Eating Disorders Therapists in Goose Creek, SC
Amanda Washel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Goose Creek, SC 29445
Waitlist for new clients
At times, life can feel emotionally unmanageable. At Grace Recovery Counseling, I can help you find your way through. I believe that with good support and encouraging relationships, recovery and healing can happen. I earned my Master of Counseling in 2006 as well as a Master of Human Development and Family Science in 2004 from The Ohio State University. I have 17 years of experience in the treatment and recovery of disordered eating as well as body image related issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and mood disorders.
At times, life can feel emotionally unmanageable. At Grace Recovery Counseling, I can help you find your way through. I believe that with good support and encouraging relationships, recovery and healing can happen. I earned my Master of Counseling in 2006 as well as a Master of Human Development and Family Science in 2004 from The Ohio State University. I have 17 years of experience in the treatment and recovery of disordered eating as well as body image related issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and mood disorders.
Samantha Graham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LICSW
Verified Verified
Goose Creek, SC 29445
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in a holistic approach and a healthy balance between mind, body, and soul. I am very passionate about working with and supporting adults who have experienced childhood trauma (complex PTSD) and may be finding themselves wondering "is there something wrong with me?" that leaves them feeling separate from the world. I also greatly enjoy working with individuals who find themselves in abusive relationships or who have experienced relational trauma and are unsure what to do next. I utilize evidence based mindfulness and somatic approaches and parts work that increase self awareness, confidence, and trust within yourself.
I believe in a holistic approach and a healthy balance between mind, body, and soul. I am very passionate about working with and supporting adults who have experienced childhood trauma (complex PTSD) and may be finding themselves wondering "is there something wrong with me?" that leaves them feeling separate from the world. I also greatly enjoy working with individuals who find themselves in abusive relationships or who have experienced relational trauma and are unsure what to do next. I utilize evidence based mindfulness and somatic approaches and parts work that increase self awareness, confidence, and trust within yourself.
Do you sense that something in your life needs to change, but you don't know where to start? When stressors or challenges arise, we can lose touch with our identity, values and instinctive resourcefulness. The best part of being a clinician for me, is supporting clients to discover their own strengths and skills. In sessions, I work to understand your story in depth and empower you to build self-compassion. Collaboratively, we will identify both helpful and unhelpful patterns. I provide support with your needs and priorities being the central focus. Are you wondering if therapy can make a meaningful difference in your life?.
Do you sense that something in your life needs to change, but you don't know where to start? When stressors or challenges arise, we can lose touch with our identity, values and instinctive resourcefulness. The best part of being a clinician for me, is supporting clients to discover their own strengths and skills. In sessions, I work to understand your story in depth and empower you to build self-compassion. Collaboratively, we will identify both helpful and unhelpful patterns. I provide support with your needs and priorities being the central focus. Are you wondering if therapy can make a meaningful difference in your life?.
Melissa Marie Bauer
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Goose Creek, SC 29445
I am passionate about the work that I do and find substantial value in guiding clients on a very individualized path to healing. I have worked in many roles, most predominantly in the medical field as a certified clinical medical assistant. I utilize this experience in counseling so that others can come to learn how their mind and body connect on a deep level, and highlight the importance of brain (mental, emotional) health. I believe there is power with knowledge and aim to assist clients not only in resolving their symptoms but gaining control over their distress and coming to understand the roots of it all.
I am passionate about the work that I do and find substantial value in guiding clients on a very individualized path to healing. I have worked in many roles, most predominantly in the medical field as a certified clinical medical assistant. I utilize this experience in counseling so that others can come to learn how their mind and body connect on a deep level, and highlight the importance of brain (mental, emotional) health. I believe there is power with knowledge and aim to assist clients not only in resolving their symptoms but gaining control over their distress and coming to understand the roots of it all.
Alicia Zorn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Goose Creek, SC 29445
Is your relationship struggling and you are considering couples counseling? All relationships go through rough patches but sometimes we need help from an objective outsider who can offer insight and direction on how to move beyond past hurts and move towards a relationship with better communication and respect for each other's differences. Or is it that you have been feeling so much anxiety, stress, and depression that you feel you have no idea how to manage your daily emotions? We all have times where we need a supportive person and someone to help empower us to get back to our best self.
Is your relationship struggling and you are considering couples counseling? All relationships go through rough patches but sometimes we need help from an objective outsider who can offer insight and direction on how to move beyond past hurts and move towards a relationship with better communication and respect for each other's differences. Or is it that you have been feeling so much anxiety, stress, and depression that you feel you have no idea how to manage your daily emotions? We all have times where we need a supportive person and someone to help empower us to get back to our best self.
