Female Therapists in Lancaster, SC
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Do you feel your life is going in a circle by you constantly making the same poor choices? Do you feel stuck and unable to move forward because “something” is holding you back? Are you struggling in relationships? Are you tired of waking up sad, angry, irritable, or depressed, not knowing why? Are you scared of making new friends out of fear you’ll be judged or hurt? Do you fear "failing" or feeling "not good enough". Do you keep your distance from people because of feeling “unsafe” and “difficulty trusting" ? If you’ve answered yes to 3 or more questions, you may have trauma. Now, are you ready to heal? If so, I'm here for you!
Do you feel your life is going in a circle by you constantly making the same poor choices? Do you feel stuck and unable to move forward because “something” is holding you back? Are you struggling in relationships? Are you tired of waking up sad, angry, irritable, or depressed, not knowing why? Are you scared of making new friends out of fear you’ll be judged or hurt? Do you fear "failing" or feeling "not good enough". Do you keep your distance from people because of feeling “unsafe” and “difficulty trusting" ? If you’ve answered yes to 3 or more questions, you may have trauma. Now, are you ready to heal? If so, I'm here for you!
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Crane's Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, BS, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, SC 29720
Everyone experiences overwhelming times in thier lives where it seems as if we cant see our way through hard times. We may feel beaten and torn by stressful situations or experiences. With professional assistance, these experiences can act as an opportunity for personal growth. It would be a pleasure to get a chance to assist you in gaining control of your life, making desired changes and to adjust to life challenges. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to provide you with the treatment you need. Treatment focus includes behavioral, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, family, grief and adjustment issues.
Everyone experiences overwhelming times in thier lives where it seems as if we cant see our way through hard times. We may feel beaten and torn by stressful situations or experiences. With professional assistance, these experiences can act as an opportunity for personal growth. It would be a pleasure to get a chance to assist you in gaining control of your life, making desired changes and to adjust to life challenges. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to provide you with the treatment you need. Treatment focus includes behavioral, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, family, grief and adjustment issues.
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Felicia Friesen
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Lancaster, SC 29720 (Online Only)
As a Certified EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) Couples Therapist and Supervisor, I love helping couples find or restore the loving closeness they long for. EFT is recognized as one of the most successful approaches to couple therapy. I will help you identify negative patterns of interaction and explore feelings that perpetuate it so that you can step out of the pattern and create new ways of interacting that promote and deepen empathy, closeness, and intimacy. My clinical experience includes helping individuals successfully grow through challenges such as depression, anxiety, healing from trauma and abuse, and coping with loss.
As a Certified EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) Couples Therapist and Supervisor, I love helping couples find or restore the loving closeness they long for. EFT is recognized as one of the most successful approaches to couple therapy. I will help you identify negative patterns of interaction and explore feelings that perpetuate it so that you can step out of the pattern and create new ways of interacting that promote and deepen empathy, closeness, and intimacy. My clinical experience includes helping individuals successfully grow through challenges such as depression, anxiety, healing from trauma and abuse, and coping with loss.
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Darlinda Banda
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC-S, LCMHC, RPT-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Lancaster, SC 29720
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist, and work with clients in their homes, school, virtually, and in the community environment. Many of my clients have difficulty with ADHD, ODD, Anxiety, Depression, Traumatic experiences, as well as self-esteem issues. In addition, I provide individual, family, and group counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist, and work with clients in their homes, school, virtually, and in the community environment. Many of my clients have difficulty with ADHD, ODD, Anxiety, Depression, Traumatic experiences, as well as self-esteem issues. In addition, I provide individual, family, and group counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
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Individuals have many different reasons for coming into therapy ~ from day-to-day stressors to major life crises. Therapy can be short-term for a specific concern or longer-term to cope with more difficult issues. Therapy can also help with observations of lifelong patterns that bring an unease to our relationships with self and with others.
Individuals have many different reasons for coming into therapy ~ from day-to-day stressors to major life crises. Therapy can be short-term for a specific concern or longer-term to cope with more difficult issues. Therapy can also help with observations of lifelong patterns that bring an unease to our relationships with self and with others.
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Mildred B Tillman
EdS, MA, LCMHC/S, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lancaster, SC 29721 (Online Only)
People have the freedom and power to change; that is why my counseling approach is client centered. My experience and credentials enable me to offer effective outpatient mental health counseling. The goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in life. If you are experiencing issues with anger, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, or other life transitions, support is available.
People have the freedom and power to change; that is why my counseling approach is client centered. My experience and credentials enable me to offer effective outpatient mental health counseling. The goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in life. If you are experiencing issues with anger, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, or other life transitions, support is available.
