Sex Therapists in Anderson, SC
Rickell Ballentine
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Anderson, SC 29621
I bring authenticity, empathy, and curiosity into the therapy room to help individuals, couples and more explore their mental and physical blocks surrounding sexuality, intimacy, and pleasure.
Your relationship is almost perfect, except for one piece. You’ve lost your spark, or maybe it was never there. Sex and intimacy is a crucial piece in relationships with trust and vulnerability being the paramount foundation. This typically takes a lot of open and safe communication, which also may not be you and your partner’s strong suit. Maybe there’s some old wounds there. Or shame around sex has always been a part of growing up. Whichever it may be, let’s light that fire that brings us closer together again. I am here to help you unlock the full benefits of pleasure within yourself and your relationships.
I bring authenticity, empathy, and curiosity into the therapy room to help individuals, couples and more explore their mental and physical blocks surrounding sexuality, intimacy, and pleasure.
Your relationship is almost perfect, except for one piece. You’ve lost your spark, or maybe it was never there. Sex and intimacy is a crucial piece in relationships with trust and vulnerability being the paramount foundation. This typically takes a lot of open and safe communication, which also may not be you and your partner’s strong suit. Maybe there’s some old wounds there. Or shame around sex has always been a part of growing up. Whichever it may be, let’s light that fire that brings us closer together again. I am here to help you unlock the full benefits of pleasure within yourself and your relationships.
Yadira Baez-Lockard, Psy.D. Forensic
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, Legal
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Anderson, SC 29621
Dr. Lockard was awarded her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, Illinois. She completed her internship at the Kentucky Department of Corrections where she focused on the treatment of male and female sex offender treatment. Her experience includes years of forensic and clinical treatment and evaluation in out-patient, in-patient, and correctional settings. Such experiences include: Community Mental Health Clinics, Autism Clinics, County and Psychiatric Hospitals, and state behavioral and social services agencies. Her areas of expertise (all bilingual) include: clinical, criminal forensic, psycho sexual, and neuropsychological assessment and treatment.
Dr. Lockard was awarded her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, Illinois. She completed her internship at the Kentucky Department of Corrections where she focused on the treatment of male and female sex offender treatment. Her experience includes years of forensic and clinical treatment and evaluation in out-patient, in-patient, and correctional settings. Such experiences include: Community Mental Health Clinics, Autism Clinics, County and Psychiatric Hospitals, and state behavioral and social services agencies. Her areas of expertise (all bilingual) include: clinical, criminal forensic, psycho sexual, and neuropsychological assessment and treatment.
Leslie Hull-Kimball
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, CSAT
Verified Verified
Anderson, SC 29621
Using a medical model of addiction and a strength-based theraputic approach, I offer a variety of options designed to assist the following populations: The person struggling with the unhealthy sexual behaviors; The spouse/partner; Couples; Adolescents and their parents; Families, Religious Institutions; Businesses; and Professionals (Physicians, Psychotherapists, and Counselors).
As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and co-founder of UpstateRecoveryCenter.com, I specialize in providing therapy for adults, adolescents, couples, and families who struggle with the impact that sexually compulsive behaviors, pornography addiction, sexual addiction, infidelity disorders, and intimacy disorders have caused. I also specialize in working with spouses, partners, and family members needing assistance to heal from the trauma created by these unhealthy behaviors.Continuing education and consultation for professionals, religious institutions, schools, and businesses are available upon request.
Using a medical model of addiction and a strength-based theraputic approach, I offer a variety of options designed to assist the following populations: The person struggling with the unhealthy sexual behaviors; The spouse/partner; Couples; Adolescents and their parents; Families, Religious Institutions; Businesses; and Professionals (Physicians, Psychotherapists, and Counselors).
As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and co-founder of UpstateRecoveryCenter.com, I specialize in providing therapy for adults, adolescents, couples, and families who struggle with the impact that sexually compulsive behaviors, pornography addiction, sexual addiction, infidelity disorders, and intimacy disorders have caused. I also specialize in working with spouses, partners, and family members needing assistance to heal from the trauma created by these unhealthy behaviors.Continuing education and consultation for professionals, religious institutions, schools, and businesses are available upon request.
