Find a therapist in Summerville, SC — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Summerville, SC accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Summerville across neighborhoods like Dorchester, Old Summerville, and Merthyr Village. Headway connects you with 1,354 licensed providers offering talk therapy and medication management, with many accepting insurance to help reduce your costs.
The decision to start therapy is a courageous one. I create an open and safe environment for you to embark on your therapeutic journey. In my practice I take a strength-based approach to help you learn and grow. I am interested in exploring who you are as an individual and helping you get where you want to be. Together I hope to build a respectful and collaborative therapeutic alliance.
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice with experience in supporting individuals and families through life's most challenging moments. My background includes case management, child and family services, and hospital-based social work within a Level I trauma center. I specialize in helping clients navigate crisis, trauma, and emotional distress with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based care.
l earned my Master's in Social Work from the University of South Carolina. My therapeutic approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally focused therapy to help clients build emotional awareness, strengthen coping skills, and foster healthy connections.
I'm Sam — I work with teens and adults navigating some of life's harder chapters. I've had the chance to work with people carrying anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, relationship stress, and the kind of slow-burn exhaustion that builds when life isn't matching the life you imagined. What matters most to me is that you feel like yourself in the room (or on the screen) — not performing okayness, not bracing for judgment. I'm newer to the field, which means my training is current and evidence-based, and I bring genuine enthusiasm to this work rather than going through the motions. I offer a sliding scale for those who need it. Sessions are available virtually across South Carolina.
I graduated from Simmons School of Social Work with my MSW with a concentration on trauma treatment. I completed my internship at a community mental health center where I worked as a child trauma clinician. I then spent two years working in a child advocacy center where I was a child therapist and forensic interviewer. I am trained and certified in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and problematic sexual behavior cognitive behavioral therapy for children ages 7-12 (PSB-CBT).
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Summerville, SC
- 100%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 86%Trauma
- 79%Relationship issues
- 100%Aetna
- 93%Cigna
- 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 46%Providence Health Plan
- 32%Oxford
- 100%English
- 4%Hindi
- 4%Spanish
- 96%In-person or online
- 4%In-person only
- 82%Woman
- 18%Man
- 68%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 25%Licensed independent social worker–clinical practice
- 4%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 36%Couples therapy
- 32%Family therapy
- 14%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Mental Health Therapist in Summerville, SC
Searching for therapists in Summerville starts with finding someone whose training matches what you want support with. People often look for therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, work stress, or life transitions. As you compare therapists, look for listed specialties and approaches that fit your needs. Some therapists focus on methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or acceptance and commitment therapy. Others may highlight experience with couples therapy, marriage counseling in Summerville, Christian counseling, or support for specific life stages.
In a smaller city like Summerville, local therapist availability may vary by neighborhood, schedule, and specialty. Virtual sessions can expand your options while still letting you work with a therapist licensed in South Carolina. If in-person care matters to you, consider office location, commute time, and appointment times that fit your week. It also helps to confirm whether a therapist is accepting new patients, offers a free phone consultation, and provides the type of session structure you prefer. Reading therapist profiles before booking can show how each therapist describes their style, communication approach, and areas of focus.
Therapy in Summerville can be a significant cost without insurance, and using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to lower session costs. Headway helps you search for therapists, counselors, and psychologists who match your preferences, are accepting new patients, and may accept your insurance. You can enter your insurance details to see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking. From there, you can compare profiles, review specialties, choose virtual or in-person care, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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