Marriage Counseling Therapists in Columbia, SC
With over 15 years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist, I specialize in supporting professionals, entrepreneurs, and high-profile individuals like musicians, artists, and politicians who seek both success and balance.
People see you as a high achiever, someone who’s dedicated, dependable, and always delivers. You expect excellence from others, but your expectations for yourself are even higher. You’ve surmounted nearly every challenge you’ve faced and accomplished impressive feats along the way. On the surface, your life looks perfect. You appear to have financial stability, and a loving family to return to every night… Yet, inside, you feel a void. Unfulfilled. Drained. Achieving a work-life balance seems impossible when you’re constantly in the public eye, making it feel like you’re always falling short somewhere.
With over 15 years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist, I specialize in supporting professionals, entrepreneurs, and high-profile individuals like musicians, artists, and politicians who seek both success and balance.
People see you as a high achiever, someone who’s dedicated, dependable, and always delivers. You expect excellence from others, but your expectations for yourself are even higher. You’ve surmounted nearly every challenge you’ve faced and accomplished impressive feats along the way. On the surface, your life looks perfect. You appear to have financial stability, and a loving family to return to every night… Yet, inside, you feel a void. Unfulfilled. Drained. Achieving a work-life balance seems impossible when you’re constantly in the public eye, making it feel like you’re always falling short somewhere.
In marriage the most often presented issues is two people who love each other who do not feel loved by each other and because of hurts and wounds are no longer to communicate with each other without it turning into an argument and therefore you live in silence or anger.
We are a counseling center with a team of both male and female counselors who can help you if you are suffering from depression, anger, OCD or addictions. We reconcile marriages that are headed towards divorce by: (1) Teaching husbands and wives how to communicate with each other without it leading to the same old argument. (2). Healing the hurts and wounds from the past that lead to the same old arguments. (3). Teaching husbands and wives how to love and meet each other's needs (to feel loved by each other). Visit our website at WOGCounseling.org for further understanding
In marriage the most often presented issues is two people who love each other who do not feel loved by each other and because of hurts and wounds are no longer to communicate with each other without it turning into an argument and therefore you live in silence or anger.
We are a counseling center with a team of both male and female counselors who can help you if you are suffering from depression, anger, OCD or addictions. We reconcile marriages that are headed towards divorce by: (1) Teaching husbands and wives how to communicate with each other without it leading to the same old argument. (2). Healing the hurts and wounds from the past that lead to the same old arguments. (3). Teaching husbands and wives how to love and meet each other's needs (to feel loved by each other). Visit our website at WOGCounseling.org for further understanding
Denise Sue Heberlein
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC/A
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29210
I am SYMBIS certified to counsel pre- marital couples.
As human beings, we have inherent value, and we all have different needs and issues. Working collaboratively, our work will be tailored to fit your lifestyle and goals, making it individualized. This belief aids in cultivating positive and effective change in your life. My diverse background experiences in life, work, and education enable me to utilize various therapeutic interventions in all walks of life. We were not meant to live in isolation but to be in community together. When we walk together through life, this is when we are at our best, offering hope to those who may feel hopeless.
I am SYMBIS certified to counsel pre- marital couples.
As human beings, we have inherent value, and we all have different needs and issues. Working collaboratively, our work will be tailored to fit your lifestyle and goals, making it individualized. This belief aids in cultivating positive and effective change in your life. My diverse background experiences in life, work, and education enable me to utilize various therapeutic interventions in all walks of life. We were not meant to live in isolation but to be in community together. When we walk together through life, this is when we are at our best, offering hope to those who may feel hopeless.
Christopher B Briggman
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MRC, LCMHC, LPC, CRC, CVE
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29203 (Online Only)
I’ve worked with clients of all ages to address depression, anxiety, death, workplace stress, marriage stress, and parenting issues.
My ideal client is anyone who needs therapy or is looking for a new counselor to provide a fresh perspective on life. Based on my 11 years of experience, I am confident that counseling can provide any client with support and resources to handle their personal issues based on any aspect of mental health and/or their past problems, current issues, or future goals. My ideal client seeks to achieve balance in their professional and personal life. The ability to empathize is an innate trait that works best when serving my clients.
I’ve worked with clients of all ages to address depression, anxiety, death, workplace stress, marriage stress, and parenting issues.
My ideal client is anyone who needs therapy or is looking for a new counselor to provide a fresh perspective on life. Based on my 11 years of experience, I am confident that counseling can provide any client with support and resources to handle their personal issues based on any aspect of mental health and/or their past problems, current issues, or future goals. My ideal client seeks to achieve balance in their professional and personal life. The ability to empathize is an innate trait that works best when serving my clients.
Revitalize Counseling & Consultation Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CTMH, CCL
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29208
I specialize in systemic care with youth intervention therapy, life and career coaching, life transition coaching and therapy, marriage therapy, and stress-related care.
