I am licensed in South Carolina with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with lgbtq+ related issues, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I also have experience working with concentration, memory and focus (adhd). I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
I earned my Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)in Pastoral Community Counseling in 2017, a Master of Sacred Theology (STM) in 1999, and a Master of Arts in Counseling (MA) in 2003. I also have seven units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) of which four were done as a residency. I am also a recipient of an award for Community Organization by Adapt Advocacy Association (aaa+) in 2011.
I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
SC LPC 5290
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Stephen Gunsallus. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
my therapist is thorough and trust worthy.
Written on Sep 02, 2024 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Amazing
Written on Jul 16, 2024 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
I have never experienced someone with passion for a career. Dr. Gunsallus has been attentive and very effective to my journey of self discovery. He listens and understands. I would highly recommend him.
Written on Jul 12, 2024 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Going into therapy with trust issues is tricky; took me a few to find the right fit. They are humans too. Also takes a few therapist to know what you’re looking for so keep going! I’m grateful for therapy and my therapist. Dr. Gunsallus is calming, knowledgeable, and experienced. Among so many things, he is helping me to better see mental blind spots. In my case a diagnosis is puzzle piece that helps explain so much of the mysteries of my past. Eg. “Omg thATS why that stage of my life was so difficult?
Written on Jun 10, 2024 after therapy with Stephen for 4 months on issues concerning lgbt, and bipolar disorder
Stephen Gunsallus is an amazing counselor!!! He’s attentive, thorough, nonjudgmental and an amazing listener. I really appreciate how he conducts our sessions. Speaking with him has been an amazing experience and a huge help to my wellbeing!!!
Written on Dec 06, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Stephen is awesome, and I highly respect him. He listens to every detail and gives me the exact advice that I need. He also has a very calm and gentle demeanor and wonderful personality. I will definitely be one of his loyal clients for the foreseeable future.
Written on Nov 10, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks