Couples therapists in South Carolina

Hi, I’m Amanda. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor with a background in trauma and whole-person care. I integrate faith when it’s meaningful to you and provide a supportive space to work through anxiety, life transitions, and past experiences. My approach combines evidence-based practices with an understanding of how mental, emotional, and physical health are connected. I believe healing is possible, and I’m here to help you move forward with clarity and purpose.

Hello, My name is Lasonna R. Claxton, previously Rivers. New name, same compassion and knowledge. I would like to take this time to commend you on this very important step. I have been working in the field of Mental Health for 15 years. I have been licensed in the State of Georgia for 7 years. I believe in the importance of learning to love your mind and develop healthy coping skills to reduce symptoms of mental illness.

Anya is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and prides herself on being an eclectic therapist that tailor's treatment to the unique needs of each client, utilizing a diverse range of therapeutic approaches. Certified in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) techniques, she employs innovative and evidence-based methods for healing and positive change. With a BS in Exercise Science and a Masters in Mental Health Counseling, she provides a connection between physical health, mental well-being, and emotional resilience. With psychoeducation, boundary creation, or ongoing support, she is committed to guiding you on your journey to transformation.

Anya specializes in couples, marital issues, family matters, trauma, grief, self-confidence, and low self-esteem, and more.

I use a four- fold approach to treating beyond traditional psychotherapy to help you on your journey. I have PhD in Clinical psychology, two master's degree (one in community counseling, one in community psychology). I also have a degree in Addictions and one in business management. Having worked every level of care from an inpatient hospital setting, residential long-term care, in a jail, a prison, out-patient levels for intensive three times per week to one time per week and taught in two universities. I am working my favorite level of care on an out-patient setting. Training has been in addictions, mental health, couples and family systems. I have other specialties with chronic pain and nutrition/bariatrics and obesity and available to provide medical and court evaluations with limited testing. I see children from 12 and up and adults/geriatrics.

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing telehealth therapy to adults and couples in South Carolina and Florida. I work with individuals and couples who feel emotionally stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—often related to relationship stress, anxiety, life transitions, or faith-related concerns.

My professional background is rooted in relational and systems-based therapy, with focused experience in working with couples, marital conflict, communication breakdowns, emotional regulation, and identity or self-worth concerns. I frequently support clients navigating separation decisions, trust issues, chronic stress, and relational uncertainty.

For clients who desire it, I also offer a biblically based, psychologically and therapeutically validated approach, thoughtfully integrating faith with evidence-based clinical care.