Family Systems therapists in Bluffton, South Carolina SC
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Family Systems
Maria Barber
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS
Relationships don’t fall apart overnight. They erode in the small moments—misunderstandings, emotional distance, recurring arguments, or the sense that you’re trying but still missing each other. If you and your partner are ready to slow down, understand what’s really happening between you, and build something more intentional, I offer a space designed for exactly that.
I work with couples who want more than quick fixes. My approach is steady, relational, and grounded in helping you understand the deeper patterns that shape how you show up with one another. Together, we look at the emotional cycles you get stuck in, the unmet needs beneath conflict, and the ways each of you learned to protect yourselves long before this relationship began.
Whether you’re navigating recurring conflict, emotional disconnection, betrayal, or simply want to strengthen your foundation, therapy can help you understand each other in a new way and create a relationship that feels more secure, connected, and intentional.
I’m a good fit for couples who value depth, reflection, and a calm, grounded therapeutic space. Many of the couples I work with are thoughtful, sensitive, and motivated to understand themselves—not just “fix” the other person.
Reaching out is often the hardest step. If you’re looking for a private‑pay couples therapist in Beaufort who also offers extended sessions and intensives, I’d be glad to talk with you about what you’re hoping for and help you determine the best next step.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bluffton, SC
Online in Bluffton, SC South Carolina
Family Systems
Emily Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD, LMFT-S
For over two decades, I have been a student and a steward of the human story. My journey into the healing arts began at the intersection of the soul and the system—first through a Master of Divinity, then a Master of Arts in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, and ultimately a PhD in Child and Family Studies. These chapters of my education taught me a singular truth: we do not live in isolation. We are deeply rooted in our attachments, our spiritualities, and the complex social constructs of power and equity that shape our everyday lives.
As a therapist, supervisor, and professor, I lead with courageous dialogue and radical curiosity. Whether I am working with a couple navigating the fallout of infidelity, an individual deconstructing a lifetime of spiritual trauma, or a queer youth seeking an affirming mirror, my goal is to create a space that is as respectful as it is transformative.
I am deeply committed to evidence-based, depth-oriented work. By integrating Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), EMDR, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), I help clients move beyond surface-level symptoms to address the relational and neurological roots of their distress.
One of the greatest honors of my life is serving as a "healer for the healers." I believe that therapists and pastors deserve the same sanctuary they provide for others—a place where they can lay down the mantle of leadership and find their own path to restoration.
When I am not in the therapy room or the classroom, I am often finding my own balance: lifting weights, enjoying live music with my wife, or finding a moment of quiet with a book and my Goldendoodle, Comet.
"The healing space that is generated between therapist and client... it is one of the greatest honors of my life. It never ceases to amaze me."
21 Years Experience
Online in Bluffton, SC South Carolina (Online Only)
Family Systems
Chelsie Ciminelli
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Holistic Health Practitioner
I believe that the work we do with others is deeply influenced by the work we are willing to do within ourselves. My own healing journey has profoundly shaped the therapist I am today. I have experienced my own process of moving through old patterns, becoming more deeply connected to myself, learning to listen to my body and intuition, and discovering that healing is not about becoming someone different. It is about coming home to who we truly are. I consider myself both a therapist and an intuitive healer and guide. I bring my clinical training and professional experience together with a deep trust in intuition, the wisdom of the body, and the idea that there is often more happening beneath the surface than what we can immediately see or explain. I pay attention not only to what you tell me, but also to what I sense may be asking for attention within the therapeutic space.
My hope is that you feel deeply seen, heard, and accepted when you are with me. You do not need to have the right words, understand exactly what is wrong, or arrive with everything figured out. We can begin wherever you are.
I feel honored to walk alongside people during some of the most vulnerable and transformative chapters of their lives. I don't see myself as someone who has all the answers, but rather as someone who can help you listen more deeply to your own inner wisdom and reconnect with the parts of yourself that already know the way forward.
7 Years Experience
Online in Bluffton, SC South Carolina
Family Systems
Linda Friedman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I am a warm, supportive, clinician who will tailor the therapeutic experience to your unique needs. You will find me to be a trusted partner dedicated to your well-being. I specialize in empowering individuals and families to overcome challenges related to anxiety, trauma, depression, executive functioning, self-esteem, and behavior problems. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, I tailor evidence-based interventions to each individual and family I work with. Contact me today for a free consultation and we will work toward making positive changes and personal growth.
22 Years Experience
Online in Bluffton, SC South Carolina
Family Systems
Jillian Luz
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
I work from a non-pathologizing lens and strive to support my clients in exploring what past or current traumatic experiences, including personal/specific, cultural, and systemic, may be currently impacting their self-view and functioning.
I offer EMDR and IFS treatment to support processing past trauma (including chronic, relational, and childhood traumas) and grief & loss that may be causing current distress, unhappiness, relationship challenges, negative beliefs about one's self or abilities, and a lack of personal fulfillment. I also specialize in working with neurodivergent clients, especially late/adult diagnosis.
11 Years Experience
Online in Bluffton, SC South Carolina (Online Only)
Family Systems Therapy therapists in Bluffton, South Carolina Statistics
Family Systems Therapy therapists in Bluffton, South Carolina average 17 years of experience and charge around $211 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (84%), Depression (80%), and Relationship and Marriage Counseling (59%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$211
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 84% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 80% | Depression |
| 59% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 59% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 57% | Parenting |
| 57% | Self Esteem |
| 57% | Stress |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 84% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 57% | Teen |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 41% | Men |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Military / Veterans |
| 29% | Black / African American |