Clients enter therapy with a need to correct relational, behavioral, social, or mental health misalignments. Issues of life weigh on clients resulting in unhealthy interactions in relational, behavioral, social, and internal relationship with their family members, in educational settings and professional environments. The client's problem may cause a loss of self or interest in things that once mattered. The client wants and needs help now! Our goal is to provide clients with the service and relief they need expeditiously!
I specialize in systemic care with youth intervention therapy, life and career coaching, life transition coaching and therapy, marriage therapy, and stress-related care.
Clients enter therapy with a need to correct relational, behavioral, social, or mental health misalignments. Issues of life weigh on clients resulting in unhealthy interactions in relational, behavioral, social, and internal relationship with their family members, in educational settings and professional environments. The client's problem may cause a loss of self or interest in things that once mattered. The client wants and needs help now! Our goal is to provide clients with the service and relief they need expeditiously!
Serenity Psychotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29212
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.
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.
Jasmine Doxie
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPCS/C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29203 (Online Only)
Welcome name is Jasmine! I specialize in helping clients rewrite the toxic narratives created by trauma, self-doubt, and relationships. I worked within the behavioral and mental health fields for approx. 10 years; with emphasis and specialized training in marriage, family, and couples' therapy, as well as, childhood and family based trauma. I enjoy helping people free themselves from the chaos and shame that come from maintaining unproductive thought patterns, defeated sense of self, and hypercritical expectations from themselves and others. Allow me to join you as you take back your narrative, and become your most authentic self.
Welcome name is Jasmine! I specialize in helping clients rewrite the toxic narratives created by trauma, self-doubt, and relationships. I worked within the behavioral and mental health fields for approx. 10 years; with emphasis and specialized training in marriage, family, and couples' therapy, as well as, childhood and family based trauma. I enjoy helping people free themselves from the chaos and shame that come from maintaining unproductive thought patterns, defeated sense of self, and hypercritical expectations from themselves and others. Allow me to join you as you take back your narrative, and become your most authentic self.
Maryanne Banich Massey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdS, MPH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29201
My specialties include: *Depression and Anxiety *Grief and Loss *Parenting and Family Concerns *Teens and Young Adults *Relationship Issues * Marital Issues.
At Guidance, Growth & Grace, my counseling provides the direction to help clients balance their lives. By working with me, clients will be able to realize their true potential and gain freedom from stress, grief and conflict. I have experience in private practice, college counseling, adolescent group home and sexual trauma center settings. My approach to therapy is designed to help clients meet the following needs: *the chance to safely express feelings to reduce anxiety; *approach issues of life, illness and death with support; *learn to develop relationships with humor, dignity and grace.
My specialties include: *Depression and Anxiety *Grief and Loss *Parenting and Family Concerns *Teens and Young Adults *Relationship Issues * Marital Issues.
At Guidance, Growth & Grace, my counseling provides the direction to help clients balance their lives. By working with me, clients will be able to realize their true potential and gain freedom from stress, grief and conflict. I have experience in private practice, college counseling, adolescent group home and sexual trauma center settings. My approach to therapy is designed to help clients meet the following needs: *the chance to safely express feelings to reduce anxiety; *approach issues of life, illness and death with support; *learn to develop relationships with humor, dignity and grace.
Tracey Meredithe McDaniel
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD(ABD, LCMHC, Coach, CISM
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29229 (Online Only)
Life can surely throw us a curve ball from time to time. However, we can learn to become resilient and develop a mindset that we are overcomers. No one is immuned to life's disappointments, nor its ups and downs in our personal and professional lives. Yet there is still hope that we can function in society without feeling like we cannot make it another day. I have experience helping others to improve their quality of life for more than twenty years. No one can do this alone. Come on let's get started "Pursuing the right path to improve your quality of life". For couples, I offer a Pre marital and Marital Bliss Intensive.
Life can surely throw us a curve ball from time to time. However, we can learn to become resilient and develop a mindset that we are overcomers. No one is immuned to life's disappointments, nor its ups and downs in our personal and professional lives. Yet there is still hope that we can function in society without feeling like we cannot make it another day. I have experience helping others to improve their quality of life for more than twenty years. No one can do this alone. Come on let's get started "Pursuing the right path to improve your quality of life". For couples, I offer a Pre marital and Marital Bliss Intensive.
Holistic Psychological Associates, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPCS, NCC, CHPT, LAC
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29201
We work intensely with various presenting problems through individual counseling/therapy and couples, marriage, and family counseling, as well as groups.
