Connect with Dialectical (DBT) therapy in York, SC

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’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 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.

I currently work as a licensed practitioner of the healing arts at a mental health clinic and have worked there for the last 4 years. I have six years of clinical experience and have worked in IOP and PHP settings.

You deserve a space where you don’t have to explain your existence—where your pain is honored, your joy is celebrated, and your healing is prioritized. I support Black women navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, and identity shifts with a culturally affirming, trauma-informed approach that centers your truth and restores your power.

I specialize in counseling for relationship issues, marital and premarital concerns, and chronic illness. I create a supportive space where you can explore challenges and work toward meaningful change.

My approach is to listen and meet clients where they are, as well as be a great accountability partner to assist clients with reaching their goals.

I believe in working with the client where they are and using tools that fit the needs of the client. I have worked with many different types of clientele. I have worked with children & teenagers, couples & families, and people with minor disabilities such as autism.

I believe everyone is doing their best with what they know, and we're all capable of learning healthier ways of being. I work with adults facing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, and challenges managing behaviors and emotions. Establishing a strong therapeutic alliance is key to empowerment and successful outcomes.

I utilize Christian Counseling and an Eclectic approach (a combination of talk therapy and somatic/holistic practices). I have experience working with a wide range of individuals, with my most recent experience including college students and young adults.

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.

Please call me Joe. I am an LPC and a National Certified Counselor, originally from New York City, and have been all around the globe. I bring over 20 years of diverse experience, shaped by extensive training, interdisciplinary education, and a passion for helping others live empowered, fulfilling lives.

I work with individuals and families to solve problematic issues negatively affecting your life and productivity. My focus includes stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, trauma, abuse, depression, grief, intimacy issues, sleep disorders, parenting, anger management, self-esteem, and career difficulties.

Challenges can come when we least expect them. Navigating through challenges can seem overwhelming. That's when working with a skilled and experienced therapist can make all the difference. Helping others navigate the hard work of change has been my focus for over 20 years.

My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself, build confidence, and create a life that feels more aligned and fulfilling. I will help clients explore anxiety, self-doubt, and life changes in a supportive, compassionate space.

Unexpected life stressors can make even the strongest and most fearless person feel weak and overwhelmed. My goal is to help support and empower you with taking the necessary steps to restore purpose and new meaning in your life.

Welcome to my therapy practice. I provide supportive, confidential, compassionate client-centered mental health therapy to support your journey, helping you navigate life with confidence and clarity.

I believe we all deserve to become the best versions of ourselves. I work with people seeking growth, mental wellness, and deeper connections. Let's work together on your journey.

A native of Charleston, South Carolina. I have provided counseling for the past 35 years (27 years of that in private practice). I graduated from St. Andrews Parish High School and the College of Charleston before receiving my master's degree in clinical counseling from The Citadel.

My services are dedicated to the provision of caring and client-centered support for wellness. You are the narrator of your experiences and opportunities. Together we can help you navigate the life you wish to pursue.

Life can be difficult, especially when done alone. Selecting a therapist is a major step, and I don't take it lightly that you have chosen me. My integrated approach is customized to each client's needs. Together, we will work to move you to that place of purpose by gaining positive insights and learning healthy coping strategies.

The majority of my clients include teens, adults, and couples. My specializations include anxiety, depression, human sexuality, LGBTQIA+ issues, and trauma. I have experience working with people who have survived sexual assault and intimate partner violence.

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".

I’m Falicia Preval, LMHC, NBCC, a solution-focused therapist who blends compassion with practical strategies to help clients heal, grow, and thrive. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, guiding you toward emotional balance, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose.

I am an outgoing woman of color who is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of South Carolina, driven and motivated to help others reach realistic goals, find purpose and potential in various areas of life. Providing an empathetic, compassionate, non-judgmental environment where you can talk candidly about your concerns.