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Top therapists in South Carolina accepting new patients
Find mental health support across South Carolina with 1,526 licensed providers offering flexible in-person and virtual sessions. Headway accepts 70+ insurance plans nationally, helping you access care while keeping costs manageable—many patients pay as little as $0 per session with insurance coverage.
Hi, I'm Derrick, a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and founder of Guardian Path Counseling Services. With more than 15 years of experience in mental health and education, I work with adolescents, teens, and adults facing anxiety, stress, behavioral concerns, emotional challenges, and life's many transitions. I've worked in both school and clinical settings and believe therapy should feel like a real conversation, not something overly clinical or intimidating.
I focus on building a genuine connection and using plain talk so you can feel comfortable being yourself. From there, we'll work together to better understand what's going on, build on your strengths, and find practical ways to help you move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina with over 25 years of experience working with teenagers and adults. I am also a Rostered Therapist for Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have provided services in an outpatient mental health clinic, Telehealth and a juvenile justice detention facility. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma and anger management.
I help women explore and define their dating identity while building the confidence to navigate relationships authentically. Through assertiveness and boundary-setting skills, I empower clients to communicate their needs clearly and confidently. I also provide psychoeducation on relationships of all kinds, helping clients better understand themselves and their connections with others.
I’m especially passionate about supporting and affirming clients with complex or multicultural identities. My favorite part of this work is helping clients strengthen their self-esteem so they can move through the world with greater confidence and self-acceptance. Whether we’re destigmatizing sexuality, challenging body image myths, or building a stronger sense of self, I love seeing clients thrive with pride in who they are and the knowledge to carry them forward.
Hello, it's nice to meet you! My name is Elizabeth Ball. I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with many years of experience providing mental health medication management and/or therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked in a variety of inpatient, residential and outpatient settings. Mental health care is not only my profession but a passion. I look forward to working with you to help you meet your goals!
I use a four- fold approach to treating beyond traditional psychotherapy to help you on your journey. I have PhD in Clinical psychology, two master's degree (one in community counseling, one in community psychology). I also have a degree in Addictions and one in business management. Having worked every level of care from an inpatient hospital setting, residential long-term care, in a jail, a prison, out-patient levels for intensive three times per week to one time per week and taught in two universities. I am working my favorite level of care on an out-patient setting. Training has been in addictions, mental health, couples and family systems. I have other specialties with chronic pain and nutrition/bariatrics and obesity and available to provide medical and court evaluations with limited testing. I see children from 12 and up and adults/geriatrics.
I am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a retired US Army Chaplain. I hold licensure in three states: Texas, South Carolina, and Florida. My extensive experience is in helping clients with various traumas, dissociation, and abuse using EMDR therapy. You will be treated with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Tailoring our dialogue and treatment plan to your specific needs is paramount. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling, happier life takes courage. You will be supported in that process.
About our therapists serving South Carolina



- 98%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 79%Relationship issues
- 78%Trauma

- 99%Aetna
- 95%Cigna
- 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 44%Curative
- 40%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

- 99%English
- 4%Spanish

- 90%Online only
- 10%In-person or online

- 84%Woman
- 16%Man

- 59%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 31%Licensed independent social worker–clinical practice
- 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 3%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 1%Psychologist

- 100%Individual therapy
- 35%Family therapy
- 26%Couples therapy
- 14%Child or adolescent therapy
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Find the right therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in South Carolina
Searching for therapists in South Carolina starts with finding someone whose training fits what you want support with. Across urban and rural parts of the state, available therapists and areas of focus can vary. You may be looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, or life transitions. As you compare therapists, look for listed specialties, therapy approaches, and experience that match your needs, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed care, or support for specific life stages.
Location and format also shape your search. You may prefer an office near Charleston, Columbia, or Greenville, or you may want virtual sessions that fit your schedule from elsewhere in South Carolina. It can also help to compare appointment availability, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading therapist bios before booking can show how each therapist describes their style, session structure, and areas of focus, so you can make a more informed choice.
Therapy in South Carolina can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and see your estimated out-of-pocket cost before you book. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans and helps you find South Carolina therapists who are accepting new patients. You can browse therapists, review bios, check your insurance, and book directly when you’re ready.
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