Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Greenville, SC

"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!

"I’m a clinical social worker who believes that genuine connection and positive regard are powerful catalysts for change, and I’m here to walk alongside you with empathy, respect, and care."

Sarah Mathis is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 9 years of experience. She is dedicated to treating the whole person and understands that emotional, physical, social, and environmental factors impact overall health. Her ideal clients may be navigating life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship challenges. They seek a safe, supportive space to feel heard and to explore patterns, build resilience, and make meaningful changes. Sarah believes healing begins with authentic connection and approaches each person with compassion and respect.

Sarah earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of South Carolina. She offers a holistic approach that blends cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help clients manage thoughts, emotions, and stress. These tools support staying present, reducing overwhelm, and facing challenges with clarity.

Sarah knows life can be tough, and you don’t have to face it alone. She offers a warm, welcoming space where you can talk openly and feel truly heard. With a down-to-earth approach that includes simple tools like mindfulness and gentle guidance, she helps you feel more like yourself again. When you're ready, she’s here to walk with you.

"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.

"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 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.

"As someone who has experienced the transformative power of therapy, I understand the importance of feeling safe, supported, and truly heard. My goal is to provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges freely."

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.

"As a provider with a holistic approach, I seek to understand my client completely. "

Amanda Bentley is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 12 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in working with teens, adults, and seniors who are struggling to cope with women's issues, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, BPD, stress, adjustment-related issues, OCD, and much more.

Amanda completed her Master's Degree in Nursing with a focus on Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioning from Walden University. Her love for this field prompted her to further her education to a position where she can provide medication management, counseling, and various forms of therapy. Amanda has experience incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and person-centered (PCT) techniques into the care she provides for her clients. Her patient advocacy and ability to meet patients where they are emotionally and mentally are among her strongest skills.

Life can not only be challenging but can feel almost impossible at times to manage. Amanda is confident that she would be able to work with you as a partner in reaching your goals. This may come in the form of therapy, counseling, medication management, or all three. If you feel as if you could use just one person to listen, help and support you, schedule an appointment with Amanda today.

"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 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 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.

"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. 

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.

"I am a warm, open-minded therapist who understands life's challenges firsthand and guides clients toward healing, balance, and self-compassion."

I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker–Clinical Practice with 3 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. I believe every person can heal and grow when given the right support and understanding. I create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where people feel truly seen and heard, and I am passionate about helping clients build resilience, self-awareness, and emotional balance.

I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of New England. My approach to therapy is humanistic and client-centered, meaning I see you as the expert of your own life. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore patterns that no longer serve you, and create meaningful goals for lasting change. If you’re ready to begin your journey toward healing, I invite you to reach out. Together, we’ll create a space where you can breathe, reflect, and grow. It would be my honor to support you as you take this next step toward the life you want to lead.

"As one who has experienced personal loss and trauma, I genuinely care about the well-being of others and aim to serve clients with integrity, kindness, and respect by showing up as my authentic, nonjudgmental self."

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 17 years of experience, and I am passionate about helping individuals feel supported, understood, and empowered. I use an eclectic approach that blends therapeutic techniques to match each client’s needs, goals, and lived experiences. I create a warm, collaborative, and grounding space where you can strengthen self-awareness, build confidence, overcome challenges, and develop practical skills that support long-term growth and healing.

I earned my master’s in mental health counseling from Webster University. I believe therapy should be tailored to the unique person in front of me, which is why I draw from multiple approaches based on your goals, needs, and comfort level. I focus on building a trusting, supportive relationship that helps you feel seen, heard, and genuinely cared for.

Taking care of your mental health is an important and meaningful step toward a healthier life. Therapy offers a safe place to explore what you are carrying and discover new ways to heal, grow, and move forward with confidence. I’m here to listen, support, and walk beside you as you take the next step in your journey. You deserve that space.