether you're looking for a space to grow, struggling through a particularly difficult time in your life, or just want to gain a new perspective on things, I want to be able to give you that space. Sometimes it's just about being supported for who you are and recognized for where you've come from.
(864) 712-7910 View (864) 712-7910
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Marilyn Goldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Online Only
Congratulations! You're moving toward the life you want. Exploring solutions to challenges and making life-transitions takes commitment to your growth. Are you dealing with fear, sadness, anxiety, frustration or depression? Are you looking for ways to balance work, family and your needs? Are the emotional, financial and social impacts of a physical condition becoming overwhelming? Are you looking for help to manage the well being of a loved one? Do you want to better understand your motivations and behaviors? Need help exploring how to get needs met more effectively? These are a few of the concerns we can explore together.
Congratulations! You're moving toward the life you want. Exploring solutions to challenges and making life-transitions takes commitment to your growth. Are you dealing with fear, sadness, anxiety, frustration or depression? Are you looking for ways to balance work, family and your needs? Are the emotional, financial and social impacts of a physical condition becoming overwhelming? Are you looking for help to manage the well being of a loved one? Do you want to better understand your motivations and behaviors? Need help exploring how to get needs met more effectively? These are a few of the concerns we can explore together.
(864) 619-4687 View (864) 619-4687
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Jess Downing
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
3 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29681
If you've been through a traumatic event, you may find it difficult to go about your usual, everyday life. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, or all of the above. These things are hard to talk about, so it is my ultimate goal to create a welcoming, comfortable space for you to process these experiences.
If you've been through a traumatic event, you may find it difficult to go about your usual, everyday life. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, or all of the above. These things are hard to talk about, so it is my ultimate goal to create a welcoming, comfortable space for you to process these experiences.
(864) 523-0974 View (864) 523-0974
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Deeper Roots Therapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
1 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29681
We are so glad you are here and allowing us to be a resource for your healing journey! At Deeper Roots Therapy, we are honored to be a part of your mental health journey, and appreciate you allowing us the opportunity to care for and serve you and your family! Our team consists of Licensed Counselors, Social Workers, and Nurse Practitioners who each specialize in various treatment models and approaches, diagnoses, populations, and work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and more!
We are so glad you are here and allowing us to be a resource for your healing journey! At Deeper Roots Therapy, we are honored to be a part of your mental health journey, and appreciate you allowing us the opportunity to care for and serve you and your family! Our team consists of Licensed Counselors, Social Workers, and Nurse Practitioners who each specialize in various treatment models and approaches, diagnoses, populations, and work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and more!
(864) 571-2513 View (864) 571-2513
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Heather Windham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am only accepting new patients who are covered by CIGNA/Aetna insurance. Are you feeling "stuck" in a personal or professional situation where you don't see a clear resolution? Perhaps past trauma or neglect is impacting your ability to de-stress and get your needs met in an effective way. With over 20 years of clinical experience, I am honored to put the 'pieces of the puzzle' back together in a way that empowers you to speak your truth while living a life you love! I will support you in being more mindful when facing daily stressors and help you develop coping skills that move life forward in a positive direction.
I am only accepting new patients who are covered by CIGNA/Aetna insurance. Are you feeling "stuck" in a personal or professional situation where you don't see a clear resolution? Perhaps past trauma or neglect is impacting your ability to de-stress and get your needs met in an effective way. With over 20 years of clinical experience, I am honored to put the 'pieces of the puzzle' back together in a way that empowers you to speak your truth while living a life you love! I will support you in being more mindful when facing daily stressors and help you develop coping skills that move life forward in a positive direction.
(864) 971-3724 View (864) 971-3724
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Chesna R. James
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Simpsonville, SC 29680
Are you looking for a compassionate and innovative approach to therapy? I am honored when clients choose to work with me, and I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space. With over 30 years of experience, I help individuals navigate depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, self-esteem issues, and others. I offer both traditional counseling and equine-assisted therapy, allowing clients to choose the approach that best fits their needs. My goal is to empower individuals to gain insight, build resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives.
