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Hello, my name is Bonita Hutchison. I am a Nationally Certified Trauma Therapist and hold dual licensure in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling in North Carolina / International Certification in Alcohol and Addiction Counseling / New Jersey and South Carolina Professional Mental Health Counselor Licensure and my License in California for Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counseling . Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio is where I earned my Masters Degree in Agency and Community Counseling in 1998. Over the years, I have learned that many people who come in for depression or anger sometimes have drinking, eating or substance use issues they are also struggling with or have used to cover up their pain. Each year to better serve you and provide the help needed to live and feel better I have continued to master additional skills to support your needs and recovery. These methods and approaches to counseling include Mindfulness, Couples Counseling, Psychodynamic therapy, Motivational Interviewing and how to improve Sleep Habits. My career as a Professional Counselor started with caring for children and teaching them to make better choices. I learned how I could help Parents and their children address challenges and barriers to success in facilitation of groups, individual and family therapy. After attending the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and earning Post Graduate Certification as a Drug Counselor in 2010, then my North Carolina License Professional Counselor (LCMHC #7953) credential and in 2020 due to the pandemic New Jersey Temporary Licensure (LPC # 010006) to provide mental health Counseling ; Alcohol and Addiction treatment ( LADC # 014783) and Continue to hold International and National credentials for Addiction Counseling to support you where ever you find yourself. In September of 2022, after over two years of temp licensure in New Jersey the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy issued my Permanent NJ license as a Professional Mental Health Counselor. Then in 2026 I obtained South Carolina Licensure as a Professional Counselor. I’m a good listener and educator that provides a warm and person centered approach to counseling that allows others to feel safe and supported in therapy. I work with consumers from all over the world and hold the IC&RC International Certification (ICAADC) to provide therapy and coping skills to better manage life situations as a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. My work through mental health Counseling and as a Clinical Supervisor (LCMHC-S #S7953) in North Carolina is very rewarding and teaches me how to reduce your anxiety, manage depression symptoms, cope with ADHD, move past Guilt and Shame, process Grief and Relationship/Family issues. My Substance Abuse licensure in North Carolina (LCAS #2313) and California (LAADC #RA8620417) as well as Mental Health Professional Counselor in New Jersey (#37PC00850200) has allowed me to help people struggling with abuse, problems and explore the questions you have about relationships, eating disorders or emotions. Alcoholism, Mental Health and Drug Addiction do not discriminate and working in this field has allowed me to support and assist many people and families from a variety of cultural and spiritual backgrounds, races and relationship situations that were keeping them from reducing mental health symptoms, maintaining recovery or sobriety. I might be able help and I look forward to working with you!

I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of South Carolina. I have 4 years experience working as a counselor and I have focused on aiding individuals of various cultures, religious beliefs, age groups, LGBT and socio-economic backgrounds. I have experience in stress and anger management, management of PTSD and anxiety issues, sexuality, sexual trauma, abuse and natural and man-made traumatic experiences. I have also aided individuals that have suffered from mood disorder and major depression disorder. My counseling approach is a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. I tend to tailor our treatment and sessions towards the specified needs and goals of the client. My counseling style is very warm, client-oriented and interactive. I work in a manner that is respectful, patient, non-judgmental, sensitive and re-affirming. I tend to seek to empower the client by recognizing his/her strengths and addressing their own copings skills and self-care management. I accept that everyone has their own story and I seek to provide an environment of encouragement and healing so that each person can find their own path to success and inner peace. When it comes to our mental and emotional health, it is often very difficult to acknowledge that we might need more help that we had previously believed. During this particular journey, work and honesty with one's self is essential but very difficult. As a counselor, I am here to support and guide you as a you seek to begin to live your best life. Let's get started.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina with five years of experience in the United States and 23 years of experience in marriage and parenting in Cameroon, Africa, with the Worldwide Marriage Encounter and the Catholic church. I am accredited to counseling the military and their families. I have vast experience and knowledge in this field and am currently a Military and Family Life Counselor at a military base in South Carolina. I served with the faith-based organization as a parenting coach for 12 years. I served as a Behavioral Health Consultant at Brookland Medical Practice, Cayce, South Carolina, and a Qualified Mental Health Professional at the South Carolina Department of Corrections. I am a Military Family and Life Counselor in Columbia, SC, and an online Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I hold a master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and a National Certified Counselor. I am currently in the dissertation phase of my Ph.D. in psychology. In a few months, I will graduate. I work as a behavioral health consultant at Eau Claire Cooperative Health. Before, I worked at a Crisis Stabilization Unit in a penitentiary department. I invite you to read about my education, background, experience, and counseling approach by clicking on my name above our messages. I generally check messages a few times daily, Mondays to Fridays, and respond as quickly as possible. During the weekend, I might take a bit longer time to respond. I will appreciate your patience during such times. It takes longer during the weekend because I might be helping other clients or carrying out their duties and responsibilities. My profile's availability is tentative, so I can arrange an appropriate time with my client if requested. There are many stressful issues on earth now, including COVID–19 and all its ramifications, the vaccine fight, and people acting in response to these incidences. The world we now live in is strange. Life situations like the above can cause significant worry for some and overwhelm others. It is our place as counselors to help humanity with these issues. I welcome the client to the counseling session with a smile and encourage them to tell me their difficulties, problems, or constraints. I like counseling clients from 13 years and above. I encourage clients not to see themselves as the problem or the disorder but as people with difficulties or suffering from an illness. I treat my client with respect, sensitivity to their core beliefs, and empathy for their issues. I also handle relationship issues and other life experience issues. My core counseling approach is cognitive-behavioral therapy, but I combine this approach with person-centered, humanistic, psychodynamic, and narrative counseling. I mostly used open-ended questions when dialoguing with clients. These questions are tailored based on the client's needs. I have understood that in the helping profession, you have to love your career, and I love my career. The helping profession needs courage and determination from the counselor and the client.

