Our therapists offer EMDR therapy in Charleston, SC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC/S) in South Carolina and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina with experience working in community mental health, residential treatment, and private practice. I work with older teens and adults navigating PTSD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the impact of systemic stressors. 

My clinical approach is grounded in person-centered care, enhanced by EMDR and somatic interventions for mind-body healing. I view clients as experts of their own lives and work collaboratively toward their goals. I specialize in trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and neurodiversity-affirming care, prioritizing safety, authenticity, and trust. 

It takes strength to seek support, and I respect that deeply. You do not have to navigate life's challenges alone, and when ready, I welcome the opportunity to begin that work together.

Healing Starts Here – Therapy for Kids, Teens, Families & Women. Hi, I’m Tina. I specialize in helping children, adolescents, families, and women navigate life’s challenges in a supportive, practical, and compassionate way. With nearly 30 years of experience in mental health, I provide evidence-based, personalized therapy to support clients through any life challenge.  

For Children & Teens: anxiety, overwhelm, and big emotions, emotional outbursts or shutdown ,trauma and grief, school and peer struggles, self-esteem and identity. For Women: anxiety, stress, and burnoutlife transitions (parenting, relationships, career changes) ,grief, loss, trauma, narcissistic abuse recovery, feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected.  

I use a blend of trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT),EMDR (for trauma and anxiety),DBT-informed skills (emotional regulation, coping, communication), Developmentally appropriate and practical strategies. Sessions are tailored to the individual—whether that means working through emotions, building coping skills, or creating real-life tools for everyday challenges.

Hi, I'm Dr. Troy Pharis, a licensed professional counselor with over 10 years of experience and a doctoral degree in health science. For the past five years, my clinical work has focused on active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and their families—people who often carry high-stress experiences long after service ends. Having served 20 years myself, I understand life in uniform and aim to provide a space where you don't have to explain the basics to be understood. I typically work with clients who are dealing with trauma, stress, anxiety, irritability, difficulty adjusting, or feeling stuck with no momentum for change. 

I primarily use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an action-oriented approach that helps you stop getting stuck and start moving toward what matters most to you. I also incorporate EMDR to help process past events that may still be impacting you. Clients can expect a laid-back, informal environment with real conversations and tools that actually work. 

You don't have to have everything figured out to begin or even know where to start—if you're ready to move toward what matters most, I'm here to help you take that next step. 

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 am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 27 years of experience helping children, adults, couples, and families navigate depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder, and major life transitions. My goal is to provide compassionate and grounded support as clients explore their emotional patterns and rediscover their capacity for healing, growth, and connection in a safe, nonjudgmental space.

I earned a Master’s in Counseling from the University of South Carolina. I believe that healing begins with awareness and recognizing outdated coping mechanisms and learning new ways to respond that align with who you are today. My approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing.

I encourage clients to feel deeply without losing themselves in the process and to “feel everything, just don’t drown in it.” I believe healing is found in mindful presence, self-compassion, and consistency. I would be honored to walk beside you as you uncover your most authentic self and build a life rooted in strength, peace, and empowerment.