Psychodynamic Therapists in Simpsonville, SC
Asha McMillian
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PMH-C, R-PLC
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Waitlist for new clients
I draw from psychodynamic, trauma-focused, and strength-based frameworks to help you understand your patterns, find your voice, and build a life that actually feels like yours.
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.
I draw from psychodynamic, trauma-focused, and strength-based frameworks to help you understand your patterns, find your voice, and build a life that actually feels like yours.
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.
I work from a wholistic, client-centered and compassion-oriented approach, using a variety of types of therapy, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused Therapy.
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.
I work from a wholistic, client-centered and compassion-oriented approach, using a variety of types of therapy, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused Therapy.
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.
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.
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.
My goal as your counselor is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can be yourself and build the confidence to overcome challenges, together. I am passionate about supporting you throughout your own journey. I have worked individually with children, adolescents, and young adults in a variety of counseling settings.
My goal as your counselor is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can be yourself and build the confidence to overcome challenges, together. I am passionate about supporting you throughout your own journey. I have worked individually with children, adolescents, and young adults in a variety of counseling settings.
Hi, I’m Cara Lewis, a passionate individual who strongly believes in your potential to create fulfilling relationships with others and a healthy and loving relationship with yourself. I began my career in education many years ago and my appreciation for education can be seen in my work. I believe it is through emotional education and the therapeutic process that we gain deeper self awareness and compassion for ourselves and others. We can create new stories, new beliefs and new patterns that better serve us and we can learn effective relational skills. All of those combined work to enhance our ability to live the life we desire.
Hi, I’m Cara Lewis, a passionate individual who strongly believes in your potential to create fulfilling relationships with others and a healthy and loving relationship with yourself. I began my career in education many years ago and my appreciation for education can be seen in my work. I believe it is through emotional education and the therapeutic process that we gain deeper self awareness and compassion for ourselves and others. We can create new stories, new beliefs and new patterns that better serve us and we can learn effective relational skills. All of those combined work to enhance our ability to live the life we desire.
Finding a therapist for a loved one or yourself can be challenging. Engaging in therapy can be a step toward healing. Have you wondered what it would feel like to work with a trusted therapist to improve your psychological well-being, build resilience, and gain skills to handle situations life throws at you? The therapeutic process can help individuals be the healthiest version of themselves. Dr. Freeman is licensed in South Carolina and her E.Passport credential from PSYPACT allows her to practice in 42 other states (including DC) via Telehealth/virtual sessions.
Finding a therapist for a loved one or yourself can be challenging. Engaging in therapy can be a step toward healing. Have you wondered what it would feel like to work with a trusted therapist to improve your psychological well-being, build resilience, and gain skills to handle situations life throws at you? The therapeutic process can help individuals be the healthiest version of themselves. Dr. Freeman is licensed in South Carolina and her E.Passport credential from PSYPACT allows her to practice in 42 other states (including DC) via Telehealth/virtual sessions.
I believe that each of us has the potential to live a meaningful, fully engaged life. At our best, we feel alive—energized by purpose and ready to contribute to the well-being of others. Of course, life also brings challenges that can leave us feeling stuck. Whether it's crippling anxiety, numbing depression, or the impact of a traumatic experience, counseling can offer a path forward. I work with adults facing issues such as anxiety, depression, various forms of addiction, and trauma, helping them move toward healing and greater fulfillment.
I believe that each of us has the potential to live a meaningful, fully engaged life. At our best, we feel alive—energized by purpose and ready to contribute to the well-being of others. Of course, life also brings challenges that can leave us feeling stuck. Whether it's crippling anxiety, numbing depression, or the impact of a traumatic experience, counseling can offer a path forward. I work with adults facing issues such as anxiety, depression, various forms of addiction, and trauma, helping them move toward healing and greater fulfillment.
While my approach to therapy is strongly influenced by both the modality in which I first learned how to be a helper ( psychodynamic) and the orientation that I use most in practice today (cognitive-behavioral therapy), my style could best be described as integrative.
Hi, I’m Madeleine Matthews, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) serving clients in Georgia and South Carolina. I specialize in working with adult women navigating substance use, mood disorders, and the lasting impact of trauma.
My approach centers on helping you connect more deeply with your inner experience, understanding how the past shapes the present, and identifying patterns that may no longer serve you. Together, we’ll work to break maladaptive cycles and create the opportunity for meaningful, lasting change.
While my approach to therapy is strongly influenced by both the modality in which I first learned how to be a helper ( psychodynamic) and the orientation that I use most in practice today (cognitive-behavioral therapy), my style could best be described as integrative.
Hi, I’m Madeleine Matthews, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) serving clients in Georgia and South Carolina. I specialize in working with adult women navigating substance use, mood disorders, and the lasting impact of trauma.
My approach centers on helping you connect more deeply with your inner experience, understanding how the past shapes the present, and identifying patterns that may no longer serve you. Together, we’ll work to break maladaptive cycles and create the opportunity for meaningful, lasting change.
