Therapists in South Carolina

At Stewart Counseling Center, our approach is working with clients to mutually develop creative and effective strategies for dealing with the inevitable stress that occurs in our lives and to enhance their ability to experience more joy in life. The goal is to become increasingly skillful in making life-enhancing choices. With training in counseling and massage therapy, Ms. Stewart brings a unique and holistic approach to clients. The bringing together of Western and Eastern teachings is the focus of Ms. Stewart's work.

If you are looking for a non-judgmental, caring professional to gently guide you through the distress you are experiencing, let me help you. I am clinically trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), evidence based trauma therapy (TF-CBT), Mindfulness, and Hypnotherapy. I enjoy working with diverse populations: teens and adults in individual, couple, and family therapy. Whether your pain is due to anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, or another issue interfering with your happiness and quality of life, it will be addressed in a compassionate, competent,and confidential manner. Each individual is unique, so I adapt my clinical approach to fit your needs and strengths.

Life is often a series of difficult challenges and painful struggles. It can be hard to make sense of it all, let go and truly heal. Still, trauma, chronic pain/illness, mood issues, loss or other difficult problems do NOT need to define you or your life. I have a passion to help young adults, women, single moms, military families, and others who've been impacted by the tough stuff life has to offer. Using a holistic, strengths-based approach that integrates wellness practices, with trauma informed modalities I can help facilitate the healing process, and provide an opportunity for you to become the best version of yourself!

Fully-licensed since 2014, I’ve been helping clients develop balance and facilitating their self-growth. If you are feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, my services aim to introduce clarity and self-motivation. I also teach techniques to better manage the emotional stress of everyday life, including but not limited to Mindfulness and Meditation.

I believe each person possesses the wisdom and resilience needed to be successful in therapy. My job is to help you connect the threads of your story in a way that shines light on what needs to change, and to suggest evidence-based steps to make those changes. I’ll ask good questions, listen fully and offer tangible ways to meet your goals.

It is hard being a parent. It is even harder when your child is experiencing social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. As an experienced professional school counselor and licensed professional counselor associate, I assist children, adolescents, and young adults with their mental health needs. I am here to listen free of judgement and to support you and your family. I strive to provide an environment that is safe, compassionate, and encouraging.

**ACCEPTING ON-LINE CLIENTS ONLY** Life can sometimes be emotionally painful, with unresolved "baggage" interrupting your life at the most inopportune times. Even still, the idea of counseling or therapy can seem stigmatizing and confusing. You might even feel like you "should" be able to handle it without professional help. Whether it's anxiety, distress, trauma, or feeling down, we will work together!

Katie Sayles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families create a fulfilling life worth living. She will create a tailored, person-centered treatment plan to assist individuals, couples, and families dealing with interpersonal difficulties, depression, anxiety, and any major life changes. She has worked with people grieving loss as well as caregivers for 10 years. This, along with experience in the mental health field, allows her to provide support to meet the client's needs.

**ONLINE THERAPY ONLY** Are you struggling with issues related to depression, trauma, grief, anxiety, or major life changes? Or maybe you are having relationship problems. If you can relate, then it is time to unload & reset your mind, body & soul. The bag of stressors that we carry on a day to day basis can become burdensome and overwhelming. Here at Open Arms Therapy, we open that bag and help you unload all of the things that have been holding you back from being free and finding your happiness. I am ready to walk this journey with you, so let's get started with unloading your bag, resetting your mind and protecting your peace.

It takes courage to begin the healing journey. Choosing to start therapy is a scary and brave step towards walking that path, and I truly believe we are not meant to do this journey alone. As a therapist, I consider this a sacred part of my job to help you reconnect to your most authentic self. Often times, that core self gets lost under the weight of stressors, personal issues, anxieties, etc. Let's find a way to help you tackle these together! I also have a special interest in working with individuals interested in incorporating spirituality into their therapy sessions.

Feeling stuck and overwhelmed by traditional talk therapy? You are not alone. Hello, my name is Michelle and I am a Holistic Psychotherapist licensed in North and South Carolina. My approach to therapy is holistic and addresses all aspects of who you are as a person.  Holistic Psychotherapy gets to the root of what is driving the issue and helps foster the mind/body/spirit connection. I have an extensive background in treating issues related to trauma, chronic physical issues, anxiety, depression, and legalism in regards to Religion. There is HOPE.

Damn life is hard! Constant anxious uncontrollable thoughts. Struggling day to day to thrive at work, maintain friendships/ relationships, or take care of family. Finding no time for yourself due to people pleasing, having an overly demanding life, or just the inability to truly relax. No motivation, trouble sleeping, and lack of overall happiness in your life. Life’s challenges can be hard to overcome on our own. Maybe, Moving Mindful Therapy could help? I am not your typical therapist but isn’t it time for something different? Give yourself permission to put yourself first. Let’s connect today.

Heather Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 16 years of experience. She focuses on working with teens and young adults, and is eager to help adolescents navigate through a variety of self-identified emotional and behavioral struggles; including anger management, developing coping skills, improving self-esteem, and reducing cognitive distortions. Heather also has a unique specialty certification as a Sex Offender Treatment Provider (CSOTP), focusing on juveniles with sexual aggression struggles. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor and art therapist I create a safe, welcoming environment that will enable you to create positive change in your life, family and community. Working together we will identify avenues to engage in a value driven life. At times feelings of anxiety and depression act as barriers to our goals and values. Through a variety of techniques, such as mindfulness, ACT (acceptance & commitment therapy) and art therapy these barriers can be eliminated.

I treat every client with dignity and respect. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental and compassionate environment that helps my clients throughout their journey of becoming a healthier version of themselves. I have always had a natural ability to help others and followed my heart to become a therapist. Everyday I look forward to working with my clients. My passion for this career had helped me grow a deeper understanding and respect for each individual I work with.

The decision to start therapy is a courageous first step towards understanding, healing, and growth. Whether you are struggling with troubling thoughts or feelings, lack of confidence, excessive worry, depression, loss, or relationship issues therapy can help. Marcella utilizes a client-centered approach while working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families who struggles with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and relationship issues in a non-judgmental space. With mindfulness-based practices and cognitive behavioral techniques we can change the thoughts and behaviors that contribute to overwhelming feelings.

Life can be complicated by anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship problems, major life changes & stress. I recognize how these struggles impact lives & collaboratively work with clients to build healthy coping, gain insight & new perspectives on life. I am a licensed social worker with over 20 years of experience & a passion for helping others achieve their best self. My approach is supportive & non-judgmental, which contributes to a safe environment for change & self fulfillment. I provide an integrated approach to therapy incorporating Cognitive Behavioral, Trauma Focused, Solution Focused, Family Systems and Mindfulness.

Maybe you're looking for support because you're struggling with self-worth. Maybe you're here because you're growing tired of perfectionism, anxiety, and/or depression. Maybe you're here because you're over feeling disconnected in your relationship(s). I believe that under the root of all of these things, is trauma and that in order to achieve true healing, the trauma must be addressed. These traumas can be overt, like physical abuse or neglect, or more subtle, like the weight of being labeled "the golden child." These experiences all contribute to the formation of limiting beliefs and that inner critic we all want to go away.

Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed and burnt out? Is it affecting your day-to-day life and sense of fulfillment in your career? Do you feel exhausted and frustrated by the constant pressure to live up to unrealistic standards, leaving you questioning if there's a way to regain your passion and authenticity? And/or are you battling low self-esteem and confidence making it challenging to break out of your comfort zone? Know that you're not alone, you can have a more fulfilling life where you can thrive not just survive.