Therapists in Chapin, SC

Do you feel overwhelmed by a sea of opinions, options, and advice pulling you in different directions? Setting impossibly high expectations for yourself causing guilt, anxiety, and defeat when you fall short? You then find yourself making uncomfortable choices or acting impulsively then berating yourself, amplifying the anxiety and self-doubt? This happens partly because you are operating in survival mode. You likely wear a lot of different “hats” and juggling the different roles and expectations can lead to feeling like you are barely getting by in any one role, furthering this sense of survival mode and exhaustion.

Struggling with your relationship, trauma, or anger? Have you tried everything you know, but it’s still not working? You can escape. Whether you’re aiming to improve your relationship, escape depression, calm anxiety, heal from trauma, or control anger, change is possible. It's not too late to feel loved, appreciated, valued, and safe in your life and relationships. Let’s work together to make that change a reality. My approach is tailored to meet your specific needs and goals, ensuring that you receive the most effective and compassionate care possible.

Relationship struggles are my focus, and these may be considered alone or together. We can work to help you navigate high-stakes situations to strengthen your most intimate, important attachments. We all need to feel understood, and deserve to feel loved. Through a relational, systemic approach, we can explore and strengthen your connecting bonds and place within them. Life is as much about how we tell our stories as it is the content of these narratives. Attachment is a key part of my work with romantic / sexual partners and families. Being newly seen and heard in more complete ways can be transformative and hope-inducing.

I enjoy helping others realize their best self as they face life's challenges. I believe most of us are doing the best we can, and sometimes we just need a little guidance or support on becoming the person, parent, partner, or child we want to be. We can feel stuck or overwhelmed, and the next step is unclear at times. I would like the opportunity to walk beside you, as you rediscover or discover for the first time the fulfilled life you desire. Life is hard at times; my goal is to help you in those times.

Are you a couple struggling to understand each other? Parents worried about your children? Maybe your faith is changing and you struggle to understand yourself as your once solid worldview shifts. Maybe you have experienced trauma and you can’t just “forgive” like everyone wants you to. None of this is your fault, and there is hope!

Embarking on the journey of therapy requires a brave step forward—a decision fueled by the yearning for a more fulfilling life. With a focus on adolescents, young adults, athletes, couples, and women's issues, I bring a blend of compassion and expertise to guide individuals from diverse backgrounds through their mental health challenges. My approach to therapy stems from a deep-rooted passion for helping others, continuously honed through experience and ongoing professional development.

Life can be extremely challenging. Many of us do not have the proper support or coping skills to sometimes handle what life throws at us. I am here to help you navigate through the issues you are experiencing from these life challenges. Whether it be anxiety, depression, life-transition, relationship distress, or family concerns; I am ready to armor you with skills and tools to help you cope. I do accept BlueCross BlueShield insurance, as well as self pay. I can provide you with an itemized bill, at your request, that is accepted by most insurance companies for out of network billing.

My passion is to help individuals live the quality life they want by using a person centered approach. I include looking at the whole person when considering the best approach to treatment. Patterns of behaviors, diet, physical activity and strengths are part of a holistic approach to treatment. I work with clients to develop a plan to improve quality of life and make the changes they want to make. A healthy mind is a key element to a healthy life.

Why me? Why did/do I have to experience ____, be born with _____, and ultimately live with _____???? You've probably tried everything you know; positivity, praying, ignoring or burying the feelings, talking about the experience, maladaptive behaviors (shopping, sex, substances, ANYTHING to keep your mind off of what is), and you may have even tried therapy. Either way, you're here now which means something in you believes it is time and you are ready for positive change. You decide the destination or goal and I walk alongside you on the journey. Through reiki and/or therapy, we can get where you want to be. Healthy..why NOT you?

Are you facing difficulties that have become overwhelming? Are your feelings and concerns starting to interfere with the life you want to live? I am here to help you navigate life's difficulties and challenges. We all know life happens and situations can sometimes feel overwhelming and unmanageable. Therapy can help. As your therapist, I want to help you overcome the challenges you are facing and live the life you deserve. In therapy, I will work with you to learn coping skills, gain knowledge, heal from past trauma, and create self-awareness to achieve your goals. All are welcome.

I support individuals and families who have reached a time of upheaval, struggling to get through their day to day lives. I have a history of serving individuals and families caring for loved ones with chronic illness and who suffer from chronic illness. I strive to support the mental health of individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, anticipatory grief, grief and just life's difficult times. I am passionate and skilled in making positive changes with skills, therapy and resources.

Let's face it - life is challenging. Taking the first step to reach out and ask for help can be difficult. When we struggle with mental health, relational issues and/or substance use/misuse, it is easy to feel inadequate and wonder if things will ever get better. Although you may have found yourself in patterns that you do not like, you have the power to change them. You have strengths to help you create a life inspired by what's most important to you and deal with life’s challenges in a more effective way.

Hi there, I’m Aly! I am passionate about helping my clients move from surviving to thriving. I work hard to create an atmosphere of balance and self-acceptance. I want you to be able to break free from the vicious cycle of trying to be perfect, “failing”, then trying it all over again. My primary focus areas include eating disorders/disordered eating, anxiety, life transitions, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Not only do I have years of professional experience and training regarding these struggles, but I also have years of personal experience and recovery!

Challenges in life can leave us feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. Learning to live together in love with others can be especially taxing. At times we may get “stuck” and need to find our way. I am passionate about helping you find new pathways to connection, healing and growth. I understand the challenges of being a couple, of parenting, and managing individual struggles. I also recognize the potential of each individual, couple and family, to grow, to change and find our way up and out of difficulties. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am trained to provide you care within the context of your relationships.