NOW OFFERING HYPNOTHERAPY! WE OFFER FAMILY MEDIATION! The mission of Holistic Psychological Associates is to help you live well, "Mind, Body, & Spirit". It is our professional philosophy of practice that in order to be well, all components of the individual must be considered. Therefore we will approach your treatment from a holistic perspective. We are committed to your well - being and your personal healing and growth. Allow your journey to begin today!
We work intensely with various presenting problems through individual counseling/therapy and couples, marriage, and family counseling, as well as groups.
NOW OFFERING HYPNOTHERAPY! WE OFFER FAMILY MEDIATION! The mission of Holistic Psychological Associates is to help you live well, "Mind, Body, & Spirit". It is our professional philosophy of practice that in order to be well, all components of the individual must be considered. Therefore we will approach your treatment from a holistic perspective. We are committed to your well - being and your personal healing and growth. Allow your journey to begin today!
Chelsea M Witherspoon
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29204
My experience includes working with anxiety, PTSD, Marital issues, Divorce, Physical Abuse, Sexual abuse, Personality disorders, ADHD, and drug and alcohol abuse and many more.
Hey there ! If you are reading this you are in the right place. A judgment free zone, where me and you can take the journey of getting you to where you want to be. Sometimes life can become difficult and too much to bear. It's okay to need a listening ear and guidance on how to sort things out. That is where I come in . With years of experience in the counseling field I am equipped to offer a great therapeutic environment.
My experience includes working with anxiety, PTSD, Marital issues, Divorce, Physical Abuse, Sexual abuse, Personality disorders, ADHD, and drug and alcohol abuse and many more.
Hey there ! If you are reading this you are in the right place. A judgment free zone, where me and you can take the journey of getting you to where you want to be. Sometimes life can become difficult and too much to bear. It's okay to need a listening ear and guidance on how to sort things out. That is where I come in . With years of experience in the counseling field I am equipped to offer a great therapeutic environment.
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Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CMHC, LPCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29212
My ideal client exists in you. Whether you're struggling with self-esteem, relationship stress, work challenges, or navigating significant life changes, I am here to support you. Hello, I’m Tamika James, a dedicated Master Level Mental Health Therapist (LPCA) and life coach serving the Columbia, SC community. With a wealth of experience and a passion for fostering positive change, I specialize in couples counseling and am an experienced marriage counselor. With 15 years of marriage and three daughters, I understand life’s complexities. As a black woman and professional therapist, I offer a unique, empathetic approach. Now Accepting
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Jessica Rudzinski
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29229 (Online Only)
Are you an expecting or new parent that is feeling overwhelmed, stressed, lonely or depressed? Does your anxiety feel like it's taking over your life? Are the challenges of parenting creating turmoil in your marriage? Are you experiencing grief due to infertility or pregnancy loss and need support? The reasons for counseling are endless. Although finding the courage to seek therapy can be challenging, choosing that path can be life changing.
Are you an expecting or new parent that is feeling overwhelmed, stressed, lonely or depressed? Does your anxiety feel like it's taking over your life? Are the challenges of parenting creating turmoil in your marriage? Are you experiencing grief due to infertility or pregnancy loss and need support? The reasons for counseling are endless. Although finding the courage to seek therapy can be challenging, choosing that path can be life changing.
I know life can be difficult! Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Are you feeling too anxious to carry out daily functions? Are family relationships overwhelming to you right now? Are you struggling with past trauma that keeps you from functioning to your potential? I can provide a place for you to work through these difficulties and journey toward wholeness and healing. I would love to work with you if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, or relationship/ marriage issues. I will partner with you to create a treatment plan to meet your specific needs and concerns.
I know life can be difficult! Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Are you feeling too anxious to carry out daily functions? Are family relationships overwhelming to you right now? Are you struggling with past trauma that keeps you from functioning to your potential? I can provide a place for you to work through these difficulties and journey toward wholeness and healing. I would love to work with you if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, or relationship/ marriage issues. I will partner with you to create a treatment plan to meet your specific needs and concerns.
I have specialized training in working with postpartum depression, trauma resolution using EMDR, anxiety and depression, marital therapy, divorce, and life adjustment issues.
I love working with women -- and all of the unique issues they encounter throughout their lives. Whether it's enhancing a woman's self-esteem, helping her set healthy boundaries, or aiding her in addressing her overall unhappiness in life, helping women truly feeds my soul.
I have specialized training in working with postpartum depression, trauma resolution using EMDR, anxiety and depression, marital therapy, divorce, and life adjustment issues.
I love working with women -- and all of the unique issues they encounter throughout their lives. Whether it's enhancing a woman's self-esteem, helping her set healthy boundaries, or aiding her in addressing her overall unhappiness in life, helping women truly feeds my soul.
Counseling for Hope & Healing
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29212
We work with: behavior disorders in children/adolescents, Attachment issues (Reactive Attachment Disorder, foster care, adoption, childhood trauma, childhood illness, childhood separation from parental figures), marriage problems (infidelity, communication), step family integration, depression and anxiety disorders and a host of other issues.