Rachael Green at New Beginnings
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
3 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Accepting new clients in office and telehealth. Are you feeling weighed down with life’s challenges? I am here to help you work through your struggles and grow stronger. Together, we can create personalized goals and practical steps toward positive change and am happy to work with you individually or with couples.
Accepting new clients in office and telehealth. Are you feeling weighed down with life’s challenges? I am here to help you work through your struggles and grow stronger. Together, we can create personalized goals and practical steps toward positive change and am happy to work with you individually or with couples.
Helping you navigate your struggles, honor your story, and move toward healing, growth, and a life that feels authentically yours.
Hi, I’m Mikala Adair, a Licensed Professional Counselor and founder of SET Counseling. I believe therapy is a collaborative process where you should feel seen and supported while also being gently challenged to grow.
I believe our struggles often have a story behind them. Through exploring different parts of ourselves, we can begin to understand the ways we have learned to cope, the beliefs we carry, and the patterns that may no longer be serving us.
Helping you navigate your struggles, honor your story, and move toward healing, growth, and a life that feels authentically yours.
Hi, I’m Mikala Adair, a Licensed Professional Counselor and founder of SET Counseling. I believe therapy is a collaborative process where you should feel seen and supported while also being gently challenged to grow.
I believe our struggles often have a story behind them. Through exploring different parts of ourselves, we can begin to understand the ways we have learned to cope, the beliefs we carry, and the patterns that may no longer be serving us.
I utilize EMDR, psychodynamic, somatic, and attachment style approaches to help clients process past hurts, regulate their nervous system, and develop practical tools for everyday life.
Just because you feel like shit, does not mean you ARE shit. My name is Ashley, I am a certified EMDR therapist and the owner of Transformations Counseling & EMDR Services, LLC. I'm an AuDHD clinician who works with individuals and other mental health professionals struggling with their self image and looking to gain deeper understanding of themselves. I help people understand who they are and work on things to help them become the best version of themselves.
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I utilize EMDR, psychodynamic, somatic, and attachment style approaches to help clients process past hurts, regulate their nervous system, and develop practical tools for everyday life.
Just because you feel like shit, does not mean you ARE shit. My name is Ashley, I am a certified EMDR therapist and the owner of Transformations Counseling & EMDR Services, LLC. I'm an AuDHD clinician who works with individuals and other mental health professionals struggling with their self image and looking to gain deeper understanding of themselves. I help people understand who they are and work on things to help them become the best version of themselves.
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You hold so much together, the schedules, the emotional needs of the people you love. From the outside, you seem calm and capable, but inside you feel anxious, restless, and stretched thin. Your mind rarely stops, replaying, fixing, planning. The to-do list never ends. You wake up tired, give everything you have, and still feel it’s not enough. This isn’t just overwhelm, it’s shaped by experiences that never had space to heal: growing up too quickly, carrying emotional responsibility for others, living under high expectations, or loss. Somewhere along the way, you lost the parts of yourself that once felt calm and present.
You hold so much together, the schedules, the emotional needs of the people you love. From the outside, you seem calm and capable, but inside you feel anxious, restless, and stretched thin. Your mind rarely stops, replaying, fixing, planning. The to-do list never ends. You wake up tired, give everything you have, and still feel it’s not enough. This isn’t just overwhelm, it’s shaped by experiences that never had space to heal: growing up too quickly, carrying emotional responsibility for others, living under high expectations, or loss. Somewhere along the way, you lost the parts of yourself that once felt calm and present.
I see clients of all ages and who are dealing with major life changes, traumatic events, relationship problems, and anxiety and depression. The clients I work with are dedicated to making meaning changes in their life, looking to heal from past wounds, and engaged in understanding the nature of their problems better. When people walk through my door, they are taking an important step in vulnerability and relinquishing a sense of control. They are admitting what we all have to admit: that we are broken. However, they recognize another truth: their potential to solve those problems and the choice to take responsibility for their life.
I see clients of all ages and who are dealing with major life changes, traumatic events, relationship problems, and anxiety and depression. The clients I work with are dedicated to making meaning changes in their life, looking to heal from past wounds, and engaged in understanding the nature of their problems better. When people walk through my door, they are taking an important step in vulnerability and relinquishing a sense of control. They are admitting what we all have to admit: that we are broken. However, they recognize another truth: their potential to solve those problems and the choice to take responsibility for their life.
I help children, teens, adults, and families navigate trauma, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, grief, and life transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about the next step. I believe therapy is a stepping stone, not a destination. Together, we'll develop practical skills, restore hope, and strengthen your confidence so you can continue growing long after therapy ends.
I help children, teens, adults, and families navigate trauma, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, grief, and life transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about the next step. I believe therapy is a stepping stone, not a destination. Together, we'll develop practical skills, restore hope, and strengthen your confidence so you can continue growing long after therapy ends.
Perez-Litwin draws on psychodynamic, somatic, and cognitive-behavioral approaches to help you uncover root patterns, shift what's not working, and move from distress to clarity.