Joseph Ritchey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, CAS II
Verified Verified
Goose Creek, SC 29445
Joe Ritchey received a Bachelor's degree from Penn State, in the mid 1980's and completed the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree at USC-Columbia in 1990. He worked on an inpatient psychiatric unit, in Augusta, GA followed by working at CHAPS Recovery program in Columbia, SC. He moved into the public sector and began working at SCDSS and later at SCDHEC. Joe further developed his passion for working with individuals in therapy settings while working at these agencies.
Joe Ritchey received a Bachelor's degree from Penn State, in the mid 1980's and completed the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree at USC-Columbia in 1990. He worked on an inpatient psychiatric unit, in Augusta, GA followed by working at CHAPS Recovery program in Columbia, SC. He moved into the public sector and began working at SCDSS and later at SCDHEC. Joe further developed his passion for working with individuals in therapy settings while working at these agencies.
I am Courtney Watford, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor. I have been practicing for 15 years and I love what I do. Mental health is just as important as physical health. Our mind,body, and soul all work together to create who we are. It is important that we work to get each these aspects of our lives healthy. My therapy approach is eclectic style. I truly believe that each individual has unique needs that I want to ensure I meet.
I am Courtney Watford, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor. I have been practicing for 15 years and I love what I do. Mental health is just as important as physical health. Our mind,body, and soul all work together to create who we are. It is important that we work to get each these aspects of our lives healthy. My therapy approach is eclectic style. I truly believe that each individual has unique needs that I want to ensure I meet.
Elena Huttenlocher, LISW-CP My approach to counseling is holistic; I believe in healing the whole person by tapping into the mind and body connection. I use an integrative approach to therapy, combining cognitive, behavioral, mindfulness strategies, and hypnotherapy.
Elena Huttenlocher, LISW-CP My approach to counseling is holistic; I believe in healing the whole person by tapping into the mind and body connection. I use an integrative approach to therapy, combining cognitive, behavioral, mindfulness strategies, and hypnotherapy.
My name is Sara Cato and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Addictions Counselor, and a Certified Health Coach. My passion is to create a safe, judgement-free space to help bring people on a journey to overall wellness using their own personal strengths. I use many evidence based practices; however, I believe that each individual is unique and I tailor my therapeutic approach to match the specific needs of my clients. I have the most experience using Cognitive- Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness-based techniques.
My name is Sara Cato and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Addictions Counselor, and a Certified Health Coach. My passion is to create a safe, judgement-free space to help bring people on a journey to overall wellness using their own personal strengths. I use many evidence based practices; however, I believe that each individual is unique and I tailor my therapeutic approach to match the specific needs of my clients. I have the most experience using Cognitive- Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness-based techniques.
My name is Laura Clayton and I am an LPC here in South Carolina. By looking at both conscious and unconscious beliefs, you can choose more adaptive beliefs & combine them with new behaviors which creates a whole new reality. I also understand how past traumas impact how you approach the present moment, and will address these root issues. While insight and self-understanding are important, deep understanding of one's self does not always translate into behavioral change. I combine process and insight oriented psychotherapy with problem- solving, practical, CBT interventions that are done between sessions to maximize treatment.
My name is Laura Clayton and I am an LPC here in South Carolina. By looking at both conscious and unconscious beliefs, you can choose more adaptive beliefs & combine them with new behaviors which creates a whole new reality. I also understand how past traumas impact how you approach the present moment, and will address these root issues. While insight and self-understanding are important, deep understanding of one's self does not always translate into behavioral change. I combine process and insight oriented psychotherapy with problem- solving, practical, CBT interventions that are done between sessions to maximize treatment.
Tina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and received her education from The University of Georgia and The University Of South Carolina. She has a bachelor’s in general social work and a Master of Science in Clinical Social Work. Tina carries licensure through the State of South Carolina and West Virginia as an LISW-CP. She has 29 years of experience collaborating with women, children/adolescents, and their families. She also has worked with the Military and their families, both Veteran and Active Duty for 20 years.
Tina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and received her education from The University of Georgia and The University Of South Carolina. She has a bachelor’s in general social work and a Master of Science in Clinical Social Work. Tina carries licensure through the State of South Carolina and West Virginia as an LISW-CP. She has 29 years of experience collaborating with women, children/adolescents, and their families. She also has worked with the Military and their families, both Veteran and Active Duty for 20 years.
