Female Therapists in Sullivans Island, SC

I am a licensed counselor with over 20 years of professional work experience. I have helped clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Much of my experience is with teens, parents and couples. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey using a Christian perspective.

Stress from work and anxiety about the future combined with everything else going on in life can cause you major strain and lead to burnout. Sometimes you just need someone to talk through your week with. As your therapist, I am here to listen to your struggles and help you achieve mental clarity in your life. When obligations and responsibilities seem to be too much to handle, we will work together to create a plan to overcome these obstacles and regain a sense of control in your life. The effects of trauma can linger for many years and get in the way of living a happy, meaningful life.

As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Van Sciver provides both therapy and psychological testing for clients ages 2-25. She earned her doctoral degree from Boston College and completed her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training at Children's Hospital in Boston. In her therapy with patients, Dr. Van Sciver provides current research-directed clinical care, integrating cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, family-focused, and developmental theory and treatment. Dr. Van Sciver diagnoses and treats learning disorders, autism, attention issues, anxiety, mood disorders, behavioral issues, and stress related concerns.

Resiliency is defined as the ability to bounce back from adversity. However, many times persons go through life and its crisis and never return to an original form, but live in a new normal . Resiliency can play a big role in the quality of life after a crisis. What is a crisis? That term crisis varies from person to person depending upon their perception of challenges and crisis associated with life. Life presents with constant change, whether small and large. sometimes the changes may be too challenging for a person. Together with the client I help develop coping strategies that we identify and develop to work for the client.

Dr. Jillian Tuso, PhD Dr. Jillian Tuso is a Psychologist in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2021. She earned her doctoral degree from the University of Oregon and completed her pre-doctoral training at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine's Kennedy Krieger Institute. Dr. Tuso has also specialized in developmental medicine through two fellowships, first at Harvard School of Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital and then at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Tuso provides early identification, diagnostic assessment, and treatment services for children with autism and developmental disabilities.

Michele D. Briones is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2010. Michele's goal is to provide a safe and inviting environment for individuals, couples, and families to work on changing dysfunctional patterns that interfere with relationships and general life satisfaction. She believes in a holistic approach to healing through the mind, body, and soul connection. Michele enjoys helping people find happiness and success in their lives. She will meet you where you are emotionally and help you create the life you desire.

Tracey Fournier earned her undergraduate degree in psychology at Eastern Washington University and her Masters in Professional Counseling at Liberty University. Tracey has been living in the lowcountry for 15 years and enjoys traveling and spending time with her Husband and three children. Tracey specializes in treating trauma and PTSD, but also treats depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other disorders.

Dana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing since 2015. She graduated from the University of Southern California with a Master of Social Work degree. Dana believes in person-centered approaches to therapy, meaning the focus is on the client and what the client is capable of, and not just their symptoms and conditions.

Cherryl N. Wardwell is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Arkansas who has been practicing since 1988. As people, throughout our lives we may encounter challenges such as low self-esteem, loss, struggles in our families, depression, anxiety, coping with trauma and/or abuse, anger, worry, stress management, and even communicating our thoughts and feelings to those important in our lives. At times we need an outside perspective, support, empowerment, and maybe just someone to listen to us, when life seems hard or complicated. Cherryl's counseling style is warm, friendly, honest, and, above all, genuine.

Sarah Stevens is a Psychologist in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2008. She studied at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and West Virginia University. Sarah is able to provide a variety of assessments and testing to aid with diagnosis and treatment planning, for adults, adolescents, and children. Outside of work, Sarah is a huge Disney fan (parks, movies, etc. ). She loves spending time with her family, putting together puzzles, and is a pop culture nerd.

Christina Ward is a psychologist who has been licensed since 2017. She graduated from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, MN in 2015 where she received her doctorate in counseling psychology. Christina completed her pre-doctoral internship in 2015 at the University of Kentucky. In 2017 she completed her post-doctoral training at MUSC. Christina believes that trauma is common and can go unnoticed for years. Often as a result of prolonged untreated trauma, anxiety and depression symptoms may begin to surface and impact an individual's quality of life.

Heather Kranz is a Clinical Psychologist who has trained and worked in a variety of inpatient, outpatient, and college counseling positions. She graduated with a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the PGSP-Stanford Psy. D. Consortium located in Palo Alto, CA. Previously, Heather completed a master's degree at the University of Texas at Austin and a bachelor's degree at The University of California, Irvine. Heather believes in the tenents of psychodynamic psychotherapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and interpersonal therapy.

Dr. Hilker is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She received her Bachelor's degree in psychology from Lynchburg College and her Doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Louisiana State University. Dr. Hilker completed her internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center where she received training in psychological assessment, cognitive behavior therapy, and pediatric psychology. She has provided clinical services for over 15 years in a variety of settings including Children's Seashore House in Philadelphia, PA, and the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD.

I like working with people who have trouble feeling connected to others. I focus on relationship related issue with a sub-specialty in sex therapy. Many people feel alone even if they are in a relationship. Some struggle to develop a fulfilling connection their entire life. I believe there is hope. Whether looking to improve communication skills in your marriage, restore trust following infidelity, heal after a completed relationship or enrich a connection with others I may be able to help. I believe every individual has the right and ability to be happy no matter what circumstances life presents.

My practice provides a conveniently located, safe and caring place for clients to work through life's struggles. Having experience as a personal trainer and a strong cognitive-behavioral therapy background, I am passionate about how physical health impacts a person's mental well-being and strive to integrate both in order to help clients achieve goals they have set to improve the quality of their lives. The therapy process is a collaborative experience between an individual and myself that involves identifying unhelpful feelings and thoughts in order to develop positive coping strategies and utilize current strengths.

I am a clinical psychologist trained to work Adolescents and Adults who are experiencing many forms of psychological distress including depression, anxiety, life transitions, loss, and divorce. I am also a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist trained to work with all Eating Disorders, including Anorexia, Bulimia, Food Addiction and Compulsive Overeating. I use an eclectic and individualized approach to treatment with a strong focus on the Internal Family Systems treatment model. This model helps to more deeply explore wounds and burdens within the individual and then work to heal those wounds in a respectful and compassionate way

From relationships, depression, and anxiety to grief, sexuality, and career issues, the common characteristic is that I provide a safe place to really be heard – and to really be understood. As a result, we are able to address emotional pain, challenging situations, or anything which is keeping you from achieving happiness – and find effective ideas and solutions.

I believe in our innate power to heal and grow from difficult life experiences. Whether you've experienced a trauma recently or many years ago, these experiences may continue to impact you in the present: physically, emotionally, psychologically and relationally. I offer a gentle, collaborative and affirming space to access and work through past events, however they show up, as well as for self-exploration and personal growth. I pay attention to the ways in which issues of identity (race, class, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, ability, size, etc.) may impact your experience. I am licensed in DC, CT, SC, DE.

I believe that behind every problem lies the powerful desire for something better. In addition to working with couples and families, my expertise is in therapy with adolescents (13+) and adults, both gay and straight. I use research-based therapies that offer practical methods and skills that build emotional flexibility, self-awareness and resilience. Many of my clients are working to become free of self-defeating patterns resulting from emotional neglect in early or adolescent development. My typical client is intelligent and responsible as well as anxious and stressed, lonely, depressed or angry.