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Our therapists offer help for LGBTQ+ issues in Mt Pleasant, SC

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1,296 people sought LGBTQIA+ counseling help in South Carolina in the last year

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Starting LGBTQIA+ counseling in Mt Pleasant

What is LGBTQ+ counseling?

LGBTQIA+ counseling is a type of queer affirmative counseling dedicated to assisting individuals and couples in navigating the intricate intersections of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and mental health, with a primary goal of fostering well-being, self-acceptance, and affirming a client’s life experiences as a queer individual. Although not all LGBTQ+ individuals seek specialized counseling, a substantial number discover vital support and empathy within these inclusive and affirming therapeutic settings.

How does LGBTQ+ counseling work?

Thriveworks LGBTQ+ counseling in Mt Pleasant, SC typically begins with an initial assessment to understand your specific needs. LGBTQ+ counselors aim to create a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment for anyone within the LGBTQ+ community by encouraging self-acceptance and offering an understanding of your identity and experiences. LGBTQ+ therapy addresses issues like coming out, discrimination, mental health challenges, and gender transition, and provides support for LGBTQ+ relationships.

Why is LGBTQ+ counseling important?

LGBTQ+ counseling is incredibly important because it can help queer individuals accept their identity, learn self-love, and give them important tools for facing the challenges of being a queer person in today’s society, among many other benefits. LGBTQ+-affirming therapists can understand the unique perspective and experiences of queer individuals as they help them process past trauma, address family conflicts, treat issues with anxiety, and more.

Is LGBTQ+ counseling conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks LGBTQ+ counseling in Mt Pleasant, SC is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does LGBTQ+ counseling last?

The number of sessions for LGBTQ+ counseling depends on the specific needs and goals of the individual. It could encompass a relatively limited series of sessions or extend into a longer counseling plan. The precise quantity and duration of sessions typically emerge through collaborative discussion with the counselor, taking into account the client’s progress and their therapeutic objectives.

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Counseling for the LGBTQ+ Community—Therapists and Counselors in Mount Pleasant, SC

If societal norms and prejudices of a community are challenged by the way an individual lives, the fine balance of physical, emotional, mental, sexual, and spiritual health for that individual becomes skewed. They can feel lost, isolated, and severely stressed. Despite the individual living their normal life, some people within a community may feel as if the individual is not meeting social expectations, which can invoke judgment and additional stressors. These stressors and anxiety can manifest in many ways from substance abuse to withdrawal to thoughts of self-harm.

Thriveworks Mount Pleasant therapists can counsel individuals struggling with these challenges to find acceptance and clarity within themselves. Services are accessible to anyone and everyone. You can set up your first appointment by calling 843-606-6223.

What Is LGBTQ+ Counseling? Is LGBTQ+ Therapy Right for Me?

Counselors and therapists at Thriveworks Mt. Pleasant strive to create safe and judgment-free environments. There is a focus on positivity and empowerment. Our therapists and counselors support the whole individual and recognize the delicate balance between sexual, emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual health that defines the identity of the individual. Many questions that are initially asked are inline with self-care goals.

  • What prompted you to seek counseling services?
  • What are your goals?
  • What makes you want to get up in the morning?
  • What are you excited about sharing with others?
  • Do you like your living situation and support system?
  • Do you want to make changes?
  • Where do you see yourself in 1 year? 5 years? 10 years?

Our therapists strive to prevent self-isolation and management of any mental health diagnoses. By focusing on coping strategies and acceptance, we will work with you toward the goal of emotional well-being and happiness as your true self.

Schedule an Appointment at Thriveworks Mount Pleasant, SC

Thriveworks Mt. Pleasant provides exceptional care throughout your journey. Even if you don’t feel that you are suffering from a diagnosed mental health illness, we are here to talk and support your self-identity. We accept all clients with an interest in therapy.

We understand that it can be hard to reach out, but please call us at 843-606-6223, as we’re here to help! And we offer evening and weekend sessions and accept major insurances.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Mt Pleasant accept 31 insurance plans

  • Absolute Total Care | Healthy Connections Medicaid

  • Aetna

  • AnMed Employee Program

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Clover Health Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

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Self-pay costs at Mt Pleasant
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Lisa Sep 2025
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My therapist is amazing and kind and understanding and very very knowledgeable. I trust her and feel comfortable and confident speaking with her.
Lisa Sep 2025
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Susan Jillison is wonderful; she's prepared and reviews last visit matters to see if there's any changes. I like the reviewing. She is easy to talk to and I feel like she really enjoys her craft so it feels genuine in conversing with her.
Nicole Sep 2025
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Provider was on time to the appt, listened, had good insight, asked the right questions, and made me feel comfortable.
Bridget Sep 2025
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Ashlee Martin, LPc is the best therapist! Listens well, gives relatable experience, offers plenty of resources. Ashlee goes above and beyond to help her clients and has changed my life!
Amber Jun 2025
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Ashley is a great listener. Her feedback is very valuable to me, always informative and on target. I can hear her advice in my head during the time we are not in session. I imagine what she would say to me in any situation. I consider her to be a valuable dear friend.
Read more Ashley is a great listener. Her feedback is very valuable to me, always informative and on target. I can hear her advice in my head during the time we are not in session. I imagine what she would say to me in any situation. I consider her to be a valuable dear friend.
Nancy Jun 2025
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I am very pleased with Susan Jillson as my provider. The referral to her was a great match for my needs. She quickly grasped my issues, cared enough to ask me what I wanted from her, shared her ideas about a starting approach to help that I'm excited to try, and already gave me helpful information in the first two sessions with her. She is professional, knowledgeable, relatable, and funny at times. She was prompt and the hour flew by. I like that she thinks outside the box and is open to referring me to someone else for matters beyond her expertise, while still taking an interest in those specialties. Lastly, I feel comfortable and safe with her.
Read more I am very pleased with Susan Jillson as my provider. The referral to her was a great match for my needs. She quickly grasped my issues, cared enough to ask me what I wanted from her, shared her ideas about a starting approach to help that I'm excited to try, and already gave me helpful information in the first two sessions with her. She is professional, knowledgeable, relatable, and funny at times. She was prompt and the hour flew by. I like that she thinks outside the box and is open to referring me to someone else for matters beyond her expertise, while still taking an interest in those specialties. Lastly, I feel comfortable and safe with her.
Christy Jun 2025
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This has been very easy to navigate and super convenient for me to fit into my schedule. My provider Heather Boozier has been great to work with.
Angelica Jun 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Mt Pleasant is located off of Queensborough Blvd, right next to the Queensborough Shopping Center and just north of Highway 17. We're right across the street from Groucho's Deli, Beach Cowboy Fitness, and Hunan Chinese. The closest bus stop is Johnnie Dodds Blvd (Frontage Rd) / Queensborough Shopping Center.

Phone number

(843) 588-1846

Languages spoken by SC providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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