As a licensed therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate stress, relationship dynamics, family conflicts, and personal growth. I bring a compassionate, culturally responsive approach to addressing issues like social anxiety, self-love, communication barriers, and workplace challenges. My therapeutic work focuses on empowering individuals to develop resilience, heal from past experiences, and cultivate meaningful connections. I have extensive experience supporting diverse populations, including young adults, caregivers, veterans, and individuals facing significant life changes. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and deeply committed to honoring each client's unique journey and strengths. I understand that seeking support takes courage, and I'm dedicated to creating a safe, affirming space where you can explore your experiences, develop coping strategies, and move towards personal transformation. Together, we'll work to understand your challenges and build pathways toward healing and growth.

As a licensed therapist in South Carolina, I bring 25 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice centers on creating compassionate, culturally responsive spaces for healing, with specialized expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship dynamics. I am particularly passionate about working with diverse populations, including older adults, young professionals, and LGBTQ+ individuals. My approach honors each person's unique journey, focusing on building self-love, improving communication, and navigating personal transformations. My therapeutic work emphasizes holistic healing, addressing challenges like workplace stress, midlife transitions, family dynamics, and personal growth. I strive to create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, process complex emotions, and develop meaningful strategies for wellness. Drawing from extensive clinical experience, I offer a warm, affirming approach that centers your individual strengths and supports your path toward emotional resilience and personal empowerment.

I provide individual, couples, and family counseling to adults and adolescents. Working from a cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, and interpersonal approach, the goal of his work is to assist individuals identify and change maladaptive life patterns (thoughts and/or behaviors), and develop a more balanced approach to oneself, others, and their surroundings. With these approaches, I assist in developing more satisfying relationships to improve one’s ability to better manage stress. I am a military veteran with more than 28 years of military services, who connects very well with the veteran community for he truly understands the military culture. I am a Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider, South Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor, and a PREPARE/ENRICH assessment facilitator for premarital and marital couples. I work with people experiencing anxiety, and/or depression, and employ mindfulness techniques to provide effective individualized treatment. I am a Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) trained Therapist, and can help you target mental, behavioral and emotional symptoms like depression, anxiety, or relationship problems. The effects of CEN on a child are not limited to walling off his/her feelings which negatively impact ability to adapt and cope, becoming devoid of rich resources in adulthood. I look forward to working with you!

As a licensed therapist in South Carolina, I bring over three decades of compassionate clinical experience to supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My approach centers on creating a warm, affirming therapeutic environment where clients can explore their emotional landscapes with genuine understanding and respect. I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and anger management, with a deep commitment to helping individuals develop stronger self-love and communication skills. My practice welcomes diverse clients and experiences, offering culturally sensitive support across various backgrounds and perspectives. My therapeutic style emphasizes collaborative healing, focusing on empowering clients to navigate social anxieties, process difficult emotions like guilt and shame, and develop meaningful strategies for personal growth. I believe in creating a supportive space where individuals can explore their challenges, build resilience, and rediscover their inherent strengths. Whether you're seeking support through panic attacks, relationship difficulties, or personal transformation, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy, expertise, and genuine care.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 11 years of experience working in the counseling and mental health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, personality disorders, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, behavioral disorders, OCD, ADHD, and many more. My therapeutic approach is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I have an adaptable and versatile therapeutic style that allows me to meet the client where he/she are at in there therapeutic journey. My therapeutic style incorporates transparency, openness, honesty, humor, humility, and interaction. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and avoiding stigmatizing labels. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

