LGBT therapists in South Carolina

Hello there! This is a big step and you should be proud of yourself for reaching out for support.

My name is Vanessa Hill, and as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I work with a diverse range of clients who are seeking support to handle challenges such as anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, and life transitions. I have 9 years of experience providing compassionate and individualized mental health care. I work with adolescents and adults in a tele-health setting.

With over 14 years of dedicated experience, Tinika provides a compassionate and inclusive space for individuals navigating life’s most complex emotional landscapes. Specializing in sexual trauma recovery, gender identity, and LGBTQ+ affirming care, Tinika understands that healing is not a one-size-fits-all process.

Their practice is rooted in a holistic philosophy, looking beyond symptoms to honor the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. By blending an open-minded perspective with solution-focused modalities, Tinika helps clients move through depression and anxiety toward a life of authenticity and resilience. Whether you are seeking to reclaim your narrative after trauma or exploring the nuances of your identity, Tinika offers a partnership built on safety, respect, and clinical excellence.

Counseling is teamwork. I have a person-centered approach to therapy focused on collaboration. Bringing over 15 years of experience in behavioral health working with individuals, couples, and families.

I work with clients handling life transitions, stress and anxiety management, exploring self identity, adult ADHD, Bipolar disorder, and exploring sexual orientation and identity.

I provide counseling for couples handling challenges with life transitions, infidelity, premarital counseling, sex and intimacy coaching, communication, vulnerability, financial literacy and co-parenting.

I am LGBTQI+, KINK, and Poly affirming.

I hold a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a master’s degree in Conflict Studies and Dispute Resolution from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. I also hold a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling, with honors of distinction from Capella University. I am a trained mediator who loves the opportunity to allow clients to be exactly who they are, while they figure out who they want to be.

Great to meet you!

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina with experience working with adults across a wide range of life circumstances and mental health concerns. I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, relationship challenges, major life transitions, and patterns that leave them feeling stuck. My goal is to help you better understand what’s happening, work through what’s weighing on you, and create meaningful change that fits your life.

I'm a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, and I earned my Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. I completed my Undergraduate in Psychology from Florida A&M University. I’m certified and experienced in EMDR- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, CBT- Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Intervention Treatment, and I'm Nationally Certified in Anger Management. I’m also a Qualified Supervisor.