Female Therapists in Elgin, SC
Kelley L Manuel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ADC, LPCS-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elgin, SC 29045
*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.
*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.
Sakeisha Magee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elgin, SC 29045 (Online Only)
I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths known or hidden that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Sometimes due to life events from childhood or current, can impact your story. My goal is to assist you through the process by using the strengths you already have along with evidence-based practice interventions that will allow you to continue your story making the necessary changes that will promote a better you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths known or hidden that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Sometimes due to life events from childhood or current, can impact your story. My goal is to assist you through the process by using the strengths you already have along with evidence-based practice interventions that will allow you to continue your story making the necessary changes that will promote a better you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Transforming Lives Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Elgin, SC 29045 (Online Only)
I am passionate about empowering individuals to navigate life's challenges with resilience, purpose, and clarity. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and humanistic traditions to tailor treatment to your unique needs and preferences. I recognize the importance of creating a safe and affirming space where clients of all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, can feel seen, heard, and valued. I am committed to fostering an environment free from discrimination, prejudice, and bias.
I am passionate about empowering individuals to navigate life's challenges with resilience, purpose, and clarity. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and humanistic traditions to tailor treatment to your unique needs and preferences. I recognize the importance of creating a safe and affirming space where clients of all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, can feel seen, heard, and valued. I am committed to fostering an environment free from discrimination, prejudice, and bias.
Jamie Ann Thap
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elgin, SC 29045 (Online Only)
You're here looking for empathy & compassion, I commend your bravery for taking the first step. It can be debilitating when you can't find the right person to connect with. This is what I strive for in our sessions. I want to create a comfortable atmosphere, where you are able to share your innermost struggles. I have walked many paths myself. I believe I can connect with you and help you find your strengths to get you through your trials. I ensure that our sessions are not only safe and private, but a judge-free zone. I am humble and ready to serve you. Let's chat. I'm ready to earn your trust.
You're here looking for empathy & compassion, I commend your bravery for taking the first step. It can be debilitating when you can't find the right person to connect with. This is what I strive for in our sessions. I want to create a comfortable atmosphere, where you are able to share your innermost struggles. I have walked many paths myself. I believe I can connect with you and help you find your strengths to get you through your trials. I ensure that our sessions are not only safe and private, but a judge-free zone. I am humble and ready to serve you. Let's chat. I'm ready to earn your trust.
Georgia Gibson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-CP, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Elgin, SC 29045 (Online Only)
You’re a woman, and you’ve got it together. But you’re also exhausted. You are stressed to the max. Sick and tired of taking care of others. You end up feeling drained, empty, and unfulfilled. You keep putting yourself on the back burner repeatedly… but that ends today. Setting time aside for yourself feels like just another chore. Today, you vow to start focusing on yourself for a change. Change begins when we do things differently. Let's get started today.
You’re a woman, and you’ve got it together. But you’re also exhausted. You are stressed to the max. Sick and tired of taking care of others. You end up feeling drained, empty, and unfulfilled. You keep putting yourself on the back burner repeatedly… but that ends today. Setting time aside for yourself feels like just another chore. Today, you vow to start focusing on yourself for a change. Change begins when we do things differently. Let's get started today.
Jessica Rexrode
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC, LPC/A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elgin, SC 29045
I believe that every individual has the capacity to become the best version of themselves, given the opportunity and optimal environment to work toward change. As an LPC/A, I offer counseling services in a private practice setting. Additionally, I am a Doctoral Student in the Ph.D. program for Counselor Education & Supervision at the University of South Carolina. Working with clients is my passion, and that work supports my ability/passion to educate new counselors who are eager to join this profession! I work to meet each client exactly where they are, without judgement, and walk their path alongside them.
I believe that every individual has the capacity to become the best version of themselves, given the opportunity and optimal environment to work toward change. As an LPC/A, I offer counseling services in a private practice setting. Additionally, I am a Doctoral Student in the Ph.D. program for Counselor Education & Supervision at the University of South Carolina. Working with clients is my passion, and that work supports my ability/passion to educate new counselors who are eager to join this profession! I work to meet each client exactly where they are, without judgement, and walk their path alongside them.
Come, let us work together through the troubling issues of life that you are facing. Issues that have left you with a sense of hopelessness, loneliness, confusion or anger. Issues that have left you brokenhearted and crushed. My position as a counselor is not that of a fixer, but as a helper. I will support you on your journey out of darkness and despair and into empowerment and hope. Come, let us take this journey together.
Come, let us work together through the troubling issues of life that you are facing. Issues that have left you with a sense of hopelessness, loneliness, confusion or anger. Issues that have left you brokenhearted and crushed. My position as a counselor is not that of a fixer, but as a helper. I will support you on your journey out of darkness and despair and into empowerment and hope. Come, let us take this journey together.
