Female Therapists in South Carolina

I like working with individuals and families to help them find their way in life and to manage their mental health issues.

My ideal client exists in you. Whether you're struggling with self-esteem, relationship stress, work challenges, or navigating significant life changes, I am here to support you. Hello, I’m Tamika James, a dedicated Master Level Mental Health Therapist (LPCA) and life coach serving the Columbia, SC community. With a wealth of experience and a passion for fostering positive change, I specialize in couples counseling and am an experienced marriage counselor. With 15 years of marriage and three daughters, I understand life’s complexities. As a black woman and professional therapist, I offer a unique, empathetic approach. Now Accepting

If your teenager is in turmoil and you don't know what to do I can provide them with a safe place to take a deep breath and unload their problems. Being a teenager is hard enough and the ever-increasing demands and pressures from school and society can take their toll. Along with adolescents and their families, my other area of specialty is help and healing for women who are having emotional difficulties after having an abortion. For some women, this experience can cause severe anxiety, guilt, anger and bitterness. I am trained to help you through this, grieve the loss and move forward in a completely non-judgmental setting.

I specialize in adult women's mental health wellness. Helping you move beyond anxiety, depression, trauma, low self esteem, grief, & life issues to find happy, hope-filled, healthy lives & relationships. Sadness and fear don't have to be daily emotions. It's tiring, lonely, frustrating, terrifying & even heartbreaking to think this is your life. It's not what you hoped it would be - it's not what it should be. You want to be happy and able to cope with life, but it's just too much to handle and things aren't getting better. You feel like things will never change. Sometimes we just need support & understanding from someone helpful.

The phrase, "you are not alone," has become quite the cliche in the world of mental health, but that doesn't make it less true. Whether a client is dealing with the impact of gender identity, depression, sexual trauma, or the stresses of racial trauma, I am here to provide clients with a safe space to explore the the parts of themselves that often ignored in the day-to-day of life. Therapy is a collaborative effort that is centered on your life experience. Using skills from multiple approaches, I aim to provide support through life's difficult stressors and incredible joys.

Sexual issues, relationship problems, and traumatic experiences can be difficult to discuss. You may feel embarrassed or think you are the only one who is suffering from these problems. As your therapist, I can assure you that you are not alone, and together we can design a plan to move forward. I work with individuals and couples who struggle with anxiety, mood disorders, sexual dysfunction, sexual abuse, adjustment disorders, and personality disorders. I also specialize in LGBTQ services such as sexual and gender identity, sexual orientation, coming out, and relationship issues. Evening and Weekend Appointments Available!

NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! My clients are parents, partners, and professionals that are fed up with feeling out of control of their life. Exhausted and overwhelmed; these individuals and couples are ready for change. They have fight and courage. My clients may have lost themselves temporarily but are willing to fight to get themselves back. So, they google therapy and counseling near me and GOT HERE. Whether the source of stressors is coming at them from family, work, intimate relationships, peers, or any other external factor; we will find the bravery to tackle them one by one. At the end of our time our clients are living again.

I believe life is a journey, not a destination. Life is a gift. Due to uncertainties, hardships, and even joy, the road on our journey of life is not always smooth. Throughout our travel, we encounter challenges which test our strength, courage, faith, and alliances. I embrace the challenges, examine strengths, as well as give permission to experience the deviations. I value and respect the uniqueness everyone possess. I will work with you to explore healthy ways to manage the stressors along the journey to improve your quality of life. I subscribe to the belief "there are no problems only solutions".

Trauma leaves us feeling broken, in pain and disconnected from our true selves. You may be exhausted by feeling triggered in everyday situations, isolated from friends and family who can’t understand, or struggling to make sense of what happened to you. You may not even remember a time you didn’t feel like this. I love that you’re here now because you’ve decided you deserve more and are ready to feel different! Most of all you’re ready to leave the past in the past, change old patterns that no longer serve you and step into a hopeful future on your own terms.

