Irmo Counselors.

navigate life’s most challenging seasons. She works with both youth and adults, offering a compassionate, evidence-based approach to addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions.

Samantha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Columbia International University and a Master’s degree in Professional Mental Health Counseling from Webster University. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)—proven approaches that empower clients to understand and manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors more effectively.

Clients appreciate her warm, nonjudgmental presence and her ability to tailor therapeutic strategies to each person’s unique goals and experiences. Whether you’re seeking support through a difficult transition or looking to heal from past trauma, Samantha provides a safe and empowering space to grow.

ultimate goal is to help guide each client on their own personal journey. She strives to help people gain personal insights, develop strategies, and discover solutions to the challenges they face in everyday life. Abbey values meeting others where they are and is dedicated to utilizing authenticity, encouragement, compassion, and acceptance. She takes an eclectic approach in order to best support the needs of her clients and their lives. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Clemson University and then went on to pursue an Education Specialist degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of South Carolina. She is also a member of the American Counseling Association. Abbey’s personal path has only solidified her passion for making meaningful connections with others and walking with them as they grow and reach their wellness goals.

specializes in working with intensive trauma, including a focus in working with active duty military and veterans through a trauma-focused and CBT lens. She aims to help people who are feeling distress in their life uncover the origin of their symptoms and promote healing. Jessica is certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy, a specific counseling program designed to understand and heal traumatic experiences from any point in your life. Jessica uses CBT and trauma-focused therapeutic tools and interventions to consider how your past or present experiences are contributing to the symptoms you are experiencing today. Throughout this process, Jessica prioritizes developing coping skills that are specific to the client she’s working with to promote healing and peace. If you feel distress and discomfort surrounding any aspect of your daily living, Jessica works to identify the why and build towards promoting a happier life.

of evidence based therapeutic interventions and takes a biopsychosocial approach to treatment. Her background includes extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She has pursued in-depth professional development in areas such as trauma, critical incidents, life transitions, parenting, motivation for change, behavior modification, and adoption.