Heather Kline Schaffer
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MEd, LPC, NCC, ERYT500
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anderson, SC 29621
Dr. Kline Schaffer has been recognized twice in the last decade by U.S. Congressman for her work with individuals, families, and groups coping through transitions, trauma & grief. She currently takes referrals for children, adults, couples, families, and groups; she has embraced serving others in full-time private practice since 2008. She supports clients with a holistic approach utilizing the best practices of Functional & Integrative Medicine, personalizing each treatment plan & working at the individuals pace to facilitate their best life! www.fernviewcenterforwellbeing.com
Dr. Kline Schaffer has been recognized twice in the last decade by U.S. Congressman for her work with individuals, families, and groups coping through transitions, trauma & grief. She currently takes referrals for children, adults, couples, families, and groups; she has embraced serving others in full-time private practice since 2008. She supports clients with a holistic approach utilizing the best practices of Functional & Integrative Medicine, personalizing each treatment plan & working at the individuals pace to facilitate their best life! www.fernviewcenterforwellbeing.com
Reproductive Journey Counseling & Support
MEd, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anderson, SC 29621
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.
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.
Considering Divorce? Please call me before you call an attorney. Feeling betrayed. Feeling stuck. Falling out of love. Feeling you’ve lost yourself. With over 20 years of experience, I understand why relationships break or breakthrough. Even if you’ve tried other methods before and it didn’t work, please call me for a 15 minute free consultation. Single? It can feel hopeless. Learn how to break bad dating habits. Take time to discover who you are and what you want. Find yourself after a breakup. About to walk down the aisle? My programs help curb divorce statistics. I offer a safe and nonjudgmental space to explore and feel.
Considering Divorce? Please call me before you call an attorney. Feeling betrayed. Feeling stuck. Falling out of love. Feeling you’ve lost yourself. With over 20 years of experience, I understand why relationships break or breakthrough. Even if you’ve tried other methods before and it didn’t work, please call me for a 15 minute free consultation. Single? It can feel hopeless. Learn how to break bad dating habits. Take time to discover who you are and what you want. Find yourself after a breakup. About to walk down the aisle? My programs help curb divorce statistics. I offer a safe and nonjudgmental space to explore and feel.
Susan Tankersley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Anderson, SC 29621
Waitlist for new clients
In this world you and I are guaranteed to experience some sort of trouble (John 16:33). I am called and have been very well equipped to help individuals, couples, and families learn how to have an abundant life in-spite of the troubles of this world. I have limited space available for new clients. Please call to see if I can help meet your needs.
In this world you and I are guaranteed to experience some sort of trouble (John 16:33). I am called and have been very well equipped to help individuals, couples, and families learn how to have an abundant life in-spite of the troubles of this world. I have limited space available for new clients. Please call to see if I can help meet your needs.
Heritage Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Anderson, SC 29621
Heritage Institute is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit teaching clinic. We serve individuals, couples, and families who are overwhelmed and need someone to come along side of them. We have therapists at every stage in the process of licensure. We believe it is a privilege to serve our clients, improving families and the communities we live in.
Heritage Institute is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit teaching clinic. We serve individuals, couples, and families who are overwhelmed and need someone to come along side of them. We have therapists at every stage in the process of licensure. We believe it is a privilege to serve our clients, improving families and the communities we live in.
In relationships, it can be difficult to achieve the perfect balance between stability and excitement. Perhaps you feel like your relationship is at a crossroads or has become stagnant. Perhaps you are trying to heal from pain and repair the levels of fairness and trust in your relationship.
In relationships, it can be difficult to achieve the perfect balance between stability and excitement. Perhaps you feel like your relationship is at a crossroads or has become stagnant. Perhaps you are trying to heal from pain and repair the levels of fairness and trust in your relationship.
