Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Greenville, SC

"As a human first and therapist second, I know we all go through hard times in life, but how we choose to act in these moments makes all the difference."

Shynekia Garner is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of South Carolina with nearly 10 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship, medical, and substance abuse issues. 

She completed her Bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in English from the University of South Carolina Upstate and received her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Converse College. Shynekia takes a client-centered approach incorporating solution-focused techniques (SFT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), medical family therapy (MFT), mindfulness-based approaches, and emotionally-focused therapy (EFT). 

The ability to adapt to meet the needs of every client provides the freedom and creativity desperately needed to foster healing in a safe environment. Shynekia takes pride in forming a pure and authentic therapeutic alliance with each of her clients and is known to most by her nickname, ‘Shy’. The client is the driver and Shy is simply the passenger helping to guide each along the way in a collaborative and meaningful exchange. 

Ashley Harrell is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who has worked in healthcare for 13 years in various settings and the last 7 years as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP). Ashley treats patients in the age range of 18-65+ with a variety of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anger, insomnia, and trauma. She completed her Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) at Francis Marion University and her PMHNP at Johns Hopkins University. 

Ashley focuses on holistic care including evidence-based prescribing and non-pharmacological methods to improve mental health conditions of patients. She believes in the "starting low and going slow" method of prescribing that allows patients to develop coping skills to improve their symptom management. Ashley hopes to help patients improve their mental health through compassionate, holistic care.

Dr. Tiffany Stewart is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Educator, who has worked in healthcare for 20 years in various settings and the last 10 years as an Advanced Practice Provider. Dr. Stewart holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Clemson University, as well as a master’s degree in science from Clemson University and post-master’s certification from University of South Carolina in psychiatry. She also teaches doctoral nurse practitioner students in the areas of psychiatry, research, pharmacology, and health assessment.

Dr. Stewart’s practice mission is to partner with patients toward their best life by addressing the combination of mental, spiritual, and physical health. She prioritizes the respect of each patient as a unique individual, working together to develop treatment goals. Dr. Stewart treats all ages via telehealth visits and is skilled in medication management and psychotherapy. Her patients describe her as down-to-earth, approachable, and compassionate. In addition to direct patient care, Dr. Stewart is involved in healthcare research.

Her interests are workplace violence prevention, cultural sensitivity in patient care, and management of mental health in healthcare workers. She is a member of the American Psychiatric Association, Appalachian American Alliance of Nurse Practitioners, and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association. Dr. Stewart is honored to guide patients on a path to healing through top-quality, evidence-based, mental health care.

"I understand that every individual is unique with unique mental health needs and I am passionate about working with you to develop a plan of care that works for you. "

Laura is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 10 years of experience treating a variety of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and insomnia. She believes strongly that healing begins with a trusting relationship and encourages her patients to be active participants in their care.

Laura completed her Master's degree in Nursing at Walden University. Her background includes providing care in both inpatient and outpatient settings for a variety of mental health issues. In addition to medication management, she utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and supportive therapy, in addition to medication management.

Focusing on your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Laura works to provide empathetic care with a balance between medications and other therapeutic techniques. Her extensive experience will help you optimize your health and well-being—to help you achieve the life and happiness you deserve. If you are ready to get started, schedule an appointment with her today!

"As someone with personal experiences related to mental health diagnosis, I understand the importance of mental health and the beliefs that are associated with a mental health diagnosis."

Rebekah Bailey is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of South Carolina, with training and experience treating patients with psychiatric disorders across the lifespan and across practice settings. Rebekah provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy for patients experiencing a range of mental health concerns and diagnoses. These include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, schizophrenia, bipolar and other mood disorders, sleep disturbances, stress intolerance, and recovery from substance use.

Rebekah has experience in several healthcare fields, including cardiac intensive care, public school health, critical care telemedicine, rehabilitation, nursing home care, and inpatient mental health. She has practiced nursing since 2008, with over 5 years of experience in psychiatric mental health care.

Rebekah strives to use a humanistic and holistic care approach. She views everyone as an individual and personalizes care to each client she meets, following evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. Rebekah Bailey sees clients via online appointments only.

"As a counselor who has had his fair share of personal counseling, I understand what immense courage and vulnerability it is like to be a client opening up to a complete stranger. "

Austin Faulk is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) who specializes in treating depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, addictions, grief, men’s issues, and more in adolescents, teens, and adults. Austin works with clients who are ready to begin their journey toward self-actualization.

Austin completed his Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. He assists his clients by providing a safe, non-judgmental space for them to process their experiences, thoughts, feelings, situations, and behaviors. Austin upholds strict client confidentiality, offers unconditional positive regard for each person, and treats his clients with the utmost respect. He enjoys clients who are motivated to put in the necessary work in order to achieve their own state of mental wellbeing.

Austin seeks to walk alongside you, kindly offering you his encouragement, knowledge, and assistance as you navigate life’s many twists and turns. Deciding to start therapy can be an uncomfortable and scary decision to make. There is no shame in admitting to yourself that you need help. Austin employs an eclectic style of therapy, in which several modalities of therapy are drawn upon to best service each client’s unique needs. Together, as counselor and client, you will be able to process whatever life throws your way, develop a treatment plan that works for you, and begin your journey towards mental health.

"Life is a journey that can be filled with rough patches and dark places; however, I would be honored to walk beside you to help make your rough places smoother and your pathway brighter."

Amanda "Mandy" Verner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 18 years of experience in the mental health field. She is experienced in working with adults who have serious and persistent mental illness and has treated many conditions for which individuals seek professional help, including depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, other mood disorders, trauma-related disorders, psychotic disorders, and more.

Mandy earned a Master of Education in Community Agency Counseling from Clemson University in 2001 and a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 2009. Given her seminary training and love for spiritual life, Mandy’s clients have the option of choosing to receive counseling from a strictly secular perspective or counseling that incorporates a faith-based approach.

Julianne Leshinsky is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina. She has over six years of experience working with children, teens, and adults who are seeking assistance in coping with addictions, family conflict, life transitional difficulties, academic issues, low self-esteem, bisexual issues, stress, women’s issues, and more.

Julianne received her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from St. John's University. She implements the most modern evidence-based practices including, positive psychology, strength-based techniques, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based techniques. Throughout her years of schooling, clinical internships, and externships, Julianne has been dedicated to mastering the art of psychotherapy. She is committed to understanding and validating the existing and emerging concerns of clients and fostering the development of each client.

Seeking treatment is a challenging process, but Julianne will help you find purpose and fulfillment by exploring your deepest motivations to assist you through difficult life transitions. She will provide you with a safe environment to examine your truest thoughts, feelings, and emotions. With Julianne's expert guidance, you can start moving forward. 

"As a trauma survivor, I understand how hard it can be to establish and maintain relationships, especially the relationship with yourself. I understand how hard this can be and how important support and guidance is for transformation."

Jennifer Terkelsen is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice with eight years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping people of all ages live their fullest life. She specializes in trauma and has completed EMDR training. Jennifer specializes in depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, and substance use disorders.

Jennifer completed her Master of Social Work degree at Boston University in 2016. She is a former oncology research scientist and has years of experience balancing a competitive career while raising a family. This challenging period in her life taught her the importance of taking care of your mental health and led to a passion for helping other people with similar challenges. Jennifer has an individualized approach to therapy and believes everyone needs to be seen for the unique individual they are before change can happen. Jennifer utilizes multiple treatment approaches including trauma-focused CBT, DBT, internal family systems model, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

Life can be hard under the best of circumstances, but when you find yourself stuck in the past, it can seem unbearable. Jennifer is confident that she will be able to help you learn to have love and compassion for yourself in order to build the foundation for a more balanced and happy life. This work is not easy but she promises to be a faithful and compassionate guide through this process.

"I believe that all people are striving to achieve happiness and inner peace in their lives. I would love to help you in this process of growth."

Gina Decker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience helping clients from age 3 to the elderly population. she has worked in psychiatric care with all ages providing inpatient, partial, crisis intervention, and assessment. Her experience includes private practice, school-based therapy, and case management.

Gina Decker has an undergraduate degree from the University of Montana, Missoula, MT, and a graduate degree in Social Work from Walla Walla University, Missoula, MT. Gina has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2003. Gina has extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, DBT, play therapy sand grief and loss. She has a passion for helping people with their problems and works with her clients to help them identify obstacles they face and build skills to overcome them - to help them thrive!

If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, family / parenting, couple issues, grief and loss, medical issues or changes in your life and would appreciate some help, please schedule an appointment today.

"As a therapist, I believe within you is the very best version of yourself and it will be my great honor to help you find that person and walk with you through the challenges you face."

Jeremy Ray is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 17 years of counseling experience working with individuals and couples. Jeremy is a compassionate, person-focused therapist who loves helping individuals heal from their developmental and present traumas, mend their fragmented perceptions of self, and find unconditional self-love, self-empathy, safety, and skills for overcoming depression and anxiety.

