Photo of Jessica Rudzinski, Pre-Licensed Professional in Columbia, SC
Jessica Rudzinski
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29229  (Online Only)
I specialize in supporting those with anxiety, depression, and perinatal/postpartum challenges.
Online Only! Evening and weekend sessions are currently full! Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, lonely or depressed? Does your anxiety feel like it's taking over your life? Are the challenges of parenting creating turmoil in your marriage? Are your kids struggling to make friends at school? The reasons for counseling are endless. Although finding the courage to seek therapy can be challenging, choosing that path can be life changing.
I specialize in supporting those with anxiety, depression, and perinatal/postpartum challenges.
Online Only! Evening and weekend sessions are currently full! Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, lonely or depressed? Does your anxiety feel like it's taking over your life? Are the challenges of parenting creating turmoil in your marriage? Are your kids struggling to make friends at school? The reasons for counseling are endless. Although finding the courage to seek therapy can be challenging, choosing that path can be life changing.
(803) 859-5131 View (803) 859-5131
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Latoya Brooks-Key
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29229  (Online Only)
Whether you’re struggling with general anxiety, or making meaning of your life’s purpose, we can work to equip you with tools to overcome these challenges.
My ideal client is motivated and ready to work together to co-create change. I am passionate about assisting clients ages 18 or older in their efforts to achieve wellness, wholeness, and transformation. With love and gratitude for your interest, we cannot assist clients with legal issues, contact offenses, or recent psychiatric hospitalizations.
Whether you’re struggling with general anxiety, or making meaning of your life’s purpose, we can work to equip you with tools to overcome these challenges.
My ideal client is motivated and ready to work together to co-create change. I am passionate about assisting clients ages 18 or older in their efforts to achieve wellness, wholeness, and transformation. With love and gratitude for your interest, we cannot assist clients with legal issues, contact offenses, or recent psychiatric hospitalizations.
(803) 575-3754 View (803) 575-3754
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Dr. Paul Wade
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29201
Accepting new patients. If you call or email I will personally respond in 24 hours! Depression? Anxiety? Anger Management? Narcissistic partner? I offer my expertise to those looking to change their life circumstances, improve relationships, or confront difficult decisions. I can help you tap into your great potential and discover your true talents. I have proven skills, training, and education to help you discover what holds you back. I offer a therapeutic approach of engaging clients to help face those limiting factors that inhibit your personal growth and pleasure in everyday activities. Find the courage to ask me to help you!
Accepting new patients. If you call or email I will personally respond in 24 hours! Depression? Anxiety? Anger Management? Narcissistic partner? I offer my expertise to those looking to change their life circumstances, improve relationships, or confront difficult decisions. I can help you tap into your great potential and discover your true talents. I have proven skills, training, and education to help you discover what holds you back. I offer a therapeutic approach of engaging clients to help face those limiting factors that inhibit your personal growth and pleasure in everyday activities. Find the courage to ask me to help you!
(803) 602-6134 View (803) 602-6134
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Stephanie Rapton
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29205
Struggling with depression, anxiety or feeling overwhelmed with life? Want a therapist who understands where you've been? You've come to the right place. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, ADHD or simply need a space to process what's going on, I'm available to help., Coming from a unique approach, I choose to treat you as a whole person and address all areas that may be affecting you. I am a proud LGBT+ ally. I have been in this field for about 4 years now and have worked with adolescents, children and adults. My unique experiences can help bring you through the obstacles and onto the path you want to walk.
Struggling with depression, anxiety or feeling overwhelmed with life? Want a therapist who understands where you've been? You've come to the right place. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, ADHD or simply need a space to process what's going on, I'm available to help., Coming from a unique approach, I choose to treat you as a whole person and address all areas that may be affecting you. I am a proud LGBT+ ally. I have been in this field for about 4 years now and have worked with adolescents, children and adults. My unique experiences can help bring you through the obstacles and onto the path you want to walk.
(803) 836-4237 View (803) 836-4237
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Coalesce Family Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29223  (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone navigating life's complexities, seeking to overcome challenges like anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. They desire understanding, coping mechanisms, and personal growth. Their goal is to achieve emotional balance, self-awareness, and improved relationships. They seek therapy to find inner peace and develop resilience, aiming to transform their lives for long-term fulfillment.
My ideal client is someone navigating life's complexities, seeking to overcome challenges like anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. They desire understanding, coping mechanisms, and personal growth. Their goal is to achieve emotional balance, self-awareness, and improved relationships. They seek therapy to find inner peace and develop resilience, aiming to transform their lives for long-term fulfillment.
(803) 258-6970 View (803) 258-6970
Hope M Garvin
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29206
Clients seeking the answer to the question what's next in my life can find that answer at New Beginnings Counseling Services. I specialize in anxiety, stress management and relaxation. In addition to family, and individuals counseling I also work with clients suffering from depression, low performance at school or work, and career and life changers. Make an appointment today in a relaxing atmosphere while you explore a new beginning in your life.
Clients seeking the answer to the question what's next in my life can find that answer at New Beginnings Counseling Services. I specialize in anxiety, stress management and relaxation. In addition to family, and individuals counseling I also work with clients suffering from depression, low performance at school or work, and career and life changers. Make an appointment today in a relaxing atmosphere while you explore a new beginning in your life.
(803) 373-1515 View (803) 373-1515
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Teresa Quattlebaum Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, C-DBT, CCTP, CTMH
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29229
I treat clients who struggled with life experiences ranging from childhood trauma, abuse, family and relationship conflict, polyamorous relationships, kink, substance and alcohol use and abuse, etc. Clients may require live video sessions or telephone sessions to which I provide Monday through Friday from 8am to as late as 8pm some nights depending on client needs. I work to help clients create and achieve goals that focus on creating and maintaining a positive future. My clients want to live healthier lives with minimal experience with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges.
I treat clients who struggled with life experiences ranging from childhood trauma, abuse, family and relationship conflict, polyamorous relationships, kink, substance and alcohol use and abuse, etc. Clients may require live video sessions or telephone sessions to which I provide Monday through Friday from 8am to as late as 8pm some nights depending on client needs. I work to help clients create and achieve goals that focus on creating and maintaining a positive future. My clients want to live healthier lives with minimal experience with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges.
(803) 921-8409 View (803) 921-8409
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Megan McCullough
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29205
Do you struggle to relax and put your own needs first due to juggling everything? Do you struggle with always feeling on edge, anxious, and stressed out? Do you worry constantly about what others think about you? Are you trying to figure out how to be a parent while unpacking your own childhood traumas? If you struggle with trauma and anxiety, I can help you to heal the pain and teach your body how to feel safe again. I will help you understand why you have the beliefs you do and how they were created. I also love working with female service members and veterans who want to unpack their military service as well as combat trauma.
Do you struggle to relax and put your own needs first due to juggling everything? Do you struggle with always feeling on edge, anxious, and stressed out? Do you worry constantly about what others think about you? Are you trying to figure out how to be a parent while unpacking your own childhood traumas? If you struggle with trauma and anxiety, I can help you to heal the pain and teach your body how to feel safe again. I will help you understand why you have the beliefs you do and how they were created. I also love working with female service members and veterans who want to unpack their military service as well as combat trauma.
(803) 266-1807 View (803) 266-1807
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Christi Stewart, EdS, LPC
Counselor, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29201
I have twenty year's experience as a massage therapist as well, giving a unique perspective on how stress, anxiety and depression can affect body as well as mind.
At Stewart Counseling Center, our approach is working with clients to mutually develop creative and effective strategies for dealing with the inevitable stress that occurs in our lives and to enhance their ability to experience more joy in life. The goal is to become increasingly skillful in making life-enhancing choices. With training in counseling and massage therapy, Ms. Stewart brings a unique and holistic approach to clients. The bringing together of Western and Eastern teachings is the focus of Ms. Stewart's work.
I have twenty year's experience as a massage therapist as well, giving a unique perspective on how stress, anxiety and depression can affect body as well as mind.
At Stewart Counseling Center, our approach is working with clients to mutually develop creative and effective strategies for dealing with the inevitable stress that occurs in our lives and to enhance their ability to experience more joy in life. The goal is to become increasingly skillful in making life-enhancing choices. With training in counseling and massage therapy, Ms. Stewart brings a unique and holistic approach to clients. The bringing together of Western and Eastern teachings is the focus of Ms. Stewart's work.
(803) 753-8923 View (803) 753-8923
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Anthony Hampton LISW-CP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, CACI, RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29205
I specialize is substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. My therapeutic approach is centered in the Client-Therapist-Relationship. Together, we will co-create a path for improved functioning, healing, and personal growth. This work takes courage and commitment and I'm incredibly honored to join my clients in this deeply personal process. I'm committed to helping those begin, enrich, or enhance a life of recovery from: substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, unprocessed trauma, chronic anxiety, depression and family of origin issues. Maybe you've known there is a problem yet don't know where to begin...
I specialize is substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. My therapeutic approach is centered in the Client-Therapist-Relationship. Together, we will co-create a path for improved functioning, healing, and personal growth. This work takes courage and commitment and I'm incredibly honored to join my clients in this deeply personal process. I'm committed to helping those begin, enrich, or enhance a life of recovery from: substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, unprocessed trauma, chronic anxiety, depression and family of origin issues. Maybe you've known there is a problem yet don't know where to begin...
(803) 335-5818 View (803) 335-5818
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Buffy Chapman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29210
The stress of life is often overwhelming. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, recovering from trauma, or having conflict with loved ones and all of these things and more make it harder to manage even the smallest of stressors. You just want to get through a day without feeling like the weight of the world is on your shoulders or like you want to find a place to hide. Or maybe you feel stuck and don’t know how to take the next step to get where you want to be in life.
The stress of life is often overwhelming. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, recovering from trauma, or having conflict with loved ones and all of these things and more make it harder to manage even the smallest of stressors. You just want to get through a day without feeling like the weight of the world is on your shoulders or like you want to find a place to hide. Or maybe you feel stuck and don’t know how to take the next step to get where you want to be in life.
(803) 592-6315 View (803) 592-6315
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Sally R Braden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29205
My love for therapy is driven by the opportunity to empower my clients to become the best versions of themselves despite whatever is going on in life. I believe that my clients are the experts in their own life and that therapy is a collaborative process of listening, understanding and working together to create change. I approach our work together by looking at the whole person, both mind and body, to determine and utilize the most appropriate evidence-based treatment. I enjoy working with general life transitions, stress, anxiety and depression, relationship issues, and prenatal/postpartum mood disorders.
My love for therapy is driven by the opportunity to empower my clients to become the best versions of themselves despite whatever is going on in life. I believe that my clients are the experts in their own life and that therapy is a collaborative process of listening, understanding and working together to create change. I approach our work together by looking at the whole person, both mind and body, to determine and utilize the most appropriate evidence-based treatment. I enjoy working with general life transitions, stress, anxiety and depression, relationship issues, and prenatal/postpartum mood disorders.
(803) 784-8184 View (803) 784-8184
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Debra Smart
Licensed Professional Counselor, OTR/L, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29223
My approach to therapy is personalized and collaborative. My desire is to provide an emotionally safe environment to help individuals who struggle with a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, anger management, stress management, trauma, grief, and relational problems. I understand that life can be challenging and even lonely at times. However, you do not have to walk through your pain alone! I extend my hand to help you as you heal from emotional and/or spiritual pain; work toward change, self-improvement, and personal growth while pursuing a better life for yourself and those around you.
My approach to therapy is personalized and collaborative. My desire is to provide an emotionally safe environment to help individuals who struggle with a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, anger management, stress management, trauma, grief, and relational problems. I understand that life can be challenging and even lonely at times. However, you do not have to walk through your pain alone! I extend my hand to help you as you heal from emotional and/or spiritual pain; work toward change, self-improvement, and personal growth while pursuing a better life for yourself and those around you.
(803) 258-6791 View (803) 258-6791
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Roni Caw, PhD, NCC, LPC, CCTP, CSAM
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC, CCTP, CSAM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29201
I am an African American male, retired military with 24 service years. I counsel for a variety of emotional and mental disorders that include ADHD, Adjustment, Anxiety, Depression, High Functioning Autism, Grief, PTSD, and Trauma. I counsel children, adolescents, adults, families, Law Enforcement and Military, LGBTQI+ Affirming, marriage, and pre-marital. I have previous experience as a college psychology professor, juvenile correctional officer, residential counselor, substitute teacher, and special education community liaison.
I am an African American male, retired military with 24 service years. I counsel for a variety of emotional and mental disorders that include ADHD, Adjustment, Anxiety, Depression, High Functioning Autism, Grief, PTSD, and Trauma. I counsel children, adolescents, adults, families, Law Enforcement and Military, LGBTQI+ Affirming, marriage, and pre-marital. I have previous experience as a college psychology professor, juvenile correctional officer, residential counselor, substitute teacher, and special education community liaison.
(803) 610-4072 View (803) 610-4072
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Regina Pierre-Moise
Psychologist, PhD, MBA
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29201  (Online Only)
In addition, I support individuals with integrating various aspects of themselves, addressing relational challenges, and coping with clinical diagnoses such as anxiety and PTSD.
Are you having a hard time motivating yourself, and figuring out who you are, or what you aspire to be? I am a compassionate and energetic clinician who appreciates the uniqueness of who you are and who can empower you to implement the change that you want to see in yourself. For many of us, finding that interconnectedness between who we are and who we want to be can be challenging. My work is to collaborate with you to identify ways of addressing the barriers that may be holding you back so that you can find the satisfaction that you want in your life.
In addition, I support individuals with integrating various aspects of themselves, addressing relational challenges, and coping with clinical diagnoses such as anxiety and PTSD.
Are you having a hard time motivating yourself, and figuring out who you are, or what you aspire to be? I am a compassionate and energetic clinician who appreciates the uniqueness of who you are and who can empower you to implement the change that you want to see in yourself. For many of us, finding that interconnectedness between who we are and who we want to be can be challenging. My work is to collaborate with you to identify ways of addressing the barriers that may be holding you back so that you can find the satisfaction that you want in your life.
