With over 25 years of extensive mental health experience, I hold a Ph.D. (APA accredited) in Clinical, Health, Forensic, & Neuropsychology. I am also a Certified Nutritionist, a Board-Certified TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH); a Board-Certified Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas, Illinois, and New Jersey; a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky; a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) in Nebraska; a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Montana and Illinois; a Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider (LSOTP) and Licensed Sex Offender Evaluator (LSOE) in Illinois and Montana; , Telehealth Provider #TPMC864 (Florida) Licensed Professional Counselor #37PC00852500 (New Jersey) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor #LCPC03319 (Kansas) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor #CP5260-R (Nevada) and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in The Bahamas. I am a Clinical, Health, Forensic and Neuropsych oly doctor. I have a PhD, a Bachelor's of Science, three master’s degrees (Professional Counseling, Clinical Psychology, and Christian Counseling). I have been inducted into the Psi Chi international honor society in psychology and the Pi Lambda Theta honor society in education. I have worked successfully and effectively administering a broad range of Clinical, Health , Forensic, Neurological, Educational and other Assessments inaddition with working with organizations both Christian and secular, and with individuals, couples, groups, and families with a broad range of concerns, including but not limited to parenting problems, addiction, career challenges, depression, divorce, domestic abuse, and eating disorders. I have also worked with persons coping with illness, grief, loss, family conflict, pre-marital concerns, anxiety, infidelity, OCD, men’s issues, sexual abuse, spirituality, suicidal ideation, PTSD, weight loss, women’s issues, relationships issues, panic attacks, etc. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma and, or emotional abuse, Trauma and many other concerns. Throughout the years, in my Private Practice and working with other organizations, hospitals, prison systems etc. I have developed a comprehensive multidisciplinary background that has allowed me to recognize, diagnose, and successfully help and treat thousands of individuals of all ages and ethnicities. My treatment style is warm, interactive, and solution-based. My psychotherapy approach is integrative and eclectic, combining cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, motivational, rational emotive counseling, smart recovery, positive psychology, and many other proven techniques. I show empathy and honestly believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I do not believe in stigmatizing labels, so I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I do my best to allow God to use me to assist you in achieving your desired results. It is commendable and takes courage for you to seek a more fulfilling and happier functional, actionable existence and to see you taking the first steps toward change and enhancement. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to assist you in achieving your purpose and goals for being here, in addition to encouraging, supporting, and empowering you. I look forward to working with you!

Congratulations You have taken the first step to recovery! Taking that step to ask for support to help when you are dealing with difficulties is a brave one. I am an North Carolina-based, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Supervisor, Certified Clinical Supervisor for Substance Abuse with nearly 20 years’ experience working with trauma, substance abuse, and addiction. Often, co-occurring issues include: depression, anxiety, panic attacks, bi-polar disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive behaviors, and, of course, relationship challenges. My experience includes individual, couples and group therapy in residential and outpatient settings of a Community Mental Health Center and a private addiction mental health and substance abuse treatment facility. I would describe my approach to therapy as eclectic, as it depends on the client's needs and goal for treatment .The modalities that have proven and I have the most experience in are : Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy , Mindfulness-based Therapy, Motivational , and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I believe in a strong therapeutic relationship to support the client to facilitate the change they are looking for. I hope I can help you with this journey.

Hello, my name is Felicia McGhee, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina with over 20 years of experience in the counseling field. Much of my career has been dedicated to working with adolescents involved in the Juvenile Justice system, as well as individuals served through the Department of Mental Health, Department of Social Services, and the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department. Over the past seven years, I have expanded my practice through contracted work, which has allowed me to support young adults, middle-aged adults, and older adults across a variety of life stages and challenges. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and collaborative. I integrate evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, grief counseling, and career counseling, tailoring treatment to meet each client’s unique needs and goals. I am passionate about helping, guiding, and supporting individuals through life’s challenges. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can build coping skills, gain insight, and work toward meaningful change. I look forward to helping you navigate whatever life has brought your way. Prior to our scheduled session, please feel free to share any information you believe would be helpful for me to know about you.

Are you hurting from ordeals and stressors in life? Have you struggled to experience success in an area but don't know where to begin? Do you need someone to listen to you with understanding and without judgement? From personal experience, I understand how life's obstacles can hinder us from living the life we want to live. I am here to support you on your journey to becoming a better you. My own personal experiences in life have motivated and equipped me with a desire to assist you through your own personal journey. My goal is to support and encourage you to identify and channel your inner strength to promote a better quality of life. Life's challenges can make it difficult to seek assistance from a stranger. I will respectfully meet you where you are in your journey. Allow me the opportunity to work with you to create understanding and to develop solutions to assist you in regaining control of your life.

