Hi! Thanks for stopping by. My name is Cheryl and I work with individual and LGBTQ+ adults living with symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression and feel stuck in life transitions. I also work with teachers trying to balance the responsibility of teaching while showing compassion to their students. I create a brave space for clients to be themselves, process their feelings and move forward at a pace that is right for them. Let's chat!...
Welcome to our practice — a place where you are seen, heard, and supported. With over 20 years of combined experience, our team is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life. We believe healing happens in safe, inclusive spaces, and we strive to create a welcoming environment for people of all identities, backgrounds, and experiences. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transit...
Seeking help can be difficult and finding the right therapist is key. Each individual is unique and deserves individualized treatment. My primary goal is to offer a safe and caring environment in which you will be treated with dignity and respect. Therapy sessions are a collaborative process and they are aimed at empowering you to better understand yourself and to develop the coping skills necessary to live a more fulfilling life. I have experience working with adults with a variety of issues...
Life seems too demanding in a world where you are required to balance work or school, family responsibilities, maintain healthy friendships, a clean home and an instagram-worthy lifestyle. Add in a mental health concern or a harmful habit you just can't break, and life can feel even more defeating. If you are ready to get vulnerable and honest, have the courage to explore your past, the willingness to try on new perspectives and embrace coping skills, I cannot wait to work with you! Together, we...
Life is full of difficult moments made especially challenging when we are in them alone. My first priority as a counselor is to meet my clients where they are; to be with them in their hardship and pain. The feelings and situations that brought you to this page are not something to be belittled. They matter, just as you do. I would be honored to walk beside you in this journey. You deserve someone who cares and you are so worthy! I am Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate. I use an inte...
I focus on issues including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, stress management and self-esteem in young adults. I use humor and a down-to-earth approach to build a non-judgmental therapeutic relationship designed to support you throughout. I use an eclectic approach to therapy often using components of cognitive behavioral therapy, stress management and mindfulness techniques. My office is conveniently located in Downtown Charleston....
I understand that seeking therapy for the first time may feel intimidating for some. I am a Charleston and Mt. Pleasant therapist and my intention is to meet each individual where they are, to ensure a safe, compassionate environment. I believe in working collaboratively with clients in order to identify personal strengths and develop new coping skills, with the ultimate goal of improving your functioning and relationships within your personal, professional and/or academic environments. We will...
At times, life circumstances can be overwhelming and I am here to steer you in the direction that is best fitted for you. My counseling style is safe, non-judgmental, and supportive. I provide counseling services that include individual & group, psychotherapy, video & vocational, grief, trauma and substance abuse. My holistic approach emphasizes the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Many of the clients I work with have a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, care...
I was born and raised in the Columbia area where I stayed to attend undergraduate and graduate school, graduating with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of South Carolina. I am independently licensed to provide therapy services and have experience working with children, teens, young adults, and parents to address concerns such as trauma, depression, and anxiety. I accept Blue Cross-Blue Shield insurance as well as private pay. I am currently accepting in-person and virtual cl...
Marc is a seasoned clinician who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in his work with clients. CBT focuses on exploring relationships among a person's thoughts, feelings and behaviors. During CBT Marc actively works with clients to uncover unhealthy patterns of thought and how they may be causing self-destructive behaviors and beliefs. By addressing these patterns, the client and Marc work together to develop constructive ways of thinking that will produce healthier behaviors and beliefs....
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your own needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should somehow feel better? Happier? Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how you are supposed to manage your life, career, or relationships? Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long term issues for your mind and body. During our time, YOU will learn to use all that you have within you to be the ...
My passion for counseling has developed through working with various populations. With over 20 years of experience, I am more aware of challenges emotional and mental pain presents to children, adolescents, young adults and adults. I have counseled persons who live with mental illness, are dually diagnosed or have substance use disorders. I became more aware of the ways emotional and mental pain has the ability to debilitate health an stabilization. Individual sessions and group counseling ar...
It’s been a tough few years and I have been right there working with college adults at The College of Charleston and in private practice. I am here to listen and teach you new ways to manage your anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family issues. Etc. please feel free to contact me for a free 15 minute consult....
Change is not linear. I have come to understand the numerous challenges in life that can make you feel as if you have gone nowhere. The anxiety that sets in is alarming and the depression that may later consume you feels debilitating. However, I have also come to understand the impact that we have on our own suffering: how we often jump to "I can't" instead of "I can try." We have all found ourselves deep in self-doubt, feeling stuck in the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Are you looking for...
My work consist of exploring our world and the way we understand it. We will identify thought patterns that cause distress and work to restructure them. Regulation is a major component of my approach as I believe we need strong coping skills to deal with the major changes taking place during our journey. Finally, we will work to develop solutions to improve your functioning and quality of life. My clients have described me as down to earth, easy to talk to, accepting, and funny. Reach out now, l...
I am passionate working with LGBTQ and transgender clients, and I affirm my clients. I am a WAPTH GEI certified provider. You might know who are but need to process how to get there. Anxiety about whether your family, friends or work will accept you could consume you. It can become hard to sleep and hard to look in the mirror sometimes. You need to have the courage to be yourself in your own identity and overcome your anxiety. I can help. I use mindful self-compassion, solution focused therapy...
One of the reasons I moved my practice downtown was to be more convenient for young adults. College is one of the most stressful and uncertain times in life. Many of my college aged clients find themselves experiencing a re-occurrence of childhood trauma,depression and anxiety. New struggles with social anxiety , OCD and relationship issues can emerge in this transitional and complex time of life. The down to earth and experiential nature of my treatment methods seem to make people feel comfort...
As a therapist, Marvin M Bryant Sr. can help you see the relationship between your thinking and your behavior. He can help you understand how your thinking pretty much dictates your behavior, and can provide you with the resources needed to change your behavior to a more desirable way of functioning, interacting, and an improved sense of self to become that person you are destined to be. Marvin M Bryant, MSW, LISW-CP...
I specialize in working with clients struggling with grief, anxiety, OCD, depression, life transitions, body image, and disordered eating. I have a special interest in working with those suffering after the loss of a loved one or feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of caregiver responsibilities. My clients often express feeling disconnected from themselves and in their relationships. They have thoughts like, "no one will understand" or "what if's" followed by fears of being judged, seen as a...
Welcome, glad you're here! Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. Creating a trusting environment for you is paramount. I am passionate about helping people feel safe, validated, and heard. This is a collaborative experience where we'll work together to examine relationships and communication, increase self-compassion and emotional regulation, and develop insights into your beliefs and behaviors. We can also discuss how nutrition and gut health play an integral, fundamental role in a...