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DAVID BETHANY, MEd., LPC, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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Mount Pleasant, SC

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I am a Mental Health and Family/Couples counselor with more than 35 years experience helping individuals and couples find their way to success and satisfaction... Read more

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McBee Zimmerman, LPC

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Johns Island, SC

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Great to meet you! My name is Beverly Zimmerman, and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor. I work with high-functioning women and young adults who are... Read more

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Latasha Rivers, DSW, LISW-CP

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Greenville, SC

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With over 25 years of clinical practice experience, I distinctively specialize in the treatment of PTSD and trauma. I am a safe, Christian therapist who... Read more

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Alysha Richardson

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Fishers, IN

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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana, South Carolina, and Virginia. I specialize in the treatment of OCD, eating disorders, and anxiety. My... Read more

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Marquita Myrick, MA, LPC, LMHC, CCTP

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Tampa, FL

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For 15 years, I've had the honor of walking alongside people as they learn to heal, grow, and truly thrive. Psychotherapy is my calling, and I believe its... Read more

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Elizabeth Surratt, LISW-CP

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Fort Mill, SC

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Lisa Turner, LISW-CP

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I am a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience. I specialize in helping adults navigate communication challenges, relationship issues, and... Read more

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jill Lee

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Aiken, SC

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I am a very experienced relationship and trauma therapist specializing in helping people create peace from the inside out. Most of my clients have two things... Read more

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Dr. Liz Chichester, PhD

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Charleston, SC

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Hi there! If you're struggling to find, maintain, or leave a relationship, I can help. If you're consumed by worries and it feels like you're always in your... Read more

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Jennifer French, MA LMFT

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Myrtle Beach, SC

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Jamie Bernoi, LPC-A

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Kathi Peddicord, MA, LPC

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Summerville, SC

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Paola von Oelffen

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I am a trauma focused clinician licensed in both Washington state and South Carolina. I like to work with individuals and couples and I have worked with... Read more

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Brandi OConnell, LISW-CP

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Summerville, SC

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Over the years, I’ve had the honor of working closely with first responders—firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and dispatchers—who face intense stress... Read more

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Ashton Gibson, LPC

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Hi! I'm so glad you found me. I am a licensed professional counselor seeing adults virtually throughout South Carolina with a focus on self-worth, LGBTQIA... Read more

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Michell Herring, PhD, LISW-CP, LCSW

Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP)

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North Charleston, SC

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As a supportive therapist, I help adults navigate life’s challenges and achieve their mental health and wellness goals. At Mindful Moments Counseling, we... Read more

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Jordan Neeley, LPC

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Summerville, SC

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Many of my clients are older children and teens faced with trauma, who are looking for a space to process their experience, learn realistic ways to cope, and... Read more

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Tasha Frederick, LISW-CP/S

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North Charleston, SC

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As a Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience, I am genuinely passionate about empowering individuals on their journey to healing. It's incredibly... Read more

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JC Davis, MS, JD, MA, LPC-A

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Columbia, SC

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I am a therapist dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and self-compassion. My approach is... Read more

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Natalie Horn, LMFT/A

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

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Durham, NC

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I provide a safe, empowering, and supportive space for women to become the best version of themselves. I believe in the importance and power of having a safe... Read more

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Gertie Mallard-Teal, LMHC, C-DBT

LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)

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Brandon, FL

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Welcome, glad you're here. I'm a therapist empowering women through growth and change. I work from a person-centered approach to aid in navigating struggles... Read more

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Christa Friddle, LPC, C-AAIS

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Greenville, SC

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I've been licensed since 2010 and have owned my own practice since 2015. I became a Certified Animal-Assisted Intervention Specialist in 2023, and I provide... Read more

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Charla Lineman, LPC, LMFT

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Austin, TX

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I work with individuals and couples helping them cope with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I will meet you right where you are with empathy and nonjudgment... Read more

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Jessica Glynn, LMFT-A

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

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Conway, SC

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If you’ve tried talking through your struggles and still feel something holding you back, my technique may be the missing piece. I’d be honored to walk... Read more

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Lora Chavis, LPC

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Cheraw, SC

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I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in South Carolina. I work with individuals across the lifespan to address issues of depression, anxiety, trauma... Read more

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Ruth Harris, LPCA, MACC

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Rock Hill, SC

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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate practicing in Rock Hill, SC. I see children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. It is an honor to sit... Read more

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Ashley West, LPC

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Greenville, SC

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Society can be overflowing with expectations, guilt, and shame…but it doesn’t have to. What would it be like if you understood and trusted that you are the... Read more

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Raishelle Meagher, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Ventura, CA

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I am compassionate therapist who supports the whole body, not just the emotional symptoms, with a Christ centered approach. I am licensed to practice therapy... Read more

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Tonjesia Gilchrist, LPC

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My name is Tonjesia Gilchrist and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am empathetic and passionate about helping clients navigate life's stressors. As a... Read more

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Debbie Aimone, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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I am an experience therapist who is dedicated to working with adults as well as older adults with issues dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic... Read more

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