Our therapists offer christian counseling in Columbia, SC

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC)with 13 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. I take a compassionate, person-centered approach and strive to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered as you begin your healing journey. I work with adults and adolescents, helping clients address emotional overwhelm, unresolved pain, and patterns that keep them feeling stuck or disconnected.

I earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Regent University. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and strengths-based approaches to tailor treatment to your needs, build coping skills, deepen insight, and support lasting wellness.

I believe healing grows through trust, clarity, and connection. My goal is to help you move forward with confidence and purpose. You can expect a supportive space to explore challenges and strengthen your resilience. If you're ready, I would be honored to walk with you toward growth.

I am a licensed independent social worker–clinical practice (LISW-CP) with 52 years of experience supporting adults through anxiety, trauma, depression, aging-related concerns, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I provide telehealth counseling with a grounded, compassionate approach built over decades of work with diverse populations, including military veterans. I strive to help clients understand their emotional experiences and move toward meaningful, steady progress.

I earned my master's in social work from the University of South Carolina. My clinical background includes extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy and certification in cognitive processing therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder. I also integrate strategies to help clients examine difficult situations and strengthen coping skills.

Whether you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for a new perspective, I am here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Together, we can identify unhelpful patterns, build sustainable coping strategies, and support your emotional wellness. I invite you to schedule an appointment—I look forward to working with you.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate with over 4 years of experience supporting individuals and families through their healing journeys. I help clients manage depression, anxiety, and mood disorders while building coping skills and resilience. I enjoy incorporating faith-based principles when welcomed, creating a therapeutic space that aligns with each client’s values. My goal is to help clients uncover strength and hope, using compassion and collaboration as the foundation for growth. I empower clients to recognize their resilience and practice positive change daily.

I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of South Carolina. My approach is strength-based, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy techniques to help clients build new perspectives, reframe distress, and develop healthier coping tools.

I look forward to welcoming you into a safe, judgment-free space where your story matters. No one is beyond healing, and I believe in meeting each client with empathy and understanding. Together, we’ll navigate challenges, uncover strengths, and take meaningful steps toward emotional wellness and peace.

Shekina Adams is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with 4 years of experience providing compassionate mental health care. She has worked extensively with individuals in crisis, hospital settings, and emergency situations.

Shekina’s expertise spans working with children and adults, addressing a range of concerns, including ADHD, autism, grief, loss, oppositional defiance disorder, conduct disorder, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, relationship difficulties, family dynamics, and behavioral challenges.

Shekina earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, psychodynamic theory, solution-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and applied behavior analysis to meet each client’s specific needs.

Shekina is passionate about helping others recognize their inner strength, heal from past experiences, grow through life’s challenges, and achieve greater success. Shekina looks forward to supporting you on your journey toward healing and personal growth.

Dr. Dalicia Watson is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 6 years of experience. Dr. Watson began her social work career as a case manager at the Department of Social Services, working with abused and neglected children and adults. Dr. Watson had the opportunity to work with clients who suffered from depression and/or anxiety, victims of domestic violence, and clients with ADHD. Dr. Watson also has experience working with clients who experience grief, self-esteem, suicidal ideations, stress, and time management.

Dr. Watson's goal for all of her clients is to help them to maintain a mentally healthy and safe lifestyle. Dr. Watson allows the clients to be the experts in their sessions, which helps the clients be in charge of what they would like to fix and work on. She feels that having the clients as the experts helps the clients to see the growth within themselves.

Dr. Watson helps make therapy a safe space for clients to come and let it all out. Dr. Watson meets clients on their level and grows with the client as the client improves through treatment.

Marta Carvahal is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 20 years of clinical experience. Originally from Brazil, her experience spans crisis stabilization, psychiatric care, and behavioral health therapy for cancer patients. Marta is passionate about working with college students, young adults, veterans, and individuals navigating complex medical or emotional challenges.

Marta earned a Master’s in Social Work from the University of South Carolina. She integrates neuroscience-informed methods and a holistic mind-body-spirit approach into care. She also draws from Christian principles when requested, creating personalized plans that reflect clients’ values, goals, and healing preferences.

Clients describe Marta as warm, energetic, and deeply compassionate. She is passionate about guiding individuals toward their goals through empathy, tailored support, and evidence-based strategies. Marta works especially well with college students, cancer patients, veterans, and young adults navigating life transitions. Reach out today!

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.

Kathleen has served as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 25 years. She works with clients from the age of 18 through the wisdom years, including individuals and couples.

Kathleen’s treatment modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman method, mindfulness, psychotherapy, Gestalt therapy, and client-centered therapy. Kathleen earned a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University.

Kathleen’s treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Alpha-Stim, the Gottman Method, Mindfulness, Psychotherapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy.