Marriage Counseling Therapists in Charleston, SC
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.
I specialize in marital issues, divorce, high-conflict custody cases, parent-child contact problems.
Individuals and couples struggling with life's difficulties
I specialize in marital issues, divorce, high-conflict custody cases, parent-child contact problems.
Individuals and couples struggling with life's difficulties
Andrew Newhouse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Charleston, SC 29405 (Online Only)
Book with me now by clicking on my website! My name is Andrew Newhouse, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the states of Hawaii, Florida, and South Carolina. I have over 13 years of experience in the mental health field in a variety of settings, e.g., wilderness therapy, community mental health, telehealth, and detention centers. I work with adolescents, adults, and seniors, helping people find their way on this road of life. Whether it be managing anxiety or depression, grief or loss, substance use or other addictions, I am here to help you.
Book with me now by clicking on my website! My name is Andrew Newhouse, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the states of Hawaii, Florida, and South Carolina. I have over 13 years of experience in the mental health field in a variety of settings, e.g., wilderness therapy, community mental health, telehealth, and detention centers. I work with adolescents, adults, and seniors, helping people find their way on this road of life. Whether it be managing anxiety or depression, grief or loss, substance use or other addictions, I am here to help you.
Lexa Goldman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Charleston, SC 29401 (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you questioning yourself and your life path? As a licensed mental health counselor and a licensed marriage and family therapist, I help people with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, LGBTQ+ specific issues, and more.
Are you ready to come out but aren't sure if you will be accepted? Have you already come out to family or friends but are not getting the acceptance that you desire? I understand that coming out can be difficult and does not happen all at once. Has a friend or family member recently come out and you need help to process what this means? Whether you identify within the LGBTQ+ community or you are a family member or friend of someone within the community, I can help you navigate in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you questioning yourself and your life path? As a licensed mental health counselor and a licensed marriage and family therapist, I help people with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, LGBTQ+ specific issues, and more.
Are you ready to come out but aren't sure if you will be accepted? Have you already come out to family or friends but are not getting the acceptance that you desire? I understand that coming out can be difficult and does not happen all at once. Has a friend or family member recently come out and you need help to process what this means? Whether you identify within the LGBTQ+ community or you are a family member or friend of someone within the community, I can help you navigate in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
Howard M Held
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charleston, SC 29414
My counseling background includes the areas of marital discord, divorce recovery, grief and loss, employment issues, and stress management.
Do you sometimes feel so sad that it is hard to get out of bed in the morning? Do you feel anxious about the future? Are you overwhelmed by the events in your life? At times, it can be difficult just to get through the day. I can assist you in obtaining the emotional well being you have experienced in the past. Through counseling and emotional support, I believe that you and I can come up with solutions to the challenges you are currently facing.
My counseling background includes the areas of marital discord, divorce recovery, grief and loss, employment issues, and stress management.
Do you sometimes feel so sad that it is hard to get out of bed in the morning? Do you feel anxious about the future? Are you overwhelmed by the events in your life? At times, it can be difficult just to get through the day. I can assist you in obtaining the emotional well being you have experienced in the past. Through counseling and emotional support, I believe that you and I can come up with solutions to the challenges you are currently facing.
Valerie A. Gist
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, LPC, LPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charleston, SC 29412 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained and licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Professional Counselor.
I work with individuals, couples, and/or entire families virtual only who understand that what they are doing currently hurts and are willing to come to a place to try something different.
I am trained and licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Professional Counselor.
I work with individuals, couples, and/or entire families virtual only who understand that what they are doing currently hurts and are willing to come to a place to try something different.
Helen Elliott Wheeler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Charleston, SC 29407
The focus of my counseling is on families. I specialize in families going through difficult transitions of life including, pre- marital, marriage, separation and divorce counseling as well as remarriage and step family issues. I help parents focus on their children's needs at these choke points. As a 20 year veteran teacher, I am also uniquely qualified to help families struggling with ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, or other educational issues. I also specialize in helping high conflict divorcing parents develop parenting plans by functioning as a Parenting Coordinator. I am also a qualified Family Court Mediator.
The focus of my counseling is on families. I specialize in families going through difficult transitions of life including, pre- marital, marriage, separation and divorce counseling as well as remarriage and step family issues. I help parents focus on their children's needs at these choke points. As a 20 year veteran teacher, I am also uniquely qualified to help families struggling with ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, or other educational issues. I also specialize in helping high conflict divorcing parents develop parenting plans by functioning as a Parenting Coordinator. I am also a qualified Family Court Mediator.
M. Peggy Sudol, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charleston, SC 29414
M. Peggy Sudol, MS, LMFT, LMFTS Marriage & Family Therapist. As a Family Therapist I have worked for over 30 years helping individuals, couples and families find solutions to various situations and emotional concerns. My areas of focus include: Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement, Relationships, Divorce and Step Parenting.
M. Peggy Sudol, MS, LMFT, LMFTS Marriage & Family Therapist. As a Family Therapist I have worked for over 30 years helping individuals, couples and families find solutions to various situations and emotional concerns. My areas of focus include: Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement, Relationships, Divorce and Step Parenting.
Additional specialty areas include relationship dynamics, personal / professional performance, and adjustment to life's transitions (relocation, marriage, childbirth, divorce, etc.
I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to help them find greater fulfillment within the various aspects of their lives, whether it's their sense of self, interpersonal relationships, or professional life. A strong therapeutic relationship has the ability to heal, to empower, and to initiate lasting change. It can help guide you through life's challenges so that you emerge stronger and wiser. I work with adults, couples and adolescents, many of whom seek therapy simply because they are feeling "stressed out" or "not as happy" as they'd like, while others may be experiencing more significant symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Additional specialty areas include relationship dynamics, personal / professional performance, and adjustment to life's transitions (relocation, marriage, childbirth, divorce, etc.
I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to help them find greater fulfillment within the various aspects of their lives, whether it's their sense of self, interpersonal relationships, or professional life. A strong therapeutic relationship has the ability to heal, to empower, and to initiate lasting change. It can help guide you through life's challenges so that you emerge stronger and wiser. I work with adults, couples and adolescents, many of whom seek therapy simply because they are feeling "stressed out" or "not as happy" as they'd like, while others may be experiencing more significant symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Terri Southard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Charleston, SC 29407 (Online Only)
I offer individual, family and couples/ marital counseling services.
It's difficult making the decision to seek help! When a client finally makes the step to enter counseling, they just hope to find a therapist that is compassionate, non-judgmental, nurturing and able to help them reach their full potential. Throughout my career in working with clients, I've heard many say they wished they entered therapy sooner. Don't hesitate to reach out for support and focus on your self-care and quality of life.
I offer individual, family and couples/ marital counseling services.
It's difficult making the decision to seek help! When a client finally makes the step to enter counseling, they just hope to find a therapist that is compassionate, non-judgmental, nurturing and able to help them reach their full potential. Throughout my career in working with clients, I've heard many say they wished they entered therapy sooner. Don't hesitate to reach out for support and focus on your self-care and quality of life.
Charleston Christian Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCS
Verified Verified
Charleston, SC 29407
Waitlist for new clients
As a Christian counselor, I believe a person's problems and concerns can encompass their physical, mental, and spiritual health. My goal is to provide therapy that addresses a client's deeper issues and wounds not just their symptoms. I consider it important to provide a safe and supportive therapeutic environment to promote development, healing and growth. I work with depression, anxiety, PTSD & trauma recovery, marriage/pre- marital therapy and parent education. If life feels overwhelming, stressful or lonely, I would consider it a privilege to set up a consultation to offer hope and courage for your current situation.
As a Christian counselor, I believe a person's problems and concerns can encompass their physical, mental, and spiritual health. My goal is to provide therapy that addresses a client's deeper issues and wounds not just their symptoms. I consider it important to provide a safe and supportive therapeutic environment to promote development, healing and growth. I work with depression, anxiety, PTSD & trauma recovery, marriage/pre- marital therapy and parent education. If life feels overwhelming, stressful or lonely, I would consider it a privilege to set up a consultation to offer hope and courage for your current situation.
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I also provide marital counseling to individuals and couples experiencing marital distress, as well as premarital counseling to couples wishing to prevent common relationship problems before they occur.
I have been a practicing Psychologist in the Charleston area since 1997. My office is located three blocks from the College of Charleston. Many of my client's are college students who display symptoms of anxiety and depression associated with difficulties adjusting to college life. I have been a college professor for many years, so I relate well to the challenges of college. It takes bravery and courage to seek help and I find that those who engage in treatment benefit when they put effort into developing skills to manage their emotional self.
I also provide marital counseling to individuals and couples experiencing marital distress, as well as premarital counseling to couples wishing to prevent common relationship problems before they occur.
I have been a practicing Psychologist in the Charleston area since 1997. My office is located three blocks from the College of Charleston. Many of my client's are college students who display symptoms of anxiety and depression associated with difficulties adjusting to college life. I have been a college professor for many years, so I relate well to the challenges of college. It takes bravery and courage to seek help and I find that those who engage in treatment benefit when they put effort into developing skills to manage their emotional self.
Jeannelle Perkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
Charleston, SC 29406
Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) specialize in transforming relationships; working with to enhance communication skills, intimacy and sexual pleasure or marriage repair and recovery.
Dr. Perkins has more than 20 years of experience counseling individuals and families, I empower clients to be authentic. You'll immediately feel at ease as I focus on helping you discover your value; work to become fully inspired to achieve a deeper connection from a place of compassion, balance, and wholeness as you create healthy and happy relationships in life overall. We can work through trauma, communication, anger, relationship, sex, finance, parenting, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and more.
Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) specialize in transforming relationships; working with to enhance communication skills, intimacy and sexual pleasure or marriage repair and recovery.
Dr. Perkins has more than 20 years of experience counseling individuals and families, I empower clients to be authentic. You'll immediately feel at ease as I focus on helping you discover your value; work to become fully inspired to achieve a deeper connection from a place of compassion, balance, and wholeness as you create healthy and happy relationships in life overall. We can work through trauma, communication, anger, relationship, sex, finance, parenting, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and more.
I consider my self a generalist - meaning a treat a wide variety of mental health challenges, but I do have several specialties including: Grief, Couples therapy, Pre- marital counseling, Teens and treatment resistant depression/anxiety.
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! As your counselor, I don’t have all the answers. I can’t make your dreams come true, that extra 10lbs disappear or your marriage happy. But – I can help YOU make all those things happen. Therapy is hard work – I’ll tell you that now. I’ll challenge you, call out nonsense and push you to be the best version of yourself you can be. I will also be your biggest cheerleader, your bulldog and ultimately, your guide. I can’t promise you therapy with me will be easy. But I can promise you if you put in the work, it'll be worth it.
I consider my self a generalist - meaning a treat a wide variety of mental health challenges, but I do have several specialties including: Grief, Couples therapy, Pre- marital counseling, Teens and treatment resistant depression/anxiety.
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! As your counselor, I don’t have all the answers. I can’t make your dreams come true, that extra 10lbs disappear or your marriage happy. But – I can help YOU make all those things happen. Therapy is hard work – I’ll tell you that now. I’ll challenge you, call out nonsense and push you to be the best version of yourself you can be. I will also be your biggest cheerleader, your bulldog and ultimately, your guide. I can’t promise you therapy with me will be easy. But I can promise you if you put in the work, it'll be worth it.
Annalise Hays Lind
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charleston, SC 29407 (Online Only)
Are you processing your story and looking for a safe person to sit with you in your emotions? It is the joy of my work to sit with my clients as they process their stories and how emotions are felt in their bodies. I consider it an honor to walk with you through any stage of life, whether that's childhood, young adulthood, marriage, or further into adulthood.
Are you processing your story and looking for a safe person to sit with you in your emotions? It is the joy of my work to sit with my clients as they process their stories and how emotions are felt in their bodies. I consider it an honor to walk with you through any stage of life, whether that's childhood, young adulthood, marriage, or further into adulthood.
in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northern Illinois University.
When we experience difficult times in our lives, it is not uncommon for us to feel like our lives are unraveling. My passion is bringing a helping hand to individuals during this time who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, & relationship problems. Each of us thrive to reach our highest potential, but we all face barriers that can limit us from achieving this. Together we will overcome those barriers and help you create a meaningful and fulfilling life.
in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northern Illinois University.
When we experience difficult times in our lives, it is not uncommon for us to feel like our lives are unraveling. My passion is bringing a helping hand to individuals during this time who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, & relationship problems. Each of us thrive to reach our highest potential, but we all face barriers that can limit us from achieving this. Together we will overcome those barriers and help you create a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Things will be different after our work together! We will align your behaviors with your values in order to transform your relationships, whether with food, people, or other challenges. My approach is unencumbered by conventions of insurance approval, clinical setting, and therapy tropes. I offer a novel approach to therapy for OCD, phobias, ADHD, anxiety, autism functioning concerns, marital/family conflict and weight management. We will meet remotely or in a location of your choice (home, office, etc). I do not accept insurance, and only you will determine the visit frequency. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
Things will be different after our work together! We will align your behaviors with your values in order to transform your relationships, whether with food, people, or other challenges. My approach is unencumbered by conventions of insurance approval, clinical setting, and therapy tropes. I offer a novel approach to therapy for OCD, phobias, ADHD, anxiety, autism functioning concerns, marital/family conflict and weight management. We will meet remotely or in a location of your choice (home, office, etc). I do not accept insurance, and only you will determine the visit frequency. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
Todd Steiner Counseling Services, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Charleston, SC 29401
I have been a therapist and counselor for over 15 years. I work with people who have a DEEP desire for change in relationship to why they are coming in for counseling.
I specialize in helping people work through their personal issues such as; marriage problems, depression, anxiety, ADD, ADHD, mood disorders, sexual issues, communication issues, career/life coaching, parenting coaching, dysfunctional relationships, or any other behavior problems that are interfering with a normal or higher quality of life.
I have been a therapist and counselor for over 15 years. I work with people who have a DEEP desire for change in relationship to why they are coming in for counseling.
I specialize in helping people work through their personal issues such as; marriage problems, depression, anxiety, ADD, ADHD, mood disorders, sexual issues, communication issues, career/life coaching, parenting coaching, dysfunctional relationships, or any other behavior problems that are interfering with a normal or higher quality of life.
I specialize in couples/ marriage therapy as well.
*Now accepting clients for video/phone sessions*. Do you want to take your life back and live the life you were meant to live? I believe that each individual has within them the power to change and achieve their full potential within the context of a nurturing, therapeutic relationship. Establishing a trusting relationship with unconditional positive regard as the foundation allows optimum change and growth to occur. I provide counseling to children, teenagers and adults in a warm, authentic way. In addition, I am available to see couples and have extensive experience providing marriage counseling.
I specialize in couples/ marriage therapy as well.
*Now accepting clients for video/phone sessions*. Do you want to take your life back and live the life you were meant to live? I believe that each individual has within them the power to change and achieve their full potential within the context of a nurturing, therapeutic relationship. Establishing a trusting relationship with unconditional positive regard as the foundation allows optimum change and growth to occur. I provide counseling to children, teenagers and adults in a warm, authentic way. In addition, I am available to see couples and have extensive experience providing marriage counseling.
I specialize in helping clients take back control from anxiety (including panic, phobias, OCD, social anxiety), depression, interpersonal difficulties (boundary/communication issues, co-dependency), and marital strain.
Therapy can be a lot of "fluff" these days. Talk therapy is great, and it is vital to the therapy process to have a therapist who can truly hear and understand your struggles, but this often isn't enough for long-lasting therapeutic change. If you are looking for a therapist with a direct, active, goal-driven, and team-oriented approach, I may be a good fit for you! Whether you are an individual looking to take control over your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, or you are a couple who is looking to take responsibility for cultivating a nurturing romantic relationship for yourself/your partner, there is hope for growth and healing!
I specialize in helping clients take back control from anxiety (including panic, phobias, OCD, social anxiety), depression, interpersonal difficulties (boundary/communication issues, co-dependency), and marital strain.
Therapy can be a lot of "fluff" these days. Talk therapy is great, and it is vital to the therapy process to have a therapist who can truly hear and understand your struggles, but this often isn't enough for long-lasting therapeutic change. If you are looking for a therapist with a direct, active, goal-driven, and team-oriented approach, I may be a good fit for you! Whether you are an individual looking to take control over your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, or you are a couple who is looking to take responsibility for cultivating a nurturing romantic relationship for yourself/your partner, there is hope for growth and healing!
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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.