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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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Marriage counseling, also known as couples therapy and relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Thriveworks marriage counseling in North Charleston, SC 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 Marriage counseling include:
Marriage counseling 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 marriage counseling 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.
Marriage counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend marriage counseling for 12 weeks. However, marriage counseling may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress. Marriage counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in North Charleston, SC work with their clients to create goals, decide on ideal timelines, and establish treatment plans.
Communication issues. No intimacy. Anger problems. Substance abuse. Disagreements in parenting. Work stress. Evolving interests and desires. It seems that the list of marital conflicts and stressors never ends. Fortunately, there are tools available to couples who need help working through these challenges in marriage. One important and effective tool being marriage counseling.
If you and your spouse are experiencing trouble in paradise, consider working with a marriage counselor or therapist at Thriveworks North Charleston, SC. Marriage counseling can help you to confront the problems in your relationship head-on. It can help you rebuild your relationship. And it can help you make an informed decision to separate, if that’s what you decide is best.
Marriage counseling, a form of couples therapy, helps couples to better understand and resolve their conflicts. The marriage counselors at Thriveworks North Charleston, SC help their couples by providing them with tools for communicating properly, working through their differences, and problem-solving. This form of counseling is led by licensed therapists, often licensed marriage and family therapists. These professionals have skills, training, and experience specific to helping couples.
Often, marriage counseling is short-term treatment. In fact, you and your partner might only need to attend a few sessions to resolve your given issue! Or, on the other hand, you might need to attend marriage therapy for a few months to properly work through the challenge you’re currently experiencing. Remember: Marriage counseling is an extremely effective form of therapy that can help you work through whatever it is you and your spouse are struggling with. There is hope.
There are many challenges that can cause a relationship to deteriorate due to the stress, sadness, fear, and other difficult emotions that often accompany these challenges. Fortunately, regardless of the specifics, a marriage counselor at Thriveworks North Charleston can help you discuss and work through said issues. We already touched on several common challenges, but here’s a more comprehensive list:
If you’re experiencing one of the issues above or another challenge not listed, pursuing marriage counseling is a great idea. However, your relationship does not have to be in serious trouble for you to pursue or benefit from marriage counseling. A marriage counselor at Thriveworks North Charleston, SC can also help you strengthen your bond and build a stronger foundation for your relationship!
Marriage counseling will most likely involve working with your partner and therapist in joint sessions. If you are ready to go on this journey with your spouse, reach out to Thriveworks North Charleston, SC today. We will pair you with a skilled, caring relationship expert who knows how to help people truly better their marriage.
Thriveworks North Charleston, SC has in-person and online marriage counseling appointments available. Also, we can get you all set up for a same-week appointment. So, if you’re ready to put your relationship on the fast track to a happier, healthier existence, give us a call. We’re here and ready to help.
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