Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Aiken, SC
Browse Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Aiken, South Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Rising Calm Center
Professional Christian Counselor, MS, CMHC, CLC
Life can feel so heavy when anxiety won’t let your mind rest, when fear wakes you at night, or when stress and self-doubt erode your confidence and faith. When burnout creeps in and relationships begin to crack, holding it all together can start to feel overwhelming.
At Rising Calm Center, we understand that weight. Our Christian counselors help young professionals, couples, and families find calm, rebuild trust, and walk in the peace Jesus promised—rather than performing under the pressures this world demands.
We integrate faith-based wisdom with evidence-based care, drawing from CBT, DBT, IFS, ACT, Gottman, EFT, Narrative Therapy, trauma-informed work, tapping, and breathwork. This combination helps you retrain your nervous system, heal emotional and spiritual wounds, and live with genuine peace.
Clients often come to us struggling with anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, grief, burnout, relationship conflict, or a sense of spiritual disconnection. Here, you’ll find compassion, honesty, and practical tools to feel safe in your body and centered in your spirit again.
What we offer:
• Free consultations for new clients — relief can start now
• Same-week availability, including evenings (Mon–Thu until 8 p.m.)
• Sliding-scale rates for affordable care
• In-person, telehealth, or phone sessions
You don’t have to face the storm alone. There is calm on the other side—and together, we can find it.
14 Years Experience
Online in Aiken, SC
IFS
Advanced Trauma Recovery & Mental Healthcare, LLC
Psychologist, Ph.D., Psy.D.
Each of our doctoral level, Licensed Clinical Psychologists have significant training and experience in working with individuals who have experienced trauma. We specialize in working with those who struggle with the effects of trauma (e.g., PTSD), and we hold multiple certifications in evidence based treatments for PTSD, anxiety, insomnia, and depression. Whether you struggle with PTSD, anxiety, or other trauma related issues, our experienced Psychologists are here to help you work through trauma, abuse, critical incidents, adversity, and other life threatening events.
13 Years Experience
Online in Aiken, SC
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Carrie Gauthier
Hypnotherapist, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, CCHt
Fear, anxiety, anger, shame, guilt, sadness; we are taught to repress these uncomfortable emotions and mask our pain. When these BIG emotions are shoved down for so long, they try to get our attention in various ways. We push back harder. They often manifest as maladaptive behaviors, habits, addictions, and even chronic physical and psychological conditions. We may overeat, overwork, over-promise, people-please, self-sabotage, be unable to focus, thrill-seek, put ourselves in danger, act out, procrastinate, deplete our own resources, and more. The majority of this type of unwanted behavior and thinking often can be traced back to some form of trauma, abuse, abandonment, or neglect. My hypnotherapy sessions help to process the emotions in a safe and loving way, and facilitate healing; so you feel safe in your own mind and comfortable in your own skin. We simultaneously work on reframing the debilitating thoughts and behaviors with healthy and supportive new ones that support your new goals. It is in this way we let go of the old stories and rewrite the future of our dreams.
2 Years Experience
Online in Aiken, SC (Online Only)
IFS
Michael Brustein
Psychologist, Psy.D
Often, perfectionistic and high-striving individuals are both curious about therapy and ambivalent about seeking it. They may feel excited by the possibility of understanding themselves more deeply, while also unsettled by the idea of asking for help with one’s own mind. For people who are used to being competent, self-reliant, and in control, therapy can feel exposing at first.
Michael helps clients understand this hesitation not as resistance, but as part of the work itself: the wish to grow alongside the fear of needing anything at all. Many clients become more comfortable once they see that therapy is not simply about “talking about feelings,” but about learning to observe the mind with more honesty and precision.
Therapy becomes a disciplined space for reflection, which itself can be a powerful tool for developing emotional clarity, self-awareness, and greater freedom in how one responds to pressure, relationships, and oneself. Michael is also attentive to the ways thoughtful, high-striving people can use insight, analysis, mindfulness, or even spiritual ideas to move around painful emotional material rather than through it. When this pattern is noticed early, it can be addressed directly and compassionately, helping therapy remain grounded, emotionally honest, and clinically useful.
22 Years Experience
Online in Aiken, SC (Online Only)
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Lauren Feliciano Nieles
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I believe therapy works best when it feels like a true partnership. My approach is collaborative, mindful, and holistic. I focus on understanding who you are at your core. I offer a space that is warm and gentle, while also providing honest feedback when it’s helpful, so you and your family can feel supported in creating meaningful, lasting change. I specialize in working with children and teens, adults, and couples who are navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, relationship stress, and life transitions. I support clients who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or ready for meaningful change.
3 Years Experience
Online in Aiken, SC
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Aiken, SC Statistics
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Aiken, SC average 16 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (78%), Depression (70%), and Trauma and PTSD (66%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
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| 49% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 78% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 70% | Depression |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Stress |
| 56% | Self Esteem |
| 53% | Loss or Grief |
| 51% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Men |
| 27% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Hispanic / Latino |