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34  therapists available in Mt Pleasant

Columbia

As a member of the lgbtqia+ community, with long term health conditions, I understand how important it is to have someone to talk ...

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Greenville

As a therapist who has participated in therapy myself, I know how important it is to find a provider you connect with and feel tru...

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Greenville

As a compassionate, person-centered therapist with more than a decade of experience, I use evidence-based approaches to help you f...

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Columbia

I help you build the confidence and clarity to live a more empowered, authentic life....

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Columbia

Joanne Schrock is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 5 years of experience working with individuals in an inpatient beha...

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Rock Hill

As a therapist, I strive to meet the needs of the individual, promoting their mental health, well-being, and overall quality of li...

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Greenville

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I combine my deep respect for the biological complexities of the brain with a compassionate, ...

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Columbia

I empower and assist individuals and couples to navigate through life’s challenges—whether it's anxiety, depression, adjustment di...

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Rock Hill

As a person who experienced trauma early in life, I truly understand what it is like to use painful events to rebuild your life....

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Rock Hill

Having lived experience with trauma, loss, and complex family relationships—including being a forever mother and part of a militar...

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Columbia

Many of us are just going through life with only the means of breathing and not living, but as a clinician, it is my duty to guide...

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Columbia

As a woman who has spent a long time learning how to claim my authentic self to empower my personal choices, I use my own loss, gr...

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Rock Hill

As a warm and compassionate therapist, my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, gain ...

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Greenville

I help clients navigate life’s toughest transitions with clarity and resilience, drawing from my own journey of rebuilding after a...

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Columbia

As one who has experienced personal trauma, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by painful life circumstances...

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North Charleston

I know how difficult life can be, and I have valuable skills to meet you where you are and help you move in the direction of the l...

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Greenville

I know firsthand the pain of life and mental illness, and my passion is to provide hope to those who feel hurt, lonely, and misund...

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Rock Hill

As a neurodivergent woman, I recognize the emotional impact of navigating a complex world of sensory and social obstacles....

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Greenville

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

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Charleston

Leslie believes everyone faces conflict and difficult situations in their lives at one time or another. She believes some experien...

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Columbia

Seeking help for life’s challenges makes you powerful and can lead to personal growth....

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Rock Hill

As someone who has walked through the deep grief of losing my mother, I understand how painful life transitions can reshape us and...

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Greenville

As a mature woman of color who has experienced childhood sexual trauma, homelessness, and domestic violence, I have an authentic u...

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Rock Hill

I am a counselor who sees the importance in understanding the nuance behind every person's history, experience, and background tha...

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Rock Hill

Everyone deserves support when working through challenges. My mission is to help change people's lives for the better....

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Greenville

As someone who navigates the complexities of life and social systems related to race, gender, mental health, and overall identity,...

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Greenville

Stephen Tuttle is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of South Carolina who since 2017 has been providing clinical asse...

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Columbia

As a woman who has experienced many life challenges, adjustments, and losses, I understand the importance of therapy. My work cent...

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Charleston

If you are feeling stuck, stressed out, lost, anxious, or depressed, I want you to know that there is hope and I am here to help....

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Greenville

As a queer non-binary person, I understand the importance of feeling seen, heard, and valued....

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Columbia

Lee Edwards obtained his Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts and his Master’s in Counseling from the...

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Columbia

Journey through your heart, to your soul....

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North Charleston

As one who has healed many areas of my own life, I understand the inner work required to live a healthy and full life....

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Rock Hill

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

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Susan Jillson

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What is your go-to approach for child therapy?

One approach that I have heard about and read to be helpful when working with children is play therapy, which engages the child in such activities as drawing, sand play, and block building and allows them to explore their feelings through fantasy play without feeling like an adult is directly questioning them.

What tools do you teach in child therapy?

Some tools I have heard are effective in child therapy are breathing techniques, using a feeling wheel to help the child better understand and identify how they feel, and teaching them to ask for help.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in child therapy?

Measuring a child's progress in therapy depends on the specific goals of the individual, such as being able to regulate their emotions or ask for help.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement child therapy?

A supplement to therapy could be having a family night of games or practicing what the child has learned in therapy at home.

