Online therapy in South Carolina

Explore online therapists and medication management providers in South Carolina. Compare their approach and availability, then contact providers directly.
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Looking for an online therapist in South Carolina? This page is here to help you compare therapists who are licensed in South Carolina and offer telehealth sessions. Online care makes it easier to look beyond the closest office and focus on who actually feels like the right fit, whether you are in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, the Lowcountry, the Midlands, or a smaller town. You can narrow your search with filters for specialty, therapy modality, language, age group, insurance, and whether you want therapy, medication management, or both. That way, you can spend less time sorting through profiles and more time finding care that fits your needs.

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Sarah Benitez-Zandi

Trauma Wise Healing

LCSW

Licensed In:
Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, Wisconsin
“I work with cycle breakers: adults, couples, parents, and families who are ready to stop repeating patterns they inherited, survived, or learned. My clients are often insightful and high-functioning, but feel stuck in anxiety, trauma responses, relationship conflict, parenting triggers, shame, people-pleasing, overfunctioning, shutdown, or emotional reactivity. They may be healing from complex trauma, family-of-origin wounds, birth trauma, postpartum anxiety or rage, infertility, pregnancy loss, attachment wounds, or relational trauma. Many have done therapy before and understand where the pattern came from, but still feel like insight alone has not helped them change it.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Adoption · Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Caregiver Support · Codependency · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Divorce · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Spiritual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · Weight Loss · Women’s Mental Health
Dr. Dylan Lanoff

Atlas Behavioral Health

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Dr. Lanoff has notable experience supporting clients with complex and acute trauma (including sexual violence) and distress related to relationships. Dr. Lanoff has worked in a variety of clinical settings including community mental health centers and university counseling settings. Throughout this training, she has learned and integrated multiple evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), humanistic-existential, relational, trauma-focused, and feminist psychology. She believes that her clients have everything they need to heal within them, and that her role is to help people understand and overcome the obstacles that keep them from living their most joyful, fulfilling, and authentic life.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Dr. Melissa Lavin

Lavin Psychology Services, PLLC

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families (ages 10 to 90) from all walks of life facing a variety of psychological concerns. My specialty is childhood trauma and its adult manifestations (anxiety, depression, grief/loss, self-doubt/esteem, identity issues, stress, relationship difficulties, & parenting). I'm certified in advance nutritional integrative medicine for mental health (holistic plans of supplements, vitamins, and food). I provide sports psychology therapy for pro-athletics, as well as consultation services for other leading professionals. I enjoy providing unconditional support and skills tailored to each individual's needs.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Eating Disorders · Gender Identity · Grief · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Older Adults & Aging · Panic · Personality Disorders · Phobias · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) · Women’s Mental Health
Amy Kreins

Kreins Psychological Services

PhD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I work with teens, adults, and seniors navigating a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. My clients often seek support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, and major life transitions, as well as issues related to self-esteem, identity, grief, and adjustment. I also work with individuals managing more complex concerns such as trauma, OCD, ADHD, eating disorders, and chronic health or pain conditions. Many of my clients are looking to better understand themselves, improve coping skills, and make meaningful, lasting changes in their lives. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space and tailor treatment to each individual, helping clients build on their strengths, improve decision-making, and develop practical strategies to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
Aging · Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) · Depression · Divorce · Eating Disorders · Gender Identity · Grief · Hoarding · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Older Adults & Aging · Panic · Perfectionism · Phobias · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Jamie Hakim

Hakim Psychological Services

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Adults seeking psychological testing (e.g., ADHD, autism); Adults with OCD”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Autism · Dementia · Depression · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Nicole Clelland

Nicole Clelland, LMFT, PMH-C

LMFT

Licensed In:
California, Florida, South Carolina
“I work with emerging adults, those with fertility struggles, perinatal and postpartum individuals and couples and provides care for patients who struggle with generalized anxiety, depression, and postpartum disorders. Treatment approach is rooted in perinatal care, humanistic and person-centered therapy modalities. I also offer virtual EMDR. I accept UHC, Oxford, Oscar, Aetna, Cigna, and soon will accept BCBS insurance. If you are experiencing any struggles or simply want someone to chat with, please reach out via text or email.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Faith-Based Care · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Life Transitions · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health
Benedict Etienne Gauthier

