Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Greenville, SC

"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 queer nonbinary person with lived experience of trauma, I bring an authentic understanding of intersectionality and approach each client as a whole person, considering the many environments and systems that shape their lives through a person-in-environment perspective."

I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice with 3 years of experience supporting queer and gender-diverse clients, trauma survivors, and neurodivergent individuals. I specialize in helping clients feel more authentic, build healthy habits, and heal in ways that honor their unique identities. I aim to create a safe, affirming, collaborative environment where clients can explore challenges, discover strengths, and develop greater self-understanding.

I have aMaster’s in Social Work from the University of South Carolina. My approach is trauma- and queer-informed, and person-centered. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, polyvagal theory, and eclectic methods with elements of art therapy. I also incorporate my love of games and “nerdy” interests to promote connection and self-awareness.

Starting therapy takes courage, and I strive to make the process feel safe and supportive. My goal is to help clients feel seen, accepted, and empowered as they work toward healing and growth. When you’re ready, I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward greater self-acceptance and well-being.

"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.

"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!

"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. 

"I understand that reaching out for mental health care can feel scary, and I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel comfortable taking that first step. "

I’m a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a background in integrative medicine, substance use treatment, and mental health care. My experience working with individuals across a wide range of mental health concerns has shaped a trauma-informed, collaborative approach to care. 

I utilize an evidence-based approach that integrates psychiatric medication management with supportive therapy, focusing on symptom reduction, improved functioning, and the development of effective coping strategies aligned with your treatment goals, while fostering a supportive and collaborative care environment.

Starting care can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m here to offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. When you’re ready, I invite you to take the next step toward feeling more like yourself again.

Kristen Fortuna is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of South Carolina and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of NY. She has more than 15 years of experience providing clinical services to children, youth, couples, and families, as well as more than a decade providing clinical supervision/consultation. Kristen completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Mount Saint Mary College and received her Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Capella University. She has post graduate training in Trauma Informed Care, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Kristen is passionate about helping counselors achieve a sense of confidence and competence by utilizing a collaborative, strength based, and trauma-informed approach. She enjoys providing training on topics including motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, and preventing compassion fatigue.