Self Psychology therapists in Aiken, SC
Browse Self Psychology therapists in Aiken, South Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Self Psychology
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)
Self Psychology
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
I do my best to listen in the service of understanding and provide thoughtful responsiveness, which I have found helps my clients connect to their inner life and with others. Using gentle honesty and compassion, I value autonomy and collaboration to help people feel less alone while finding a sense of purpose within their lives and in the world.
17 Years Experience
Online in Aiken, SC
Self Psychology
Centered Therapy Chicago
Psychologist, PsyD
Our therapists offer relationship‑focused, trauma‑informed counseling that integrates emotional awareness, nervous system regulation, and mind–body therapy. We support clients in feeling more grounded, empowered, and connected—to themselves, their relationships, and their communities.
Guided by values of equity, inclusion, and social justice, we provide individual therapy, family therapy, clinical consultation, and professional training for clients and clinicians across Chicago and throughout Illinois. We offer both in‑person therapy in Chicago and secure online therapy statewide, expanding access to specialized, affirming, trauma‑informed care, particularly in communities where these services may be difficult to access.
13 Years Experience
Online in Aiken, SC
Self Psychology
Dr. Michael J. Lee
Psychologist
Anxiety, depression, or recurring difficulties in relationships can leave you caught in patterns you understand only partly. I offer depth-oriented psychotherapy for adults seeking relief from what hurts and a fuller understanding of themselves. My practice draws on Jungian, psychoanalytic, and existential traditions, with careful attention to the particular life and experience of each person. I meet clients in SouthPark, Charlotte, and online across PSYPACT-participating states.
9 Years Experience
Online in Aiken, SC
Self Psychology
Dr. Ryan Kitts Schallon
Psychologist, PsyD
We often think of ourselves as what we are given, but instead it's what we make of what we're given. I am guided by a view of identity as a creative narrative and see distress as often occurring when we feel stuck in that creation, bound to selves and lives that aren't working. The goal in therapy is not only to understand how and why we got stuck, but to reengage with our creative and imaginative selves, allowing us to explore new facets of ourselves and experiment with new ways of being. In many ways, we reduce suffering by reintroducing play in our worlds.
3 Years Experience
Online in Aiken, SC
Self Psychology therapists in Aiken, SC Statistics
Self Psychology therapists in Aiken, SC average 16 years of experience and charge around $192 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Depression (79%), Anxiety or Fears (74%), and Self Esteem (68%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$192
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 43% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 53% |
Online Only |
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| 47% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Depression |
| 74% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 68% | Self Esteem |
| 58% | Social Anxiety |
| 58% | Stress |
| 53% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 47% | ADHD |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 32% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Women |
| 21% | Men |
| 21% | Military / Veterans |
| 16% | Black / African American |