De Tenebris Ad Lucem Psychotherapy

LMFT

Licensed In:
Florida, Maine, South Carolina, Virginia
“I work with adults and couples who feel stuck in painful emotional or relationship patterns, even when they understand intellectually where those patterns come from. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, attachment wounds, relationship difficulties, emotional disconnection, people-pleasing, perfectionism, low self-worth, or the lasting effects of difficult family dynamics and trauma. I often work with people who repeatedly find themselves in the same kinds of relationships, suppress anger or other emotions to preserve connection, or feel disconnected from their own needs. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming and particularly suited to clients who want depth-oriented therapy rather than symptom management alone.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Gender Identity · Personality Disorders · Relationship Issues · Trauma & PTSD
Kerry O’Connor

Pro Neuro Counseling

LCSW

Licensed In:
Connecticut, Maine, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia
“I work with neurodivergent adults navigating things like burnout, masking, depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, relationship stress and chronic illness including EDS, POTS and MCAS. Many of the people I work with are late-diagnosed or questioning whether they may be autistic and/or ADHD, and are trying to untangle years of feeling misunderstood, “too much,” or disconnected from their own needs. I often help clients explore patterns like rumination, perfectionism, people-pleasing, rejection sensitivity, shame, and chronic self-criticism while building more sustainable ways of coping and relating to themselves. I also support clients in navigating sensory needs, boundaries, identity exploration, burnout recovery, and the emotional impact of living in systems that were not designed with neurodivergent people in mind.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Autism · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Disability · Trauma & PTSD
Miranda Denison

Denison Psychological Services

PhD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stretched thin are common experiences for the folks I work with. Many of my clients struggle with burnout, perfectionism, self-criticism, insomnia, relationship stress, or the sense that they're not quite "doing enough." Sometimes big transitions, like early parenthood, career shifts, or divorce are contributing to this, and sometimes it's just due to patterns folks have learned that were once helpful for surviving day to day, but aren't serving them anymore. The clients I work with often want to find relief from anxiety, depression, or OCD, but also improve their sense of balance in their lives, working toward creating sustainable change.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Divorce · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Perfectionism · Phobias · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Women’s Mental Health
Brianne Blevins

Austin Women’s Counseling

LMFT-S, LPC-S, PMH-C

Licensed In:
Florida, Idaho, South Carolina, Texas
“I work with individual adults navigating life transitions as well as adults and their family members. Those who work with me feel a sense of connection, understood, safety without judgment, and emotionally held. I implement gentle, loving humor into our time together. Many of my clients are new parents navigating new identities. Others are supporting aging parents or family members. People come to me unable to reconcile the new identities with who they were and want to be. We explore it together in a way that is nonjudgmental and curious, with compassion and safety.”
Services:
Clinical Supervision, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Aging · Anxiety · Burnout · Caregiver Support · Dementia · Depression · End-of-Life · Life Transitions · Menopause & Perimenopause · Older Adults & Aging · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Spirituality · Women’s Mental Health
Aimee N. Callicutt-Keesler

Cosmic Mirror Wellness Collective, PLLC

MS, NCC, LCMHC, LCAS

Licensed In:
North Carolina, South Carolina
“Accepting new clients! This space is for the questioners, deep feelers, critical thinkers, artists, muses, queerfolk, neurodivergent minds, and the beautifully complex. In session, I meet you exactly where you are, without judgment, as we gently explore the patterns shaping your life. If you know the ache of feeling disconnected from yourself, of looking in the mirror and not quite landing in who you are, you are not alone. Together, we will cultivate compassion so you can reconnect, soften, and begin to truly love the person looking back at you.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · Anger Management · Anxiety · Depression · Gender Identity · Grief · Life Transitions · Older Adults & Aging · Perfectionism · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Spiritual Abuse · Spirituality · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Dr. Shelley Sommerfeldt

