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Joann Ezra Gavalda
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA (she, her)
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4120 Clemson Blvd, Suite F, Anderson, SC 29621
Let's Connect (864) 252-1474
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At certain points in life, we all need support. Change is possible! As long as there is life, there is hope! Whether faced with a disappoint, daily stress, relationship conflict, addictive behavior, past trauma, or depression and anxiety, we all need help at times. Within the safety of a therapeutic relationship, I will be happy to join in your journey to help restore purpose, peace and balance to your life; to help you find strength to overcome challenges. I'm here to listen, to understand and to offer my professional knowledge, skills, and passion for life to YOU! It would be my privilege to help you find the solutions you seek.
Licensed Professional Counselor. Certified Addictions Counselor. MA in Professional Counseling. MA in Human Services with specialization in Marriage and Family Counseling. Certified adolescent counselor with 10 years of working with youth and their families. More than 16 years working with individuals, couples and families addressing various issues.
People are my passion! Hope, wisdom, life experiences and faith in God makes my life an exciting journey! Celebrating 30 years of marital contentment, my husband and I welcome the changes while supporting our adults kids. Every challenge brings growth, new prospects and new JOYS! I utilize a Christian perspective covertly or overtly, depending on preference.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Paypal, Venmo
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Joann Ezra Gavalda
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of South Carolina / 6481 Joann Ezra Gavalda
- In Practice for 13 Years
- Certificate from The South Carolina Association of Alcoholism and Drug and Abuse Counselors 1907221 / 2012
- Certificate from A-CRA (Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach) Full Clinician Certification 2018
- Attended Liberty University, MA, Graduated 2011
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Relationship Issues
- Addiction
Expertise
- Adjustment disorders
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Video Game Addiction
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Christian
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- HOPE-FOCUSED MARRIAGE COUNSELING
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- MET
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (864) 252-1474
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Joann Ezra Gavalda
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA