Stress therapists in North Augusta, South Carolina SC
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Tatiana Turo-Handy, PsyD., PMH-C
Psychologist, PsyD. PMH-C
Stress can build quietly or hit all at once, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, tense, and emotionally drained. As a bilingual (Spanish/English) psychologist, I provide supportive, evidence‑based therapy to help individuals understand the sources of their stress, calm their nervous system, and develop healthier ways to cope. Together, we work on reducing mental overload, improving emotional regulation, and creating sustainable routines that support balance and well‑being.
10 Years Experience
Online in North Augusta, SC South Carolina
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Joel Schmidt
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Qualified Supervisor
When you’re juggling a demanding career or busy life, stress can start to feel like the background noise you just learn to live with until it takes a toll on your health, relationships, or sense of self. I work with professionals and high-functioning individuals who look like they have it all together on the outside but feel stretched thin on the inside. Together, we’ll find practical ways to manage the pressure, set boundaries that actually work, and reconnect with what keeps you grounded.
14 Years Experience
Online in North Augusta, SC South Carolina (Online Only)
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Celeste Nettles
Counselor/Therapist, MS, MBS, LCMHC
I strive to approach each session in a nonjudgmental, hopeful, and strength-based manner. I am here to help you gain insight into your emotional well-being and improve your coping skills. I use various approaches that can be tailored to your specific needs.
21 Years Experience
Online in North Augusta, SC South Carolina
Stress
Michelle Peacock
Psychologist, PhD
Stress is what we feel when negative emotions are primary and depleting of our energy and resources. In addition to CBT, biofeedback is very effective in successfully treating stress.
21 Years Experience
Online in North Augusta, SC South Carolina
Stress
Emily Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD, LMFT-S
Stress: From Constant Pressure to Systemic Calm
Moving Out of Survival Mode and Back into Your Life
Stress is often minimized as a "part of life," but when it becomes chronic, it is a physiological and systemic crisis. It is the feeling of being permanently "on," where the minor inconveniences of life trigger a massive internal overwhelm. In my practice, we don’t just look at your "to-do" list; we look at the systemic and neurological roots of why your body has stayed in a state of high alarm.
The Architecture of Overwhelm
Chronic stress isn't just about having "too much to do"—it is about a nervous system that has lost its way back to safety. Together, we explore:
The Burnout Cycle: Addressing the "adrenal fatigue" and emotional exhaustion that come from living in the "gap" between your resources and your responsibilities.
The "Fawn" & "Freeze" Responses: Understanding how your stress might manifest as people-pleasing (fawning) to keep the peace, or a total shut down (freeze) when things get too heavy.
Demand Avoidance: Identifying how chronic stress can lead to a "rebellious" brain that avoids even simple tasks as a desperate bid for autonomy.
A Clinical Approach to Regulation
With over 20 years of experience, I use a multidimensional framework to help you lower the "baseline" of your stress:
Somatic Regulation: We focus on the "gut-brain axis" work to help your body physically exit the stress response.
IFS-Informed Parts Work: We get curious about the "Manager" parts of you that believe if you stop being stressed, everything will fall apart. We work to build trust so these parts can finally soften.
Systems Theory & Power: We acknowledge the external stressors—social inequity, workplace toxicity, and family dynamics—that are not "in your head," but are real systemic pressures that require boundaries rather than just "coping."
The "Healer's" Burden
I have a specialized focus on the unique stress of therapists, pastors, and medical professionals. When you are the "sturdy container" for everyone else’s crisis, your own system often pays the price in secret. I provide a confidential sanctuary to address the secondary trauma and professional pressure that leads to systemic collapse.
21 Years Experience
Online in North Augusta, SC South Carolina (Online Only)
Stress therapists in North Augusta, South Carolina Statistics
Stress therapists in North Augusta, South Carolina average 16 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (37%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
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 Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 32% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 29% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 29% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 38% | Men |
| 36% | LGBTQ+ |
| 27% | Military / Veterans |
| 24% | Black / African American |