Are you looking for a compassionate and innovative approach to therapy? I am honored when clients choose to work with me, and I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space. With over 30 years of experience, I help individuals navigate depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, self-esteem issues, and others. I offer both traditional counseling and equine-assisted therapy, allowing clients to choose the approach that best fits their needs. My goal is to empower individuals to gain insight, build resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives.
(864) 668-5184 View (864) 668-5184
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Lindsay Howerton-Hastings
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Therapy for people who hate counseling - if that sounds like you, you're in the right place. If you're feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about life in general, I've got you. Juggling life and work and kids (or just one of those things!) is exhausting, and we can work together to strengthen your mental health and help you feel better, stronger, and the most content you can be. Maybe you're feeling "things are fine, but there's a big transition coming up that I really want to be prepared for." I have a simple, straightforward style that includes action items at each session to help you see real change in your life.
Therapy for people who hate counseling - if that sounds like you, you're in the right place. If you're feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about life in general, I've got you. Juggling life and work and kids (or just one of those things!) is exhausting, and we can work together to strengthen your mental health and help you feel better, stronger, and the most content you can be. Maybe you're feeling "things are fine, but there's a big transition coming up that I really want to be prepared for." I have a simple, straightforward style that includes action items at each session to help you see real change in your life.
(864) 432-6241 View (864) 432-6241
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Sarah Swoap
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, NCC
Simpsonville, SC 29681
It's my greatest honor to be able to walk alongside you as you journey through counseling. I practice a holistic approach, focusing on how your body, heart, and mind encounter your season’s difficulties. In addition to looking at your own life, I find it important to place you in your life’s context, examining the structures and systems that may be contributing to the challenges you’re facing. I utilize person-centered, cognitive behavioral, and emotion focused therapies with brain-body connection interventions all through the lens of supporting and empowering you. I hope we can take this chance to meet who you were born to be!
It's my greatest honor to be able to walk alongside you as you journey through counseling. I practice a holistic approach, focusing on how your body, heart, and mind encounter your season’s difficulties. In addition to looking at your own life, I find it important to place you in your life’s context, examining the structures and systems that may be contributing to the challenges you’re facing. I utilize person-centered, cognitive behavioral, and emotion focused therapies with brain-body connection interventions all through the lens of supporting and empowering you. I hope we can take this chance to meet who you were born to be!
(864) 714-0714 View (864) 714-0714
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Miller Family Counseling, LLC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Caiti views motherhood as a journey filled with joy, love, and endless challenges. In the whirlwind of raising children, it's easy for moms to forget about their own needs. Caiti’s counseling services provide a safe and supportive space for moms to explore their emotions, navigate life transitions, and rediscover their strength and resilience. Whether you're struggling with overwhelm, self-doubt, or simply seeking guidance, Caiti hopes to help you prioritize self-care and find balance in your journey of motherhood.
Caiti views motherhood as a journey filled with joy, love, and endless challenges. In the whirlwind of raising children, it's easy for moms to forget about their own needs. Caiti’s counseling services provide a safe and supportive space for moms to explore their emotions, navigate life transitions, and rediscover their strength and resilience. Whether you're struggling with overwhelm, self-doubt, or simply seeking guidance, Caiti hopes to help you prioritize self-care and find balance in your journey of motherhood.
(864) 428-7729 View (864) 428-7729
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Dr. Candace Karin Sprouse-McClam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LISW-CP, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a licensed clinical therapist in the states of SC, MD, and IN with 20 years' experience in the mental health field. I enjoy walking with clients through life's various stages. I offer virtual visits which include some weekend hours. I offer empathetic and compassionate care when life seems it's hardest and I look forward to working with those who need someone to walk alongside them during those times.
I am a licensed clinical therapist in the states of SC, MD, and IN with 20 years' experience in the mental health field. I enjoy walking with clients through life's various stages. I offer virtual visits which include some weekend hours. I offer empathetic and compassionate care when life seems it's hardest and I look forward to working with those who need someone to walk alongside them during those times.
(864) 648-8637 View (864) 648-8637

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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, 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 because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.

Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.

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 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.