Mon - Thurs 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM and Fri 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
295 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 203 Daniel Island, SC 29492
Children go through emotional difficulties just as adults do, and just like adults, therapy helps them better understand themselves and process their emotions too. But one big difference? Their language isn’t using words like adults.
Their language is play.
That’s the Reason we Have Pediatric Therapists at Connections Counseling Center.
Most kids, just like most adults, will benefit from being in therapy because we can all benefit from having a safe, private space to work through our emotions and process what we are experiencing. Sometimes, kids need that outside person to confide in, to help them better understand how they feel and what they need. Many times, the play therapist works to connect with the child to learn what they need in order to help parents/caregivers better meet the needs of their kids.
Irritability, Anger, Aggression
Not Listening, Acting Out (sad and worried kids often look like “bad” or “defiant” ones)
Sadness, Crying Often
Excessive Worry
Struggling to Verbalize their Wants and Needs from Caregivers
Trouble Naming Emotions
Easily Overwhelmed (by clothing or food texture, sounds, touch, change, etc)
Risky behaviors, Poor judgment
Difficulty Functioning in School (academic, socially, etc)
Self-harm, Thoughts of wanting to hurt themselves or others
Self-harm, Thoughts of wanting to hurt themselves or others
Easily Overwhelmed (by clothing or food texture, sounds, touch, change, etc)
A lack of interest in eating or in food
Bullying
Transitional Times (ex: divorce, new move, new relationship for parents, etc)
Loss of a Family Member, Friend, Pet, etc
Traumatic Events
Covid Pandemic
In our unique approach to counseling in Charleston, we help families address their children’s emotional needs by working with children in one on one play therapy as well as conversations with parents/caregivers about the family environment. Often, families come in needing help with an anxious child or have a child dealing with behavioral problems. By working with the family as a whole, we can help caregivers better connect with their little ones. We get to know the individual temperaments of everyone in the family and all the factors that may be at play. We learn the needs of the child and the family as a whole so that we can help everyone work better together. By taking this holistic approach, we help children feel and behave better and caregivers feel more at ease.
WE HAVE THE BEST TEAM
Our team of expert counselors is dedicated to providing personalized guidance and support. With diverse backgrounds and extensive experience, our counselors make a difference in the lives our clients.


MS, LPC-A

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We provide a range of counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. What makes counseling with us different than other clinics is in our unique approach to counseling - we don’t just help people reduce their symptoms or feel better temporarily. Instead, all of our counselors are trained in styles of counseling that help people better understand who they are, why they feel the way they feel, and heal from their core. We help people get to the root cause of their depression, anxiety, and more.
Connections Counseling is a self-pay practice. Many counseling centers are moving this direction because insurance often limits the type and length of care clinicians can provide. Being self-pay allows our therapists to focus fully on your needs without diagnoses or session limits being dictated by insurance. We provide a detailed superbill that you can submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Yes, we provide counseling for various issues, including sadness and depression, stress and anxiety, postpartum depression, eating disorders, trauma and PTSD, and more. If you are feeling difficulty in your relationships with others (family, work, romance, friendship, etc) or how you feel about yourself (low self esteem, self doubt, worrying all the time, etc), we can help!
In your first session, the therapist will want to begin getting to know you, your story, what brings you to therapy, what you’ve tried that has helped you feel better and what you’ve tried that hasn’t worked, and what you hope to get out of counseling. Together, our counselors work with clients to build a game plan to help you feel better and enjoy your life and your relationships more.
Yes, our team comprises highly educated, experienced, and compassionate counselors and social workers dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. All of our counselors have earned a bachelors degree as well as a masters level degree at minimum, and several of our counselors have earned multiple degrees and/or certifications. Our staff is constantly staying up to date on latest research and attend conferences together to continue learning and growing.
The duration of therapy varies based on individual goals and issues. Some clients attend for a couple of months while others find a lot of benefit in the weekly support of therapy and continue to meet with their counselor for years. You will likely feel relief within the first few sessions but it takes longer to make deeper, lasting change. Your therapist will work with you to develop a timeline that suits your needs. We don’t force people to stay, and we also don’t kick them out either.
Yes, therapists are bound by confidentiality laws and ethical guidelines, and this is very important to us. Information shared in therapy remains private. There are only a few rare exceptions to this including safety concerns for you or someone else. If you have concerns about privacy and confidentiality, please let your therapist know.
We offer both in person and tele-health counseling
843-214-9389

“I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the help and support you gave my child. I’m seeing increased self-awareness, responsibility, and self-advocacy. Thank you for providing such a positive experience!”
Mother of Teen Client
Kristen is so kind, takes the time to listen, and very attentive to everything you have to say. Her energy is inviting and her room is super cozy. I highly recommend her.
Adult Client

Your privacy is important to us. All information you share will be kept confidential. We look forward to connecting and supporting you on your path to a healthier self.
295 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 203 Daniel Island, SC 29492
843-214-9389
Monday - Thursday 9am - 6:30pm
Friday 9am - 12:30pm
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