Loving Roots Project

Licensed Psychologist

Licensed In:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I work with adults and couples who are feeling stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or uncertain how to move forward. Many of my clients are navigating relationship challenges, communication difficulties, life transitions, anxiety, stress, self-esteem concerns, or the emotional impact of past experiences. Some individuals come to therapy feeling frustrated by repeating the same patterns in their relationships, while others seek greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, or a stronger sense of purpose. Whether you are struggling individually or as a couple, I provide a supportive space where you can gain a deeper understanding of yourself, achieve clarity, and create meaningful change.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Codependency · Depression · Grief · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Substance Use · Women’s Mental Health

Finding online care in South Carolina

Online therapy can be a practical choice in South Carolina because it lets you look statewide for the right fit instead of limiting yourself to whoever is closest. That matters in a state where about one-third of residents live in rural areas, and where statewide telehealth efforts continue to focus on expanding access across underserved communities. If you are in the Upstate, Midlands, Lowcountry, Pee Dee, or a smaller town, virtual care can save driving time and give you more options around specialty, scheduling, and price. It can also help you keep appointments during hurricane season, coastal flooding, or other severe weather that can make travel harder. For many people, online care makes it easier to compare in-network and self-pay options, find evening or lunch-break appointments, and stay consistent with therapy even when life gets busy. You can use the resources below to verify licenses or find additional support if needed.

Online therapy in South Carolina: common questions

How do I use this page to find the right fit for online therapy in South Carolina?

Start with what you want help with most. Use filters for specialty, therapy modality, age group, language, insurance, and whether you want therapy, medication management, or both. Then read profiles for approach, experience, availability, and whether the provider feels like someone you could talk to comfortably. It often helps to make a short list of a few providers and compare practical details like session cost, appointment times, responsiveness, and whether they are accepting new clients. Since this page focuses on South Carolina-licensed clinicians who offer online care, you can search across the state instead of staying limited to your immediate area.

What should I ask before booking with a therapist?

Ask whether they are currently accepting online clients in South Carolina, what concerns they work with most often, what the first session is like, and whether they take your insurance. It is also a good idea to ask about self-pay rates, cancellation policies, scheduling, and how they handle communication between sessions. If you are looking for care for a child, teen, couple, or family, ask whether that is part of their practice. If you are considering medication management, ask whether evaluations and follow-up visits are separate and how often medication check-ins usually happen.

Does my online therapist have to live in South Carolina, and what happens if I travel out of state?

Not necessarily. In South Carolina, some clinicians can live elsewhere and still work with South Carolina clients if they hold the right South Carolina license or registration to provide telehealth. What usually matters most is where you are physically located during the session. If you plan to travel out of state, tell your provider ahead of time. They may need to be authorized in the state where you will actually be sitting during the appointment, even if you normally live in South Carolina. If you split time between states or want more flexibility, this guide to finding a therapist licensed in multiple states can help.

What types of mental health services are available online through telehealth in South Carolina?

Depending on the provider, you may be able to find individual therapy, child or teen therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, group therapy, medication management, and testing and evaluations. Some providers focus on one service, while others offer a mix. A good next step is to filter by service first, then narrow by specialty, age group, insurance, and availability.

Can I find medication management providers here, and how is medication management different from online therapy?

Yes. If you want help with psychiatric evaluation, prescriptions, refills, side effects, or medication adjustments, you can look for medication management providers on this page. Medication management is different from therapy: it focuses on symptoms, diagnosis, and medications, while therapy is usually more focused on emotions, patterns, relationships, coping skills, and behavior change. Many people use both together. If you need controlled substances prescribed, check with the provider before booking about whether they can do that through telehealth, because there may be additional restrictions or visit requirements for those medications.

Where can I start if I need lower cost or public mental health support in South Carolina?

