Depression Therapists in Taylors, SC
I specialize in treating pre-adolescents, adolescents, and men dealing with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, ODD, depression, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, anger struggles, emotional dysregulation, and poor peer relationships. I also work a great deal doing parental consultation to help parents build coherent parenting plans, change systemic cycles, lead behavior change, and repair parent-child relationships.
I specialize in treating pre-adolescents, adolescents, and men dealing with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, ODD, depression, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, anger struggles, emotional dysregulation, and poor peer relationships. I also work a great deal doing parental consultation to help parents build coherent parenting plans, change systemic cycles, lead behavior change, and repair parent-child relationships.
Latrice Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Taylors, SC 29687
My areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life adjustments, relationship issues, behavioral issues, trauma, and other life stressors.
“I have endured, I have been broken, I have known hardship, have lost myself. But here I stand, still moving forward, growing stronger each day.” (unknown). You are not alone. I have experience helping others improve their quality of life with confidence. As your therapist, I would like to come alongside you and help you take some positive steps to change.
My areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life adjustments, relationship issues, behavioral issues, trauma, and other life stressors.
“I have endured, I have been broken, I have known hardship, have lost myself. But here I stand, still moving forward, growing stronger each day.” (unknown). You are not alone. I have experience helping others improve their quality of life with confidence. As your therapist, I would like to come alongside you and help you take some positive steps to change.
Phillip Braun
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MAMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Taylors, SC 29687
If you live in or near the South Carolina upstate and are looking for a therapist or counselor, you have found the right place! I work with all types of clients who are seeking assistance with a wide range of concerns. Are you experiencing depression or anxiety? Are you going through a difficult life transition? Or, are you in need of marriage counseling? Take a look at my website to see some of the most common reasons why people choose Peaceful Haven Therapy.
If you live in or near the South Carolina upstate and are looking for a therapist or counselor, you have found the right place! I work with all types of clients who are seeking assistance with a wide range of concerns. Are you experiencing depression or anxiety? Are you going through a difficult life transition? Or, are you in need of marriage counseling? Take a look at my website to see some of the most common reasons why people choose Peaceful Haven Therapy.
John Kilgo - Olive Tree Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
Taylors, SC 29687
While John has specialized in mental health counseling (anxiety and depression), his trainings and other personal work have led him to add a focus on marriages.
Often times our lives and relationships don't go according to our plans. We have problems with our past, not connecting or understanding relationships, how others have hurt us, or how to navigate the difficulty of finances. These situations are just a few that could require some additional help. You are not alone in this. In fact, most individuals and couples can relate to these experiences. Assistance can come in many forms, including the client central focus that Olive Tree Counseling strives to accomplish.
While John has specialized in mental health counseling (anxiety and depression), his trainings and other personal work have led him to add a focus on marriages.
Often times our lives and relationships don't go according to our plans. We have problems with our past, not connecting or understanding relationships, how others have hurt us, or how to navigate the difficulty of finances. These situations are just a few that could require some additional help. You are not alone in this. In fact, most individuals and couples can relate to these experiences. Assistance can come in many forms, including the client central focus that Olive Tree Counseling strives to accomplish.
I offer a therapeutic approach that is genuine, authentic, and challenges my clients to be the best version of themselves. I strive to create a warm environment while being honest and straightforward. My goal is to normalize your experiences and walk with you on your journey to create positive change. I specialize in working with survivors of abuse, individuals with a history of trauma, those struggling with depression, teens who are experiencing academic or behavioral challenges & young adults who feel unsatisfied with life.
I offer a therapeutic approach that is genuine, authentic, and challenges my clients to be the best version of themselves. I strive to create a warm environment while being honest and straightforward. My goal is to normalize your experiences and walk with you on your journey to create positive change. I specialize in working with survivors of abuse, individuals with a history of trauma, those struggling with depression, teens who are experiencing academic or behavioral challenges & young adults who feel unsatisfied with life.
Laurie Forrest
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Taylors, SC 29687
Waitlist for new clients
Attachment theory, family systems, foster care/adoptions, trauma, anxiety/ depression, self esteem, identity and life transitions are a few of my favorite topics! I believe that your gut is the best indicator of whether or not we fit!.