I have been in private practice "A Place To Start" since 2015. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor with over 35 years experience in the mental health field. I was born and raised on Long Island in NY. I retired from Pilgrim Psychiatric Center in 2013. Over the past 35 years I have worked in various setting such as inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient programs, detox, substance rehab and private practice. I take pride in the compassionate care I render to all of my patients through my servants heart and extensive knowledge in mental health and substance abuse disorders.

We all struggle from time to time. In the course of our different journeys through life, many unexpected hardships come our way. Facing these situations can often times leave us feeling ill-equipped, to say the least, leading to negative self-talk and a less than satisfactory outlook on life.

Is your child feeling overwhelmed? Are they experiencing behavioral challenges? Do daily challenges related to perfectionism, anxiety or depression keep them stuck in an unhealthy pattern? I am passionate about empowering children from elementary through high school age to realize their own personal strengths and thrive! Combining my two decades of experience as a school counselor, along with your family’s needs, will allow us to facilitate a creative and interactive environment designed to guide your child towards healthier relationships, more effective communication skills and a more positive mindset.

Nancy M. Winston is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2007. She attended Indiana Wesleyan University for undergraduate and graduate education. Nancy has a passion for helping people as life can be challenging and tough. Making the first step toward healing can be difficult. Nancy works with individuals, couples, and families to help them to move from stuck areas in their life. Her experience has afforded her to ability to address issues in parenting, sexual trauma, abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, stress, and ADHD.

Do you find yourself weighed down by the thoughts in your head? Do you keep saying yes when you really want to say no? Do you find it hard to speak up for yourself or ask for what you need? Feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Have you had a lifelong bad relationship with your body? Let me come alongside you and help you navigate the sometimes choppy waters of life. If you're looking for a new way of being in the world, with yourself and others, I'd love to help. I enjoy working with individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, panic, depression, trauma, body image/food issues, and relationship conflict.

Whether you’re dealing with low self confidence, relationship challenges, navigating a difficult transition in your life, or struggling to heal past traumas, you don’t have to face your problems alone. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Couples Therapist who works with teens, individuals and couples who want to create better lives and healthier relationships. Not only do I offer 1:1 therapy and marriage counseling, but I also offer virtual relationship coaching and HIPAA compliant tele-mental health services, so you can get the support you need from the comfort of your own home. No office visit required!

My ideal client is one seeking to find their own personal identity. I use a combination of theoretical approaches to accommodate the specific needs for each client. I always start with a client centered approach to build a trusting relationship. Once that is established I move into a psychoanalytic approach (counselor and client work to understand the inner life of the client through deep exploration of unconscious and past experiences). Once connections from the past and present are acknowledged, and understood, I end therapy using a reality based approach (focusing on the things in life we can control).

Life is filled with countless choices, and at times, these choices can leave us feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what steps to take next. However, fear not, for we are here to guide you in making wise decisions and navigating through the choices that have been presented to you. Our mission is to assist individuals we have a diverse background in treating adolescents, adults, and the elderly, couples and families in embracing change and finding solutions to life's most challenging dilemmas.

FEMALE TELEHEALTH CLIENTS ONLY! My expertise is in applying evidence-based interventions in a compassionate and non-judgmental context, with respect for each individual's unique circumstances. Together, we will bring to light the strengths that have gotten you through your difficult times, as well as the symptoms or problems you wish to change. I provide both a supportive ear and expert knowledge to help you maintain emotional, physical, relational and spiritual balance as you negotiate complex life changes. I presently work only with women.

Exploring who you were, who you are, and who you could be requires a sense of safety. As your therapist, I will strive to cultivate meaningful connection, authenticity, and acceptance while you gain your own mental clarity and self-understanding. Change can bring discomfort, but I’m dedicated to supporting you through this vulnerable process. I will provide you with evidence-based tools to help you feel more confident, empowered, and capable. Allow me to be the hope that you lean on when you don’t know where to start.