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Sunrise Mental Health Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lancaster, SC 29720
In-person and Tele-mental health available. Sunrise provides individual, family and group therapy. We treat children, adolescents and adults in a caring and compassionate environment.
In-person and Tele-mental health available. Sunrise provides individual, family and group therapy. We treat children, adolescents and adults in a caring and compassionate environment.
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Riketa T Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT/A
Verified Verified
Lancaster, SC 29720 (Online Only)
One of the biggest lies ever told is sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me! As humans we experience pain in different ways, and we often give priority to physical pain while ignoring emotional and/or mental pain. Let's change that!
One of the biggest lies ever told is sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me! As humans we experience pain in different ways, and we often give priority to physical pain while ignoring emotional and/or mental pain. Let's change that!
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Sconyers Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lancaster, SC 29720
Sconyers Counseling Services offers Individual counseling for adults and adolescents ages 14 and up. I have experience treating a wide range of mental health and life challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, work and life stressors, postpartum depression and much more. I primarily practice from a Cognitive Behavioral Theoretical perspective in the counseling process. This process focuses on processing of thinking related with events, emotions and actions. Other theoretical orientations and intervention may be used as it supports therapy in the Cognitive Theory perspective.
Sconyers Counseling Services offers Individual counseling for adults and adolescents ages 14 and up. I have experience treating a wide range of mental health and life challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, work and life stressors, postpartum depression and much more. I primarily practice from a Cognitive Behavioral Theoretical perspective in the counseling process. This process focuses on processing of thinking related with events, emotions and actions. Other theoretical orientations and intervention may be used as it supports therapy in the Cognitive Theory perspective.
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Is your teen struggling? Are you as the parent or guardian struggling? Between social media and covid it is no doubt that our world has changed and those changes have had significant impacts. In today's world teens are under so much stress and pressure. To them it seems as if the world has them in a fishbowl. At the same time parents are having a hard time understanding and connecting with their teens. Working as a High School mental health professional has given me a front row seat to see and get an understanding of the breakdown.
Is your teen struggling? Are you as the parent or guardian struggling? Between social media and covid it is no doubt that our world has changed and those changes have had significant impacts. In today's world teens are under so much stress and pressure. To them it seems as if the world has them in a fishbowl. At the same time parents are having a hard time understanding and connecting with their teens. Working as a High School mental health professional has given me a front row seat to see and get an understanding of the breakdown.
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Jordan B. Kennington
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lancaster, SC 29720 (Online Only)
Have you been feeling overwhelmed or hopeless? Can you say you feel like "yourself" right now? Are you wondering where to even start the journey to healing? Everybody at some point in their lives reaches a place where the stressors of life become overwhelming and heavy. We go through life transitions that bring anxiety or grief. We question our identity or self-esteem. We feel like our faith or values aren't as beneficial as we want them to be. At these times, it’s beneficial to seek a non-judgmental space where we can feel free to sort through our thoughts and emotions.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed or hopeless? Can you say you feel like "yourself" right now? Are you wondering where to even start the journey to healing? Everybody at some point in their lives reaches a place where the stressors of life become overwhelming and heavy. We go through life transitions that bring anxiety or grief. We question our identity or self-esteem. We feel like our faith or values aren't as beneficial as we want them to be. At these times, it’s beneficial to seek a non-judgmental space where we can feel free to sort through our thoughts and emotions.
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Swallowtail Counseling & Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Lancaster, SC 29720
Welcome! Do you think of yourself as a people pleaser and you're starting to feel a little burnt out? Just know that you are not alone. I am a Licensed Counselor in SC committed to empowering individuals on their unique paths towards healing from their codependent tendencies. Here you will have a therapeutic space where I will work beside you to help you uncover what these tendencies and cycles are rooted in. We will also work together to channel your true self and find out what it is you truly value and need. I'm so proud that you've made it this far. No matter what your inner critic might say, you deserve to take up space!
Welcome! Do you think of yourself as a people pleaser and you're starting to feel a little burnt out? Just know that you are not alone. I am a Licensed Counselor in SC committed to empowering individuals on their unique paths towards healing from their codependent tendencies. Here you will have a therapeutic space where I will work beside you to help you uncover what these tendencies and cycles are rooted in. We will also work together to channel your true self and find out what it is you truly value and need. I'm so proud that you've made it this far. No matter what your inner critic might say, you deserve to take up space!
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Hello, my name is Shailah Haynes and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP). My approach is to help you identify strengths to be the best version of yourself. My focus area includes stress, anxiety, depression, grief, postpartum, HIV, and life changes.
Hello, my name is Shailah Haynes and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP). My approach is to help you identify strengths to be the best version of yourself. My focus area includes stress, anxiety, depression, grief, postpartum, HIV, and life changes.