I love my job. I look forward to working with each person who comes into my office. I begin our work by getting to know you, your story, your world; the things you want to change, improve or heal from help steer the journey. Exploring areas for growth and identifying strengths while building new skills is an ongoing process that I encourage. My goal is always to provide a safe space where you feel valued and heard so that you will be willing to step out of your comfort zone with me because this is where growth and healing can occur.
Attachment theory, family systems, foster care/adoptions, trauma, anxiety/ depression, self esteem, identity and life transitions are a few of my favorite topics! I believe that your gut is the best indicator of whether or not we fit!.
I love my job. I look forward to working with each person who comes into my office. I begin our work by getting to know you, your story, your world; the things you want to change, improve or heal from help steer the journey. Exploring areas for growth and identifying strengths while building new skills is an ongoing process that I encourage. My goal is always to provide a safe space where you feel valued and heard so that you will be willing to step out of your comfort zone with me because this is where growth and healing can occur.
Melanie Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
Taylors, SC 29687 (Online Only)
Do you feel like the world was designed for one type of person, and that you didn’t get or don’t want to follow the rulebook? You’ve experienced rejection, discrimination, invalidation, or misunderstandings due to your neurodivergence, gender/sexual identity, chronic illness, or disability. Hiding parts of yourself to survive leaves you disconnected from your authentic self. You may be in the process of rebuilding yourself after childhood, partner, or religious abuse. It feels like your identity itself is in question, and you want relief from the depression, anxiety, and hopelessness, and to be able to accept yourself as you are.
Do you feel like the world was designed for one type of person, and that you didn’t get or don’t want to follow the rulebook? You’ve experienced rejection, discrimination, invalidation, or misunderstandings due to your neurodivergence, gender/sexual identity, chronic illness, or disability. Hiding parts of yourself to survive leaves you disconnected from your authentic self. You may be in the process of rebuilding yourself after childhood, partner, or religious abuse. It feels like your identity itself is in question, and you want relief from the depression, anxiety, and hopelessness, and to be able to accept yourself as you are.
Beauty for Ashes Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Taylors, SC 29687
Our faith based counseling services incorporate both art and play therapy to offer adult, Children and Families relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD.
Our faith based counseling services incorporate both art and play therapy to offer adult, Children and Families relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD.
Sarah Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Taylors, SC 29687 (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck? Like you are only living a half-life, barely able to keep your head up, sinking beneath the waves of life? You may find yourself struggling to cope with work, school or family life. Whether you are experiencing the pain of depression, anxiety, grief, loss, or have experienced trauma, you don't have to do this alone. It is possible to feel better again and counseling can help.
Do you feel stuck? Like you are only living a half-life, barely able to keep your head up, sinking beneath the waves of life? You may find yourself struggling to cope with work, school or family life. Whether you are experiencing the pain of depression, anxiety, grief, loss, or have experienced trauma, you don't have to do this alone. It is possible to feel better again and counseling can help.
Brianna Norwood
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, EdS, LPCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Taylors, SC 29687
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and addiction-related trauma.
Are you feeling dysregulated, not yourself, or stuck in a fight or flight after experiencing trauma? Have you lost interest in things you used to enjoy? Do you experience anxiety or worry? Are you exhausted because your brain won’t turn off at night? Do you think, “I don’t even know who I am anymore or even who I want to be”? Do you feel like you are constantly holding onto shame and guilt or that you’re not good enough? Do you need to learn how to self regulate, increase confidence, trust yourself, and be present in the here and now?
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and addiction-related trauma.
Are you feeling dysregulated, not yourself, or stuck in a fight or flight after experiencing trauma? Have you lost interest in things you used to enjoy? Do you experience anxiety or worry? Are you exhausted because your brain won’t turn off at night? Do you think, “I don’t even know who I am anymore or even who I want to be”? Do you feel like you are constantly holding onto shame and guilt or that you’re not good enough? Do you need to learn how to self regulate, increase confidence, trust yourself, and be present in the here and now?
Shannon Childress
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Taylors, SC 29687
Waitlist for new clients
I have over 15 years of treatment success working in residential, outpatient & private practice settings addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, family of origin, self-harm, addiction, and destructive coping.
