Beaufort has a long history as the second oldest city in South Carolina, and as part of that history there have been ups and downs. From a devastating hurricane to fires, Beaufort has been forced to rebuild more than once. But the city has persevered and thrived. Just like the city, people often face ups and downs in their history and lives.

If you are facing a downward spiral and finding yourself needing to rebuild, you don’t have to do it alone. Counselors in the Beaufort area are available now to talk to you and offer you support and coping skills. Contact a therapist today.

Psychologist Barbara Leigh providing different types of therapy in Beaufort

Barbara Leigh

Clinician
License Type(s): M.S.Ed., LPC-S, NCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersSelf esteemCoping with life changes
36 years offering treatment

With over 30 years of experience as a therapist, I offer a seasoned combination of wisdom, current relevance and flexible interventions. I have seen trends come and go in the fields of psychology and counseling, so I like to identify your particular needs and tailor treatment modalities to your unique circumstances and expectations. I enjoy helping people discover their true needs/desires and pursuing their dreams, potential and meeting their life goals. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression. trauma and neurodiversity (autism, ADHD, traumatic brain injury, etc.). I enjoy working with individuals of all age and work mostly with longer-term clients who are interested in lasting, life growth work. I own an autism consulting business and am a Certified Autism Specialist, a Board Certified Telemental Health Provider, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a Clinical Supervisor (for AL). I have worked in multiple settings - inpatient, outpatient, day treatment, residential, in-home, private practice and, of course, virtual. My pioneering work with online counseling in the 90s (pre-Google!) was featured on Oprah's network and in Glamour Magazine, so I come to you with the highest of standards in the field. I typically use cognitive-behavioral therapy, skills-building from dialectical-behavioral therapy and neuroeducation (teaching about how your mind-body chemicals spur your feelings which lead to thoughts, behaviors and habits). I believe that people change when they're ready - my goal is to help you get ready to change and then to support you through change. You know you can't directly change others, but you CAN change yourself - and by doing so, you help change the world for the better, one step at a time. And it all starts with you! Let's create a treatment plan that is both realistic and challenging for you - one that involves a precise balance of safety and risk, comfort and courage. My clients say I'm easy and fun to work with because of the combination of my personality, professional and personal experience...and thus I use a balanced combination of compassion, reality and humor. Change is hard enough - why not make it fun, meaningful and enjoy the journey? I look forward to working with you! Ready? Set....Grow!!

Psychologist Dr. April Bennett providing different types of therapy in Beaufort

Dr. April Bennett

Clinician
License Type(s): Psy.D.
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementDepression
16 years offering treatment

Hello I thank you for the opportunity to work with you. I have experience in providing psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families and groups. More specifically, I am certified in providing evidence-based psychotherapy for trauma, PTSD, depression and insomnia. I predominantly utilize a Cognitive Behavioral approach, but I also draw from my training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, delineating the familial origins of issues; Health Psychology, clarifying the connection between the physical body and emotions; Solution Focused Psychotherapy, identifying existing strengths and coping skills; and Gestalt/Existential psychotherapy, making meaning out of loss/suffering.

Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Outlaw providing different types of therapy in Beaufort

Dr. Jennifer Outlaw

Clinician
License Type(s): MS,MSW,LCSW-C
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSleeping disordersBipolar disorderDepression
10 years offering treatment

Greetings! My name is Dr. Jennifer Outlaw and I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical/Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Independent Social Worker in the states of Maryland, Georgia, South Carolina, and Texas. I have experience in working with adolescents, adults, service members, and veterans. I have extensive experience working inpatient and outpatient mental health and promote well-being through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness and substance abuse. I have provided professional counseling and psychotherapy services for the past 10 years to adults with severe and persistent mental illness to include schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I also provide counseling services for individuals with a wide array of mental, behavioral, and emotional challenges. I specialize in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I bring to you authenticity, genuine compassion, and support to help you through what is bringing you here. I look forward to working with you.

Psychologist Melissa Guarnaccia providing different types of therapy in Beaufort

Melissa Guarnaccia

Clinician
License Type(s): MSW,LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression
11 years offering treatment

Congratulations on taking the first step towards reaching your personal goals! I would love to help you unlock your true potential. I am a psychotherapist with eleven years of experience and training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. I have a relaxed, open-minded and non-judgmental counseling style, but I am also action-oriented with my clients. My experience includes working with children, adolescents and adults in a variety of environments - including a hospital setting, school setting and private practice. My specialties include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and family conflict. I enjoy working with parenting issues as part of family conflict. In addition to my therapy services, I am a certified instructor in Parenting with Love & Logic, in which I provide workshops in my community. I am originally from Charlotte, NC. I earned my BA in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and then later my Master's Degree in Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. I am married and a mother to two boys, as well as a pug named Mabel . We spend a lot of our time outdoors exploring as a family. I greatly enjoy traveling and immersing myself into other cultures.

