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I am a compassionate therapist with a professional background in education, school counseling, student advocacy, and leadership. I have extensive experience supporting adolescents, young adults, and families through stress, life transitions, academic concerns, career decisions, and emotional challenges.

My areas of focus include teens and young adults, couples, and relationship concerns. I enjoy helping clients strengthen communication, build confidence, establish healthy boundaries, and develop more fulfilling relationships. I provide a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.

• My approach to therapy is interactive and collaborative, focused on your self discovery and growth. I see our work as a partnership where your voice, values, and goals matter. Together, we will explore what is bringing you to therapy and clarify the changes you hope to see in your life, relationships, and overall sense of well being.
• I prefer to join in with my clients rather than sit back and simply observe. We will actively work together to identify patterns, build insight, and develop practical tools that enhance your quality of life. I will offer gentle guidance, ask thoughtful questions, and invite your feedback so our sessions feel useful and relevant to you.
• I believe the therapy relationship is designed to support the change you are seeking. Our work will help you move toward those desired shifts at a pace that feels right, while honoring what is most important to you. If you are ready to explore your next steps in a collaborative, supportive space, I would be honored to walk alongside you.

I'm Michelle Smith — LPC, MA in Professional Counseling, and your biggest advocate before you've even said a word. I chose this work because I genuinely believe that every person who walks through the door carries something worth fighting for, and I want to be in your corner while you fight for it. I specialize in working with people who are anxious, exhausted, grieving, or just quietly wondering if things can ever feel different. Spoiler: they can. Whether you're carrying old wounds, navigating a hard season, or searching for something that feels like hope — I'm here for all of it. You have immense value and purpose, and my job is to help you remember that.

Being a therapist has consistently helped me find special compassion for those in need. I started my practice based on three core beliefs: growth, resilience, and empowerment. I believe that every person is worthy of success, happiness, and wellness. This often involves changing dysfunctional habits, reframing beliefs about the self and the world, and empowerment. All things are possible, but don't need to be accomplished alone!

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has been practicing since 2013. I provide virtual therapy for women, LGBTQ+ adults, and neurodivergent clients who are navigating anxiety, burnout, identity exploration, and the lingering impact of past relational or religious wounds and other trauma.

I focus on helping thoughtful, sensitive adults better understand their inner world, build healthier boundaries, and feel more aligned in their daily lives.

I have a Ph.D. and 25+ years of experience working in mental health and related fields. My overall goal is to provide a trusting and caring environment where we will work to address some areas and seek healthier connections. I want to empower and provide you with tools to accomplish goals. In prior years, I have worked with youth in foster care and adoptions.

I help children, teens, and adults navigate life’s challenges by offering a safe, compassionate, and supportive space. My goal is to empower you to build healthier relationships, gain effective coping skills, and feel more in control of your life.

I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, and family-related concerns. I also offer family therapy to help improve communication and strengthen family bonds.

Clients describe me as empathetic, approachable, and easy to talk to. I believe in working together to find practical solutions that fit your life.

If you’re ready to begin your therapy journey, I’d be honored to support you.

My journey began as a deeply personal quest for healing, shaped by significant challenges such as abandonment, neglect, and trauma. Overcoming hardships like poverty, familial substance abuse, and toxic relationships led me to a lifelong struggle with anxiety and feelings of isolation. In my search for relief, I explored countless self-help resources, pursued degrees in psychology, and experimented with therapeutic techniques, yet nothing seemed to offer lasting change.

Everything shifted for me about three years ago when I experienced a transformative moment that inspired the creation of the Blue Lotus Approach. This method has not only helped me heal but has also profoundly impacted my clients, guiding them toward self-awareness and resilience.

Hi! My name is Cassie. I am a licensed clinical social worker in both GA and SC. I am devoted to helping individuals grow and overcome their obstacles in life. I have worked with clients from all walks of life. I am able to work with anyone.

Janet is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Masters Addiction Counselor, National Certified Addiction Counselor II, NC: Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, International Clinical Certified Counselor, Supervisor, ICCS, NC/SC: Clinical Supervisor. and NC/SC: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor/Supervisor.

She has worked over 20 years with the population who has Substance use issues, chronic homelessness, mental health, medical, and behavioral issues. In addition, I serve the Faith based community, Christian counseling.

She is currently working with adults, couples and families. However my qualifications are in the area of adolescents, and adults; individuals, couples and family counseling; population of HIV/AIDS, Substance Use, Mental Health, Veterans issues, College students, Employee Assistance, and Trauma clients. In supervision, she qualified to supervise LPCs in North Carolina and South Carolina, as well as, SUD: LCASs, and CCSs in North Carolina and CCSs and CADCs in South Carolina.