Feel Heard and Move Forward

At Palmetto Therapist your healing begins the moment someone truly listens. Our team in the Columbia South Carolina area offers in-person and online counseling that turns insight into real change for adults and couples.

You Are in the Right Place If You Feel

  • Constant tension from anxiety that never lets you relax

  • Disconnected from your partner even though you still care

  • Haunted by past events that keep replaying in your mind

  • Off track after a big life change and unsure what comes next

  • Feeling like there is so much noise going on in your brain

You have read the books, talked to friends, maybe even tried therapy that felt like endless venting. You are ready for something that works.

We celebrate progress and also keep you moving when growth feels hard.

What We Do

Practical strategies that fit your real life, not a textbook, and confident decisions about career, family, and personal goals.

Trauma & PTSD Therapy

Freedom from the weight of painful memories

Couples & Marriage Counseling

Clear communication and renewed closeness

Anxiety & Depression Treatment

Calmer thoughts and a body that feels at ease

Meet Our Therapists

Our licensed counselors bring diverse expertise in anxiety trauma marriage counseling neurodivergence and life transitions. Each therapist creates an individualized plan so you never receive a one size fits all approach. Browse our profiles to find the right guide for your journey.

Do you feeling like you're struggling alone?

Lauryn Blanding, LPCS-C

Life can feel overwhelming, whether you’re struggling with self-doubt, anxiety, or major life changes. It’s exhausting to carry all of this by yourself, and you deserve a space to feel heard, supported, and understood. I strive to create a safe, compassionate environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.

Are you struggling with marital challenges, grief, or anxiety?

Rosaria Gillis, LPCA

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your marriage, process the pain of loss, or find peace amidst anxiety, I’m here to help. I believe that healing starts with feeling heard and understood. Together, we’ll explore your emotions, uncover patterns, and develop practical coping strategies that create real change.

Feeling stuck in your old patterns again?

Darcy Arnold, LFMTA

I believe that growth starts with self-awareness and emotional balance. I help clients reframe their experiences, strengthen emotional regulation, develop coping strategies, and build a stronger sense of self-worth.You'll feel heard, understood, and supported on your journey to healing. You don’t have to face these challenges alone.

Overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with grief, or trauma?

Kesler Ballew, Graduate Counselor

These experiences can leave you feeling lost, isolated, and unsure of how to move forward. You don’t have to go through this alone. As a counseling intern, I’m here to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your emotions, gain clarity, and begin to heal.

Feeling like everyone has a rulebook for life - except you?

Emily Walsh, LPCA

For some individuals, everyday challenges like feeling confident and having conversations can feel overwhelming. Anxiety and depression often make things even harder. With me, you'll feel supported, and we'll take a deep look over how to understand your emotions.

Struggling with relationship issues, trauma, or anger?

Eric Beasley, LPCS-C

With a direct, solution-focused approach, I go beyond just talking about problems—I help you develop real, actionable solutions. Whether you’re looking to improve your relationship, heal from past trauma, manage anxiety, or gain control over anger.

Begin Your Therapy Journey

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