I am licensed in South Carolina with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with lgbtq+ related issues, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I also have experience working with concentration, memory and focus (adhd). I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
I earned my Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)in Pastoral Community Counseling in 2017, a Master of Sacred Theology (STM) in 1999, and a Master of Arts in Counseling (MA) in 2003. I also have seven units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) of which four were done as a residency. I am also a recipient of an award for Community Organization by Adapt Advocacy Association (aaa+) in 2011.
I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
SC LPC 5290
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Best therapist ever! For so many reasons I can’t explain. He listens. He gives me work to improve myself. He understands all of my many issues and helps me make the best decisions. I can’t say enough.
Written on Nov 06, 2025 after therapy with Stephen for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
He is very supportive and insightful.
Written on Apr 25, 2025 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Gunsallus is the best therapist I have ever had in my life.
I’ve had many, and I tend to veer away from males because of some trauma. I decided to step out of my comfort zone, because after all I have tried to grow and Dr. Gunsallus had much experience and qualifications. He is incredibly patient, and offers real solutions. He often tells me about new and current studies, and never fails to make me laugh when I’m really expressing a hard emotion.
I could not recommend Dr. Gunsallus enough.
Written on Feb 15, 2025 after therapy with Stephen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I appreciate all of your help. You played a tremendous part of me healing and continuing to prosper in my life.
Written on Jan 09, 2025 after therapy with Stephen for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
my therapist is thorough and trust worthy.
Written on Sep 02, 2024 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Amazing
Written on Jul 16, 2024 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coaching