Therapists in Varnville, SC

Hi! I am experienced working with children, adults, families, and couples. I have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years and am licensed in the state of South Carolina. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety and depression, relationship issues, parenting problems, trauma/ abuse and general life conflicts. My counseling style is supportive and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I mainly utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing approaches. I have been trained in multiple approaches based on the presenting issues at hand and what has been shown to be most effective. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out help and guidance but doing so can help you live a more fulfilled and happier life. Reaching out can be the first step towards a positive change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Hi there! My name is Cherri and I am a licensed professional counselor. I have over 20 years experience working in the mental health field. I have worked in a variety of settings including residential, community agency, outpatient, school-based, and virtual. Although that seems like a mouthful, it simply means that I have had experience working with a broad range and severity of clinical issues. I have the most experience working with anxiety, depression, stress reduction, family/relationship conflicts, life transitions, and complex trauma/abuse, I also have experience working with intellectual/developmental disabilities, and mild autism. I use a person-centered, holistic, and integrative approach in treatment. This means I begin where you are and tailor the treatment approach to your needs while being sensitive to how your individual cultural identities and lifestyle choices impact your experience. I primarily use evidence based techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectal behavior therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused counseling. I would describe my style as warm and supportive, and I am ready to help you tackle your struggle head-on. Collaboration is important - together we can work on establishing concrete goals and steps for you to help overcome your current problems. If you are looking for quick fixes, I am not the best counselor to work with. I believe in taking time and working on wellness slowly, holistically, and consistently. Just as physical health takes time and consistency, so does mental health. I look forward to helping you in any way I can! My goal is to assist people in working towards fulfilling their fullest potential, healing, and regaining a new perspective on life. Congratulations on taking those first steps to seek change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support you. I am looking forward to working with you!

Hello! I am a License Clinical Social Worker licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania with 8 years of experience. I received my Bachelor of Psychology at Emory and Henry College and Masters in Social from Savannah State University in Savannah, GA. I have had the pleasure of treating clients aging from 4-93 years old in multiple settings such as military, school, community mental health center, in-home, hospital, and nursing, assistant, and independent living facilities. Through my work in multiple setting, I have address concerns and/or issues with depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment issues, physical and emotional abuse, family conflict, relationship issues, and communication. My counseling style is interactive, motivational, solution-focused, and empathic. I believe that you are the expert of your own life, and I would like to be your guide in assisting and/or processing current issues and/or concerns that may occur. It is important to be treated with respect and dignity to find the appropriate interventions and treatment that will provide the outcome you strive for when addressing your needs. You have taken the first step of towards a happy and satisfying life and I will be honored with assisting you in your journey. I look forward to collaborating with you!

Often, we need support with challenges, fear, grief, and feelings of unsettlement. Regardless of the size of issue(s), if it's significant to you, we can face it together. My name is Grace Smith, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 19 years of experience. I provide individual counseling services to youth and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, diminished self-esteem, mood instability, anger issues, relationship struggles, and those having difficulty adjusting to life transitions. Helping individuals make the best of relationships with their partners, children, and themselves is my goal. Therapy can be uneasy and at times uncomfortable, and having a safe environment to talk about, and process life's stresses is very important. For this, I continuously strive to create and maintain a safe place for individuals or groups to restore peace and balance in their lives. My approach is individualized, solution-focused, holistic, and goal-oriented. As a life coach, I teach effective communication skills, assertiveness, healthy boundaries, stress management, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and parenting techniques. I utilize many counseling approaches, as well as evidence-based practice models, that are specific to individual needs and preferences including Trauma Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered approaches, Collaborative Problem Solving, Positive Behavior Support, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems, and when suitable, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (best suited for youth who have experienced trauma and experiencing symptoms of PTSD). Thank you for reading my profile. Let us Work Together to make it happen! Respectfully, Grace

I am a graduate of Cincinnati Christian University, with experience in women’s issues, severe mental health disorders, early childhood mental health, marriage and family therapy, depression and anxiety, addictions, body image and self awareness, among others. I prefer a psychodynamic and person centered approach. I enjoy solution focused approaches with clients who are motivated, but also enjoy the relationship of those who need services for a longer duration. My heart is to heal and restore the broken. “Come to me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I use an integrative approach including mindfulness, acceptance, and cognitive and behavioral principles as well as the humanistic and person centered approach with my clients. You may be having issues with with anxiety, anger, depression, parenting/behavior, relationships, or a rough time generally and just need someone to talk to, Let's get you back on track! Whether it's to help you with life's normal ups and downs, anxiety, stress or depression let me be of service!

I am a National Board Certified Counselor and a Life Coach with a dual license of Professional Counseling and Addiction Counseling in South Carolina with over 10 years of professional work experience. I have work in hospitals, correctional and mental health facilities. l have experience in helping individuals, adolescents, couples, senior citizens and veterans with depression, stress and anxiety issues, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. Everyone has a story to tell so allow me to help share your story in an open and safe environment where you can be your own author without fear of judgment. My therapeutic approaches to help resolve ongoing trauma, challenges and barriers are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution Focus Therapy, Family Systems Therapy and Client Centered Therapy. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in sharing your story during your journey.

Hello! My name is Cassie and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 4 years of experience working in the hospital setting working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families. I earned my Master of Social Work from The University of South Carolina in 2018. Prior to that I completed my bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a minor in children and families from Johnson and Wales University in Providence RI. I have extensive training and expertise working with eating disorders and providing Emotion-Focused Family Therapy and Family-Based Therapy in a higher level of care setting and outpatient setting. I also have training and expertise working with children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with OCD, body image, crisis management, self-harm behaviors, anxiety, depression, behavioral regulation difficulties, and trauma. I believe in meeting the family and individual client where they are at and utilizing a mixture of approaches from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and cognitive processing therapy. I hope to provide an empathetic and open environment for clients to get the support they need.

A safe therapeutic space is critical to the therapy experience so that the individual feels heard, understood, and supported while learning skills to navigate life’s challenges. During events of high stress, anxiety, and uncertainty, my approach is warm and caring, as I encourage open communication, collaboration, and participation. I am licensed in Connecticut and South Carolina with over 27 years of professional work experience. I have extensive experience in helping adults and teens with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & anger management. I also have extensive experience working with individuals identified with Learning Differences. I am passionate about providing effective support, working to understand the unique perspective of each individual. I focus on identifying strengths that can help clients achieve their goals. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in South Carolina with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & anger management. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.