A strong place to start is South Carolina’s public mental health community center network, which offers outpatient therapy, psychiatric services, crisis care, peer support, and related services across the state. If you have South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid, the behavioral health resources from the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are worth checking. If you need help right away, South Carolina Mobile Crisis and the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can help with immediate support. South Carolina 211 can also connect you with local services, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness South Carolina offers support groups, education, and local connections. If substance use support is part of what you need, the South Carolina Office of Substance Use Services treatment locator is also helpful. You can find the official links in the resources below.

How do I verify a therapist or prescriber’s South Carolina license?

Use the official South Carolina lookup for the provider’s profession. That usually means the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners for social workers; the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors and Psycho-Educational Specialists for professional counselors and marriage and family therapists; the South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology for psychologists; the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners for psychiatrists and physician assistants; and the South Carolina Board of Nursing for advanced practice registered nurses, including psychiatric nurse practitioners. Look for an active license and, if you want more context, check whether the board site also includes board orders or disciplinary information. The official lookup links are in the resources below.

Does insurance cover online therapy in South Carolina, and how does payment usually work?

Often yes, but it depends on your plan. South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid includes behavioral health services, and the state has kept a number of telehealth policies in place through its Medicaid guidance. Some employer-based plans also include behavioral health telehealth benefits, but copays, deductibles, and network rules vary from plan to plan. Before booking, ask whether the provider is in network, what your session fee will be, whether medication visits are billed separately, and whether they can give you paperwork for out-of-network reimbursement if needed. If you are open to self-pay or using out of network benefits, you may have a wider range of providers to choose from.

What technology or privacy setup do I need for virtual sessions?

For most online therapy appointments, it is best to meet from a secure location with privacy and a reliable internet connection. A computer or laptop is usually ideal, though a phone or tablet may also work depending on the provider and platform. Most sessions happen by video, but depending on the provider and service, phone calls, texting, secure messaging, or email may also be part of telehealth or follow-up communication. Many providers also have their own rules about where sessions can take place, so it is best to check ahead of time if privacy or location may be an issue.

Are there scheduling, regional, travel, or weather issues in South Carolina that can make online therapy especially practical?

Yes. Online therapy can be especially helpful if you live in a rural part of South Carolina, want more options outside your immediate area, or would rather not spend time driving between towns or counties for care. It can also make it easier to keep appointments during heavy rain, flooding, tropical storms, hurricanes, or other severe weather that can disrupt travel, especially along the coast and in flood-prone areas. For many people, it is also the simpler option during school schedules, caregiving demands, long commutes, or temporary travel within South Carolina.

When is online therapy not the right choice?

Online therapy may not be the best fit if you are in immediate crisis, need emergency support, require a higher level of care, or do not have a private space or secure internet connection for sessions. In those situations, in-person services or local crisis resources may be more appropriate. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, contact local emergency services or call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8 right away.

South Carolina mental health resources

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Official 24/7 crisis support by call, text, or chat for suicide, mental health, and emotional distress.

South Carolina Office of Mental Health

South Carolina’s public mental health system, now operating as the BHDD Office of Mental Health, with statewide services for children, adults, and families.

South Carolina Community Mental Health Centers

Official South Carolina community mental health center directory for finding local public mental health services across the state.

South Carolina Mobile Crisis

Official South Carolina Mobile Crisis resource explaining 24/7 statewide crisis response and how to get help during a psychiatric emergency.

South Carolina License Lookup

Official South Carolina license lookup for verifying health and mental health licenses, including social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, medicine, nursing, and physician assistants.

Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist Board

Official South Carolina board page for professional counseling and marriage and family therapy licensure information.

South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners

Official South Carolina board page for social work licensure information.

South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology

Official South Carolina board page for psychology licensure information.

South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Official South Carolina board page for medicine and physician assistant licensure information.

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Official South Carolina board page for nursing licensure information.

NAMI South Carolina

Statewide nonprofit offering education, support, advocacy, and community resources for individuals and families affected by mental illness.

SC 211

Free, confidential, 24/7 information and referral service that helps South Carolinians find local health and human services, including mental health and crisis resources. Major Metro Areas

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