Stephanie Stauffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Goose Creek, SC 29445
Not accepting new clients
As a trauma-informed therapist, my focus is to create a safe space where you feel comfortable to process your pain. Whatever is going on or has happened, I'm here to help you make sense of it. We all have stories to tell. We all want to be heard. In order to heal and move on, we need compassion and understanding. I'm here to listen. I'm here to validate. I'm here to explore ways to improve your quality of life. You can learn from your past and you can live freely in your present. Trauma impacts the way we think and the way we react. I want to help you identify your triggers, and learn how to respond to them, rather than react.
As a trauma-informed therapist, my focus is to create a safe space where you feel comfortable to process your pain. Whatever is going on or has happened, I'm here to help you make sense of it. We all have stories to tell. We all want to be heard. In order to heal and move on, we need compassion and understanding. I'm here to listen. I'm here to validate. I'm here to explore ways to improve your quality of life. You can learn from your past and you can live freely in your present. Trauma impacts the way we think and the way we react. I want to help you identify your triggers, and learn how to respond to them, rather than react.
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Marcella Berman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Daniel Island, SC 29492
The decision to start therapy is a courageous first step towards understanding, healing, and growth. Whether you are struggling with troubling thoughts or feelings, lack of confidence, excessive worry, depression, loss, or relationship issues therapy can help. Marcella utilizes a client-centered approach while working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families who struggles with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and relationship issues in a non-judgmental space. With mindfulness-based practices and cognitive behavioral techniques we can change the thoughts and behaviors that contribute to overwhelming feelings.
The decision to start therapy is a courageous first step towards understanding, healing, and growth. Whether you are struggling with troubling thoughts or feelings, lack of confidence, excessive worry, depression, loss, or relationship issues therapy can help. Marcella utilizes a client-centered approach while working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families who struggles with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and relationship issues in a non-judgmental space. With mindfulness-based practices and cognitive behavioral techniques we can change the thoughts and behaviors that contribute to overwhelming feelings.
Samantha McKenzie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Hanahan, SC 29410 (Online Only)
I specialize in treating OCD, eating disorders, and anxiety disorders.
You’re tired and frustrated with living by anxiety’s rules. The constant intrusive thoughts, eating disorder thoughts, and anxious thoughts have you wondering if things will ever get better. You're tired of not feeling good enough and fear of disappointing others. You've lived this way for so long so it’s all you know. You're scared to change, but you know it's what you need to do. I want to help you take back control of your life and let go of these unhelpful thoughts. I use evidenced based techniques to help you face your fears, reframe negative thoughts, increase self-compassion, and move you closer to your values.
I specialize in treating OCD, eating disorders, and anxiety disorders.
You’re tired and frustrated with living by anxiety’s rules. The constant intrusive thoughts, eating disorder thoughts, and anxious thoughts have you wondering if things will ever get better. You're tired of not feeling good enough and fear of disappointing others. You've lived this way for so long so it’s all you know. You're scared to change, but you know it's what you need to do. I want to help you take back control of your life and let go of these unhelpful thoughts. I use evidenced based techniques to help you face your fears, reframe negative thoughts, increase self-compassion, and move you closer to your values.
Dr. Brooke McGinnis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Daniel Island, SC 29492
Waitlist for new clients
She has specialties in working with trauma, emotion regulation difficulties, self-defeating behaviors, ADHD, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, and adjustment concerns.
Dr. McGinnis’ practice focuses on increasing connection with one’s inner self through exploring and processing difficult emotions, experiences, and beliefs. Her goal is to help individuals work through difficulties they face in order to reduce unnecessary suffering and create a life worth living. Dr. McGinnis believes therapy is a powerful, complex, interpersonal process and works with individuals on acceptance of the self and one’s life as it is in order to create change and move towards a life that provides meaning, fulfillment, and sense of purpose. She is passionate about her work and inspired by her clients' stories of healing.
She has specialties in working with trauma, emotion regulation difficulties, self-defeating behaviors, ADHD, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, and adjustment concerns.
Dr. McGinnis’ practice focuses on increasing connection with one’s inner self through exploring and processing difficult emotions, experiences, and beliefs. Her goal is to help individuals work through difficulties they face in order to reduce unnecessary suffering and create a life worth living. Dr. McGinnis believes therapy is a powerful, complex, interpersonal process and works with individuals on acceptance of the self and one’s life as it is in order to create change and move towards a life that provides meaning, fulfillment, and sense of purpose. She is passionate about her work and inspired by her clients' stories of healing.
Valerie Zanghirella
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Summerville, SC 29483
I have a strong background in treating those suffering from eating disorders, substance use, body image issues, and all that can come along with these disorders, such as anxiety, PTSD, and depression.
