Therapists in Columbia, South Carolina

About Therapists: Therapists: A Therapist is a trained and licensed mental health professional who helps individuals, couples, or groups manage and overcome emotional, psychological, behavioral, or relationship challenges. Therapists work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss etc. They support their clients by understanding their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

117 Therapists found in Columbia

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Karis Johnson

Counselor
2903 Millwood Ave, Columbia, SC - 29205
803-806-7475

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Mrs. Lauren King, LPC

Counselor
6236 Saint Andrews Rd, Suite #7, Columbia, SC - 29212
803-567-2385

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Theundra La'trell Sutton

Counselor
2711 Colonial Dr, Columbia, SC - 29203
803-726-9300

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Trever Hughart, LPC

Counselor
2805 Millwood Ave, Columbia, SC - 29205
803-569-3101

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Barbara Ann Lesesne, CPSS

Counselor
1800 Colonial Dr, Cottage A, Columbia, SC - 29203
803-898-8133 803-898-2194

More Counselors in Columbia, SC: Addiction Counselors 119 Mental Health Therapists 478 Pastoral Counselors 3 Professional Counselors 332 School Counselors 5

About Therapists: Counselor: A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification. Addiction (Substance Use Disorder (SUD)) Counselor: An Addiction Counselor is a licensed mental health therapist who help individuals struggling with addiction of alcohol, drug, or other substance use disorder. These counselors work with clients by helping them to manage and overcome the psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges related to substance use. These counselors also work closely with families and support systems to help them better understand their loved one’s illness. SUD counselors help to promote long-term sobriety, emotional stability, and overall mental wellness for both the individual and their family. Mental Health Counselor: A Mental Health Counselor is a licensed professional who helps individuals, couples, and families manage and overcome emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. They assess clients’ mental health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans to provide therapy for a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress, grief, and life transitions.

Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental health also includes a person's ability to enjoy life - to attain a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.
Some most common types of mental illness affecting people of United States are bipolar, phobias, dysthymia, depression, anxiety and panic attack, schizophrenia, psychosis, anorexia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) etc. Some strategies or treatments which can be helpful in treating mental illness includes psychotherapy (talking therapies), medication and self-help (reducing alcohol intake, sleeping more, and eating well).
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