(857) 353-6948 View (857) 353-6948
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Jennifer J Liotino
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29201  (Online Only)
As a therapist, I enjoy working with a variety of clients. With over 21 years of experience, my expertise to a more eclectic approach, including CBT, attachment based therapy, trauma focused therapy, and emotionally focused therapy. I enjoy working with trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, life transition, attachment, self-esteem, family issues, Adult Children of Alcoholics, grief/loss, and autism.
As a therapist, I enjoy working with a variety of clients. With over 21 years of experience, my expertise to a more eclectic approach, including CBT, attachment based therapy, trauma focused therapy, and emotionally focused therapy. I enjoy working with trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, life transition, attachment, self-esteem, family issues, Adult Children of Alcoholics, grief/loss, and autism.
(828) 888-0376 View (828) 888-0376
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Stephanie Colson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29201  (Online Only)
I take a person-centered approach to assist and support clients to be the author of their own life on the road to self-actualization. I believe that the client is in the drivers seat as we collaboratively work towards living a life of healing and emotional freedom. I service individuals and families from ages 12 & up. I provide treatment for sex addition, grief and loss, psychological trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and also provide support with navigating issues related to self-esteem and body image. I currently offer sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with morning and evening availability, via telehealth.
I take a person-centered approach to assist and support clients to be the author of their own life on the road to self-actualization. I believe that the client is in the drivers seat as we collaboratively work towards living a life of healing and emotional freedom. I service individuals and families from ages 12 & up. I provide treatment for sex addition, grief and loss, psychological trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and also provide support with navigating issues related to self-esteem and body image. I currently offer sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with morning and evening availability, via telehealth.
(803) 258-6301 View (803) 258-6301
Photo of Sarah Beltran, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Columbia, SC
Sarah Beltran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29201  (Online Only)
I help anxious people-pleasers and trans folx to stop feeling trapped by social pressures and start giving themselves permission to practice radical authenticity. You may feel stuck in a loop of self-doubt, insecure in your relationships, dissatisfied, overwhelmed, or nervous to set boundaries - meanwhile you desire to live a vibrant life, feeling grounded, confident, and free. Through integrative therapy with an affirming provider, you can reconnect with yourself and learn to trust the wisdom of your inner voice. My holistic, trauma-focused approach supports the mind-body-spirit connection for profound healing from the inside out.
I help anxious people-pleasers and trans folx to stop feeling trapped by social pressures and start giving themselves permission to practice radical authenticity. You may feel stuck in a loop of self-doubt, insecure in your relationships, dissatisfied, overwhelmed, or nervous to set boundaries - meanwhile you desire to live a vibrant life, feeling grounded, confident, and free. Through integrative therapy with an affirming provider, you can reconnect with yourself and learn to trust the wisdom of your inner voice. My holistic, trauma-focused approach supports the mind-body-spirit connection for profound healing from the inside out.
(954) 388-7916 View (954) 388-7916
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Kellyn Brooks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29223  (Online Only)
Feeling stuck? Shame, guilt, and worry weighing you down? Are you a "fixer" or a "people pleaser" struggling to prioritize yourself? Maybe your relationships are less than fulfilling, and you're feeling alone with no one to support you. This is a tough way to live, and let me tell you this: it's not the only way for you, and I am here to help you get there.
Feeling stuck? Shame, guilt, and worry weighing you down? Are you a "fixer" or a "people pleaser" struggling to prioritize yourself? Maybe your relationships are less than fulfilling, and you're feeling alone with no one to support you. This is a tough way to live, and let me tell you this: it's not the only way for you, and I am here to help you get there.
(762) 667-5502 View (762) 667-5502
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Shakirie Simmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29201  (Online Only)
Life can feel overwhelming. One minute it's your job, then your relationship, next the kid(s), your family, and maybe even painful memories from your childhood. You just can't seem to catch a break. You try everything to get on the right track, but something always seems to get in the way. You've tried so hard to climb out of the worry, frustration and sadness; but eventually it's just exhausting. Should you give up? Or maybe just do the bare minimum to get by. You don't know which way to turn.
Life can feel overwhelming. One minute it's your job, then your relationship, next the kid(s), your family, and maybe even painful memories from your childhood. You just can't seem to catch a break. You try everything to get on the right track, but something always seems to get in the way. You've tried so hard to climb out of the worry, frustration and sadness; but eventually it's just exhausting. Should you give up? Or maybe just do the bare minimum to get by. You don't know which way to turn.
(864) 523-6164 View (864) 523-6164
Anxiety Therapists

What are the most common treatments for anxiety?

Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?

The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

When should I seek treatment for anxiety?

Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?

Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.