What should someone do to prepare for starting child therapy?

Parents of child therapy clients can start a conversation with the child about going to see someone and explaining to them what they will encounter in therapy. It may be helpful for the parent to ask the therapist ahead of time about their approaches in therapy so the child knows what to expect.

Child therapy FAQs

What is child therapy?

Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Mt Pleasant.

How does child therapy work?

Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Mt Pleasant, SC have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.

Play therapy vs. child therapy

Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.

How to tell if my child needs counseling

It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.

What type of therapy is best for children?

Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Mt Pleasant, SC is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.

Is child therapy conducted in person or online?

Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does child therapy last?

The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.

How much does child therapy cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

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Child Therapy and Counseling in Mt. Pleasant, SC—Counselors and Therapists

Being a kid isn’t always easy. And parenting rarely is. Just as a child may be going through difficult challenges they have never experienced before, parents often feel like they’re moving through uncharted territory in raising a child.

Often, kids and teenagers — as well as their parents — need help navigating difficult situations and changes that most everyone goes through. Whether it’s dealing with bullying, body image issues, separation or divorce, experimenting with drugs and alcohol, or even excess stress or low self-esteem, child therapy can help you and your child find new ways to cope with these transitions and phases of life. Whatever your child is struggling with, the child therapists and counselors at Thriveworks in Mt. Pleasant are here to help you. If you’re ready to schedule a session with one of our experienced counselors, please call us at 843-606-6223.

Should My Kid Meet with a Child Therapist?

We can remember what it was like to be a kid — what it was like to go through our first breakup, make friends at a new school, have trouble at home, balance too many responsibilities. The list goes on. If your child or teenager is struggling to cope with a difficult situation or to manage their feelings, consider having them visit with a child therapist. These are just some of the issues we can help your child with:

  • Low self-esteem
  • Life transitions
  • Bullying
  • Sadness and anger
  • Stress
  • Relationship issues
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Mental illnesses

Therapy can be helpful to kids and teens who are dealing with problems that negatively affect their feelings or behaviors, and who aren’t coping well. If your child is going through a difficult time and you’re looking for support, consider meeting with a child therapist at Thriveworks in Mt. Pleasant. Call us today to schedule your appointment. Our phone number is 843-606-6223. We have the training, skills and experience that will help your child become happy and healthy again.

Tools and Techniques Used in Child Therapy

Child therapy is customized to each person, situation and circumstance. The primary goal in child therapy is to help the child live a happier, healthier life. These are a few examples of how a child therapist can help kids navigate difficulty and heal:

  1. Self-esteem is constantly in flux during childhood and adolescence. Children have experiences every day that can have a positive or a negative effect on how they see and feel about themselves. A child therapist works with your child to build their confidence and improve self-esteem. This, in turn, can help to prevent more serious issues such as anxiety or depression.
  2. School and schoolwork can pose significant challenges for a child and become increasingly difficult for adolescents. Peer pressure, bullying, academic expectations, extracurricular activities — these are all sources of potential stress and can be difficult for a child to manage or navigate, even with the full parental support. Our child therapists can help your child have an overall positive experience in elementary, middle, or high school.

Scheduling Child Therapy at Thriveworks Mt. Pleasant

Whatever your or your child’s concerns, meeting with a child therapist can be beneficial. In addition to our extensive skills and experience, we offer flexible hours to ensure you get the help you need as soon as possible. Evening and weekend appointments are available to accommodate your busy schedule and ensure you can make it to our office without missing work or school. We accept most major insurance plans.

At Thriveworks Mt. Pleasant Counseling, we can help bring you and your child grow in positive, nurturing ways. Give us a call today at 843-606-6223 to schedule your first therapy session.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Mt Pleasant accept 33 insurance plans

  • Absolute Total Care | Healthy Connections Medicaid

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter from Absolute Total Care | Commercial

  • AnMed Employee Program

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina Healthy Blue | Healthy Connections Medicaid

  • 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

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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

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Address

1131 Queensborough Blvd Suite 100
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

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.

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Phone number

(843) 588-1846
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Languages spoken by SC providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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Hours

Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm

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