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

Verified

Online & In-Person

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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Joye Hilton, SC LPC 6986

LPC

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Online only

I am Licensed Professional Counselor South Carolina (2018) with over 11 years of clinical experience in the mental health arena. My clinical interests lie in... Read more

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Frankie McKelvin, SC LPC 7124

LPC

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Hello, my name is Frankie McKelvin. I am licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) from SC Board for Labor Licensing Regulations (SCLLR), License... Read more

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Jean-Michael Bouciquot, SC LMFT 7015, FL LMFT MT3593

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Welcome! Are you experiencing a major life transition? Are you feeling stressed hopeless, or overwhelmed? If so, I'm here to help. At some point in our lives... Read more

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Frankie McKelvin, SC LPC 7124

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Hello, my name is Frankie McKelvin. I am licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) from SC Board for Labor Licensing Regulations (SCLLR), License... Read more

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Norma Robinson, SC LPC 7451

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I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of South Carolina. I have 4 years experience working as a counselor and I have focused on aiding... Read more

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Stacey Floyd, SC LPC 6191

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I am what I'd like to call a person-centered licensed professional therapist; I tailor the treatment modalities/interventions to the person. I love what I do... Read more

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Evalee Smith, SC LISW 11598, GA LCSW CSW004128

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Hello, my name is Evalee and I am a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia and South Carolina with over 20 years of experience working in mental health and... Read more

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Marianne Matos, SC LPC 7609

LPC

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My approach to counseling is person-centered. I have used cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and EMDR extensively as treatment modalities. I... Read more

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Kendra Woody Simmons, SC LPC 5234

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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and Licensed Addictions Counselor in South Carolina with over 15 years of... Read more

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Evalee Smith, SC LISW 11598, GA LCSW CSW004128

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Hello, my name is Evalee and I am a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia and South Carolina with over 20 years of experience working in mental health and... Read more

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Kendra Woody Simmons, SC LPC 5234

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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and Licensed Addictions Counselor in South Carolina with over 15 years of... Read more

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Norma Robinson, SC LPC 7451

LPC

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I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of South Carolina. I have 4 years experience working as a counselor and I have focused on aiding... Read more

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Joye Hilton, SC LPC 6986

LPC

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I am Licensed Professional Counselor South Carolina (2018) with over 11 years of clinical experience in the mental health arena. My clinical interests lie in... Read more

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Dr. Montgomery Prescod, SC LPC 7558

LPC

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I provide individual, couples, and family counseling to adults and adolescents. Working from a cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, and interpersonal... Read more

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Freddy Honeycutt, SC LPC 9493, GA LPC LPC008803

LPC

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Hi! Welcome to my page. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC in Georgia and South Carolina) & Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC nationally); with... Read more

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Stacey Floyd, SC LPC 6191

LPC

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I am what I'd like to call a person-centered licensed professional therapist; I tailor the treatment modalities/interventions to the person. I love what I do... Read more

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Dr. Montgomery Prescod, SC LPC 7558

LPC

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I provide individual, couples, and family counseling to adults and adolescents. Working from a cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, and interpersonal... Read more

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Deana Caldwell, Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Professional Counselor

Verified

Online & In-Person

Columbia, SC

Online & In-Person

I am an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor who is dedicated to helping my clients become the best and healthiest version of themselves. Hello! I am... Read more

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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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Ashton Gibson, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Verified

Online only

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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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Brandi OConnell, LISW-CP

Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (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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McBee Zimmerman, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

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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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Asha Purohit, LISW-CP

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Certified

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Columbia, SC

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I provide a relaxed judgement free environment for my clients to express themselves and comfortably engage in therapy. Helping people live a happy life is... Read more

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Kathi Peddicord, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Verified

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Summerville, SC

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I am an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor helping women navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and life challenges in a safe, affirming, and... Read more

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Charla Lineman, LPC, LMFT

Licensed Professional Counselor

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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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Natalie Murray, LCMHCS

LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor)

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Charlotte, NC

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We specialize in couples counseling, relationships and sex therapy. The broad umbrella of sex therapy includes sexual abuse, sexual addiction, sexual... Read more

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Ashley West, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Certified

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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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Sherry Kay Fulmer, LMFT, RPT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Certified

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Certified

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Greenville, SC

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Sherry Kay Fulmer, LMFT, RPT enjoys working with ages three & up struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, behavioral issues, trauma, transitions, and... Read more

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Lucy Henry, LPC, CEAP

Licensed Professional Counselor

Certified

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Greenville, SC

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I am an experienced counselor dedicated to helping individuals and couples find hope and healing. I seek to work with clients who are looking to grow and heal... Read more

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