Career Counseling Therapists in Simpsonville, SC
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LUMIN - Modern Therapy Practice in Greenville
Psychologist, PhD, MBA
Verified Verified
Simpsonville, SC 29680
LUMIN is not your typical therapy practice: We use a fresh, down-to-earth, and positive approach to help you confidently deal with life, work and family. We focus on your strengths and your potential while helping you overcome the challenges that bring you to therapy. We combine traditional therapy with education and other resources to empower you beyond your sessions. We also offer career coaching for professionals and entrepreneurs to help them achieve success, wellness, and work-life balance.
LUMIN is not your typical therapy practice: We use a fresh, down-to-earth, and positive approach to help you confidently deal with life, work and family. We focus on your strengths and your potential while helping you overcome the challenges that bring you to therapy. We combine traditional therapy with education and other resources to empower you beyond your sessions. We also offer career coaching for professionals and entrepreneurs to help them achieve success, wellness, and work-life balance.
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Karren Peterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Simpsonville, SC 29681
If there are parts of your life that aren’t working the way you might like…or aspects that feel out of balance…struggling with relationship issues, loss of Self, depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, confusion, or life transitions ( career, death, divorce), great growth is possible…We are meant to live a life filled with passion and purpose...Develop a clear and comprehensive vision for your life that creates increased Happiness, Success, Life Meaning, Freedom, and Inspiration! I work with individuals, couples, and families in shifting the focus of habitual patterns to create true transformational change and Self-Actualization…
If there are parts of your life that aren’t working the way you might like…or aspects that feel out of balance…struggling with relationship issues, loss of Self, depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, confusion, or life transitions ( career, death, divorce), great growth is possible…We are meant to live a life filled with passion and purpose...Develop a clear and comprehensive vision for your life that creates increased Happiness, Success, Life Meaning, Freedom, and Inspiration! I work with individuals, couples, and families in shifting the focus of habitual patterns to create true transformational change and Self-Actualization…
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Sarah Oxendine
Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29681 (Online Only)
I am a counselor in NC and SC with 8 years of experience. I started my career working with people with disabilities in a college. It taught me flexibility to help with diverse needs. People often separate mental/physical health, families/relationships, and careers. Yet, all of this plays part in our life satisfaction. When I transitioned to providing therapy, I gained experience working with trauma. I saw many people were unaware that past events were affecting their lives. I grew passionate about helping people recognize trauma responses and reduce symptoms. My specialties include trauma, depression, and anxiety disorders.
I am a counselor in NC and SC with 8 years of experience. I started my career working with people with disabilities in a college. It taught me flexibility to help with diverse needs. People often separate mental/physical health, families/relationships, and careers. Yet, all of this plays part in our life satisfaction. When I transitioned to providing therapy, I gained experience working with trauma. I saw many people were unaware that past events were affecting their lives. I grew passionate about helping people recognize trauma responses and reduce symptoms. My specialties include trauma, depression, and anxiety disorders.
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ENHANCE YOUR Confidence, Resilience, Core Motive & Personality. Unlock your potential for success at work and home. Success takes planning, strategy and steady action. All life is about relationships and the success of any endeavor, whether personal or professional, often depends on your relationships with the individuals involved. Understanding yourself and others, and learning how to properly leverage that understanding, is a critical skill of success that enormously benefits you and the people with whom you interact. Self-awareness begins with discovery of primary motivators; improving your relationship with yourself and others thru identifying and developing your natural strengths; transforming weaknesses.
ENHANCE YOUR Confidence, Resilience, Core Motive & Personality. Unlock your potential for success at work and home. Success takes planning, strategy and steady action. All life is about relationships and the success of any endeavor, whether personal or professional, often depends on your relationships with the individuals involved. Understanding yourself and others, and learning how to properly leverage that understanding, is a critical skill of success that enormously benefits you and the people with whom you interact. Self-awareness begins with discovery of primary motivators; improving your relationship with yourself and others thru identifying and developing your natural strengths; transforming weaknesses.
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Greg Mason
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MBA, LPC/S, LAC/S, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Change is one of the most difficult things to manage in life. It is uncomfortable and challenging; you need a competent therapist that you are confident in. Competence is essential. I have served in direct care up through senior executive roles in the public, government, and private sectors in counseling businesses and the military, while maintaining the highest levels of counseling licensure. Confidence is needed. At Delta Counseling Services, I bring over a decade of success where other therapists failed yielding results for my clients. Telehealth: Available throughout South and North Carolina!
