Find a Therapist near Summerville, SC

You deserve a therapist you never have to explain or defend yourself to. Whether you are healing from trauma, managing anxiety, or navigating life as an LGBTQIA+ person, you are welcome here exactly as you are. Therapy can feel intimidating, especially if it is your first time, so I keep things relaxed and client-centered. My goal is to give you a soft place to land while still helping you move toward the life you want. Together, we might process past trauma, build skills for coping and healing right now, and plan for a healthier future. I especially enjoy working with people living with complex trauma, mood-related challenges, and anxiety. Before joining Trusted Results, I worked as a school social worker in Chicago Public Schools and as a therapist at a South Carolina community mental health center. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused approaches, adjusted to what works for you. You will find no judgment here, just someone in your corner. I am accepting new clients in North Charleston and by telehealth.

When life has been hard for a long time, it can be difficult to believe things could feel different. Healing is possible, for you and for your family, and we can do this work in English or en español. I offer compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for children, teens, adults, and families. My background spans community mental health, hospice, child welfare, and intensive family-based services. I have worked closely with young people facing high-risk situations, immigrant families, survivors of sexual assault and interpersonal violence, and families navigating complicated systems. I am fluent in both English and Spanish, and I value meeting each family within their own culture and story. In our work together, I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)-informed skills, motivational interviewing, and family systems approaches, always grounded in your strengths. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, grief, trauma, or conflict at home, my goal is to give you a safe place to be heard and practical steps toward healing.

I believe everyone has the innate ability to grow throughout their lives. I facilitate this process so you can find and stay on your path.

My approach to therapy is grounded in warmth, collaboration, and genuine connection. I strive to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and never judged—one where you can speak openly about what’s weighing on you and feel supported as you make sense of your experiences. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you, helping you recognize your strengths, gain clarity, and build tools that feel authentic and sustainable for you. Our work together is not about being told what to do, but about exploring patterns, emotions, and challenges at your own pace, with curiosity and compassion. I work with children, teens, and parents navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions, and I provide services in both English and Spanish to ensure care feels accessible and culturally responsive. You can expect me to be engaged, supportive, and present—balancing professional guidance with a down-to-earth, human approach. If you’re looking for a therapist who will truly listen, collaborate with you, and support you in moving toward a more grounded and hopeful place, I would be honored to be part of your journey.

You may look like you have it together on the outside, but inside, you feel overwhelmed, behind, and exhausted from trying to keep up. If you have ADHD, grew up feeling misunderstood, or learned early on to push through and perform, it can feel like you’re constantly holding things together while quietly burning out. Hi, I'm Stacy. I work with adults throughout South Carolina and North Carolina impacted by ADHD and childhood trauma, including the long-term effects of growing up feeling misunderstood, unseen, or responsible for managing too much too early. These experiences often show up later as overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, imposter syndrome, and deep self-criticism — not because something is wrong with you, but because your nervous system adapted to survive. In therapy, we focus on understanding you without the mask of over-functioning. Together, we gently connect past experiences to present-day patterns, reduce shame-based self-criticism, and help you build self-trust so you can make choices based on what you actually want — not what you feel you should do. You don’t have to keep pushing through alone. You can schedule your free 15-minute consult here: https:StacyAlbarranCounseling.as.me

Oceanic Counseling Group has 50+ therapists across South Carolina. We work with all ages and demographics, and help with almost every disorder. As of Spring 2025, we have 7 clinical locations, including Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, Carolina Forest, Charleston, Columbia, Irmo, and Greenville! We are consistently voted the best in our industry by local news publications, and have been featured on TV interviews more than 30 times! Schedule an appointment today!

Are you ready to just give up? You feel alone and exhausted. You wake up every morning hoping something will change, but nothing does. You have the same hopeless thoughts and deep fears of loneliness, You're finally ready to take that first step and make a change. You're tired of feeling exhausted, anxious, depressed, and simply, stuck! You want to regain control over your life. You want to live a life that’s more balanced, happy, and authentic. You want to start over and create a world where you feel in control.