Jill Smith & Associates Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, S
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Elgin, SC 29045
Jill Smith and Associates Counseling is a thriving, modern team of therapists with offices in Lexington and Columbia, SC. Our goal is true excellence in psychotherapy. If you have been putting off starting your therapy journey , come to JSA to see what all the fuss is about. We have room for you and can typically schedule you within a week.
Jill Smith and Associates Counseling is a thriving, modern team of therapists with offices in Lexington and Columbia, SC. Our goal is true excellence in psychotherapy. If you have been putting off starting your therapy journey , come to JSA to see what all the fuss is about. We have room for you and can typically schedule you within a week.
Camille Wood
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCS-C, NCC
Verified Verified
Elgin, SC 29045
Waitlist for new clients
At times, life circumstances can be overwhelming and I am here to steer you in the direction that is best fitted for you. My counseling style is safe, non-judgmental, and supportive. I provide counseling services that include individual & group, psychotherapy, video & vocational, grief, trauma and substance abuse. My holistic approach emphasizes the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Many of the clients I work with have a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, career challenges and relationship issues.
At times, life circumstances can be overwhelming and I am here to steer you in the direction that is best fitted for you. My counseling style is safe, non-judgmental, and supportive. I provide counseling services that include individual & group, psychotherapy, video & vocational, grief, trauma and substance abuse. My holistic approach emphasizes the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Many of the clients I work with have a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, career challenges and relationship issues.
Congratulations on taking such a huge step in reaching out for guidance - someone that can partner with you on your life's journey. It is critical that you secure a safe place to process your feelings. I get it, feeling stuck can grip you into paralysis. You feel overwhelmed, you feel disconnected, or you may feel like you are behind. You may be struggling in your relationships, in making a smooth career transition, losing a loved one, financial challenges, or women issues. I specialize in trauma and although life feels tough, Happiness is possible and it is at your fingertips! I am already proud of you.
Congratulations on taking such a huge step in reaching out for guidance - someone that can partner with you on your life's journey. It is critical that you secure a safe place to process your feelings. I get it, feeling stuck can grip you into paralysis. You feel overwhelmed, you feel disconnected, or you may feel like you are behind. You may be struggling in your relationships, in making a smooth career transition, losing a loved one, financial challenges, or women issues. I specialize in trauma and although life feels tough, Happiness is possible and it is at your fingertips! I am already proud of you.
Narumi Amador Narumi@iloveplaytherapy.com
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Elgin, SC 29045
Well, hello there! My name is Narumi Amador. My years of experience in the field have offered me the opportunity to work with people of all ages, genders, religions, ethnicity, races, and sexual orientations. I use a client-centered integrated approach along with an attachment perspective when working with my adult, children, and adolescent clients and their families.
Well, hello there! My name is Narumi Amador. My years of experience in the field have offered me the opportunity to work with people of all ages, genders, religions, ethnicity, races, and sexual orientations. I use a client-centered integrated approach along with an attachment perspective when working with my adult, children, and adolescent clients and their families.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT-A, CTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Elgin, SC 29045
Trauma and difficult life experiences can shatter your world. You might feel overwhelmed by the past. You may question your judgment, your self-worth, and even your sanity. You may blame yourself for what happened or believe you are "dirty" or "damaged goods." Relationships feel dangerous, and intimacy difficult. And on top of that, you may struggle with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Finally, you found the courage to rediscover your voice and self-worth. You want to find someone who truly understands the depth of your pain and can help you reclaim your life.
Trauma and difficult life experiences can shatter your world. You might feel overwhelmed by the past. You may question your judgment, your self-worth, and even your sanity. You may blame yourself for what happened or believe you are "dirty" or "damaged goods." Relationships feel dangerous, and intimacy difficult. And on top of that, you may struggle with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Finally, you found the courage to rediscover your voice and self-worth. You want to find someone who truly understands the depth of your pain and can help you reclaim your life.
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Dr. Connell Anthony
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, CCMHC, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blythewood, SC 29016 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I serve as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. I have experience in a wide range of settings including schools, a mental health center, and psychiatric hospitals. My training as Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, and a certified high school teacher enhance my skills to work with parents and their children with many issues they encounter in an educational and social environment, such as bullying, conflict resolution, anger management, low esteem, and many other issues that they may encounter throughout the school year. I provide supervision for Counseling Practicum and Internship, and LPC-I.
I serve as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. I have experience in a wide range of settings including schools, a mental health center, and psychiatric hospitals. My training as Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, and a certified high school teacher enhance my skills to work with parents and their children with many issues they encounter in an educational and social environment, such as bullying, conflict resolution, anger management, low esteem, and many other issues that they may encounter throughout the school year. I provide supervision for Counseling Practicum and Internship, and LPC-I.
