Connect with Chronic Illness therapists in Columbia, SC

I’m honored to walk alongside you on your wellness journey. At Lightwork Empowered, I help clients strengthen their emotional resilience, understand their experiences, and create lasting change. Together, we’ll work toward a healthier, more empowered version of you.

I am glad you’ve chosen to learn more about what therapy can offer! Maybe you’ve been experiencing a hurdle you’ve been trying and trying to process. I'd like you to know this space is for YOU to gain perspective, feel empowered to navigate challenges, and leave sessions feeling fully accepted.

If you’re overwhelmed, stuck, or tired of carrying everything alone, you’re not broken—you’re ready for change. I offer a real, inclusive, judgment-free space where you can tell your story and rewrite the parts that no longer serve you. If you’re ready to shift your narrative and step into who you’re becoming, I’m here to walk with you.

I specialize in helping women, single moms, and teens navigate anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and recovery. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I create a safe space for clients to heal, grow, and reclaim their voice—one session at a time.

I’m a licensed therapist dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges with compassion and understanding. I believe in creating a brave, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, build resilience, and work toward your personal goals. Let’s work together to find clarity and create positive change in your life.

I work with individuals who may be struggling to find hope after trauma, navigating unexpected life transitions, or managing the trials of medical challenges. I also have a special connection with nurses, medical personnel, and first responders. Initially, my focus is on listening and creating a safe space, to develop a strong therapeutic rapport

I am an LMFT licensed in Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. I have a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University. My journey began in 2006 as an intern at the Marriage and Family Institute in Abilene, Texas. After 13 years of gaining experience at local agencies, I now love working in private practice!

Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in the same patterns? You’re not alone. I help clients unpack and process anxiety, anger, negative thinking, relationship challenges, self-doubt and life transitions with compassion and practical tools. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident and connected—to yourself and the life you’re ready to create.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults, specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders using evidence-based approaches.

There is a reason for all behavior, and when it comes to people seeking true wellness. I enjoy helping people change and explore themselves.

I create a supportive space where you can share openly about what brings you to therapy. My focus is on listening carefully to your needs and helping you develop practical tools to move forward with clarity and confidence in your daily life.

I help people with change. Maybe you lost your job, a loved one, a vision of the future, and you need to adapt. Or perhaps you want things to change. You want to start or stop doing something. Maybe you aren't sure what needs to change, but you know you feel stuck. We'll figure it out together and develop a plan to get you to something different.

I provide compassionate care rooted in respect for the individual and client self-determination. I create a collaborative space where you can explore your concerns and work toward meaningful change.

I work with individuals who feel stuck or lost—whether facing life transitions, addiction, questions around gender or sexuality, or struggles with self-identity. I provide compassionate, accepting support as you navigate these challenges and move toward becoming your best self.

I recognize that reaching out for support can be both a courageous and vulnerable step. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you are returning to it, I'm here to meet you where you are and help you move toward where you'd like to be. I work with individuals who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, and more.

I support people from all walks of life, including military, veterans, first responders, teens, and adults. I understand how overwhelming it can feel to reach out for help, and I want to support that first courageous step.

I believe the most important thing I can offer as a counselor is this: genuine care. A mentor once told me, “Nobody cares what you know until they know that you care,” and that has stayed with me throughout my career. It shapes how I show up in every session, with authenticity, presence, and respect for your experience.

Your well-being is in good hands! I'm a professional mental health service provider. Your well-being and mental strength are my number one priority. I'm happy to guide you through all of life's challenges with the attention and care you deserve.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in depression, grief, anxiety, trauma, & self-esteem. Using CBT & multiple psychotherapy approaches, I help clients build resilience & emotional wellness. As a Certified Grief & Trauma & Substance Abuse & Addictions Professional & Air Force veteran, I offer structure, experience, & understanding.

I have lived a long and colorful life. I've made good and bad choices. I have 22+ years of experience in the mental health and substance abuse treatment field. I DO NOT JUDGE, AT ALL, PERIOD. I can be both blunt and gentle as appropriate. My life's work can be summed up in three words: "offering people hope".

My pronouns are (she/her). I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC in 2012. I earned a master’s degree in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio in 2019. I am licensed to practice in the states of NC, SC and VA.

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? You’re not alone. I help clients navigate anxiety, self-doubt, and life changes with curiosity and compassion. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected—to yourself and the life you want to create.

Therapy can feel like a scary step into the unknown. I provide empathetic listening without judgment as you share what you're feeling and experiencing. My approach is creating a safe, comfortable space where you feel heard. I'm here to help you navigate your life, understand your feelings, and move forward.

Life can change in an instant, leaving you feeling anxious, grieving, overwhelmed, or unsure of who you are. As a breast cancer survivor, I bring both professional experience and personal understanding to the therapy process, offering a supportive and nonjudgmental space to help you process life’s hardest moments.