About

As Brene Brown states "Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen". I believe reaching out for counseling support takes courage as it leads us out of our comfort zone. Finding a supportive counselor is important and I base my practice on being a supportive and non judgmental partner to help you navigate your way through a difficult time.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been working in the counseling field for over 25 years. My goal is to partner with you to provide timely counseling support for the current challenges you are experiencing. My practice is based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) using Acceptace and Commitment Theory (ACT) to help clients make steps toward a meaningful life. I incorporate Solution Focued Therapy and Mindfulness Skills into my work to help clients resolve issues effieciently and gain skills to use on a daily basis. Often times making one or two small changes can free a person up to move toward the life they want to live.

I wholeheartedly believe in the process of change and my work with clients continues to teach me about the resiliency of the human mind and the ability to move toward a meaningful life by increasing one's psychological flexibility. I love the work I do!

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: North Star Counseling, LLC

Gender

Female

Therapy Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress

Treatment Orientation

  • Coaching

Years in Practice

25 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 1041C0700X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker
  • Specialization: Clinical

Credentials

  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCSW-C 9714 Verify SC
LCSW CSW004428 Verify GA
Social Worker SW9714CP Verify SC

Practice Locations

116 Stonegate Dr

Aiken, SC 29803-9626

Phone Number: (803) 552-1770

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