Therapists in West Columbia, SC

Life seems too demanding in a world where you are required to balance work or school, family responsibilities, maintain healthy friendships, a clean home and an instagram-worthy lifestyle. Add in a mental health concern or a harmful habit you just can't break, and life can feel even more defeating. If you are ready to get vulnerable and honest, have the courage to explore your past, the willingness to challenge old thought patterns and try new coping skills, I cannot wait to work with you! Together, we will work towards a life filled with more peace, joy and empowerment.

Tired of feeling stressed, overwhelmed and unmotivated? Do you find yourself struggling to make time for yourself? The women that I work with often have full schedules with work, family, children, school and everything else, with very little time to prioritize their own health and well-being. They are typically in need of better coping strategies to help manage their symptoms of anxiety, stress and depression. Their goals are usually to feel mentally, emotionally and physically stronger to allow them to feel more confident and focused in their day to day life.

Anastasis is the Greek word for which we derive the word "resurrection" meaning "raising up or rising up." Finding the ability to rise above life's challenges can leave you feeling hopeless and the journey to reconnect with life can often be a difficult one, especially when your journey includes recovery from traumatic events or struggles with substance addiction. I am here to walk along side you and help equip you for the bright future that awaits you. I believe you can hope again, you can dream again, your joy will be restored and your strength renewed. Yes, you can get up again!!!

Depression and anxiety can be very difficult to manage on a day to day basis. If you have been feeling sad, tired, no motivation, or having thoughts of suicide, you are probably experiencing depression. Are you tired of being in a state of uneasiness, apprehension resulting from fear of future uncertainties (realistic or fantasized) then you are probably experiencing anxiety. You can have relief from depression and anxiety through ongoing support and skills development experienced in counseling.

As a therapist I believe in coming along side another and providing the support that is needed to move forward and be comfortable with being you. I believe that everyone deserves to have a safe space to process, not be judged, and receive support. I understand how it feels to be misunderstood and to want to move forward and not know the first step.

My passion as a Sexual Addiction Therapist comes from a life-long struggle with my sexual addiction. From a very young age, I entered a highly sexualized world, including sexual abuse by five different men from age five to fourteen. All of these men played a significant and trusting role in my life. When I was eleven years old, losing my father to emphysema forced me to grow up overnight into an overcompensating perfectionist. Perfect student, perfect son, and later a perfect member of the United States Air Force created an unsustainable persona.

Educated in Health Education (BA), Ministry(DMin) and in Mental Health (EdS), I listen holistically and systemically as a therapist. Background as Chaplain and Therapist in hospital systems, MFT and LPC for 10 years. Especially enjoy working with those dealing with past life traumas, complicated grief issues, women's issues. Also work a lot with couples, other relationship issues, teens' challenges, those with depression and anxiety, stress management, life transitions, in general.

Healthy living is not just about eating right and exercising. It is important for individuals to be aware of their mental health as well as their physical. At Macon Changes, we provide support and interventions to ensure stability across all life areas. We address topics such as employment issues, home life, social relationships, spiritual development, and overall life goals. We recognize the importance of mental health, and for that reason, we strive to make it easily accessible to anyone seeking these services.

My ideal client would be someone who is prepared to complete tasks that are agreed upon in-session between the client and the therapist. The client would complete these tasks, on their own, away from the session, and would review the results in the next weekly session. I believe that any change that is made in a client's life, even the tiniest, has the potential to be a positive force for overall change. These series of small changes can build momentum, session to session, that ultimately empowers the client to live the life that they want to live. I believe in the power of therapy to provide recovery for anyone who tries.

Life can be hard and just "raggedy" at times. I know and I get it. For some, reaching out for help is the last thing you may want to do but I would love to walk with you on your journey to healing. Would you believe me if I told you that the answers you are seeking are already within you? I will merely be your guide and safe place to allow you to discover these answers. There is so much more in store for you versus the current narrative you have been rehearsing to yourself.

You are here because you are feeling stuck, afraid, desperate, lost, or engaging in excessive overthinking and negative thoughts. Making the decision to start therapy is one of the toughest, scariest, and most intimidating choices to make in life, so I would like to be the first to congratulate you on taking this “leap of faith” and starting your healing journey. My treatment focuses primarily on treating children, adolescents, young adults, and adults with past trauma, depression, low self-esteem, college/student issues, grief, and women's issues.

We are all, says Virginia Satir “basic miracles.” But sometimes it doesn’t feel that way, especially when you feel depressed, anxious, stressed or stuck. You may feel that you've lost your way. You may wish you didn't fight so much - with your kids or with your spouse/significant other. I believe counseling brings hope and healing. I work with diverse individuals, couples, teens & parents (or anyone raising children). A special passion is parents/caregivers raising child(ren) with disabilities, including autism. I can help you begin again, take care of yourself so you can care for your kids, or rekindle a romantic relationship.

Fellas, it's pretty scary when you've lost your confidence. It creates feelings of guilt and shame. The silent embarrassment causes you to question your self-worth. Lack of confidence affects the way you feel about yourself, and it effects your family financially. You're afraid to take risks because you no longer believe in yourself. Your relationship has begun to suffer in every way. No connection. No romance. No sex. You want to perform at your peak in business and have a fulfilling relationship, but you must first raise your self-concept to cultivate the courage to re-establish your confidence. Its doable. Believe in yourself!