Opal A Fulwood
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, EMDR, LPCS-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29229 (Online Only)
Some people have never had a safe place to be themselves and truly be vulnerable. Here you can find a safe place to explore personal issues, make difficult choices, experience personal growth, and find healing. Because of my lived experiences, I can relate to and understand your challenges. I see you, and I hear you. No one is beyond help. It is courageous and wise of you to seek therapy and share your difficulties and concerns. Change is possible. It takes work, but lasting change and transformation are possible. I can help you heal. Let us uncover and face your truth together.
Some people have never had a safe place to be themselves and truly be vulnerable. Here you can find a safe place to explore personal issues, make difficult choices, experience personal growth, and find healing. Because of my lived experiences, I can relate to and understand your challenges. I see you, and I hear you. No one is beyond help. It is courageous and wise of you to seek therapy and share your difficulties and concerns. Change is possible. It takes work, but lasting change and transformation are possible. I can help you heal. Let us uncover and face your truth together.
I moved to South Carolina in 2008 initially working for the SC Department of Mental Health and then in a private practice setting. Previously, I spent ten years working overseas for the military in a variety of outpatient mental health settings on military installations. I enjoy working with a variety of people and age groups.
I moved to South Carolina in 2008 initially working for the SC Department of Mental Health and then in a private practice setting. Previously, I spent ten years working overseas for the military in a variety of outpatient mental health settings on military installations. I enjoy working with a variety of people and age groups.
Jill Crossgrove
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPC/S, LAC, LAC/S, CS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Blythewood, SC 29016
For the last 32 years I have had the privilege of walking with individuals and families through their most difficult times; trusted with their personal stories and pain. Through these journeys, I have witnessed miracles of growth and healing. Deciding to begin therapy can be a big step and it is important to work with a counselor you feel comfortable with. Therefore, I begin with a brief phone conversation where you are able to ask questions before scheduling an appointment.
For the last 32 years I have had the privilege of walking with individuals and families through their most difficult times; trusted with their personal stories and pain. Through these journeys, I have witnessed miracles of growth and healing. Deciding to begin therapy can be a big step and it is important to work with a counselor you feel comfortable with. Therefore, I begin with a brief phone conversation where you are able to ask questions before scheduling an appointment.
Our world is everchanging and those changes affect us both internally and externally. In therapy, I will provide a safe and judgement free environment in which you can learn how to better understand and cope with the changes and events that you have experienced.
Our world is everchanging and those changes affect us both internally and externally. In therapy, I will provide a safe and judgement free environment in which you can learn how to better understand and cope with the changes and events that you have experienced.
Donna Willson Upchurch
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29223
For many years I have enjoyed offering individual, couple, family, and group therapy to clients working on depth issues to achieve intrapsychic and behavioral change as well as improved relationships with others. The goal is not only resolution of relationship, behavioral, and emotional distress, but also discovery of personal meaning in life. Relationship counseling includes relationship to self as well as to others. Couples counseling includes coupling at all stages and with all types of couples. My counseling theory of practice is based primarily in family systems, experiential, and client centered counseling concepts. See www.watereecounseling.com
For many years I have enjoyed offering individual, couple, family, and group therapy to clients working on depth issues to achieve intrapsychic and behavioral change as well as improved relationships with others. The goal is not only resolution of relationship, behavioral, and emotional distress, but also discovery of personal meaning in life. Relationship counseling includes relationship to self as well as to others. Couples counseling includes coupling at all stages and with all types of couples. My counseling theory of practice is based primarily in family systems, experiential, and client centered counseling concepts. See www.watereecounseling.com
Are you ready to make peace with your body and food? I am here to help you learn to feel confident and comfortable in your own skin. I use a non-diet health at every size approach when working with my clients. Society markets health like a one size fits all. This can be extremely harmful and detrimental to ones overall health and wellbeing. That is why I will take an individualized approach when working with you to best meet your needs.
Are you ready to make peace with your body and food? I am here to help you learn to feel confident and comfortable in your own skin. I use a non-diet health at every size approach when working with my clients. Society markets health like a one size fits all. This can be extremely harmful and detrimental to ones overall health and wellbeing. That is why I will take an individualized approach when working with you to best meet your needs.
Bertha Y Myers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29202 (Online Only)
Many elements impact our lives; some are anxiety, stress, anger, depression, grief, addiction, and conflict. These issues decline our physical and mental health. The ideal client is ready for change and desires additional coping skills; one who is willing to progress daily towards goals that WE establish; one who understands that life can be rigid, but daily living can be fluid, and adjusting can be the benefit of counseling. Changing is difficult; refusing to change or not knowing that change is necessary is dysfunctional.
Many elements impact our lives; some are anxiety, stress, anger, depression, grief, addiction, and conflict. These issues decline our physical and mental health. The ideal client is ready for change and desires additional coping skills; one who is willing to progress daily towards goals that WE establish; one who understands that life can be rigid, but daily living can be fluid, and adjusting can be the benefit of counseling. Changing is difficult; refusing to change or not knowing that change is necessary is dysfunctional.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.