Change is one of the most difficult things to manage in life. It is uncomfortable and challenging; you need a competent therapist that you are confident in. Competence is essential. I have served in direct care up through senior executive roles in the public, government, and private sectors in counseling businesses and the military, while maintaining the highest levels of counseling licensure. Confidence is needed. At Delta Counseling Services, I bring over a decade of success where other therapists failed yielding results for my clients. Telehealth: Available throughout South and North Carolina!
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Alicia Hyatt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Simpsonville, SC 29681 (Online Only)
Is the thought of failing again stopping you dead in your tracks? You’re constantly doing for others but when it comes to yourself, you’re lost. You may not even know what your interests are now because the focus has been on everyone & everything else. You know what to do, but you aren’t doing it. You’ll be the biggest cheerleader for the people most important to you, but you don’t take your own advice. Having all-or-nothing tendencies has only gotten you so far. You want to be comfortable in your own body & would probably give anything to go back to that younger version of you that doesn't seem so bad now.
Is the thought of failing again stopping you dead in your tracks? You’re constantly doing for others but when it comes to yourself, you’re lost. You may not even know what your interests are now because the focus has been on everyone & everything else. You know what to do, but you aren’t doing it. You’ll be the biggest cheerleader for the people most important to you, but you don’t take your own advice. Having all-or-nothing tendencies has only gotten you so far. You want to be comfortable in your own body & would probably give anything to go back to that younger version of you that doesn't seem so bad now.
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Carlene Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29681
I specialize in adult women's mental health wellness. Helping you move beyond anxiety, depression, trauma, low self esteem, grief, & life issues to find happy, hope-filled, healthy lives & relationships. Sadness and fear don't have to be daily emotions. It's tiring, lonely, frustrating, terrifying & even heartbreaking to think this is your life. It's not what you hoped it would be - it's not what it should be. You want to be happy and able to cope with life, but it's just too much to handle and things aren't getting better. You feel like things will never change. Sometimes we just need support & understanding from someone helpful.
I specialize in adult women's mental health wellness. Helping you move beyond anxiety, depression, trauma, low self esteem, grief, & life issues to find happy, hope-filled, healthy lives & relationships. Sadness and fear don't have to be daily emotions. It's tiring, lonely, frustrating, terrifying & even heartbreaking to think this is your life. It's not what you hoped it would be - it's not what it should be. You want to be happy and able to cope with life, but it's just too much to handle and things aren't getting better. You feel like things will never change. Sometimes we just need support & understanding from someone helpful.
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Lee (Deleah) Foster
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29681
You don’t think therapy has worked for you in the past. You feel alone and find it difficult to be yourself, even with family and friends. Maybe TikTok is the only place you feel seen. This might be because of loss or the family you grew up in, past religious experiences, the exploration of your identity or a chronic medical concern. I believe that there is a solution for everyone. It doesn’t always look the same, but I’m willing to stick with you to find out what that solution is and what works well for you.
You don’t think therapy has worked for you in the past. You feel alone and find it difficult to be yourself, even with family and friends. Maybe TikTok is the only place you feel seen. This might be because of loss or the family you grew up in, past religious experiences, the exploration of your identity or a chronic medical concern. I believe that there is a solution for everyone. It doesn’t always look the same, but I’m willing to stick with you to find out what that solution is and what works well for you.
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Lindsay Howerton-Hastings
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Therapy for people who hate counseling - if that sounds like you, you're in the right place. If you're feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about life in general, I've got you. Juggling life and work and kids (or just one of those things!) is exhausting, and we can work together to strengthen your mental health and help you feel better, stronger, and the most content you can be. Maybe you're feeling "things are fine, but there's a big transition coming up that I really want to be prepared for." I have a simple, straightforward style that includes action items at each session to help you see real change in your life.
Therapy for people who hate counseling - if that sounds like you, you're in the right place. If you're feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about life in general, I've got you. Juggling life and work and kids (or just one of those things!) is exhausting, and we can work together to strengthen your mental health and help you feel better, stronger, and the most content you can be. Maybe you're feeling "things are fine, but there's a big transition coming up that I really want to be prepared for." I have a simple, straightforward style that includes action items at each session to help you see real change in your life.
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Shelly L Atkinson
Counselor, LPC/S-C, LAC-A, AADC, CS-IP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Hi! I am Shelly! I am so excited to be here and to have the opportunity to serve you! I am a practicing LPC in the Upstate of SC. I find absolute pleasure in working with clients who are in need of someone coming alongside them for guidance with concerns ranging from anxiety and depression to substance use issues and much more. Some potential clients like yourself may just need a listening ear, life coaching or guidance with developing healthy, appropriate skills to navigate life and managing the range of emotions that come along with that. Call or email me to discuss your particular needs. Telehealth services are available.
