As a licensed therapist serving North and South Carolina, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on empowering clients through challenges related to stress, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and interpersonal dynamics. I bring a deeply compassionate approach to working with LGBTQ+ individuals, young adults, and those experiencing social anxiety, relationship difficulties, and personal growth transitions.
My therapeutic style emphasizes creating a safe, affirming space where clients can explore their experiences, heal past wounds, and deepen their self-understanding. I'm particularly passionate about supporting individuals working through issues of identity, discrimination, attachment, and personal transformation.
Drawing from evidence-based practices, I help clients build resilience, improve communication, and cultivate self-love. Whether you're dealing with panic attacks, relationship challenges, or seeking to understand your life's purpose, I'm committed to walking alongside you with respect, understanding, and genuine care.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NC LCSW C016758
SC LISW-CP 16505
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Acquanita Pettis. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Acquanita has been an incredible therapist for me for the past four months. We’ve worked through a few concerns I had, including self-esteem, personal narrative, heartbreak, and both family and friendship dynamics. She’s an active listener and builds in the help she provides week after week. I’m so grateful to have her as a therapist.
Written on Dec 17, 2025 after therapy with Acquanita for 3 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Awesome therapist! Very knowledgeable! Very easy to talk to.
At first, I was hesitant to therapy; however, now there are *many* of times I cannot wait for a session.
I would highly recommend this therapist, as she meets individuals where they are at.
** Also, bonus points that she is very inclusive, especially towards the LGBTQIA+ community.
Written on Dec 02, 2025 after therapy with Acquanita for 9 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Amazing! Professional and patient!
Written on Sep 16, 2025 after therapy with Acquanita for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and career difficulties
I’ve been working with Dr Pettis for a year now and I feel so grateful for having her as my therapist. Since the beginning, she was kind, patient, emphatic and very supportive.
She helped me control my anxiety and has continuously help me cope with the multiple depression waves I’ve had. She has given me the tools and advice I needed to successfully be able to improve my mental health.
Moreover, in the last few months, she’s also helped me learn how to better identify my patterns, name my emotions, and communicate my feelings to those around me. Which is a huge win!
Written on May 29, 2025 after therapy with Acquanita for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s the best therapist ever! She’s helped me so much! I am learning and understanding more than ever and this seems to be my process of healing.
Written on Apr 02, 2025 after therapy with Acquanita for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
She is extremely understanding and really does have great advice for how to move forward and through difficult situations.
Written on Mar 12, 2025 after therapy with Acquanita for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem