Women's Issues Therapists in Greenville, SC

I'm a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and former military spouse of over 20 years. I’m licensed in Maryland, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, with a background in interdisciplinary care, specializing in an integrative therapeutic approach. I have experience working with a wide variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, ADHD, mood disorders, substance use, relationship difficulties, Women's issues, as well as working with the military, and LGBT populations. My goal is to offer individualized, person-centered care, to help each client meet their individual therapeutic goals.

I am currently accepting NEW children and teenagers! Welcome! I haven't met you yet, but I am proud of you for taking the first step towards mental wellness for yourself or your daughter. You may have ended up here seeking help for your daughter because she is not as happy as she once was. You've read countless articles and books, yet your concerns continue to grow as your daughter's challenges persist. Or perhaps you are a young woman struggling to manage the responsibilities of life while battling insecurity, anxious thoughts that won’t stop, and feelings of depression that are preventing you from living your best life.

I am a licensed professional counselor in South Carolina, though I am currently living in eastern Pennsylvania, and offer over 16 years of experience in a variety of settings, having worked extensively with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples on mental health and relationship issues. We can work toward trauma recovery, overcome relationship obstacles, and address parenting concerns and executive functioning deficits common with ADHD. I can help you work through your life experiences, trauma histories, family dynamics, and relationships to heal your wounded self, feel more empowered, and become your best self.

Daring greatly means the courage to be vulnerable. It means to show up and be seen. To ask for what you need. To talk about how you're feeling. To have the hard conversations-Brene Brown. Does your life feel like it is starting to spiral out of control? Are you tired of fighting alone or feeling unheard or unseen? My passion lies in helping those that are motivated to seek help but might be scared to start. Change can be very hard. I would love to explore that together. I go at the pace that is most comfortable to you. My specialties include ADHD, stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, familial conflict, parenthood and women's issues.

Clients who work with me are seeking a collaborative effort for wellness, open to mind / body approaches and a healthful path. Clients may be dealing with Anxiety or Depression or Life Transitions (job related / relational / fertility / LGBTQ+ / men's & women's issues / aging). You may be working to find peace & purpose in your life. I hope to help you in evaluating and processing internal and external barriers that may prevent you from actualizing authentic-self potential. We will work together to provide applicable skills for meeting the goals we set forth.

It's difficult making the decision to seek help! When a client finally makes the step to enter counseling, they just hope to find a therapist that is compassionate, non-judgmental, nurturing and able to help them reach their full potential. Throughout my career in working with clients, I've heard many say they wished they entered therapy sooner. Don't hesitate to reach out for support and focus on your self-care and quality of life.

You have a list of things to do each day, but you are barely getting one task crossed off. You’re finding it difficult to get your day started. No one in your circle seems to understand your struggle OR you're trying your best to keep it all together. Maybe you feel hopeless, confused, resentful, telling yourself “I miss who I used to be before marriage and the kids”. Maybe you are thinking who you are and what you do is just never good enough. You could even be questioning constantly “is everyone else’s kids this difficult and defiant”?

Are you struggling with weight loss and stress? Are feeling stuck in life? It may be very beneficial to have someone help you through your challenges, identify patterns that may need changing, establishing healthy boundaries for yourself and others. Therapy can be helpful to make changes you need. Additionally, I am certified as an Integrative Mental Health Professional and offer health coaching to help you reach your goals for a healthier lifestyle which maybe weight loss and stress management.

You feel like a bad mom and you’re worried that the fact that you’re reading this means that you’re failing. The anxiety is next level. You’re living in your head 24/7. You’re distracted and feel disconnected from your life. Unwanted thoughts feel like they’re spinning out of control and you’re wondering if you’re going crazy. Intense emotions feel like they are spilling out of you despite your best efforts to keep them stuffed inside. You may have already self-diagnosed yourself with PPA or PPD. You need something to change. You're craving stability. You want to feel like yourself again and get the hang of this whole mom - thing.

Yes, you can cuss here. I thought I'd get that out of the way so you know you can be yourself with me. You’ve likely been to therapy before but it didn’t seem to get to the root of the problem. You know deep down there’s more to your healing than merely changing your thoughts. You have a voice inside telling you things like, “I’m not good enough, I have to be perfect, I’m an imposter, I’m unlovable.” You’re tired of believing these messages and fighting them off by yourself. You’ve tried many things to feel better. You've read books, done therapy, saved all the Instagram and/or tik-tok posts about self-care, started a yoga practice…

Bundle of joy? Becoming a parent is so much more than labor and delivery. In fact, the transition begins long before the due date. For most, the journey begins with the idea of creating family. Even your outlook on the world can change once you've embarked on some part of this path. And while imagined to be only wondrous, becoming parents can also present significant challenges. If you have concerns around fertility, loss, pregnancy / postpartum distress, childbirth, hormonal changes, adoption or the many other topics during this phase of life- we can help.

With over 20 years experience working with those suffering from anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, narcissist abuse and OCD, I treat my clients with compassion and understanding. I equip them with new found skills and techniques to deal with life's transitions and challenges. I work from an empowering and strength based perspective. I work with highly motivated clients in a nonjudgemental, open and caring environment. Life can be hard and having someone with the education and skills to help coach us along the way can make a big difference in having a joyful, fulfilling and peaceful life.

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.

Scheduling intensive clients only. Please call 864-664-2710 for more information. You know that there are things you need to work on, but you don’t want to commit to weekly therapy. You are ready to tackle the issues that have been getting in the way of you leading the life you want to lead. These same issues keep you from having the types of relationships you want with those closest to you. Perhaps you feel stuck having to deal with the same issues repeatedly. Have you considered doing a trauma focused intensive?

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.

You’re exhausted with trying to live up to everyone's standards. Your kids, your parents, your partner, work. You feel like you can't get it right and you're just trying to keep it all together. You want to show up better for yourself and your family, but lately just getting through the day is a win. Your inner critic is loud and overpowering, pointing out flaws in yourself every day. You find yourself getting snippy with your family and playing back past frustrations in your head over and over again. You want to be your best for everyone but most days you’re too exhausted. You crave a sense of peace and rest in your busy mind.

I'm glad you are here! 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 - stuck in your life, your relationships, and work or school. My style is friendly, personable, engaged, and supportive. We can kick off our shoes and sip coffee or tea while we talk.

If you're struggling to navigate decisions or feelings around fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, birth trauma, loss, parenting, peri-menopause or the many other things that occur during this time of life, I can help. During a time you may have expected to be wondrous, you may have found unexpected challenges and distress. You may feel the image you had of your future to be shattered and find yourself not sure where to go from here. If you're a woman or couple and this sounds familiar, I can help you find your way to feeling better.

Do these resonate with you: " I feel stuck", "I want to be able to love myself", "I feel depleted", "I'm angry or sad all the time" or " I keep putting other people's needs before my own"?. Maybe you've tried to occupy yourself even more so you don't have to think about your problems or you decided to wait it out because you don't want to seem weak. But, one day, you realize nothing is changing and decide to take the first step towards positive change. I'm here to offer support and guidance during this new step.