Therapists in South Carolina

I am passionate about helping individuals and families on their journey to greater connection, peace, and joy. I am here to walk beside you whether you're seeking support while weathering life's storms need assistance in cultivating positive change, or pursuing self-discovery to create a more fulfilling life.

I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I offer individual, family, and couples therapy. Although my treatment orientation is primarily cognitive-behavioral, I often utilize an eclectic approach when best suited for client progress.

My goal is to take the path with you and help you discover your own resiliency in the midst of trauma, mental illness, neurodivergence, and even life transitions. Each and every one of us has the ability to overcome hardships, sometimes you just need help along the way. I am a practitioner that aligns with person-centered therapy, LGBTQ affirmation therapy, child-centered play therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and I also specialize in treating personality disorders.

**Accepting New Clients** … Are you feeling sad or anxious? Perhaps you're feeling discouraged or even depressed about your present circumstances or the future? Feelings like sadness, hopelessness, and depression can be overwhelming. Maybe you're struggling with an unwanted addiction such as alcohol abuse, the internet, video games, pornography, or substance abuse? Let me encourage you that there is hope! I specialize in working with men who suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. Your time is important and I will promptly return your call within 24 hours.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of South Carolina and a Master's of Arts degree in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My education and experience has prepared me to counsel individuals, groups, children, adults, and adolescents.

A healthy mind leads to a happier life. Seeking therapy can be the most challenging yet rewarding step towards healing. As a licensed professional counselor, I am dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment to help you work through any challenges you may be experiencing and establish and achieve the goals you have for your life. My approach is client-centered in nature, focusing on providing compassion, understanding, and support; while helping you work through any current or past challenges you may have. I've worked in residential, in-home and outpatient settings, utilizing a variety of research based techniques.

As a licensed therapist personally recovered from addiction & an eating disorder, I bring a unique perspective to therapy. I have a profound understanding of emotions, thoughts & behaviors intertwined in addiction & eating disorders. I understand directly the challenges, complexities & triumphs with these struggles. I know what it's like to face setbacks, doubts, depression & anxieties of relapse. My journey has enriched my professional practice with a deeper level of empathy & insight, allowing me to connect with you & create a safe, non-judgmental space for you openly share your feelings & emotions w/o fear of stigma or shame.

Experience transformation by overcoming personal challenges. Picture a routine workday interrupted by a blaring fire alarm. While colleagues dismiss it, within you, panic rises – a tight chest, a racing heart. These episodes, more frequent lately, stem from buried past traumas. Recognizing the need for change is the first step towards growth. Embracing transformation is within reach; together, let's pave the way to a brighter, more empowered future.

Developing a relationship with a qualified and caring therapist who provides a safe non-judgmental environment is essential if the client is to have a meaningful and successful counseling experience. This is always my objective with my clients. Utilizing research-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), I work with a wide range of clients and their issues. Specialized treatment areas include trauma-related disorders, depression and anxiety disorders, martial & relationship issues, grief and loss, and crisis intervention. I also provide adjustment and coping-skills counseling for tinnitus patients, using a CBT protocol.

My passion is to help others from all walks of life with their personal stressors and to empower them to make positive lifestyle changes. My goal is to help others see and reach their full potential.

Living well, and at peace, is possible. I guide individuals and couples to honest, healthy and effective communication and affection. Over 30 years experience helping couples to avoid divorce, heal from affairs or addictions, and help blended families sort out boundaries I believe there is a good chance I can help you. I teach skills for resolving current and repetitive conflicts. I specialize in couples and family therapy resolving family of origin influences or dysfunctions, as well as impact of traumas. Experience treating: anxiety, depression, sexual issues, hopeless feelings, fears, PTSD, work stress, feeling overwhelmed, anger and acting out behavior

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.

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS!!!!I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker of Clinical Practice (LISW-CP). I am also credentialed with the Addictions Professionals of South Carolina as a certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC). My approach to therapy is to create a trauma informed environment in which you will feel safe to share your authentic experiences with me, however difficult it may be. My therapeutic approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment theory, and emotions focused therapy. I want to help you process emotions and experiences while also remaining solution oriented.

We know first hand the twists and turns life can take you on. We enjoy assisting others on that same journey who are feeling the pressures of everyday life. We connect easily with people of all ages and walk along side their struggles with them allowing them to be who they are. We believe each struggle is an opportunity for growth and a lesson to propel us into the person we are to become. Depression and anxiety rates are higher now than ever before. You are not alone if you are feeling overwhelmed and distraught. The truth is you are enough and we would love the opportunity to walk through the battlefield with you.

"Whatever you do hold onto hope, my friend. The tiniest thread will twist into an unbreakable cord. Let hope anchor you in the possibility that this is not the end of your story, that hope will anchor you onto peaceful shores."-unknown. Helping individuals and families thrive is my passion as I believe that we are all inherently capable of healing and even thriving from challenging situations and painful life transitions. Leading people to their unique path for healing and understanding their own power and pain is an honor I cherish.

I have been EMDR Certified since 2014. I enjoy working with Adolescents & Adults with Anxiety & Depression, Trauma, Relationships, Substance Abuse, other Addictive Behavior-among other issues. I treat using CBT, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused/Reality Therapy techniques. I offer counseling tailored to fit your individual needs, in a supportive, and confidential environment. My style has been described as empathetic and compassionate. I partner with my clients in helping them to understand themselves. We identify feelings & thoughts, filtering incongruencies which may be interfering with your personal happiness & relationships.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

I believe it is my calling to help my clients get to a better place and live happier, more fulfilled lives. I hope to help you see your worth, understand your past and how you got to the present, and explore the possibilities for your future! I specialize in attachment theory and use a psychoanalytic approach which simply means that I will listen to your story from childhood up through adulthood to get an understanding of what has happened over your life that may be manifesting today and causing challenges for you. Then we do the work to heal the parts that maybe aren't so whole right now.

I am an experienced therapist (20+ years) with a Saturday private practice focusing on individual therapy and couples therapy for adults. I can help you take back your life and work towards a meaningful and happy existence. I provide counseling for men, women, and couples from all backgrounds, and create a warm and nurturing therapeutic environment. My practice includes an eclectic mix of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), therapy guided by the Gottman method, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), trauma focused therapy, and relationship dynamics, aging and elderly care.