I am a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor in South Carolina with over 8 years of experience working as a mental health professional and over 20 years working in the human services field. I have experience working with a diverse population of clients that have challenges with depression, anxiety, adoption, relationship issues, parenting, changes in life, ADHD, ODD, foster care, and addiction. My therapy style is nurturing, challenging and supportive. It is my passion to assist you with skills and strategies to transform your challenges to strengths. I demonstrate professionalism by treating clients as an individual, being respectful, compassionate, knowledges of different cultures and values, sexual orientation, and identity. My therapy approaches combines cognitive-behavioral and humanistic also using motivational interviewing, mindfulness, narrative therapy, and creative therapy. Each individual with create a treatment plan to address challenges/needs/ goals. Addressing challenges, making changes, or facing fear is not easy, yet can be rewarding. It takes overcoming fear to transform your life to evolve into the better version of yourself. I am her to equip you with the skills needed to archive your goals. I am excited for you to take the next step. Thank you in advance for allowing me to assist you

I am licensed in South Carolina with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & anger management. 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.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina with about a decade of professional counseling experience. I have a wide range of experience with various demographics and concerns, but specialize in working with challenges related to family dynamics, parenting/guardianship, friendships, romantic relationships, boundaries, grief, trauma (including childhood and domestic abuse), fears and phobias, self-esteem and self-efficacy, depressive and anxiety disorders, ASD, ADHD, health issues, healthcare work, military families, and significant life changes. 

 I always strive to be a warm and approachable counselor who is non-judgmental, respectful, honest, and compassionate. While I maintain professionalism, I also strive to create a relaxed atmosphere during our sessions. (You can expect to see the real me, and I hope to see the real you!) Another one of my key strengths as a counselor is my adaptability; I make it a priority to understand your needs and preferences, tailoring my approach accordingly. My approach is person-centered, strengths-based and multicultural, and may combine aspects of the following:
 * Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) * Schema Therapy * Attachment-Based Therapy * Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) * Existential Therapy * Gottman Method * Mindfulness Therapy * Narrative Therapy * Play and Filial Therapy * Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) 
I also believe that nature, music, creativity, and humor can play important roles in mental health, and may incorporate these elements into my practice.

 And, I would love to learn more about your interests and perhaps find ways to bring them into therapy! .If you think that you may ready to start a new chapter and that we might be a good match, I would be honored to accompany you, support you, and empower you on your journey toward holistic wellbeing. I look forward to getting to know you!

I am licensed in South Carolina with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with grief, & coping with loss. I also have experience working with despression. 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. 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.

I'm a licensed therapist serving clients across Florida, South Carolina, and Texas. With extensive clinical experience, I specialize in supporting individuals and families through some of life's most challenging moments—including relationship conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns. My work focuses on helping clients navigate communication difficulties, life purpose, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and control issues. I have particular expertise supporting those healing from trauma, posttraumatic stress, and attachment challenges. I also work with individuals facing divorce, abandonment, mood disorders, and the unique stressors of caregiving. I bring specialized knowledge to support military veterans, first responders, and those managing traumatic brain injury. I'm experienced in addressing men's issues, midlife transitions, workplace challenges, chronic pain, and personality-related concerns, including dissociation. My approach is grounded in compassion and respect for your values and beliefs. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore difficult emotions and experiences at your own pace. Whether you're working through relational patterns, processing loss, or finding your way forward after trauma, I'm here to support your healing and growth with genuine care and clinical skill.

As a licensed therapist with over two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating life's most challenging emotional landscapes. My practice in Georgia centers on helping clients work through depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and significant life transitions. I offer a compassionate, understanding approach that respects each person's unique journey and personal beliefs. My therapeutic style is adaptable, providing support that can be faith-aligned or secular, depending on each client's comfort and preferences. I'm committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their emotions, develop resilient coping strategies, and cultivate meaningful personal growth. Drawing from extensive clinical experience, I help clients build emotional strength, process complex feelings, and develop practical tools for managing anger, stress, and life changes. My goal is to empower you to discover your inner resources and create positive, sustainable transformation in your life.