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My name is Kwan Shanori Carlos, LISW-CP and I help individuals discover the deep-rooted issues that have created emotional imbalances in their lives, so that they can stop allowing their past to define their future, become more confident and take control of their lives. I strive to create an open environment where clients can speak freely about their struggles with the assurance that this information will be received in a nonjudgmental environment with compassion. Seeking help takes courage, and I would be honored to join you on your journey.
My name is Kwan Shanori Carlos, LISW-CP and I help individuals discover the deep-rooted issues that have created emotional imbalances in their lives, so that they can stop allowing their past to define their future, become more confident and take control of their lives. I strive to create an open environment where clients can speak freely about their struggles with the assurance that this information will be received in a nonjudgmental environment with compassion. Seeking help takes courage, and I would be honored to join you on your journey.
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Janelle Gore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, SC 29720 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome to my page! I offer individual counseling for adolescent and adults ranging ages 14 and older. I have experience providing treatment to vast range of mental health and life stressors such as anxiety, depression, trauma, coping issues, grief, work and life challenges, ADHD, woman issues, etc.
Hello and welcome to my page! I offer individual counseling for adolescent and adults ranging ages 14 and older. I have experience providing treatment to vast range of mental health and life stressors such as anxiety, depression, trauma, coping issues, grief, work and life challenges, ADHD, woman issues, etc.
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Koi Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LPCS, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lancaster, SC 29720
We all have parts of ourselves that we want to deny, run away from, or just ignore. But those are the parts that we need to get to know so we can grow and move on from our past hurts and traumas. Ever feel like you have two sides of yourself that are at constant odds that stop you from making decisions and moving forward? Do you ever feel that you have become your anxiety or depression? Did you know that most of our behaviors; even the ones we don't like are meant to protect us.
We all have parts of ourselves that we want to deny, run away from, or just ignore. But those are the parts that we need to get to know so we can grow and move on from our past hurts and traumas. Ever feel like you have two sides of yourself that are at constant odds that stop you from making decisions and moving forward? Do you ever feel that you have become your anxiety or depression? Did you know that most of our behaviors; even the ones we don't like are meant to protect us.
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Chaundra B Fletcher
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LPC (SC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, SC 29720
Life sometimes has unexpected events that you may need help navigating. I am honored to walk with you along your journey. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (NC), Licensed Professional Counselor (SC), a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate (LCASA), and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I graduated from Montreat College, in Charlotte with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have over 10 years experience working with adolescents, adults, & abused/neglected children. I was also the liaison for Union County Department of Social Services and the FBI in regards to Human Trafficking.
Life sometimes has unexpected events that you may need help navigating. I am honored to walk with you along your journey. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (NC), Licensed Professional Counselor (SC), a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate (LCASA), and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I graduated from Montreat College, in Charlotte with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have over 10 years experience working with adolescents, adults, & abused/neglected children. I was also the liaison for Union County Department of Social Services and the FBI in regards to Human Trafficking.
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Gabrielle Troutman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, SC 29720
I have 7 years of experience as a social worker, and 3 years of experience as a mental health therapist. My primary passion is women's mental health, specifically perinatal mental health, which I am currently taking courses to become certified in. I work with people who have experienced infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, and post-partum mood disorders. Becoming and being a mom can be hard, but you do not have to do it alone.
I have 7 years of experience as a social worker, and 3 years of experience as a mental health therapist. My primary passion is women's mental health, specifically perinatal mental health, which I am currently taking courses to become certified in. I work with people who have experienced infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, and post-partum mood disorders. Becoming and being a mom can be hard, but you do not have to do it alone.
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The Healing Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Lancaster, SC 29720
Our definition of recovery is working towards our truest and highest self, not just working towards abstinence. We are trauma specialists in active recovery and focus on healing trauma while reinstating a sense of self. We believe that if you do the hard work, and you keep coming back, you will get better. Our therapists are relationship experts in developing the roadmap to other relationships through self.
Our definition of recovery is working towards our truest and highest self, not just working towards abstinence. We are trauma specialists in active recovery and focus on healing trauma while reinstating a sense of self. We believe that if you do the hard work, and you keep coming back, you will get better. Our therapists are relationship experts in developing the roadmap to other relationships through self.
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MegaMarc Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, LPC/S
Verified Verified
Lancaster, SC 29720
Therapy is a personal exploration that may lead to major changes in life perspectives and decisions. My role as a therapist is to assist you through your personal journey of discovery and achieve the best possible results of you.
Therapy is a personal exploration that may lead to major changes in life perspectives and decisions. My role as a therapist is to assist you through your personal journey of discovery and achieve the best possible results of you.
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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.