Teletherapy for South Carolina

Are you living with a chronic or serious illness or are you a caregiver for someone who is? Do you feel scared and uncertain and that there is no way out of this pain? These life challenges can feel overwhelming, restricting, and they are absolutely devastating for anyone who faces them. There is hope! Your life doesn't have to be so difficult and filled with suffering.

Are you struggling with a chronic illness that's taking over your life? Sometimes our bodies don't cooperate and it can be incredibly stressful and frustrating to watch your old hobbies and lifestyle come to a halt. My clients are often struggling with pain, overwhelming medical problems, and adjustments to life changes. You don't have to give in to this battle with your health- I help people find their full potential, making space for pain while opening up to the world around them.

At Little Dove, we focus upon two main factors when providing care: 1) utilizing the most evidence-based assessments and protocols specific to each patient's concerns and 2) tailoring treatment goals collaboratively in order to align this with each family's unique values, beliefs, and culture. We use this approach to provide effective and empathic care for for children, adolescents, and adults struggling with mental health and/or quality of life concerns.

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.

Our definition of recovery is working towards our truest and highest self, not just working towards abstinence. We are trauma specialists in active recovery and focus on healing trauma while reinstating a sense of self. We believe that if you do the hard work, and you keep coming back, you will get better. Our therapists are relationship experts in developing the roadmap to other relationships through self.

Anxious, feeling beaten down, working through wounds and loss, or just needing hope and encouragement? If this applies to you, my desire is to walk with you on your journey and advocate for you. Everyone needs a cheerleader to help hold their hope throughout life. To meet someone in their source of pain is an honor and privilege that I take seriously. You have immense value and purpose.

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.

I have many years experience working with adults and children suffering from depression, anxiety, OCD, anger issues, trauma, and abuse. I have also worked in the field of drug and alcohol addiction. After my graduate studies, my primary focus and training was working with children suffering from ADHD, ODD, depression, and anxiety. I used behavioral management coupled with parenting strategies to improve the overall parent/child relationship. I gained incredible knowledge and insight regarding chronic pain as well as grief and loss while working with the elderly population through home health care and hospice.

Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals. As a psychotherapy group practice, we can see just about anyone no matter what you're dealing with.

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.

Do you ever feel stuck? Do you ever feel weighed down by a present situation or past hurts? Perhaps you've struggled with depression, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts for years but things have gotten worse and you're ready to take that first step towards help. I consider it an honor to be allowed to sit with someone in their pain and help them find a healthy way through the pain towards healing. I am especially passionate about trauma and grief work, but see a variety of clients with differing needs. I would love to hear from you about how I might be able to help you through your current challenges.

Hello, my name is Beth Ringel and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice or LISW-CP in South Carolina. I have a Bachelor Degree in Psychology and a Master Degree in Social Work or MSW from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. I have over 10 years of experience successfully providing counseling to a wide variety of ages with many different issues, needs, and goals. I am proficient in the use of several therapeutic techniques but tailor it to the situation. I am an unbiased listener partnering with you to accomplish your goals and to solve the problems you bring into our therapeutic alliance.

I am eclectic in my therapy approach collaborating with each client to achieve their goals. Generally I emphasize cognitive and behavioral techniques combined with sufficient psychodynamic understanding of our personality functioning. I work with alternative techniques, including hypnosis. I am known for my optimistic energy and engaging, nurturing style. I look into each client to see excitement rather than anxiety, adventure rather than apprehension, vitality rather than drudgery, empowerment rather that loss of control, courage and strength rather than pain. I advocate trying something new, breaking the old patterns that continue to produce the unwanted consequences.

I have been in practice since 1988, dedicated to helping my patients to understand the causes of their problems and to regain mastery, control and well being in their lives. I have extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems including depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, chronic illness and pain management. I also specialize in the diagnosis of cognitive problems and dementias associated with Alzheimer's Disease and other disorders.

After any stressful or distressing event such as being diagnosed with a chronic illness, losing a loved one, or going through a divorce, life as we know it changes instantly. The life we once knew, or dreamed about, is suddenly shattered, which can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, angry, or downright hopeless. Although we may find ourselves on a new life journey, one we didn’t ask for by the way, who says this new path can’t be a path worth walking down? If we can accept this possibility then we open the door for hope and a new reality that can hold space for both pain and happiness, sorrow and joy, anxiety and peace.

Attention for those residing in the states of Ohio or South Carolina. Are you ready to better understand your situation? Do you want to move forward toward resolving difficulties in your life? As your therapist, I will use my knowledge of human development and behavior to assist you in gaining this understanding. I will enter into a dialogue with you regarding possible solutions. We will examine your feelings/emotions, thoughts and behaviors. I will support you as you consider trying new approaches.Counseling can lead to better relationships, solutions to specific problems and significant reductions in feelings of distress.

You've tried everything, but nothing seems to work long-term. You're tired of carrying the weight of your struggles on your own and are seeking compassionate, non-judgmental support. If this sounds like you, then you've come to the right place. My goal is to work with you to identify what YOU value most to determine the next steps toward living a full life. Whatever led you to my page, I'm so glad you're here and I'm honored to be considered as your guide through some of life's most difficult challenges.

I work with adults across the lifespan who are navigating the variety of unique challenges that life presents–from depression and anxiety, to major life transitions, to serious health concerns and grief. With a background in healthcare (having worked in emergency, critical care, and hospice settings for more than 10 years), I have a particular passion for working with clients facing life challenges at the intersection of physical and mental health, whether that be coping with your own physical and/or mental illness, being a caregiver, dealing with stress and burnout, or grieving a loss.

Seeking therapy can be difficult, and it can be hard to talk about issues with debilitating symptoms. As a Licensed Independent Social Worker, my goal is to meet you where you are, build a strong therapeutic relationship, and develop treatment plans that are specific to you as an individual. I work with adults (17+) who have anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, chronic pain and illnesses, grief, suicidal thoughts and self harm, and with military and veteran populations. If you are struggling, I want to assist and support you in reaching your treatment goals.