Maybe you feel like you’ve tried everything, and nothing works. Maybe you don’t even know where to start. Perhaps you’re experiencing pressure from your partner, your work, your family or yourself to make changes, to get better, to BE better. It’s easy to lose perspective and hope when life hands us challenges we feel ill-equipped to overcome. My practice works to integrate care for the mind, heart, and body. Therapy does not seek perfection, yet it can provide guidance, validation, and space to define your own goals to increase a positive sense of well-being and daily satisfaction
I have over 15 years of treatment success working in residential, outpatient & private practice settings addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, family of origin, self-harm, addiction, and destructive coping.
Maybe you feel like you’ve tried everything, and nothing works. Maybe you don’t even know where to start. Perhaps you’re experiencing pressure from your partner, your work, your family or yourself to make changes, to get better, to BE better. It’s easy to lose perspective and hope when life hands us challenges we feel ill-equipped to overcome. My practice works to integrate care for the mind, heart, and body. Therapy does not seek perfection, yet it can provide guidance, validation, and space to define your own goals to increase a positive sense of well-being and daily satisfaction
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISWCPS, LPC, RPTS, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Taylors, SC 29687
As someone who has experienced past sexual & physical abuse or chronic illness, do you often wonder how to move past the overwhelming shame and pain? Have you tried everything but nothing seems to alleviate the flashbacks or unwanted memories? Do you want to understand dissociation better? Do you long to be free of anxiety depression & suicidal thoughts, longing for connection and worthiness, and to tell your story with a safe, non-judgmental person? Are you willing to examine thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and learn how to utilize your whole self, develop shame resilience—transform the way you live & love in your relationships?
As someone who has experienced past sexual & physical abuse or chronic illness, do you often wonder how to move past the overwhelming shame and pain? Have you tried everything but nothing seems to alleviate the flashbacks or unwanted memories? Do you want to understand dissociation better? Do you long to be free of anxiety depression & suicidal thoughts, longing for connection and worthiness, and to tell your story with a safe, non-judgmental person? Are you willing to examine thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and learn how to utilize your whole self, develop shame resilience—transform the way you live & love in your relationships?
Sherry L Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Taylors, SC 29687 (Online Only)
At the Light Source Center for Healing, we believe relationships form our life experience. The therapists at the Center each bring advanced training, combined with their own unique intuition, empathy and energy to the therapeutic relationship in order to help you change your relationship patterns, and thus, improve your life. Whether you need help “fixing your picker” in your dating relationships, want to improve communication in an existing relationship, heal from betrayal trauma or finally deal with the issues from your past that seem to plague all of your relationships, we can help. We serve clients virtually in NC & SC.
At the Light Source Center for Healing, we believe relationships form our life experience. The therapists at the Center each bring advanced training, combined with their own unique intuition, empathy and energy to the therapeutic relationship in order to help you change your relationship patterns, and thus, improve your life. Whether you need help “fixing your picker” in your dating relationships, want to improve communication in an existing relationship, heal from betrayal trauma or finally deal with the issues from your past that seem to plague all of your relationships, we can help. We serve clients virtually in NC & SC.
My passion is to provide hope to those who feel hurt, lonely, and misunderstood. I know firsthand the stress of life and the pain of mental illness, and I also know that you can become more resilient than you thought possible!
My passion is to provide hope to those who feel hurt, lonely, and misunderstood. I know firsthand the stress of life and the pain of mental illness, and I also know that you can become more resilient than you thought possible!
Life is hard-I imagine that is the last thing that you want to hear right now. But unless you assume a different perspective, you may miss some important things-like hope, grace, and compassion. In my 30 plus years as a licensed professional counselor, I have had the honor of walking with individuals and couples through life crises and transitions, seeing them with fresh eyes, an understanding heart, and strategic interventions (or behavioral “experiments”) as they discover a new life of purpose and meaning, with renewed personal energy and deepened relationships.
Life is hard-I imagine that is the last thing that you want to hear right now. But unless you assume a different perspective, you may miss some important things-like hope, grace, and compassion. In my 30 plus years as a licensed professional counselor, I have had the honor of walking with individuals and couples through life crises and transitions, seeing them with fresh eyes, an understanding heart, and strategic interventions (or behavioral “experiments”) as they discover a new life of purpose and meaning, with renewed personal energy and deepened relationships.
Dr. Denise K Crockett
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, CTTS, LPC, CCTP I, CCTP II
Verified Verified
Taylors, SC 29687
Are you sick of being tired & stuck? Dr. Crockett specializes in assessing Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), and PTSD. She works with clients that have been victims of assault and battery, gaslighting, abandonment issues from childhood, sexual abuse, human trafficking, accidents that cause TBI and PTSD, etc. Dr. Crockett also has been certified from SEAK as an expert witness and is certified to use EMDR. Dr. Crockett's passion is helping people with critical and sensitive issues by assessing their current symptoms providing them with a treatment plan that can help facilitate the beginning steps to their recovery.
Are you sick of being tired & stuck? Dr. Crockett specializes in assessing Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), and PTSD. She works with clients that have been victims of assault and battery, gaslighting, abandonment issues from childhood, sexual abuse, human trafficking, accidents that cause TBI and PTSD, etc. Dr. Crockett also has been certified from SEAK as an expert witness and is certified to use EMDR. Dr. Crockett's passion is helping people with critical and sensitive issues by assessing their current symptoms providing them with a treatment plan that can help facilitate the beginning steps to their recovery.
Do you ever feel like you're carrying some sort of heavy burden, maybe it feels like a rock that you've been carrying far too long. You don't have to deal with it alone. Let me help. You may just need someone to listen, you may need tools, and we can figure that out together! So, I would just say to those of you who are struggling, why wait one more day? Call me today!
Do you ever feel like you're carrying some sort of heavy burden, maybe it feels like a rock that you've been carrying far too long. You don't have to deal with it alone. Let me help. You may just need someone to listen, you may need tools, and we can figure that out together! So, I would just say to those of you who are struggling, why wait one more day? Call me today!
Buddy Blount
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Taylors, SC 29687
I love to work with those who are struggling and trying to find their way. Though I'm trained in addressing a wide scope of concerns, I particularly enjoy helping individuals in late adolescence and early adulthood overcome obstacles and build independence as they pursue personal and vocational goals. It is a great joy to see my clients work toward the life they want.
I love to work with those who are struggling and trying to find their way. Though I'm trained in addressing a wide scope of concerns, I particularly enjoy helping individuals in late adolescence and early adulthood overcome obstacles and build independence as they pursue personal and vocational goals. It is a great joy to see my clients work toward the life they want.
Have you found yourself longing for a break from feeling constantly on edge? Or even saying out loud to yourself or someone you love “I need some help.” Maybe it feels like life has lost its color, and you’re struggling to find joy. We all find ourselves at these moments in life for various reasons. Whether you’re going through a big life transition, feeling stuck in a cycle of miscommunication with your partner, or just feeling off without really understanding how you got to where you are, we all long to know that we’re going to be ok. I believe that counseling can help if you have found yourself in one of these moments.
Have you found yourself longing for a break from feeling constantly on edge? Or even saying out loud to yourself or someone you love “I need some help.” Maybe it feels like life has lost its color, and you’re struggling to find joy. We all find ourselves at these moments in life for various reasons. Whether you’re going through a big life transition, feeling stuck in a cycle of miscommunication with your partner, or just feeling off without really understanding how you got to where you are, we all long to know that we’re going to be ok. I believe that counseling can help if you have found yourself in one of these moments.
William McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Taylors, SC 29687
It is no secret that the past few years have been difficult for everyone. With the issues that our young people face in these unprecedented times mental health has become one of the foremost priorities. COVID-19, school closures, a divisive political climate and social media have contributed to a decline in mental health throughout the world. It is at times like these when young people need to learn who they are, how they can show up for themselves, and live with purpose in a world that feels uncertain. My goal is to come alongside and empower young people to live life fully in a world where they feel a great deal of uncertainty.
It is no secret that the past few years have been difficult for everyone. With the issues that our young people face in these unprecedented times mental health has become one of the foremost priorities. COVID-19, school closures, a divisive political climate and social media have contributed to a decline in mental health throughout the world. It is at times like these when young people need to learn who they are, how they can show up for themselves, and live with purpose in a world that feels uncertain. My goal is to come alongside and empower young people to live life fully in a world where they feel a great deal of uncertainty.
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What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.