Life can be surprisingly hard. Trauma, broken relationships, life changes, depression, parenting and marriage struggles-these things happen to even the strongest people, and sometimes you just need someone to hear you. You need someone to validate your experience and help you make sense of the difficulties you are trying to wade through--that's where a compassionate and honest therapist comes in. As the Owner/Director of Counseling For Hope & Healing, I know our therapists are not afraid to walk through your struggle with you. It may feel overwhelming to take that first step, but know you will not be going at it alone.
We work with: behavior disorders in children/adolescents, Attachment issues (Reactive Attachment Disorder, foster care, adoption, childhood trauma, childhood illness, childhood separation from parental figures), marriage problems (infidelity, communication), step family integration, depression and anxiety disorders and a host of other issues.
Life can be surprisingly hard. Trauma, broken relationships, life changes, depression, parenting and marriage struggles-these things happen to even the strongest people, and sometimes you just need someone to hear you. You need someone to validate your experience and help you make sense of the difficulties you are trying to wade through--that's where a compassionate and honest therapist comes in. As the Owner/Director of Counseling For Hope & Healing, I know our therapists are not afraid to walk through your struggle with you. It may feel overwhelming to take that first step, but know you will not be going at it alone.
My preference and experience is working with clients struggling in these specific areas: Anxiety, Depression, Social/Emotional Issues, Life Transitions, Career Counseling , and Marriage/Family Counseling.
My counseling style is to connect a client’s goals and hopeful outcomes with the realities of what brought them to counseling and to partner with them to see current breakthroughs as well and a healthy and productive future. I'm excited to work with multi-cultural clients in individual counseling sessions on social-emotional issues, grief and loss, sudden life changes, mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, career counseling, and marriage/family counseling. My hope is that with my support a client will hopefully change their current reality in a space where it’s okay to not be okay.
My preference and experience is working with clients struggling in these specific areas: Anxiety, Depression, Social/Emotional Issues, Life Transitions, Career Counseling , and Marriage/Family Counseling.
My counseling style is to connect a client’s goals and hopeful outcomes with the realities of what brought them to counseling and to partner with them to see current breakthroughs as well and a healthy and productive future. I'm excited to work with multi-cultural clients in individual counseling sessions on social-emotional issues, grief and loss, sudden life changes, mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, career counseling, and marriage/family counseling. My hope is that with my support a client will hopefully change their current reality in a space where it’s okay to not be okay.
Forbes Christian Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29207 (Online Only)
Are you ready to take meaningful steps toward a better life for your family and business? In today’s challenging world, fear and anxiety can hold us back from reaching our true potential. I’m here to help you embrace your values, strengthen your relationships, and thrive personally and professionally. Whether it's your marriage, your business, or your family life, you deserve the opportunity to grow and create a lasting legacy.
Are you ready to take meaningful steps toward a better life for your family and business? In today’s challenging world, fear and anxiety can hold us back from reaching our true potential. I’m here to help you embrace your values, strengthen your relationships, and thrive personally and professionally. Whether it's your marriage, your business, or your family life, you deserve the opportunity to grow and create a lasting legacy.
Shelley McGeorge
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMFT, LPCS
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29201
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work from a systems perspective.
Whether you are experiencing stress from your own problems, from your family and friends or in the workplace, I am interested in helping you sort through and understand your concerns, help you develop new skills to solve these difficulties, and then to try out these solutions until the intensity of your concerns feels less worrisome.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work from a systems perspective.
Whether you are experiencing stress from your own problems, from your family and friends or in the workplace, I am interested in helping you sort through and understand your concerns, help you develop new skills to solve these difficulties, and then to try out these solutions until the intensity of your concerns feels less worrisome.
Angela L. Waldrop
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29205
Marriage and family relationships are rewarding, but also sometimes tough.
Are you an individual, couple, or family interested in "Building Stronger Foundations Together"? Are you struggling with marriage, parenting, or other relationship issues? Having difficulty coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, or military-specific stressors? Are you looking for a counselor who can incorporate faith into sessions? Then I'm available to walk alongside you during this time of struggle. I can help you find and attain goals that will build momentum in your life, help you move in a positive direction once again, and support healing in the relationships that matter most to you.
Marriage and family relationships are rewarding, but also sometimes tough.
Are you an individual, couple, or family interested in "Building Stronger Foundations Together"? Are you struggling with marriage, parenting, or other relationship issues? Having difficulty coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, or military-specific stressors? Are you looking for a counselor who can incorporate faith into sessions? Then I'm available to walk alongside you during this time of struggle. I can help you find and attain goals that will build momentum in your life, help you move in a positive direction once again, and support healing in the relationships that matter most to you.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.