West Columbia Counselors.

strengths and achieving personal goals for emotional wellness. Her goal is to provide clients with tools and strategies they need to affect personal change. She has experience working with children and adolescents who have a history of trauma, anxiety and depression , as well as adults managing life transition difficulties, relationship challenges and their own history of trauma.

She is trained to provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing as well as other evidence-based therapeutic approaches. She believes that having an eclectic toolbox when it comes to providing therapy allows her to tailor her therapy to the needs of each of her clients.

and deserve acceptance without judgment or the preconceived notions of others. Utilizing an eclectic approach to counseling, Kym has experience working with all demographics, particularly adolescents, women, and families. She is trained in multiple evidence-based techniques to include Motivation Interviewing (M.I.), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to assist clients with various challenges such as relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, trauma, and anxiety & depression disorders. Kym is committed to support each client with identifying their needs, goals, innate gifts, and strengths.

empathy, compassion, and patience, and without judgement. She’s here to walk beside clients on their healing journey – to guide, support, validate, encourage, and empower them as they rediscover their true selves.

Rayniece specializes in working with children and adolescents but has experience in working with all age groups. She is certified in TF-CBT. She received her clinical training at Hampton PRTF and is licensed by the state of South Carolina as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Rayniece has a professional membership within American Counseling Association (ACA) and is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

“My greatest reward as a therapist is helping my clients discover ways to make the changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope. I provide my clients with a warm, nonjudgmental environment to warrant that they have a safe place to explore the issues that may be preventing them from living the life they want. I allow my clients the setting they need to process their thoughts and emotions. I incorporate the techniques within the theories of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Play Therapy to ensure that each client’s unique needs are met.”

Modalities: CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, Solution- Focused Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy

working with families, children, adolescents, and adults. I am trained in CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, TF-CBT, and Solutions Focused Therapy to assist my clients with healing and reaching personal goals. Maintaining a non judgemental, supportive, and guiding approach is crucial in being able to make a positive difference in the lives of my clients.

grief/loss & a variety of mental health illnesses ranging from substance use/addiction issues to trauma-induced disorders. I’ve counseled adolescents, young & older adults. I am in trained MI/MET, CBT, DBT-informed, TF-CBT & Substance Use/Co-Occurring disorders. I am a certified Masters Addiction Clinician, Licensed Professional Counselor, & previously a Licensed Addiction Clinician (inactive). I hold an additional license in North Carolina as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist(s).

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.