Therapists in South Carolina

I am a LPC in South Carolina. I enjoy working with clients as they confront avoidance and start living the lives they desire. The best evidence we have shows the importance of a good therapeutic relationship in overall therapy outcomes. I love connecting with my clients and building a great relationship with them. To be sure, life has many challenges and many of us respond to those challenges in ways that are not consistent with our values. Many times, these responses cause life to not be as enjoyable as we would like. Wherever our challenges come from, these challenges do not need to prevent us from living the life we desire.

Living with a chronic health condition or pain can be overwhelming, scary, and confusing. At times you don't recognize yourself anymore, and you wonder what new limitations the day might bring. You know these struggles are somehow behind your depressed and anxious feelings, and you feel alone...that no one understands. Right now, you have more questions than answers, but you know you'd do anything to get your life back. The roller coaster of doctor visits, medication changes, and emotions is becoming too much and you're ready to get off the roller coaster and feel grounded again.

Challenges in our everyday lives and stressors from work, family, and illness can often hinder us from experiencing the joy that each of us desires. We all want to be able to perform well and enjoy happiness in our lives. Sometimes we need the support of others to help us resolve these issues. Developing solutions to help us manage our daily lives is an important first step in this process. It will be my privilege to walk with you through this journey and to provide a respectful and compassionate environment where safety and privacy is taken very seriously.

Finding a therapist is a deeply personal journey and it can be stressful and traumatizing to explain the very core of who you are to someone who may not “get it.” I aim to understand your perspective and embrace all aspects of you in a non-judgmental space. I recognize that every individual brings their own perception of their needs and the world around them, so I place substantial focus on identity, culture, and environment. I also believe that therapy is a great way to continue the conversation with ourselves and transition to a space where we are able to lovingly embrace all aspects of our lives.

I am an African American male, retired military with 24 service years. I counsel for a variety of emotional and mental disorders that include ADHD, Adjustment, Anxiety, Depression, High Functioning Autism, Grief, PTSD, and Trauma. I counsel children, adolescents, adults, families, Law Enforcement and Military, LGBTQI+ Affirming, marriage, and pre-marital. I have previous experience as a college psychology professor, juvenile correctional officer, residential counselor, substitute teacher, and special education community liaison.

Spencer embodies a collaborative, non-judgmental approach to therapy as the necessary foundation for developing therapeutic rapport and an environment that fosters our inherent ability for healing. He believes in meeting and accepting each client where they are and the importance of taking a strength-based perspective. Spencer has been trained in EMDR and utilizes this approach to work effectively with all forms of client trauma/presenting issues. He works to engage the client in setting obtainable goals, developing positive resources and support, and empowering individuals to take responsibility for their own personal growth.

Overcoming obstacles or major life changes can be extremely stressful. I understand that being your authentic self and building\maintaining strong connections are important elements of living a meaningful life. Acknowledging, understanding, and healing traumatic experiences is painful to do, especially alone. Trauma can cause anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and broken relationships.

Are you struggling with thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that are having a negative impact in your life? Has sexual behavior become a source of despair, shame, or relational conflict? Do you find yourself searching to fill a void that cannot be explained? Have you struggled to build emotional intimacy with those close to you and your life is becoming unmanageable? Are memories from your past impacting your life in the present? Acknowledging these truths are difficult and require an experienced clinician who understands the role of trauma in reducing unwanted behaviors. I’m so glad our paths have crossed!

I am Dr. Ken Taylor, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPCS) and a Certified Sexual Addictions Therapist (CSAT). I specialize in helping men overcome Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB) through secure and private telehealth sessions. Utilizing advanced telehealth platforms, I offer confidential therapy from the comfort of your own space. This approach ensures you receive high-quality professional care without worrying about entering a public office setting. My methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR, and specialized strategies to address PSB effectively.

With over 16 years experience as a licensed therapist, I'm passionate about building rapport and, from this basis, providing high-quality treatment. In working with couples, I maintain a good therapeutic relationship with both clients and take a balanced approach where each partner is empowered to speak up and share in their progress. When working with anxious clients, I assist clients in defining what anxiety is and what it does so that they can recognize and challenge it as they develop new coping skills. In treating trauma, I help clients feel empowered to step into their work before starting Brainspotting or EMDR sessions.

In any life one can become stuck, suffering in confusion, lost in the pain of a failing relationship or endlessly trying to break free from a destructive cycle. If your troubles are too big to fix on your own, don't give up. There are reasonable solutions. There is hope. My name is John Conway, LPC. I will be your counselor. My clients report feeling truly understood for the first time in their lives; that they have renewed hope and enthusiasm. If this is what you are looking for, then let's get started. Please give me a call today.

Are you stressed, confused, unsure of where to turn? I'm here to help you make the most of the life you've been given! My approach to counseling is to ensure each individual, couple/family has a unique experience that works best for their current life situation. This starts with developing a therapeutic relationship that is built upon empathy, understanding and non-judgmental positive support. My hope is that I can come along side you and help remove the obstacles responsible for blocking your emotional, relational/spiritual and mental health.

Mental health is steadily gaining global recognition. Fortunately, with exposure comes greater access to treatment for those with mental health concerns. Unfortunately, the flip-side to increased exposure is standardization; society is quick to turn to diagnoses and labels to simplify the complexities of human beings. Although diagnoses can be helpful, it is important to remember: you are not just not a label or a diagnosis. With Cal Hilsman at Compassionate Acceptance for Life (CAL), you will find a therapist that prizes each client as unique and encourages self exploration beyond the standard internet search.

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.

I work with adults as well as children/teens from age 9-17 years old. I have personal knowledge and experience with individuals in public safety, hospital staff, military, and first responders. I can relate to the stress and strain that type of work causes in your personal and professional life. I am trained in Compassion Fatigue and Burnout (CCFP) that can help you enjoy work and activities again. My experience in that area has transitioned well over to helping others. Depression, anxiety, relationships, communication are all hidden issues when you think it is just being tired or “worn out” from your work.

It has been estimated that 3.3 to a reported high of 6 million people suffer from OCD in the US. OCD, in particular, continues to be misdiagnosed and as a result is often treated ineffectively. Using primarily CBT, ACT, E/RP and mindfulness based treatment my goal is to help you manage these debilitating conditions with empirically based strategies, helping you gain the means to get back on the path of your true potential and lead a life that is worth living. We can work together to effectively manage your OCD, anxiety, depression or grief in a way that supports living a life that you value.

Daily we do our best to overcome the pain we've experienced, fighting to hold on to whatever can provide peace in life. I would like to assist you in your pursuit of peace and happiness.

I have successfully assisted many individuals, couples, and families who are courageous enough to seek to professional therapeutic counseling services. I greatly enjoying working with individuals who have a desire to improve their situation and make positive impactful changes in their lives. I utilize evidenced-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist clients with cognitive restructuring and focus on resolving emotional and behavioral problems which enables individuals to lead happier and more fulfilling lives.

I received my LPC in 2015 and my LPCS in 2019. I am trained in EMDR and play therapy. I continue to seek different ways to help my clients and to grow as a therapist. In addition to counseling, I am looking to help others in their career in counseling with supervision.