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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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As one who has healed many areas of my own life, I understand the inner work required to live a healthy and full life.
Dominique Darby is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years of experience in the mental health field. Dominique is intentional about helping others live the life they've imagined. She demonstrates compassion throughout her work with adolescents and adults, and actively supports them as they address their unique challenges. Dominique specializes in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, major life problems, women's issues, ADHD/ADD, and parenting issues.
Dominique completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Professional Mental Health Counseling at Webster University. She has worked in many capacities, once serving as a counselor in a level 2 state prison and as regional director of a private rehabilitative behavioral health organization. Dominique understands the complexities of life, which enables her to provide support and guidance to all clients seeking help. She utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, positive psychology to include the use of positive affirmations, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive processing, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
Life will bring many challenges and oftentimes we face them suddenly and unexpectedly. Dominique is confident in her ability to support each client as they embark on a journey of healing, restoration, and forgiveness. She utilizes the person-centered approach to therapy and tailors all techniques and skills to suit your individual needs so that you can cope with whatever you might be faced with.
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As a woman, wife, and mom of 4, life can feel like a constant race to do more and be more every second of the day. My goal is to p...
As a woman, wife, and mom of 4, life can feel like a constant race to do more and be more every second of the day. My goal is to provide a safe and empathetic place to slow things down and grow towards your goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience supporting clients on their path of self-discovery, healing, and growth. I specialize in helping individuals navigate challenges related to trauma, self-worth, stress, and life transitions. I believe counseling is a collaborative process that fosters empathy, understanding, and resilience, and I strive to guide clients in developing meaningful goals and creating lasting change.
I earned my Master’s in Clinical Counseling from Liberty University. I use evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs, drawing on my experience in trauma-informed care, family systems, and solution-focused therapy.
I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where you can feel empowered to grow. I invite you to take the next step toward a life that reflects your goals and values, and I look forward to walking alongside you in that journey.
As someone passionate about fostering inclusive environments, I deeply understand the importance of creating spaces where everyone...
As someone passionate about fostering inclusive environments, I deeply understand the importance of creating spaces where everyone feels valued and heard.
Wanda Mayse is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience in behavioral health. Their expertise spans a variety of primary practice areas, including ADHD, autism, adjustment disorder, couples work, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, major depressive disorder, and general anxiety. Wanda has worked as a program director in a residential treatment facility for adolescents with intellectual disabilities and mental health disorders and co-directed camps for survivors of traumatic brain injuries.
Wanda has a Master of Science in Counseling from Webster University. They utilize evidence-based treatment modalities such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. Wanda offers a personalized approach to therapy that treats the whole person within their environment.
Wanda understands that finding the right solution can be overwhelming, but she is here to make the process easier. With a commitment to listening and understanding, Wanda offers support every step of the way. If you're ready to take the next step, she invites you to reach out and start a conversation. Your needs matter, and she is here to help.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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A go-to approach for helping people in couples/marriage counseling is to use the Gottman Method.
Some tools that might be taught in couples/marriage counseling are communication skills, fair fighting rules, and ways to overcome common relationship conflicts.
A couple in marriage/couples counseling is believed to be making progress when they feel their relationship is in a stronger place.
Clients can supplement their time in couples/marriage counseling with planned date nights/outings with just the two of them to strengthen their connection.
To prepare for your first couples/marriage counseling session, you and your partner can discuss what you both hope to get out of your sessions.
Thriveworks Couples therapy helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. It is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy include:
Couples therapy works by helping couples identify and better navigate their unique challenges. Following an initial assessment of the couple in terms of strengths and needs, the therapist would then discuss their therapeutic goals and any possible approaches or ways of working together as therapist and couple.Couples attend sessions together, whether they meet in person or by video. In addition to regular couples therapy sessions, each partner may also be asked to attend a few individual sessions to supplement their progress. This will allow their counselor to get to know each individual better, assess each of their personal needs, and develop the very best treatment plan moving forward.
Couples therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend couples therapy for 12 weeks. However, couples therapy may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.
Every couple experiences relationship issues that threaten to destroy the relationship. These issues ranges from mild to more serious. The above issues would probably be categorized as more mild, while other issues—like major jealousy, trust issues, and disagreements on parenting—would probably be ranked by most couples as more serious. But mild or serious, all of the aforementioned can succeed in ripping a relationship apart. That is, unless the couple gives their relationship a fair shot in couples therapy.
If you and your partner are between a rock and a hard place, consider working with a couples therapist or counselor at Thriveworks North Charleston. These relationship experts can help you discuss and work through the issues in your relationship. Many people have unrealistic expectations when it comes to dating, such that the “right” relationship won’t be hard. But the harsh reality is that we often encounter challenges in our most important relationships. Fortunately, if you put in the right time and work, you and your partner can work through these challenges together. Reach out today for help.
As we just mentioned above, every couple out there encounters difficult times and challenges that test their relationship. Additionally, there are almost always improvements you can make in your relationship! In summary, virtually every couple out there can find value in working with a couples therapist or counselor. Just as you can benefit from working on your personal health and development on a regular basis, you can benefit from putting some work into the health of your relationship.
That said, you are more likely to work with a couples therapist if your relationship is in trouble. And you might find couples therapy more valuable if this is the case, too! Just know that whatever is going on, our couples therapists at Thriveworks North Charleston will look at your specific relationship needs before they design your treatment plan. For example, depending on your needs, your couples therapist might design your treatment to help you and your significant other work through:
If you and your partner have identified a need to work with a couples therapist, look no further. Thriveworks North Charleston, SC has relationship experts—including couples therapist, marriage counselors, and premarital counselors—who can meet your needs. They will work to equip you, your partner, and your overall relationship with the skills and tools needed to build a happier, healthier relationship.
Are you ready to set up your first couples therapy appointment? Give Thriveworks North Charleston, SC a call. We have scheduling specialists on staff who can get you all scheduled for an onsite or online counseling appointment. Keep in mind that we do have same-week appointments available for both in-person and online counseling sessions. And either way, you can expect to work with a skilled, qualified, caring counselor who cares about you and your relationship. We hope to hear from you soon!
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