Hi! I am Shelly! I am so excited to be here and to have the opportunity to serve you! I am a practicing LPC in the Upstate of SC. I find absolute pleasure in working with clients who are in need of someone coming alongside them for guidance with concerns ranging from anxiety and depression to substance use issues and much more. Some potential clients like yourself may just need a listening ear, life coaching or guidance with developing healthy, appropriate skills to navigate life and managing the range of emotions that come along with that. Call or email me to discuss your particular needs. Telehealth services are available.
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Gabrielle Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29681 (Online Only)
Feeling stuck and repeating the same story day after day can be exhausting. Even when things seem to change around you, it often feels like you're not changing with them. You might find yourself disconnected from who you are, longing for deeper connections with others and a sense of stability and safety you've never fully experienced. You aspire to explore the deep-rooted narratives and struggles that hold you back, seeking a fulfilling and enriching life.
Feeling stuck and repeating the same story day after day can be exhausting. Even when things seem to change around you, it often feels like you're not changing with them. You might find yourself disconnected from who you are, longing for deeper connections with others and a sense of stability and safety you've never fully experienced. You aspire to explore the deep-rooted narratives and struggles that hold you back, seeking a fulfilling and enriching life.
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Rosa L Snaric New Beginnings Palmetto
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SIT, CC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Now accepting new clients! Life has challenges and road blocks sometimes help is needed to move forward on the path to happiness and inner peace. Everyone has the desire to create change I can help give you the resources to make effective changes in your life. I use a collective approach of therapeutic models to develop goals to relieve stress, anxiety, and depression. We can develop a clear comprehensive plan for your life that inspires happiness, meaningful relationships, success, and life meaning for you and your family. Call today (864)356-3184.
Now accepting new clients! Life has challenges and road blocks sometimes help is needed to move forward on the path to happiness and inner peace. Everyone has the desire to create change I can help give you the resources to make effective changes in your life. I use a collective approach of therapeutic models to develop goals to relieve stress, anxiety, and depression. We can develop a clear comprehensive plan for your life that inspires happiness, meaningful relationships, success, and life meaning for you and your family. Call today (864)356-3184.
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At one point, you were excited for the day. Even though your days had ups and downs, at least you were looking forward to the high points. Now, as much as you want to feel excited, it feels like most of the high points fall flat. Many of the things that you used to enjoy, or were just part of your daily routine, now feel like a task. You aren't lost, and you aren't sure if you're depressed, you just feel "meh". You want things to change, but you feel stuck.
At one point, you were excited for the day. Even though your days had ups and downs, at least you were looking forward to the high points. Now, as much as you want to feel excited, it feels like most of the high points fall flat. Many of the things that you used to enjoy, or were just part of your daily routine, now feel like a task. You aren't lost, and you aren't sure if you're depressed, you just feel "meh". You want things to change, but you feel stuck.
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Reproductive Journey Counseling & Support
MEd, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29680
Bundle of joy? Becoming a parent is so much more than labor and delivery. In fact, the transition begins long before the due date. For most, the journey begins with the idea of creating family. Even your outlook on the world can change once you've embarked on some part of this path. And while imagined to be only wondrous, becoming parents can also present significant challenges. If you have concerns around fertility, loss, pregnancy / postpartum distress, childbirth, hormonal changes, adoption or the many other topics during this phase of life- we can help.
Bundle of joy? Becoming a parent is so much more than labor and delivery. In fact, the transition begins long before the due date. For most, the journey begins with the idea of creating family. Even your outlook on the world can change once you've embarked on some part of this path. And while imagined to be only wondrous, becoming parents can also present significant challenges. If you have concerns around fertility, loss, pregnancy / postpartum distress, childbirth, hormonal changes, adoption or the many other topics during this phase of life- we can help.
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Sharon Spivey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISWCP, BCPCC
Verified Verified
Simpsonville, SC 29681
I prefer to work with clients on a short term basis who are motivated to make a significant change in their situation whatever their problems may be. My practice is Christian focused with a unique blend of psychological techniques, information and tools with the power of faith and Biblical truths. I work best with adults and or family units.
I have extensive experience in working successfully with couples in premarital and marital counseling. Other areas of expertise include trauma, grief, victims of abuse, anxiety disorders, and depression.
I prefer to work with clients on a short term basis who are motivated to make a significant change in their situation whatever their problems may be. My practice is Christian focused with a unique blend of psychological techniques, information and tools with the power of faith and Biblical truths. I work best with adults and or family units.
I have extensive experience in working successfully with couples in premarital and marital counseling. Other areas of expertise include trauma, grief, victims of abuse, anxiety disorders, and depression.
