Therapists in Boiling Springs, SC

Is there a problem or situation that is causing you problems, stress, or concern? Are there things that are affecting your day to day life or the people and things you care about? Do you feel alone in this struggle and desire relief? We at Genesis Counseling Services, LLC are here to help you start and walk your path of recovery to find serenity and happiness. Recovery is a wonderful, productive lifestyle of utilizing your strengths, abilities, awareness, and skills so that you grow and blossom day by day, and step by step. We can help you on this journey through use of counseling and therapy services.

No Day But Today! My mantra for living a genuine, purposeful & passionate life & one in which guides my clinical practice with clients. No doubt life can be hard. It can strip away our self-worth, feelings of hope & our ability to find happiness in life. At times, we can resolve issues on our own however at other times the help from a compassionate & professionally trained therapist can make a significant difference. So long as you have "hope" & are willing to do some "work" & trust the "process" I feel confident in my ability to help you begin to feel better.

About the Medical Psychologist Practitioner: Dr. Jerome Yelder, Sr. PhD MP FPPR is a Academy of Medical Psychology Board Certified Medical Psychologist, Certified Clinical Pastoral Psychotherapist, Certified Pastoral Family Therapist, National Board Certified Independent Master Chaplain, National Board Certified Licensed Independent Ordained Minister. Dr. Yelder is also a verified Service Connected Disabled Veteran of the United States Marine Corps who was Honorably Discharged from the United States Marine Corps. Dr. Yelder's Myers Briggs Personality Type is ENFJ.

I would like to work with you on your mental health journey. My experiences have taught me empathy and compassion. Safety and curiosity are used when exploring ways to reduce stress and anxiety. Together we can safely approach the thoughts, feelings and sensations moving within the body. I use evidence-based therapy models like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative, CBT and Solution-Focused Therapies to help clients safely move toward change. I focus on the strengths and needs of the client. You are able to feel empowered in your life. Together healing is possible.

*CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS for IN PERSON and TELEMENTAL HEALTH SESIONS.* Ready for a change? Do you want emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness? Are you struggling with difficult situations from your past; present? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I welcome you to a space where you are free to express your concerns without judgement. I believe we all have the strength and the wisdom within us to overcome obstacles that show up in our lives.

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, psychosexual, and neuropsychological assessment and treatment.

I am delighted you found your way to my profile. My work is with adults from ages 25 and up. I specialize in the treatment of simple and complex trauma. I am trained in EMDR and also use a variety of trauma-informed interventions. I also have experience working with clients with chemical dependency. I work with clients experiencing marital difficulties, grief, anxiety and depression. Lastly, I work with clients experiencing spiritual difficulties and doubts in their faith walk.

There is a solution. There is hope. And there is healing. Anxiety, depression, disordered eating, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, disruption in relationships, substance abuse, and on and on. These are curable, changeable, healable issues. When you go straight to the root of the issue, you can bring deep, lasting change. And we now know that the root of every mental health disorder (and many physical diseases as well) is some form of unresolved trauma. Trauma refers to any moment in our lives that our resources were overwhelmed. Big or small, single events or years-long patterns-if we don't have the support to process it, we store it.