Therapists in West Columbia, SC
A river side spot with a view of the city is a West Columbians typical experience. Here in West Columbia you can have the best of both worlds: a small town feel with big town access to Columbia which sits right across the river.
But not every Columbia resident is taking full advantage of this quaint lifestyle. Many people suffering from poor mental health, can’t enjoy West Columbia like it should be because internal struggles get in the way. If you’re one of these people, or you just need someone to talk to, please reach out to a Columbia-based mental health professional today.
Meridith Graham
Clinician
License Type(s): MSW,LISW-CP,CCTP
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression
13 years offering treatment
I am a licensed clinical social worker in South Carolina with over 10 years of experience working as a mental health professional. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and ADHD. My counseling style is empathetic and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, dignity, and compassion. I understand each individual's experience is unique, and will use my clinical expertise to provide the best services. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, trauma-focused, grief, and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs and goals. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and satisfying life and take steps towards a real change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and help you achieve self-efficacy and wellness. I look forward to working with you!
Sarah Burns
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW,LCASA
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue
6 years offering treatment
Hi there! Welcome to my page. I'll keep it short, because you probably have enough on your plate already. I am here to help you in a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental way using the skills I've picked up through school, work, and just trying to navigate life! It can be overwhelming, but you do not have to do it alone. Bring your worries to the table and we will come up with a plan that fits your goals, needs, and lifestyle. You've already taken a big step by coming this far. I believe that we are complex beings and are not defined by a diagnosis, our past, or the challenges we face. I believe in building a foundation of trust and safety, and letting you set the pace while helping you get out of your own way. It is a delicate balance, and I understand how hard it can be. I would be happy to talk with you further to see if I may be a good fit for you!
Lanita Sunshine Patterson
Clinician
License Type(s): MA, LPC, LAC-A
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
8 years offering treatment
Give yourself some grace! The journey to health and healing may be difficult. I would like to walk beside you while you explore, YOU! My name is Lanita Sunshine Patterson. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Addiction Counselor (LAC) and certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC). I have experience working with anxiety, depression, life transitions, behavioral challenges, substance abuse, and self-esteem. Various treatment modalities are utilized to meet the unique needs of everyone and to create a lifestyle of mental, spiritual, emotional and physical health and wellness including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), Solution Focus (SF) and Client Centered Therapy (CCT). I believe in being authentic, transparent and using person-centered approaches in treatment. My passion is to empower individuals to cope with everyday stress, identify triggers, challenge negative self-talk and live a life of intention and grace. I strive to ensure each life I touch feels respected, validated and challenged to live the life they desire. I look forward to walking through this journey with you. If you need a session time that is not listed, leave a message and let's see if we can work it out. ;-) Warm regards, Lanita Sunshine Patterson, MA, LPC, LAC, AADC
Cadyn Burnside
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression
8 years offering treatment
I am licensed in South Carolina with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbt-related issues, trauma and abuse, & anger management. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. 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.
Elizabeth Everly
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression
4 years offering treatment
I am a licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in South Carolina with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I have worked with teenagers within the criminal justice system and facilitated psycho-education groups with mandated clients suffering from addiction. I later shifted to working with caregivers of and individuals receiving hospice and home health care. I worked with these individuals to prioritize needs, pursue needed resources, engage in long-term care planning, cope with chronic illness, and address dysfunctional family systems. Most recently, I have worked with Veterans' and their families in a health care setting. I have found each of the populations I have worked with engaging and rewarding in their own way. I believe, regardless of age, people are people. While our specific needs and priorities may change throughout our life, we all need unconditional positive regard as a foundation of any healthy supportive relationship. Working with unique and diverse groups has further ingrained in me the numerous systemic barriers that individuals of different ages, genders, religions, races, and sexual orientations face. Programs and services I am most familiar with include, Medicare, Medicaid, Health insurance, In-patient rehabilitation services, Nursing home care, Assisted living, Independent living, In-home care, Home-health, Hospice care, Veteran's benefits administration, Veteran's health administration, Addiction rehabilitation services, SNAP Food Stamps, and Income-based housing. My approach to client care is patient-centered, strength-based, trauma informed, advocacy. Therapeutic interventions and clinical skills I have the most training in include Cognitive behavioral therapy, Suicide prevention, SBIRT, active listening, and motivational interviewing. However, I recognize that trauma and family dynamics impact individuals throughout their life. My clients have described me as approachable, straight forward, non-judgmental, caring, and as a good listener. I am a big believer of practice what you preach. I know from personal experience the amount of courage and resilience it takes to take the first step of recognizing you need support, to finding a counselor that is a good fit, and showing up for yourself in and out of therapy. If you are ready to take that step with me or simply talk about what therapy is like, what to look for, and what your needs are; I am here for you.
Hope Buncum
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression
6 years offering treatment
I am licensed in South Carolina with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & bipolar disorder. 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.
Brittany Bridges
Clinician
License Type(s): MS,LCMHC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
6 years offering treatment
When working with me, you can expect a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you are truly heard and understood. I primarily focus on supporting women, helping them navigate issues like depression, anxiety, and life transitions. My approach is tailored to your unique needs, as I believe in the power of personalized, evidence-based therapy to foster growth and healing. I lead with empathy, always striving to create a therapeutic relationship built on trust and mutual respect, where we can work together to help you reach your goals at your own pace. My path to becoming a mental health provider started with a deep desire to help people. I've always been drawn to understanding others and providing support, which naturally led me to pursue a career in therapy. I've worked in diverse settings, from a university counseling center, where I supported college students through academic and personal challenges, to a community mental health clinic, where I worked with individuals facing mental health and substance use disorders. These experiences allowed me to connect with people from all walks of life, diagnoses, and ages, deepening my understanding and compassion for the struggles they face. What drives me most is seeing the progress my clients make. I’m incredibly proud of the results they achieve. My goal has always been to empower people to grow, heal, and thrive, and that’s what continues to inspire me every day."
Dr. Jill Calderon
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
11 years offering treatment
I am licensed in South Carolina with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Samuel Hill
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
9 years offering treatment
I am licensed in South Carolina with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, marital therapy, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I have worked with traumatized children and adults, who've experienced all forms of abuse. I have also treated couples who have experienced infidelity in their relationships, and I have completed 3 phases of Gottman Method Couples Therapy training and am working toward certification. I enjoy creating an atmosphere where clients feel less judged and are offered hope and support. I believe in therapy and have been seeing my own personal counselor for the last 9 years.
Kristi Rakes
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
13 years offering treatment
Life is hard and everyone deserves to have an outlet to talk about their feelings. I approach my practice with compassion, empathy and nonjudgmental understanding. With my holistic mindset, I seek to help people navigate stress, mental health issues and "life" in general. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have been working in the field of mental health for 15 years. I have extensive training in mental health diagnosis, end of life care, and Women's issues. I am also certified in Trauma Focused CBT. I value anyone who is brave enough to seek help, and I attempt to help people identify their strengths in times of vulnerability and pain. I utilize strength based practice modalities, CBT, TFCBT, Motivational Interviewing techniques, Mindfulness and Self Esteem building to help people achieve their goals for wellness. My hope for all encounters, either personal or professional is to bring something positive to the lives of people I meet. I want to help you heal, help you see your worth, and help you find a better future in your strengths and abilities.
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What types of therapists are available to clients in West Columbia?
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in West Columbia that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in West Columbia available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. West Columbia therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, West Columbia therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the West Columbia region and in the state of South Carolina.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in West Columbia can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in West Columbia may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in West Columbia offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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