Psychologist Linda Griffin providing different types of therapy in Beaufort

Linda Griffin

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
23 years offering treatment

I am licensed in South Carolina with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Sophie Paquette providing different types of therapy in Beaufort

Sophie Paquette

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
9 years offering treatment

I am licensed in South Carolina with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Martrell Kelly John providing different types of therapy in Beaufort

Martrell Kelly John

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
7 years offering treatment

At times life experiences are overwhelming, compromising, and/or traumatizing. No life is without challenges or cookie cut. This can include physical/mental illness or disability, severed relationships or divorce, death, abuse, assault, or accidents. Challenges may occur from simply trying to manage expectations, performance demands, self-confidence, or self-identity. I am passionate about helping individuals grow through challenging experiences. I have over ten years of experience engaging with families, children, adolescents, and adults in behavioral/mental health, hospice, bereavement, foster care, adoption, disability, and educational settings. It is my belief that every individual has unique strengths and resiliency. By utilizing a holistic and diverse approach, together, we can navigate the process of adjustment, exploring, and learning techniques that are specific to your needs in a safe, caring, and non-judgmental environment. My goal is to help you achieve emotional and mental wellness and increased awareness of your needs and values for an improved daily functioning and meaningful life.

Psychologist Michelle Williams providing different types of therapy in Beaufort

Michelle Williams

Clinician
License Type(s): MMFT,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
5 years offering treatment

Welcome to the start of your new life. My name Michelle Williams, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Dallas, Texas. With today's stigma and false beliefs about counseling, many individuals go without help. Others wait till all else fails before getting help. However, no matter when you seek help you should be able to do so with a professional who is willing to understand and listen to your story and help you on a journey to finding your better you. I have a masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2015 and a MA in Human Service Counseling: Crisis Response and Trauma from Liberty University in 2016. While my education offered me the tools and skills to be a counselor, my personal life experiences and my interaction with clients have increased my passion for helping others in need. I am currently a counselor at Christian Works for Children where I work with children, teens, adults, and couples who are seeking to understand that point in life where everything seems to be at a standstill and help to figure out what’s needed to jump-start life again. I am also the owner of private practice geared towards serving the community offering affordable counseling to those in need. My approach to counseling is allowing the client the ability to narrate and edit their own story. Through psychoanalysis, the client is able to read, write, narrate, and rewrite their life scripts offering them the opportunity through cognitive-behavioral techniques the ability to change any situation in their lives by breaking down their stories and their beliefs surrounding their stories and the challenges they believe are hindering them. I allow the client to build and structure the counseling session in a way that it’s not like your normal counseling but more like a quiet place to think, a place to laugh, a place to shed those much needed tears, and an opportunity to take off the day to day mask we hide behind and just be. Therefore, no matter the issue: depression, anxiety, stress, work, family, PTSD, physical or emotional abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse, trauma, personality disorder, schizophrenia, marital problems, or just someone to vent to, I’m here.

Psychologist Gino Rubens providing different types of therapy in Beaufort

Gino Rubens

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
3 years offering treatment

My name is Gino Rubens and I'm a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida. *I do accept insurances as well for continued services* I am passionate to provide effective care to my clients. I have worked inpatient and outpatient with clients who struggle with addiction issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and mood/personality disorders. I enjoy helping individuals reconnect with themselves and their support system in order to experience a better quality of life and feel pleasure again. I understand everyone has their individual needs and I am here to help you help yourself through my experience and knowledge by digging deep and having difficult conversations with empathy and compassion. My goal is to connect with you and gain an understanding, from your perspective, in order to build effective treatment plans and deliver psychoeducation and tools with DBT, CBT, and Trauma-informed care. Let's work together on our treatment plans and discuss what might be contributing to displeasure, anxiety, depression, isolation, and any other uncomfortable feeling you may be experiencing.

Psychologist Amy Nowacki providing different types of therapy in Beaufort

Amy Nowacki

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesCoping with life changes
10 years offering treatment

I am licensed in South Carolina with over 10 years of social work experience in a variety of settings. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & parenting issues. More specifically, I have expertise in divorce, family court and coparenting. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the next steps to move forward after significant life changes and stressors takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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Types of therapists available to clients in Beaufort

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Beaufort that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Beaufort available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Beaufort therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Beaufort therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Beaufort region and in the state of South Carolina.

How a therapist can help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want 

Therapists in Beaufort can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Beaufort may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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