Transgender Allied Therapists in Greenville, SC

The couples I work with are struggling. At first glance they may seem fine – smiling and happy – but they cannot stop arguing. They know they love their person but they feel so stuck. It HURTS. They long to feel understood, to know that their person is “with them”, and they want to know they are not alone. They want to find a way to make their relationship work but they don’t know where to start.

Mental health issues can leave us feeling inadequate and alone. Often these health concerns complicate relationships, interfere with our goals, and alter our self-perception. If you are an adult committed to confronting the struggles of anxiety, depression, and trauma, I look forward to working with you. With a collaborative, empowering approach, my aim is to equip you with the skills and support needed to meet your desired goals and obtain the wellness and relief that you most certainly deserve. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental environment, and an non-pathologizing approach to wellness.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Addictions Counselor. I am certified as a Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) and a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). I am passionate about helping patients’ function at their absolute highest potential. In my clinical practice, I specialize in outpatient mental health services, opioid dependency therapy as well as individual I work with adults, adolescents, couples, families, with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of emotional, behavioral and adjustment problems, such as anxiety, addiction, depression, personality disorders, relationship issues and stress.

“So, you’re struggling to live your best life, and that is OK! I think if you are searching for a therapist through this portal, you want someone you can trust, who is professional, and is great at their job...then look no further! You found me!”

River Falls Counseling provides professional psychological services for adolescents, adults, couples, and families seeking help. Competent licensed and certified therapist with a variety of specializations Conveniently located in Greenville off of Roper Mtn. Rd. and I-85 We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and most EAP plans Flexible hours (day and evenings) Sliding scale for those in need

Life's events don't have to feel this bad. You don't have to go through life struggling. Maybe that you've developed some habits and rituals that are causing you some concern. Perhaps thoughts in your head making you lose sleep or contribute to failing relationships. I know these can be difficult problems to solve alone. I also know there are strategies that can make life so much better, fuller, and happier.

You have an unmet need to feel heard in the midst of the noise, distractions, loss, never ending pressure, and stress that surrounds you. You want to break free so that you can enjoy a focused, balanced, and functional life, but don't know how. The anxiety, grief, depression, worry, insomnia, trauma, and chaos associated with coping and fitting in can be so overwhelming that you need some hope, directions, and solutions. Simply put, you need a blueprint for your own revolution so that you can continue moving forward, instead of running around in circles.

My ideal clients are children, teens, adults, and families. My goal as a mental health counselor is to enable my clients to live more productive and satisfying lives, help individuals cope with new situations and challenges, promote good decision making, and improve relationships. When working with individuals and families, my goal is to improve interaction among family members, resolve relationship problems, diagnose and treat psychological disorders within the family context, guide clients through crises, address problematic relational or behavioral patterns, and replace dysfunctional behaviors with healthier ones.

I'm proud to work with all kinds of different people, such as adolescents, young adults and college students, adults, and the LGBTQ population. Oftentimes the clients who come to me (and are referred to me) have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and other related issues and disorders. Many of my clients have an emotionally sensitive temperament and need different skills to create a life worth living. Working with me requires commitment and work from the client.

Welcome! Congratulations on taking the first step. I know that coming to therapy isn’t always easy, so if this is your first time, or you are looking for a new therapeutic experience, I’ll help you feel comfortable, safe, and confident about our work together. I am passionate about working with individuals who are considering how positive change can impact their lives. Together, we will uncover the behaviors and feelings that have kept you stuck in your life, your relationships, and at work or school. My style is friendly, personable, engaged, and supportive.

You are stronger than you know, but you may be worried, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to manage everything on your own. Perhaps your child is struggling with their emotions or destructive behaviors and you're not sure how to help. You might be concerned about their mood, their lack of focus, tantrums, or even aggression. Every child is unique; nobody is born with the skills to solve every problem on our own. At some point, we all need a little extra help; that's why I'm here. Together, we can transform your child and help you feel even more empowered as a parent.

Being part of the LGBTQIA or Poly community in the South can be BEYOND isolating. You feel pressured to hide your identity, struggling to find acceptance from your friends and family, all while trying to navigate the coming out process or transition. You feel stuck. Unsure of your identity. Tired of questioning. Uncomfortable in the skin you're in. You just want to feel like yourself and be able to go out with your partner(s) without the constant nagging fears and insecurities.

I especially enjoy working with couples. I think one of my strengths is balancing my comments and attention so that both members of a couple feel they have been heard and validated. I fully believe that the highest indicator of the usefulness of therapy is the therapeutic relationship I am able to develop with my clients. I am LGBTQ friendly in a town where many people are tremendously judgmental and closed. Providing a safe place for my clients to be themselves is a priority.

I will teach you how to empower yourself and live your best life! Sometimes we find ourselves at a crossroad. We want someone to talk to who can understand us. I create a safe, nurturing, non-judging environment in my office where my clients can be open to explore feelings and situations that they would like to work on and or change.

I enjoy working with adults, children, adolescents, and families that are seeking help with life transitional adjustments, critical illness, coping support, grief/loss, and anxiety. My focus is to build on the strengths and coping of each individual and to provide support and encouragement throughout their counseling experience.

CARING WITH RESULTS, there is hope! The capacity to withstand traumatic and stressful experiences requires resilience. Sadness is a natural response to a life-threatening diagnosis, the dying process and grief at the loss of a loved one. With therapy, my clients gain the ability to draw strength to overcome feelings of loss and remorse.

If you live in or near the South Carolina upstate and are looking for a therapist or counselor, you have found the right place! I work with all types of clients who are seeking assistance with a wide range of concerns. Are you experiencing depression or anxiety? Are you going through a difficult life transition? Or, are you in need of marriage counseling? Take a look at my website to see some of the most common reasons why people choose Peaceful Haven Therapy.

You struggle to get through the day. And thoughts of your problems keep you up at night. You’ve told yourself “I’m losing it” at least a dozen times today. Remember the last time you felt like yourself? Hardly. You hide it well. Suggestions from friends and family are getting old. You are looking for someone who can help you clear your thoughts, calm your mind, get your energy back and find things enjoyable again. I specialize in treating anxiety and depression in women.