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I like people. I want people to see the value in themselves and others. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with more than 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, clinical social worker, family court expert, and education advocate. My experience allows me to identify and therapeutically process subtleties, complexities, and inconsistencies in an individual's presentation, without judgment. We are human, and what life gives us, whether through biology or social circumstances, can be extremely challenging. No problem is too big or too small to be overwhelming or insignificant.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a background in working with children, adolescents, and adults across a variety of settings. I began my career as a substance use counselor, which gave me a strong foundation in understanding how life stressors, trauma, and mental health challenges are often interconnected. This experience led me to expand my training to better support individuals with a wide range of concerns.

I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral concerns, anger management, and life transitions. I also have experience supporting clients navigating grief, family challenges, and difficulties with emotional regulation and relationships. I use evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), DBT, motivational interviewing, client-centered approaches, and play-based interventions to meet clients where they are developmentally and emotionally.

I’m an honest, caring, and dedicated therapist who enjoys working with adults at all stages of life. I’m passionate about helping you feel like your best self, overcome obstacles, and create a more fulfilled and meaningful life.

I strive to create a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and encouraged while also being challenged to grow. One of the most rewarding parts of my work is seeing you recognize your strengths, achieve your goals, and make meaningful changes in your life. I’m here to support you every step of the way.

As a psychologist with over 15 years of experience in clinical work, I believe that everyone can learn more effective ways to reach their goals! I strive to assist my clients in learning how to manage their emotions as well as the curve balls life likes to throw at us through the use of science backed approaches, connection and humor.

I'm Paula McKnight-Leggette, a psychiatric nurse practitioner serving patients across South Carolina through telehealth. I focus my practice on anxiety, depression, and stress — the things so many people carry quietly for years before they reach out. Watching people struggle through it day after day is a big part of why I do this work. I'm an optimist by nature, and that isn't something I leave at the door. I've seen people get better, and that belief shapes how I show up for every person I work with. Outside of work, you'll find me traveling, shopping, or spending time with my family. Those are the things that fill me back up.

Jessica Pena-Cabana, PhD, PsyD, MEd, CSC, CEIP-MH, LPC-S. She has over 20 plus years working with children, adolescents, couples, families and adults with special needs and emotional issues. She is fully licensed Bilingual (Spanish) therapist. She accepts Medicaid, BCBS, Tricare, & most other insurances, as well as, private pay. Dr. Pena-Cabana is also holds a Phd Education & a PsyD in Clinical Psychology & Forensics. She is trained in CBT, DBT, EMDR, Solution focused, Play therapy, Grief & Loss, & PTSD. Office line: 803-569-3101 fax: 800-915-8615. Addl website: https://www.hillcrestcps.co or find us on www.sandyhillsstables.com.

Dr. Pena-Cabana is trained as a National Certified Forensic Counselor (NAFC) and Licensed Professional Counselor. She is a member & certified AASECT/Sex Therapist, CBT, DBT, EMDR, TF-CBT, CEIP-MH , Play Therapy, Grief/Loss and ABA. She also has a background in law, Phd, and PsyD in Clinical Psychology.

Dr. Pena-Cabana enjoys working with diverse populations, including adults, children, families, couples, recent immigrants and the LGBT population. Dr. Pena- Cabana has traveled extensively and has chosen South Carolina to be her home.

As a working parent and spouse, I can relate to how stressed and overwhelming dealing with daily life can be. I’ve spent over 15 years in the counseling field helping individuals, families, and couples navigate everything from daily stress to mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma related disorders. I’m practical and realistic in my approach and love to walk through life with the clients I meet.

Maybe you've been carrying something for a while, and it's starting to feel heavier than you can manage on your own. It might be your drinking, your relationship with food, or something from your past that still shows up in your everyday life. I work with adults facing substance use, disordered eating, and trauma, along with the anxiety, depression, and grief that often come with them. If part of you wants things to change and part of you isn't sure, that's a very common place to start. You don't need to have it all sorted out before reaching out. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 4 years of experience and a degree from Liberty University.

I served 30 years in the United States Army — including combat deployments — before becoming a licensed therapist. That wasn't a career pivot. It was a calling. I know what it feels like to carry things you can't explain to people who weren't there. I also know that those same people are often the ones you love most.I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider, serving individuals, couples, and groups across South Carolina — in person in Saint Matthews and online statewide. I specialize in trauma and PTSD, depression, and anxiety, with a particular focus on veterans, military families, and adults navigating the long aftermath of difficult childhoods.I'm trained in Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) — a pattern where emotional needs go unmet in childhood and quietly shape everything from relationships to self-worth to how you handle stress decades later. Many of my clients didn't grow up in crisis homes, but still find themselves struggling to connect, feel, or be fully present. That's often CEN. And it's treatable.I accept most major insurance plan. Sliding scale fees are available, and I facilitate tele-health sessions for insured clients across South Carolina.

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.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working primarily with adults. I am a therapist dedicated to empowering people to live fully and thrive purposefully. It would be an honor to come alongside you to support you on your transformation journey. My professional experience includes providing support to individuals and families.