Teletherapy for South Carolina

In my tenure as a mental health professional I have served diverse populations in multiple settings to include: school-based, residential, community mental health and higher-education environments. Proficient in four languages (Ukrainian, Russian, French, and English), I provide culturally competent and trauma-informed clinical services to help people from all walks of life obtain access to mental health services. As a strong generalist, my therapeutic interests include a range of mental health issues and complications in individuals, couples, and families. As a trauma specialist, I hope to make the world as safer place for all.

Thank you for inquiring about my services and treatment specialties. I have and continue to successfully assist many individuals, youth and elderly, couples, and families who are courageous enough to seek professional therapeutic counseling services. In my experience, I have learned that life will inevitably bring changes. Some of which are hard to cope with and endure. These times for many produce stress, anger, anxiety depression, and other mood disorders. I utilize evidence-based practices such as ad CBT and REBT to assist my clients in navigating through and overcoming these times.

I support you in a non-judgmental safe environment to do the toughest work you may face...healing your emotions and triggers - without having to re-live any trauma - and WITH actionable steps forward. I specialize in the Subconscious Mind using a combination of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Internal Family Systems to reveal buried core beliefs - that unknowing to you are the actual cause of the issues that you face. Books & talk therapy not worked for you? That's why. If you're struggling with childhood trauma, emotional overwhelm, or triggers that leave you feeling anxious, depressed, disconnected, it may be time to try something new.

I am scheduling now for in-person clients in my conveniently located office in downtown Clemson, SC. In my clinical work, I aim to help clients regain functioning, perspective, and self-awareness in their lives as they move through concerns with perinatal mental health, birth trauma, issues of spirituality, childhood trauma, anxiety, and depression.

When we experience chaos and difficulty in our external worlds, our internal worlds often match the everyday crises we have “learned to live with”. Leading us to feel frustrated, confused, alone, and wishing there was a way out. What if I told you another path was possible? That instead of merely “getting by”, or masking your pain, that you could tap into resources to live a more confident and Self lead life? You deserve a space to explore the things that just are causing you frustration, without fear of judgement.

Have you been struggling with conflict in yourself or in your relationship? Are you feeling insignificant, unappreciated, or simply unheard at times? Are you questioning whether you are “worthy” of good things in your life? Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and hopeless about the relationship? Are you feeling self-doubt creeping in and desire something different but not sure what? That's why I founded Marriage Basics and Beyond LLC, a practice that helps people transform from the inside out and get their needs met successfully!

Your body is exhausted, and so are you. Would you like compassionate care to heal from disordered eating and/or trauma? As a trained IFS therapist, somatic healer, and yoga practitioner I work in collaboration with individuals to experience the benefits of feeling at ease in one's mind, body, spirit. If you want to engage in therapy with a more holistic approach that includes not just "talking" about your problems but actually FEELING inside better then I encourage you to reach out. Past clients report after working with me a greater sense of connection with themselves and others. Body Trust is a birthright and you are worthy of it.

I would love to help you discover the root cause of presenting issues in your present and past that might be keeping you from the growth you deserve, and the renewal of the mind. I focus on childhood trauma, attachment styles, (IFS) internal family systems, DBT, and T-F CBT. Working with couples is a passion of mine as there can be many communication errors or past childhood experiences that are blocking your relationship from full potential blooming. I also work with Borderline Personality disorder, OCD, ADHD, Anxiety/Depression, Families and Teens.

Welcome all! I am accepting clients for in-person sessions, in the office, or Telehealth sessions without a waitlist. I provide a supportive, non judgmental and compassionate environment where individuals are empowered to express their authentic selves, cultivate self-love, and uncover their unique strengths. I utilize a person-centered, IFS-skilled, trauma-informed approach, however, I tailor each session to meet the individual's needs. With an M.Ed in counseling and art therapy, I integrate art therapy techniques for clients open to creative healing modalities.

Are you processing your story and looking for a safe person to sit with you in your emotions? It is the joy of my work to sit with my clients as they process their stories and how emotions are felt in their bodies. I consider it an honor to walk with you through any stage of life, whether that's childhood, young adulthood, marriage, or further into adulthood.

I believe that symptoms are like guideposts, signaling opportunities for growth. Expressed as anxiety, depression or even chronic pain, these unwelcome experiences actually show us where to begin the work of bringing life back into balance. My clients are typically outwardly successful people who seem to be traversing their busy lives with ease, while secretly they struggle with issues like chronic pain, anxiety, depression and disconnection from self and others. I work within a mind-body framework to uncover and heal the root causes of a client's symptoms so that they can experience lasting relief.

Do you feel negatively affected by depression or anxiety? Do you struggle within your relationships? Do you feel stuck making important life decisions regarding marriage, family, career, friendships, or more? Do you find yourself wishing you could be happier? Has an important event happened in your life and you're having trouble integrating change into your life? You may feel alone and lost. You may believe that you have to feel this way forever. Personalized therapy can help.

As your therapist, I hope to help you experience long lasting recovery and healing. Through our work together, you will learn to develop a relationship with your thoughts and emotions rather than trying to control or push them away, how to change the way you cope with and handle stressors, and how to unpack how your life experiences, family dynamics, and relationships have affected your sense of self, emotional health and ability to feel as though you have choice in your life.

I am here for those of you feeling lost, overwhelmed, defeated, or unsure how to move forward. Maybe you're feeling anxious or depressed and you've lost touch with the part of you that felt joy or purpose in life. Maybe you’ve experienced a traumatic event and need help processing this and moving forward. Or maybe you're experiencing some big life transitions and you don't feel emotionally prepared to handle them. These are all common human experiences that are worthy of confronting and working through to find peace and satisfaction.

My method is one of complete acceptance and validation. I care deeply about each of my clients and will work with you to find solutions to all your challenges. I create a safe, neutral environment for my clients to explore their innermost thoughts, experiences, and emotions without judgment or shame.

We all have parts of ourselves that we want to deny, run away from, or just ignore. But those are the parts that we need to get to know so we can grow and move on from our past hurts and traumas.  Ever feel like you have two sides of yourself that are at constant odds that stop you from making decisions and moving forward? Do you ever feel that you have become your anxiety or depression? Did you know that most of our behaviors; even the ones we don't like are meant to protect us.

** EVENING & WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE ** ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS ** I have worked with Individuals and Family Systems since 2003. I enjoy working with family systems, parent child relationships, behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Often times we can feel anxious or sad about some parts of our life and need someone to talk with about how we are feeling.

Has a negative event in the past left you feeling anxious, depressed, and lost? Has trauma created conflict in your relationships, employment, or hobbies? Does your anxiety or depression feel like an overbearing weight on your shoulders or stop you from fully functioning in your life? You don't have to be alone with this heavy burden. I provide skills and guidance to help you uncover the source of problems, uproot them, and heal. My goal is for you to regain control of your life and teach you the skills necessary to do so.

The most fulfilling aspect of being a counselor is when my clients to feel heard and validated, without fear of judgment. Using cognitive behavioral, emotionally-focused, and family systems therapies, I meet you where you are for support. I utilize a family-systems and cognitive-behavioral lens to assist my clients in understanding the "why" of who they are. We then will work collaboratively to change what my clients wish to change in their lives, and accept what is best to be accepted.