Tabitha Speaks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Simpsonville, SC 29680
Change comes in many forms. I enjoy working with individuals and families to foster a safe environment to help with transitioning through out life's changes. I offer psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I enjoy working with a wide range of people and their emotional concerns. My areas of interest include, but are not limited to: habit change and goal setting, mood disorders, substance use, adjustment disorders, recovery from loss as well as other emotional and behavioral concerns. If you or someone you know may need help, please contact me by phone or email to schedule an appointment.
Change comes in many forms. I enjoy working with individuals and families to foster a safe environment to help with transitioning through out life's changes. I offer psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I enjoy working with a wide range of people and their emotional concerns. My areas of interest include, but are not limited to: habit change and goal setting, mood disorders, substance use, adjustment disorders, recovery from loss as well as other emotional and behavioral concerns. If you or someone you know may need help, please contact me by phone or email to schedule an appointment.
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Journey Pathways to Healing
Pastoral Counselor, Dr, Phy, PhD, Rev
Verified Verified
Simpsonville, SC 29681
You are the ideal client if you want to grow, resolve problems, and face challenges that we all face in a fallen world. We combine proven psychological techniques with the Words of the Master to treat your issues at the heart, the root cause, to resolve the problem(s) rather than treating only the symptoms. Different from most "talk therapy" and unique to the JOURNEY our special techniques have received world wide recognition in Who's Who in the World, Science and Engineering, Who's Who in American Women.
You are the ideal client if you want to grow, resolve problems, and face challenges that we all face in a fallen world. We combine proven psychological techniques with the Words of the Master to treat your issues at the heart, the root cause, to resolve the problem(s) rather than treating only the symptoms. Different from most "talk therapy" and unique to the JOURNEY our special techniques have received world wide recognition in Who's Who in the World, Science and Engineering, Who's Who in American Women.
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Sydney Wedin
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MEd, EdS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29681
You have a heart for helping others. This beautiful gift can at times come with a toll: burnout, compassion fatigue, trauma, stress, substance use issues, or family struggles. You might feel ridden with anxiety, or feel at your lowest of lows. You might find yourself wanting to begin a healing journey, so that you can keep doing what you love to do. You might have a desire to find a healthy balance among all of the different pieces of your world: work, relationships, physical health, and more. You're looking for a safe place to help process past experiences, embrace the present, and prepare for future success.
You have a heart for helping others. This beautiful gift can at times come with a toll: burnout, compassion fatigue, trauma, stress, substance use issues, or family struggles. You might feel ridden with anxiety, or feel at your lowest of lows. You might find yourself wanting to begin a healing journey, so that you can keep doing what you love to do. You might have a desire to find a healthy balance among all of the different pieces of your world: work, relationships, physical health, and more. You're looking for a safe place to help process past experiences, embrace the present, and prepare for future success.
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Suzanne Hartness Fentress
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Simpsonville, SC 29681 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck and don’t know what to do or where to turn? You have worked so hard yet your life has become nothing like you imagined. You’ve tried talking to friends and family, but nothing seems to help. When is the last time you felt happy? I mean really happy with your life? With my unique skill set, education and background. I am here to help you meet you personal and professional goals by creating a life worth living. I assist adults and elders, dealing with adjustment disorders, anxiety, bi-polar, depression, life transitions, mood disorders and substance abuse meet their full potential.
Are you feeling stuck and don’t know what to do or where to turn? You have worked so hard yet your life has become nothing like you imagined. You’ve tried talking to friends and family, but nothing seems to help. When is the last time you felt happy? I mean really happy with your life? With my unique skill set, education and background. I am here to help you meet you personal and professional goals by creating a life worth living. I assist adults and elders, dealing with adjustment disorders, anxiety, bi-polar, depression, life transitions, mood disorders and substance abuse meet their full potential.
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Anastesia Green New Beginnings Palmetto
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29680
Now accepting new clients! We all have different walks in this journey of life. No matter where you are in your journey, we all want to reach our end goals. Many times different experiences and stressors can make our goals feel unattainable. My goals are to assist you in meeting those goals learning ways to manage anxiety, depression, and self doubt, while empowering you and supporting you through your journey.
Now accepting new clients! We all have different walks in this journey of life. No matter where you are in your journey, we all want to reach our end goals. Many times different experiences and stressors can make our goals feel unattainable. My goals are to assist you in meeting those goals learning ways to manage anxiety, depression, and self doubt, while empowering you and supporting you through your journey.
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Career Counseling Therapists
How do I know if I need career counseling?
Determining whether a career counselor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counseling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counselor.
Who can benefit from career counseling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counseling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counseling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counselor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counseling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counseling typically last?
The length of career counseling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking. Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counseling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counselor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counseling?
Clients can prepare for career counseling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counselor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counselor, particularly if the career counselor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counseling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.