Dr. Angelica Perez-Litwin is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Career Therapist with over 20 years of experience working exclusively with high-achieving professionals who are experiencing career-related distress. Many of her clients are physicians, attorneys, executives, entrepreneurs, engineers, and other individuals who look successful on the outside, but inside are struggling with career pressure, burnout, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. Whether you're navigating a high-pressure role, building a business, or going through a major life transition, Dr. Perez-Litwin will help you achieve your therapeutic goals.
Perez-Litwin draws on psychodynamic, somatic, and cognitive-behavioral approaches to help you uncover root patterns, shift what's not working, and move from distress to clarity.
Dr. Angelica Perez-Litwin is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Career Therapist with over 20 years of experience working exclusively with high-achieving professionals who are experiencing career-related distress. Many of her clients are physicians, attorneys, executives, entrepreneurs, engineers, and other individuals who look successful on the outside, but inside are struggling with career pressure, burnout, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. Whether you're navigating a high-pressure role, building a business, or going through a major life transition, Dr. Perez-Litwin will help you achieve your therapeutic goals.
Ugh, why do I keep clicking on this same Tiktok, every time I look at it I get sad
Or maybe I feel disappointed? I remember when me and … well you know the name. I miss that person, maybe I’ll reach out to … wait, I said I wouldn’t do that anymore! How do I keep finding myself in this cycle. And on top of that, my sleep sucks. I’m going to bed at midnight after doomscrolling for hours and then find myself waking up around 3-4 in the morning just lying in bed looking at the ceiling. I am so tired. But I don’t know how to get back to sleep. I just wish I could get a good night's rest. Maybe I should reach out for help?
Ugh, why do I keep clicking on this same Tiktok, every time I look at it I get sad
Or maybe I feel disappointed? I remember when me and … well you know the name. I miss that person, maybe I’ll reach out to … wait, I said I wouldn’t do that anymore! How do I keep finding myself in this cycle. And on top of that, my sleep sucks. I’m going to bed at midnight after doomscrolling for hours and then find myself waking up around 3-4 in the morning just lying in bed looking at the ceiling. I am so tired. But I don’t know how to get back to sleep. I just wish I could get a good night's rest. Maybe I should reach out for help?
“Tell me, what is it that you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” –Mary Oliver (I am NC, SC and VA licensed). I want my clients to do more than survive what's hard- I want them to thrive and genuinely fall in love with their lives. There's nothing quite like helping someone find their way back to themselves, especially in the middle of big life changes or shifts. I believe the answers we're looking for are already within us; it's really about learning to trust them. Change is our one guarantee in life. I'm committed to a space where your experience and identity aren't just accepted- they are fully celebrated!
“Tell me, what is it that you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” –Mary Oliver (I am NC, SC and VA licensed). I want my clients to do more than survive what's hard- I want them to thrive and genuinely fall in love with their lives. There's nothing quite like helping someone find their way back to themselves, especially in the middle of big life changes or shifts. I believe the answers we're looking for are already within us; it's really about learning to trust them. Change is our one guarantee in life. I'm committed to a space where your experience and identity aren't just accepted- they are fully celebrated!
Relationships; as fulfilling as they can be, are really tough at times too! Struggling to reconnect or communicate healthier or even working through a betrayal in your relationship? It's not easy with all the other life stressors. Whether you are an individual or a couple, let's discover how you can experience a happier, healthier relationship. I also work with individuals feeling anxious and overwhelmed by all that life is throwing at them. You just want a little relief. Together we can rewrite your story through a shift in perspective and some new ways of doing things. You deserve to feel better. I can support you through it!
Relationships; as fulfilling as they can be, are really tough at times too! Struggling to reconnect or communicate healthier or even working through a betrayal in your relationship? It's not easy with all the other life stressors. Whether you are an individual or a couple, let's discover how you can experience a happier, healthier relationship. I also work with individuals feeling anxious and overwhelmed by all that life is throwing at them. You just want a little relief. Together we can rewrite your story through a shift in perspective and some new ways of doing things. You deserve to feel better. I can support you through it!
What if therapy could finally feel different?
If therapy hasn’t worked for you in the past, you’re not alone. Maybe you felt misunderstood, judged, or like you were simply being given advice without anyone really taking the time to understand you. Maybe you’ve learned to keep things to yourself—even around the people you love—or you’re struggling to make sense of experiences that have left you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck.
You may be navigating grief, relationship challenges, family dynamics, trauma, identity exploration, anxiety, or simply trying to figure out what comes next. Whatever brings you to therapy, you do
What if therapy could finally feel different?
If therapy hasn’t worked for you in the past, you’re not alone. Maybe you felt misunderstood, judged, or like you were simply being given advice without anyone really taking the time to understand you. Maybe you’ve learned to keep things to yourself—even around the people you love—or you’re struggling to make sense of experiences that have left you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck.
You may be navigating grief, relationship challenges, family dynamics, trauma, identity exploration, anxiety, or simply trying to figure out what comes next. Whatever brings you to therapy, you do
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Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.