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46 licensed therapists & providers in South Carolina—1 in Mt Pleasant. Available as soon as today, in person and online
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Life is difficult and doesn't always go as planned, but I believe that everyone can be content and happy, and I want to help equip...
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Life is difficult and doesn't always go as planned, but I believe that everyone can be content and happy, and I want to help equip my clients with the tools needed to take on life's struggles, as well as help them to see the joy in their life.
Ashlee Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 23 years of experience. She works with teens, young adults, and adults, helping them to overcome their depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and relationship issues. Ashlee enjoys working with couples and families, helping them to communicate in a more healthy way. She spent many years in long-term healthcare, so she understands family transitions. Ashlee also feels very passionate about helping women with their life struggles, through their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Ashlee earned her B.S. in Health Administration from Ohio University and her M.Ed. in Counseling from The Citadel.
Ashlee’s experience in a blended family and her professional counseling skills lend her the ability to connect with every member of the family, as an individual as well as a unit. Ashlee uses multiple treatment approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), relationship-focused, family-centered therapy, and mindfulness.
We all need help from someone at some point in our lives. Sometimes it's hard to admit, but choosing to speak to an unbiased, trained professional may be the best choice you've ever made. Ashlee is very passionate about the counseling process and is confident that she can change your life for the better. All you need to do is make an appointment.
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Talk therapy serves as a platform for both the client and therapist to gain a better understanding of the client's struggles.
Within cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), techniques like reframing and challenging negative thought distortions are employed, while in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness is integrated to help clients regulate emotions effectively and communicate without triggering themselves or others.
Progress is evident when clients can manage their emotions adeptly.
Engaging in activities such as journaling, self-care practices, exercise, socializing, and participating in pleasurable activities can complement therapy.
Before their counseling session, clients should reflect on their struggles and the support they seek.
Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Mt Pleasant, SC will develop a unique treatment plan based on your specific experience, needs, and goals.
It is absolutely worth going to therapy for depression — depression counseling helps people better manage their symptoms and get back to living happier lives again.
Depression counseling works by helping people pinpoint life problems, distorted thought patterns, and other causes of their depression, then process and work through them in order to mitigate the negative effects those factors have on their lives.
Common signs of depression include:
Thriveworks depression counseling in Mt Pleasant, SC is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Depression counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s depression as well as their needs and preferences.
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.
Everyone struggles. We struggle with feelings of loneliness, to master the perfect work-life balance, to open up about our feelings. Sometimes, though, our struggle can turn into something bigger, darker, more oppressive. This is a different kind of struggle. This is depression.
Depression can make physically healthy people feel weak. It can make simple tasks feel impossible. It can cause you to miss work, school, or put major responsibilities on the back burner. It can cause you to question everything you know about life—as you deal with an intense sadness, loss of energy, and feelings of guilt or worthlessness.
The good news is depression is treatable, and there is help available. If you are struggling with depression or depressive symptoms, consider working with a depression counselor at Thriveworks Mt. Pleasant Counseling. The therapists at Thriveworks are experts in mental health. We have the skills and the tools to help you manage your depression and live a happy life again.
If you’re struggling with feelings of sadness or emptiness, it’s natural to wonder, “Am I depressed?” There are many forms of depression: major depression, minor depression, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, and others. Symptoms of depression can include:
If any of the symptoms above resonate with you, call us at Thriveworks Mt. Pleasant Counseling. Our phone number is 843-606-6223. A depression counselor will talk you through your symptoms and help you to better manage them so you can get back to your normal self again.
Your treatment will depend on your depressive symptoms and your goals for therapy. Your counselor will customize your therapy sessions to best help you. As a general guide, you can expect to discuss problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that contribute to your depression and that play a major role in your life. You can also expect to learn effective tools for defeating these negative thoughts and adopting healthier behaviors that improve your mindset and your well being.
Your therapist will also work with you on self-care, which is just as important as the work you complete in your therapy sessions. Self-care includes activities that you enjoy and that benefit your mental health. It might be exercise, yoga, a creative pursuit, meditation or even just spending time with friends or family members. The key is to find activities that you care about and enjoy. Your counselor can help you find a routine of self-care that works best for you.
Our counselors are equipped with the knowledge, experience, and tools to help you through this difficult time. And they are eager to make a difference in your life. If you’re ready to get started, so are we. Oftentimes, new clients can meet with their provider within the same week as scheduling. Our therapists have flexible schedules so you can also see us on evenings and weekends. In addition, we accept most major insurance plans.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Mt Pleasant is located near Mathis Ferry Road and Anna Knapp Blvd, off US-17. It is just around the corner from the Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park and near the Hobcaw Creek.
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