Connect with Grief therapists in Sumter, SC

Using complementary therapy approaches, we'll work together to change long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions holding you back from a more fulfilling life. If you're seeking support through a challenging situation or ready to move in a new direction, I look forward to helping you achieve your goals.

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.

Beginning therapy is a courageous step. Whether you're navigating life transitions, coping with anxiety or depression, or working through trauma, you're not alone—I'm here to support you. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, meaning each session is thoughtfully tailored to your unique experiences, needs, and goals.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with adjusting to life changes, managing challenging behaviors and thoughts, relationship issues, trauma, and addiction.

I specialize in trauma, clinical Christian counseling, and motivational therapy. With a holistic approach, I integrate evidence-based practices and spiritual principles to help clients achieve emotional healing and personal growth.

I offer compassionate counseling specializing in anxiety, trauma recovery, and couples work. My mission is to help you foster resilience, healing, and healthier connections so you can live a life that feels fulfilling and balanced.

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.

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 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.

Welcome, I’m really glad you’re here. My practice is centered on creating a warm, judgment‑free space where you can slow down, breathe, and feel genuinely supported. I’m dedicated to helping you secure your mental peace, untangle what’s weighing on you, reconnect with your strengths, and move toward a life that feels grounded and meaningful.

I work with adults, adolescents, families, and couples facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, family conflict, parenting challenges, grief and loss, gender identity, sexual trauma, and ADHD. It takes courage to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life. I am here to support, encourage, and empower you on that journey.

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.

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.

By looking at both conscious and unconscious beliefs, you can choose more adaptive beliefs and combine them with new behaviors, which creates a whole new reality. I also understand how past traumas impact how you approach the present moment, and I will address these root issues.

I’m Dr. Chad Parker, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience. I provide a practical, compassionate space for teens, adults, families, and leaders to work through stress, trauma, relationships, and life transitions while building healthier patterns and greater clarity.

Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you're a child struggling with anxiety, a teenager navigating friendships, school pressures, or life changes, or a parent seeking support for your child. You don't have to face those challenges alone.

I am an independent licensed social worker in clinical practice. My previous work experience has been in mental health in the community and the prison system. I have also worked in a hospice providing grief counseling.

The issues you face in life can be frightening, overpowering, and at times overwhelming. I believe in the power of transformation for anyone searching for healing and change through counseling.

I'm passionate about helping adults, children, and families thrive. My focus is on increasing access to quality mental health care by providing personalized support. I strive to create a safe space where you can work through challenges and build resilience.

I have spent the last several years providing direct care to clients experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression, primarily due to caregiver roles, personal/work responsibilities, chronic illness, and concerns related to aging.