Hannah McClure
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Anderson, SC 29621
Waitlist for new clients
I have a passion for working with teens and young adults that are working through their journey of self-discovery. Whether that means you’re trying to find your place in the LGBTQ+ community or trying to figure out career plans and goals for your life. I am here to help you gain clarity and insight out of what can be very overwhelming emotions.
I have a passion for working with teens and young adults that are working through their journey of self-discovery. Whether that means you’re trying to find your place in the LGBTQ+ community or trying to figure out career plans and goals for your life. I am here to help you gain clarity and insight out of what can be very overwhelming emotions.
Sara Cato
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Anderson, SC 29623 (Online Only)
My passion is to help others from all walks of life with their personal stressors and to empower them to make positive lifestyle changes. My goal is to help others see and reach their full potential.
My passion is to help others from all walks of life with their personal stressors and to empower them to make positive lifestyle changes. My goal is to help others see and reach their full potential.
Online Therapists
Hal Stewart
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, CSAT, CST, CPTT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Greer, SC 29650
It can be hard to reach out for help, especially when it's help for sexual issues.
As a Board-Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Co-Founder of the Center for Sexual and Relational Health, I assist those struggling with a variety of complex sexual issues. These include porn addiction, sex addiction, compulsive sexual behaviors, infidelity, mismatched sexual desire, ED and premature ejaculation. As a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist, I work with spouses & partners in their struggle to understand & heal from the hurtful impact of unwanted sexual behaviors. I also work with couples wanting to improve their sexual experience or to reintegrate sexual intimacy after healing from an affair.
It can be hard to reach out for help, especially when it's help for sexual issues.
As a Board-Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Co-Founder of the Center for Sexual and Relational Health, I assist those struggling with a variety of complex sexual issues. These include porn addiction, sex addiction, compulsive sexual behaviors, infidelity, mismatched sexual desire, ED and premature ejaculation. As a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist, I work with spouses & partners in their struggle to understand & heal from the hurtful impact of unwanted sexual behaviors. I also work with couples wanting to improve their sexual experience or to reintegrate sexual intimacy after healing from an affair.
MB Tabor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP, CST
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29611 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps you improve your communication and your sexual intimacy, so you can feel close, playful, and connected again.
You feel like your partner just doesn't get it - like they don't understand you. You're stuck in a pattern that seems to never end: one of you gets quiet and the other gets louder, and this cycle seems to repeat over and over again. Your sex life is strained. But talking about sex is hard.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps you improve your communication and your sexual intimacy, so you can feel close, playful, and connected again.
You feel like your partner just doesn't get it - like they don't understand you. You're stuck in a pattern that seems to never end: one of you gets quiet and the other gets louder, and this cycle seems to repeat over and over again. Your sex life is strained. But talking about sex is hard.
Are there areas of your life or relationship that are overwhelmed by stress, hurt, or fear? Have you found yourself or your partner engaging in things like excessive drinking, food, sex, internet use, or shopping to find relief or to escape? Is your relationship suffering from a lack of communication, trust, intimacy or betrayal? As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I treat individuals, couples, and families with specific consideration of their context and the role it plays in their current struggles. I treat individual and relationship issues around anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life adjustments, communication, and trust.
Are there areas of your life or relationship that are overwhelmed by stress, hurt, or fear? Have you found yourself or your partner engaging in things like excessive drinking, food, sex, internet use, or shopping to find relief or to escape? Is your relationship suffering from a lack of communication, trust, intimacy or betrayal? As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I treat individuals, couples, and families with specific consideration of their context and the role it plays in their current struggles. I treat individual and relationship issues around anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life adjustments, communication, and trust.
Nicholas Natale
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC/S, CST
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29201
You can schedule a free consultation call anytime to begin the process of discovering and manifesting your sexual best.
I believe that everyone deserves a satisfying and fulfilling sex life. My role as a therapist and personal consultant is to guide individuals and couples to their sexual best. I approach each situation through a positive, strength-based approach that addresses all areas of relationships, intimacy, and sexuality. My desire is for you to flourish. My work is informed by leading research, cultural trends, and a spiritual perspective.