Life can throw us some curve balls, and sometimes, when trying to deal with these curve balls, we struggle to find ways to cope. For some, coping through food and/or substance use is one of the ways that people try to cope through life challenges. For others it can be isolating, self-harming, or numbing yourself to feelings all around. These coping mechanisms only work for so long, until they don't work anymore, and end up hurting you. Sometimes these maladaptive coping skills only impact you, but often times, others close to you are hurting as well... your spouse, significant other, parents, siblings, and friends.
I have a strong background in treating those suffering from eating disorders, substance use, body image issues, and all that can come along with these disorders, such as anxiety, PTSD, and depression.
Life can throw us some curve balls, and sometimes, when trying to deal with these curve balls, we struggle to find ways to cope. For some, coping through food and/or substance use is one of the ways that people try to cope through life challenges. For others it can be isolating, self-harming, or numbing yourself to feelings all around. These coping mechanisms only work for so long, until they don't work anymore, and end up hurting you. Sometimes these maladaptive coping skills only impact you, but often times, others close to you are hurting as well... your spouse, significant other, parents, siblings, and friends.
PTSD and trauma, eating disorders -- especially bulimia, depression and anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, and interpersonal problems are among the challenges brought to me by my individual clients.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, when I was on the faculty at the University of Chicago Department of Psychiatry, I published or presented over 80 papers on psychology-related topics. I am also an author of Overcoming Anxiety. In my psychotherapy practice, located in N. Charleston, SC, I draw on various techniques to help you find solutions that can work for you. I bring expertise and a fresh set of eyes; a therapist who can be there for you without any agenda. I have occasional evening and weekend appointments, and work with individuals, to help diagnose, understand and treat many problems. I see clients by appointment only.
PTSD and trauma, eating disorders -- especially bulimia, depression and anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, and interpersonal problems are among the challenges brought to me by my individual clients.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, when I was on the faculty at the University of Chicago Department of Psychiatry, I published or presented over 80 papers on psychology-related topics. I am also an author of Overcoming Anxiety. In my psychotherapy practice, located in N. Charleston, SC, I draw on various techniques to help you find solutions that can work for you. I bring expertise and a fresh set of eyes; a therapist who can be there for you without any agenda. I have occasional evening and weekend appointments, and work with individuals, to help diagnose, understand and treat many problems. I see clients by appointment only.
Cassidy Stone
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Summerville, SC 29485 (Online Only)
My passion for counseling stems from a genuine desire to support and empower those struggling with life's challenges. There is no "ideal" client in my practice because each person's experiences, challenges, and aspirations are profoundly distinct. My approach centers on honoring this diversity and providing tailored support that respects each client's autonomy, culture, and personal context. Whether you're struggling with overwhelming anxiety, complex trauma, eating disorders, or relational issues, I am here to support and guide you every step of the way!
My passion for counseling stems from a genuine desire to support and empower those struggling with life's challenges. There is no "ideal" client in my practice because each person's experiences, challenges, and aspirations are profoundly distinct. My approach centers on honoring this diversity and providing tailored support that respects each client's autonomy, culture, and personal context. Whether you're struggling with overwhelming anxiety, complex trauma, eating disorders, or relational issues, I am here to support and guide you every step of the way!
Chapman Counseling and Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
North Charleston, SC 29405
Hello! My name is Michelle. I am a wife, outdoor enthusiast, mother (human and furbabies) and an imperfect human. Emberlynn (golden retriever) and Ella (black lab) can sometimes be found at the office for sessions. I have the best job in the world. It is an immense privilege to help people carry the heavy burden of being a human. I offer professional and lived experience with eating disorders, anxiety and mood disorders. I utilize most of the skills that I teach my clients regularly. I attend as many trainings as I can. My goal is to be who I did not have when I was younger for my clients.
Hello! My name is Michelle. I am a wife, outdoor enthusiast, mother (human and furbabies) and an imperfect human. Emberlynn (golden retriever) and Ella (black lab) can sometimes be found at the office for sessions. I have the best job in the world. It is an immense privilege to help people carry the heavy burden of being a human. I offer professional and lived experience with eating disorders, anxiety and mood disorders. I utilize most of the skills that I teach my clients regularly. I attend as many trainings as I can. My goal is to be who I did not have when I was younger for my clients.
Erin Scheibling
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Daniel Island, SC 29492 (Online Only)
I treat adolescents and adults using an integrative approach based in cognitive behavioral therapy. My areas of specialty include treating teachers/educators, students facing academic challenges, ADHD, anxiety, body image challenges, eating disorders, and interpersonal/relational challenges.
I treat adolescents and adults using an integrative approach based in cognitive behavioral therapy. My areas of specialty include treating teachers/educators, students facing academic challenges, ADHD, anxiety, body image challenges, eating disorders, and interpersonal/relational challenges.
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What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.
What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.
What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.
What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.
How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.