Melanie Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, NCC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Taylors, SC 29687
Let's Connect (864) 618-2141
Do you feel like the world was designed for one type of person, and that you didn’t get or don’t want to follow the rulebook? You’ve experienced rejection, discrimination, invalidation, or misunderstandings due to your neurodivergence, gender/sexual identity, chronic illness, or disability. Hiding parts of yourself to survive leaves you disconnected from your authentic self. You may be in the process of rebuilding yourself after childhood, partner, or religious abuse. It feels like your identity itself is in question, and you want relief from the depression, anxiety, and hopelessness, and to be able to accept yourself as you are.
In our work together, I'll bring compassion, curiosity, and a dash of humor. I believe the therapeutic relationship provides a nurturing space to access our innate ability to grow and heal. Even though many of our difficulties stem from systemic inequalities that can't be easily changed, we can cultivate resilience, find joy, and create authentic lives.
Being different and misunderstood in our society is exhausting. I understand these feelings because I've experienced many of them myself, along with the healing that can occur when a compassionate witness hears, validates, and affirms your story. I'll help you sort through the pieces of your narrative and shape a life that fits you perfectly.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $100
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Melanie Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, NCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of South Carolina / 8889 Supervised by Samantha Diamond (South Carolina / 7811) Melanie Ward
- In Practice for 1 Year
- Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors 1730898 / 2024
- Attended Walden University, MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2024
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (864) 618-2141
Melanie Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, NCC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Trauma and PTSD
- Autism
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Neurodivergence
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (864) 618-2141
Melanie Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, NCC
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Brainspotting
- Compassion Focused
- Existential
- Feminist
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (864) 618-2141
Melanie Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, NCC
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (864) 618-2141
Melanie Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, NCC