You can schedule a free consultation call anytime to begin the process of discovering and manifesting your sexual best.
I believe that everyone deserves a satisfying and fulfilling sex life. My role as a therapist and personal consultant is to guide individuals and couples to their sexual best. I approach each situation through a positive, strength-based approach that addresses all areas of relationships, intimacy, and sexuality. My desire is for you to flourish. My work is informed by leading research, cultural trends, and a spiritual perspective.
Sex therapists address your sexual/relationship issues when they are impacting, and being impacted by the various issues in your life.
Hello! My name is Lina. I am a Hispanic mom from Texas to 3 young adults and a marriage veteran of 20 yrs. My family and I have lived in South Carolina for nearly 4 yrs. where I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate with a primary focus of sex and relationship therapy. I possess a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in systemic sex therapy and I am currently pursuing a doctorate in Clinical Sexology. What is sex therapy? It is purely talk therapy between me and each partner in the relationship.
Sex therapists address your sexual/relationship issues when they are impacting, and being impacted by the various issues in your life.
Hello! My name is Lina. I am a Hispanic mom from Texas to 3 young adults and a marriage veteran of 20 yrs. My family and I have lived in South Carolina for nearly 4 yrs. where I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate with a primary focus of sex and relationship therapy. I possess a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in systemic sex therapy and I am currently pursuing a doctorate in Clinical Sexology. What is sex therapy? It is purely talk therapy between me and each partner in the relationship.
Speaking about sex and love can feel overwhelmingly vulnerable, even with a therapist.
Sex-positive therapy...What does that mean? Well, that means that you will find a non-judgmental, empathetic space to talk about desire and sex without a therapist attempting to cure or dismiss the things that are important to you. You may be in a BDSM relationship where the boundaries and rules need clarity. You may be grappling with the idea of trying a fetish or kink that you have been taught should bring you shame. You could be struggling with self-worth due to our toxic dating app culture where connections are swiped and ghosting is common. Maybe you are fighting to find your beautiful sexuality again after trauma.
Speaking about sex and love can feel overwhelmingly vulnerable, even with a therapist.
Sex-positive therapy...What does that mean? Well, that means that you will find a non-judgmental, empathetic space to talk about desire and sex without a therapist attempting to cure or dismiss the things that are important to you. You may be in a BDSM relationship where the boundaries and rules need clarity. You may be grappling with the idea of trying a fetish or kink that you have been taught should bring you shame. You could be struggling with self-worth due to our toxic dating app culture where connections are swiped and ghosting is common. Maybe you are fighting to find your beautiful sexuality again after trauma.
Karen Strange
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, CSAT, CPTT, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greer, SC 29650
I welcome opportunities to present workshops to colleges, churches, and local civic organizations on a variety of topics including information on sexual/porn addiction, teaching your children about sex, and creating a sexually vibrant marriage.
As a Certified Sex Addictions Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, and co-founder of the Center for Sexual and Relational Health, I specialize in helping individuals and couples struggling with sexual/porn addiction, compulsive sexual behaviors, infidelity, and the associated trauma from those behaviors. Because sexual/porn addiction impacts the entire family system, I am also a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist as I help partners navigate the emotional impact created by the problematic behaviors of their loved ones. I journey alongside my clients to help them create a new narrative for themselves so they can move forward.
I welcome opportunities to present workshops to colleges, churches, and local civic organizations on a variety of topics including information on sexual/porn addiction, teaching your children about sex, and creating a sexually vibrant marriage.
As a Certified Sex Addictions Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, and co-founder of the Center for Sexual and Relational Health, I specialize in helping individuals and couples struggling with sexual/porn addiction, compulsive sexual behaviors, infidelity, and the associated trauma from those behaviors. Because sexual/porn addiction impacts the entire family system, I am also a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist as I help partners navigate the emotional impact created by the problematic behaviors of their loved ones. I journey alongside my clients to help them create a new narrative for themselves so they can move forward.