I believe therapy is most effective when it feels like a collaborative partnership where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow. My approach is warm, compassionate, and practical, while also creating space for honest conversations and meaningful self-reflection. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia, and I specialize in helping individuals understand their attachment styles and relationship patterns, particularly how past experiences in romantic relationships, family dynamics, and learned beliefs influence the way they connect with themselves and others. Whether you're navigating relationship anxiety, fear of abandonment, people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, or recurring patterns in dating and relationships, we'll work together to explore what may be contributing to these challenges. My goal is to help you move beyond simply recognizing your patterns to understanding where they come from and developing healthier ways of responding. Together, we'll work toward greater emotional awareness, stronger boundaries, improved communication, and more secure, fulfilling relationships with yourself and others.

As an art therapist, I observe unique patterns and themes in the art process with each of my clients to help fuel self-reflection and increase self-awareness. It is also my belief (and backed by research) that the therapeutic relationship is the top priority. The therapy room and artwork can act as a container to hold space for fear, hopes, and desires. In this way, cultivating reciprocal trust, collaboration, and openness are pivotal to creating a space to safely practice tools and express emotions freely. I use the process of art with clients and a mind-body connection to cultivate positive change and growth. Art is a dynamic and tangible tool that allows for self-expression, freedom to make mistakes, and acts as an extension of the self. With this newfound awareness and openness, clients begin to shift their narrative to a story of resiliency, self-compassion, and confidence to be the best version of themselves. Life can leave us with wounded inner parts of ourselves that need healing and integration. Everyone has been impacted by past events, experiences, and emotions which shaped the person they have become. I believe in art, authenticity, acceptance, attachment, creativity, connection, community, and neuroscience. If you are interested in a space to process, be creative, make mistakes, problem-solve, and learn more about yourself, book a consultation to see if we are the right fit.

The default setting for a human being is contentment and happiness. We are not supposed to live uncomfortably in anguish and confusion. If you or a loved one are looking to feel better, please let me know. I provide therapy for those adults, children, and couples who wish to improve their lives. I specialize in emotional control, anxiety, depression, concentration, relationships, life transitions, focus development, relaxation training, and stress reduction. I promote well-being through insight and informed discovery. I ask my clients to bravely face the mirror and speak honestly about the way they feel. I am trained to accompany you through this process.

I have been a mental health and substance abuse therapist since 2009. I am experienced at treating a range of populations, and have worked on college campuses, in support groups, and in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I specialize in depression, anxiety, self-esteem, transitions, relationship concerns, health and wellness, stress, and substance abuse.

Fresh from the Jersey Shore! I am a Doctor of Psychology new to Beaufort but not to practice, as president of one of the largest groups of Psychologists in NJ (ChallengesAndHope.com). So what do I do as a practicing doctor that is unique? Well, first I am a doctor, so you benefit from the highest level of training. But perhaps more important? I am a highly involved and interactive Psychologist. We will become a dynamic team, you and I! We’ll create SOLUTIONS to problems and then I will teach you how to make them HAPPEN! Half my work is with individuals, but with a Doctoral specialty in Family Therapy I am very prepared to work with your partner, child, parent, or best friend – anywhere with conflict or the potential for solutions! We may work on… You, feeling Overwhelmed. Stuck. Or ugh, hopeless or helpless to make a change. Maybe angry, resentful, frustrated. Perhaps struggling with addictions. Some folks can’t focus – other’s minds are racing. You may be surrounded by people who don’t know you are even hurting or isolated and yearning for love. Maybe you don’t know what’s bothering you – you’re just not sure you will ever be happy. Oh, the list is long – Loss. Stress. Fear. Depression. Anxiety. Panic. Sexuality. Medical struggles. Wow, we humans have our challenges, don’t we?! Sometimes you are alone in your struggles, other times they are playing out with partners, parents, kids, friends, coworkers... and today? We are even struggling with the world around us. The struggles may seem new, and for some, it feels like we can never get out from under the shadow of earlier influences in our lives. Well, gang, here’s HOPE. Whether it’s with me or another clinician – FIGHT! Fight for yourself. Find a path to get free and strong! Believe in yourself – let go of past patterns, burdens, errors, and let’s learn how to step back into the sun! NOTE: Telemed available, using PmD, a HIPAA compliant, fully protected virtual platform!!! FYI: for a free resource for help on a number of the topics mentioned above, I invite you to go to NJPsychologistsCare.org where you will find videos and articles created by myself and a team of 300 psychologists I put together during Covid to offer help and inspiration!