Jeremy believes that every soul is of sacred worth and has profound potential to reach the very best version of themselves. Jeremy is skilled in working with adolescents, adults, and couples to assist them in finding the joy in life they deserve. Jeremy specializes in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, addiction, self-perception, attachment trauma, stress, grief, religious trauma, and adjustment-related disorders.

Jeremy completed his Master of Social Work at the University of South Carolina and his Master of Divinity at Ashland University and Theological Seminary. Jeremy's unique marriage of degrees and experiences has afforded him the opportunity to work with couples and individuals from a multitude of different backgrounds across several disciplines with different views and orientations utilizing a bio-psycho-social-spiritual model for understanding the human experience.

Jeremy is experienced in working in behavioral health in-patient and out-patient psychiatric settings in addition to addictions focused settings, hospice care, chaplaincy, bereavement, and various faith-based structures. This multi-tooled experience and approach is key to offering the kind of safe, meaningful, compassionate and inclusive therapeutic environment necessary for self-understanding and change. Jeremy utilizes treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Eclectic Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Somatic-Based Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.

Perhaps the greatest gift is the one wherein we learn to offer ourselves the unconditional love, grace, kindness, and respect we deserve in the midst of the on-going challenges of day to day life. Jeremy is convinced that with the right tools, you will become equipped to manage your symptoms and circumstances and become the very best version of yourself possible. Jeremy will not tell you that it will be easy. But it will be worth it.

"My desire is to offer hope that despite life's difficulties, there is still joy and purpose to be found."

Rachel Borem is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 6 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked with a wide range of ages to include adolescents, adults, and older adults from a variety of cultural backgrounds. She is passionate about working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.

Rachel completed her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. Rachel utilizes multiple treatment approaches to include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy (SFT), and person-centered therapy (PCT).

Rachel's goal is to create a warm, genuine, and safe environment for clients to process their current struggles and past experiences. Schedule today to benefit from Rachel's non-judgmental and empathetic approach.

"As a trained mental health professional, I totally understand and feel the difficulties of stress, burnout, and isolation. I am glad to work with you toward your goals. "

Samer Sayed is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice and a trained mental health clinician with over 3 years of experience in the mental health field. He works with his clients to help with relationships, career difficulties, life transitions, anxiety, parenting, school issues, and many other challenges. Samer completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Louisville. He is a trained clinician and a social worker and sees his clients up close, especially their environment and how it impacts their lives. This enables him to provide the guidance and support his clients are seeking.

Samer utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and solution-focused therapy.

We all have difficulties in life, but we do not have to struggle alone. Samer is genuine and confident that he would be able to work with you on your journey to gain perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with your stress. If this is a priority and you are ready, schedule an appointment with him today!

"Camila understands that life can be difficult at times but with the right support and guidance people can overcome any life challenges and create the life they want for themselves"

Camila Giraldo is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker in the state of South Carolina with experience treating adults, couples, and families in primary care, emergency departments, and school settings. She has helped clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, anger problems, relationship issues, low self-esteem, life transitions, and many more.

She graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work with a concentration in counseling and mental health. Camila uses a holistic approach by incorporating the body, mind, and spirit perspectives to create a unique and individualized treatment plan for each of her clients. She also uses CBT, solution-focused, strength-based, person-centered, and culturally sensitive approaches as well as evidence-based guidelines to treat any areas of concern.

Camila believes that every life struggle is an opportunity for personal growth and self-development. She provides clients with compassionate care and guidance to achieve personal goals and address current life challenges to live a meaningful life.

"By sharing your thoughts and feelings you are demonstrating courage, willingness, and an internal motivation to seek assistance to help overcome the challenges you are currently facing."

Nathan Tate is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 15 years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, and seniors with challenges including career, mental stress, ADHD, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and others. He assists clients in discovering pathways toward self-empowerment and actualization, while successfully navigating complex systems and overcoming challenges. Through a holistic view, Nathan explores a person's life experience to develop a framework for understanding and applying education, interpersonal, and existential development for individuals, families, and groups.

Nathan received his Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina. He tailors care to each client and may use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, exposure response prevention, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based methods.

Everyone deserves maximum attention and commitment from all healthcare professionals. Nathan is dedicated to emphasizing a wellness-oriented continuum that ensures seamless continuity of care. He encourages you to schedule an initial appointment today.