Min. Cassandra Bell-Gash M.Div., MEd., LCMHC, LPC A native of Shelby, North Carolina, Min. Bell-Gash accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior and was baptized at age 12, at the Light Oak Baptist Church by the Rev Johnny Browner. She has always had a zeal for the Lord and was licensed as a Minster of the Gospel in November 2007, under Rev. Zeno T. Borders. She has worked in Christian Education at Faith Missionary Baptist Church under Rev. Borders and later Rev. Dr. Anthony Negbenebor. Her unique gift of teaching and preaching has manifested itself in Sunday School and Bible Study, but has also produced specialized workshops and retreats for women, young adults, and youth. Her leadership conferences have generated new opportunities for her to consult with organizations in their strategic planning and development. She believes that empowering other organizations to provide care extends the available resources needed by so many. Drawn to the marginalized in our society, Min. Bell-Gash, became an entrepreneur to advocate on their behalf. Her philosophy of going “beyond the walls”, propelled her to gain the necessary academics and training to provide holistic solutions. Earning her B.S. in Psychology minoring in Sociology in 1995 from the Gardner Web University; she continued and earned her M.Div, and MEd. respectively. As a continuous learner, she did not stop there, but has garnered many certifications in the mental health counseling field and continues to study. One could see the “handwriting on the wall” because this has been her life work for over 15 years. Chaplin, Therapist, Mental Health Liaison, and Crisis Counselor are just a few of the titles she’s held; Caro Mont Hospital, Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Broughton, and Kings Mountain Hospital represent some of the places she’s practiced. While titles and places are important, Min. Bell-Gash asserts that it’s the nameless individuals whose lives have been impacted by the services that she provides that really matter, and that continue to be her focus. Her “multifaceted” approach extends the services she offers for individuals and families, and is the added depth required to meet the spiritual and mental needs of the communities she serve. She is currently CEO of Life Provisions with chapters in North and South Carolina. She is a proud mother, and daughter and enjoys times with her family. She humbly acknowledges and accepts her role as a citizen of the Kingdom of God.

Thank you for reading my profile! My name is Ms. Beverly P. Bennett, MA, LPCS, NCC. Ms. Bennett is a native of the Caribbean and holds two (2) Master's degrees from Oral Roberts University in Christian Counseling, magna cum laude. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Supervisor (LPCS) for aspiring LPC candidates in South Carolina and Oklahoma. She holds a Board Certification as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and is a Certified PREPARE/ENRICH Facilitator, the leading relationship inventory and skill-building program for couples. Ms. Bennett is also a Certified Batterer's Intervention Program Facilitator (BIP) for domestic violence or partner abuse. She connects easily with clients and offers immediate, exceptional, and long-term Christ-Centered solutions. Ms. Bennett is passionate about helping adults and couples think biblically about current struggles in their lives. She has extensive leadership and clinical experience in a variety of settings including community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, group/residential homes, detention facilities, therapeutic foster care, and intensive outpatient programs for substance abuse. In Ms. Bennett's spare time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, laughing, singing, reading, traveling, cooking, baking, dancing, and board games. I typically check messages within 24 hours, but the only exception is the weekend when I usually take off. If there is a message you would like for me to respond to sooner, please mark it as urgent and I will get back to you as quickly as I can.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and an Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 10 years of experience working in both fields; a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with 1 year of experience as well as studied to obtain my Master's Degree in Marriage, Couples and Family Therapy at the University of Central Florida. I have worked with a wide range of clients from individuals to couples to families over my past 9 years of counseling. I specialize in depression, anxiety, relational issues to include couples who are dating, engaged, are married, or going through the beginnings of divorce as well as substance use disorders and families impacted by substance use disorders, career challenges, and parenting issues. My therapy style is genuine and interactive with my goal to help others achieve the change they desire. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, unconditional positive regard and compassion. I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines Motivational Interviewing w/Cognitive-Behavioral, Rational-Emotive and Solution Focused Therapy to explore issues, discover strengths, motivate change and find solutions that enable a person to live a healthier lifestyle. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I am here to help you through your challenges and offer a safe place for you to be open and honest without fear of judgment, blame, shame or ridicule. Deciding to get assistance for what is concerning you is the first and most important step for making healthy changes in your life. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life by taking the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. My passion in my career has always been and will continue to be having the ability to walk along side those and assist in experiencing exploration and discovery of ways to progress, making change in a healthy way to live a more fulfilling lifestyle. I look forward to working with you!

