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Dr. Tawana Denise Helmich
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LCMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Columbia, SC 29201
Let's Connect (803) 284-8960
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As a military veteran and Licensed Professional Counselor, I understand life circumstances can often leave you feeling overwhelmed and at times defeated. These emotional struggles do not have to be permanent. I strongly believe with compassion, encouragement, and vulnerability an individual can overcome life's hurdles and reach their fullest potential. I assist clients with setting realistic therapeutic goals which ultimately restores their confidence and trust not only in themselves but in others as well. My approach is to provide each client with the effective techniques required to have a well-balanced self-empowered life.
I have several years of clinical experience and have worked individuals who struggle with substance abuse as well as their families. I also offer treatment to at risk youth, people experiencing mood disorders, ADHD, and anxiety. As a trained EMDR therapist, I also offer treatment to clients with trauma. I am also a certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator.
I am passionate and dedicated to the therapeutic process. I am empathetic to each of my clients and their individual circumstances. I will offer you a safe space to be vulnerable and share your needs. I look forward to working with you to achieve the goals you set for yourself along this journey. Know, you deserve the opportunity to Dream Again.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Dr. Tawana Denise Helmich now - (803) 284-8960
Let's Connect (803) 284-8960
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire, Zelle
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- VA Community Care Network (CCN)
- Out of Network
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Dr. Tawana Denise Helmich
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LCMHC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of South Carolina / 9879 Dr. Tawana Denise Helmich
- In Practice for 6 Years
- License: Alabama 03991 / 2018
- License: North Carolina 16437 / 2021
- Attended Liberty University , Doctoral Program, Graduated 2019
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Marital and Premarital
Expertise
- Addiction
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Sexual Abuse
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Location
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (803) 284-8960
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Dr. Tawana Denise Helmich
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LCMHC