I am kink knowledgable, sex-positive, and polyamory-friendly.
Thank you for taking the first step on this journey and seeking help. This is no easy feat. Self-work and change can feel daunting. As a result, we often feel stuck, unable to access or implement fundamental life changes even with several tools under our belt. I specialize in working with adults and couples implementing evidence based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ACT. Issues that I specialize in include working with trauma, mood/anxiety disorders, depression and relationship difficulties. I provide tele-health services, either over the phone or using a secure video platform.
I am kink knowledgable, sex-positive, and polyamory-friendly.
Thank you for taking the first step on this journey and seeking help. This is no easy feat. Self-work and change can feel daunting. As a result, we often feel stuck, unable to access or implement fundamental life changes even with several tools under our belt. I specialize in working with adults and couples implementing evidence based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ACT. Issues that I specialize in include working with trauma, mood/anxiety disorders, depression and relationship difficulties. I provide tele-health services, either over the phone or using a secure video platform.
Anna Christina Prather
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29601
Education: MA in Couple and Family Therapy from Antioch University New England, Sex Therapy Certificate from Antioch University Seattle, Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship Certificate from ICEEFT, Behavior Analysis Certificate from Florida Institute of Technology.
Therapy is like co-authoring a story—embarking on a great journey, overcoming obstacles, noticing the softer moments, and forging a path toward hope. It's an honor to witness my clients' growth, as authenticity and well-being positively shape their world and narratives. I am committed to helping my clients bravely explore new ways toward self-compassion, authenticity, and wholeness. My work focuses on deepening relational satisfaction, creating safe and meaningful connections, and establishing healthy patterns that promote both individual and collective well-being.
Education: MA in Couple and Family Therapy from Antioch University New England, Sex Therapy Certificate from Antioch University Seattle, Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship Certificate from ICEEFT, Behavior Analysis Certificate from Florida Institute of Technology.
Therapy is like co-authoring a story—embarking on a great journey, overcoming obstacles, noticing the softer moments, and forging a path toward hope. It's an honor to witness my clients' growth, as authenticity and well-being positively shape their world and narratives. I am committed to helping my clients bravely explore new ways toward self-compassion, authenticity, and wholeness. My work focuses on deepening relational satisfaction, creating safe and meaningful connections, and establishing healthy patterns that promote both individual and collective well-being.
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Who is sex therapy for?
Sex problems are common in relationships. Many people want a better sex life and want to feel loved and desired by their partner. It is difficult for couples to resolve sexual problems on their own because people often feel ashamed to talk about their sexual desires fearing they are not normal, when in fact a very broad range of preferences and behaviors are normal. A sex therapist can help clarify this and other matters.
Why do people need sex therapy?
Many people do not know how to talk about their erotic needs or their emotional needs, both of which are addressed in sex therapy. Couples often live with sexual difficulties for years before seeking help, and in that time, partners may experience so much disappointment and alienation that they may fear their problems mean they are incompatible. Once people experience disappointment, it is difficult to find resolution without help.
What happens in sex therapy?
People have many misconceptions about what takes place in sex therapy. First, it is a form of talk therapy in which partners discuss their sexual concerns; it does not involve touching or physical exploration of any kind. Sex therapy typically helps couples get comfortable talking to each other about sex so that, in the privacy of their home life, they can openly discuss their sexual desires and make decisions about what they want to do. Couples are typically assigned activities to do at home that build intimacy skills.
What kinds of problems do sex therapists treat?
Very often, partners differ in their degree of sexual desire and struggle over how often to have sex. Or they may have fights about porn use or have difficulty connecting sexually after one partner is unfaithful. Men may have problems with premature ejaculation. Women may find themselves struggling to become aroused or to achieve an orgasm. Sometimes partners feel like they have lost the sense of attraction to their partner. These are all common issues dealt with in sex therapy.