Hello. The first step in any journey is always the hardest, but also the most rewarding because you are finally making the decision to not settle for what is and instead, are looking forward to what might be! My name is Patrick Reynolds. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona, Tennessee, and South Carolina. I also hold a master’s degree in counseling (MA) from Liberty University and I also provide clinical supervision to candidates seeking licensure in Arizona as a certified supervisor. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in various mental health and addiction settings, plus via telehealth, and my military experience and Christian Counselor background gives me a well-rounded perspective of a diversified population hurting for a variety of reasons. It has been my greatest pleasure to have helped many in challenge work through depression, anxiety, stress, relational and family engagement issues, substance use and trauma. With 20+ years of experience in the field, I willingly accept the challenge to walk-beside those in need to collaboratively work through issues and stressors in a supportive, therapeutic relationship mentoring positivity and healing. It is important to not only be heard, but to also come to fully know that we do not need to go through our struggles alone as we seek change and healing. We are stronger together than alone! My approach combines an eclectic style built upon the person-centered approach and then drawing from a variety of modalities, from cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, client-centered, trauma-informed, and motivational interviewing to address situations in a warm, caring, and respectful manner to meet each person where they’re at without judgement! Come let us walk together. SPECIALTIES • Depression, Motivation, Self-Esteem • Hyperactivity, Bi-Polar • Stress, Anxiety, Grief/Loss • Relational Issues, Attachment • Coping with life changes • SA Addiction & Experimentation • Trauma, Abuse, Self-Harm, SI/HI

As a licensed therapist in South Carolina, I bring nearly two decades of compassionate mental health experience to my practice. My approach centers on supporting individuals through life's complex challenges, with specialized expertise in depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and LGBTQ+ experiences. I am deeply committed to creating a supportive, culturally responsive therapeutic environment that honors each client's unique journey. My work focuses on empowering individuals through transformative experiences including self-love, navigating social anxiety, workplace challenges, women's issues, and significant life transitions like divorce, pregnancy, and personal growth. My practice is grounded in understanding and addressing diverse emotional landscapes—from managing isolation and financial stress to processing complex feelings around relationships and personal identity. I strive to provide a warm, affirming space where clients can explore their experiences, develop resilience, and cultivate meaningful personal change.

Hello, all! I am a licensed social worker in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Ohio with over 13 years of professional work experience in the field of psychotherapy. I worked in an out-patient facility for people with drug addiction and various mental health issues for 10 years before joining Better Help. I have experience in helping clients with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief and loss, self -esteem issues, anger management, ADHD, and communication issues among other things. My therapy style combines mainly Gestalt therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solutions-Focused Therapy. Concepts from other types of therapy are used as well. You can learn more about any of these types of therapy on psychologytoday.com. To be human means to suffer, at least some of the time. But you don't have to go it alone. I am here to assist you in your journey toward self-growth, a deeper understanding of others, and a greater sense of peace. I can help you gain self-awareness so that you can take down those barriers that have kept you from making and achieving your goals. With the right insight and skills, you can evolve into a wiser version of yourself! AND you can be more accepting of the person you are right now!

I am licensed in Georgia and South Carolina with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, anger management, bipolar disorder, & executive coaching. I also have experience working with professional coaching. 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 sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

As a licensed therapist in South Carolina with three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My professional focus centers on helping people manage depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and grief, with particular expertise in supporting caregivers experiencing stress and life transitions. My therapeutic approach is compassionate and collaborative, designed to help clients develop resilient coping strategies and meaningful personal insights. I understand that each person's journey is unique, and I'm committed to creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment where individuals can explore their emotions and build sustainable paths toward healing and personal growth. Drawing from extensive clinical experience, I offer empathetic guidance to help clients understand their emotional experiences, develop effective coping mechanisms, and cultivate greater emotional well-being. My goal is to empower individuals to recognize their inner strengths and navigate life's challenges with increased confidence and self-awareness.

I am licensed in South Carolina with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, intimacy related issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Hi, I’m Dr. Linda Wickens, a therapist who helps adults, couples, and families manage stress, build confidence, and strengthen relationships. I focus on finding practical ways to feel better and create lasting change. I believe growth happens through understanding, compassion, and honest conversation.