Stress therapists in Wade Hampton, SC
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Ingrid Sthare
Life Coach, CTLC, BCC
I’m trained in neuroscience and positive psychology. Let’s use tools that can refocus you and reduce stress including narrative therapy, improv exercises and discovering life purpose.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wade Hampton, SC
Online in Wade Hampton, SC
Courageous SELFcare Specialists, LLC
Life Coach, B.A. Christian Counseling, Certified Lay Counselor, Christian Counselor, and Life Coach
Life having its toll on you? Finding it more difficult to juggle work/life balance? feeling overwhelmed with life? Let us help you gain control and maintain balance so you can live a stress free happy life.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Wade Hampton, SC
Online in Wade Hampton, SC
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 Wade Hampton, SC (Online Only)
Debbie Allen, A Safe Place To Share
Therapist, Betrayal Trauma Therapist & Coach, Sex & Porn Addiction Therapist & Coach. Visit my website 👇
Post Discovery Rapid Response: 90-Minute Discovery Crisis Intervention
You just discovered the betrayal. Your world has been turned upside down. Now what?
Perhaps you discovered an affair, pornography use, sexual addiction, or a secret life you never knew existed. Your heart is racing. Your mind won’t stop searching for answers. You may feel devastated, angry, physically sick, or completely numb. The person you trusted most suddenly feels like someone you no longer recognize.
If you’re the person whose behaviour has just been discovered, you may be overwhelmed by panic, shame, fear, and uncertainty about what to say or do next. The first hours and days following discovery can be some of the most emotionally overwhelming moments in a relationship. What happens during this period matters. Panic, defensiveness, minimizing, continued dishonesty, and pressure to make immediate decisions can create additional emotional injuries.
You do not have to navigate these first critical moments alone.
I offer Post-Discovery Rapid Response, a specialized 90-minute coaching session designed for individuals or couples in the immediate aftermath of betrayal. Together, we focus on slowing down the crisis, understanding what is happening emotionally, reducing the risk of further harm, and establishing a practical plan for the next 24–48 hours.
This is not about deciding whether to stay or leave your relationship. It is not about rushing forgiveness, demanding answers before you are ready, or attempting to repair everything in one conversation. It is about creating enough stability to begin thinking clearly and taking the next steps with greater intention.
With more than 16 years of professional experience and advanced clinical training through the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP), I bring specialized knowledge of betrayal trauma, sex addiction, compulsive sexual behaviour, and relationship recovery to this work.
You don’t need to have all the answers today. You need a place to begin.
Confidential virtual sessions available.
A Safe Place To Share Therapy & Coaching
www.asafeplacetoshare.com
16 Years Experience
Online in Wade Hampton, SC (Online Only)
Karen Nadel
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Stress can affect more than your mood—it can interfere with sleep, concentration, relationships, and your ability to enjoy everyday life. In therapy, I help clients understand the sources of their stress and recognize the patterns that may be keeping them feeling overwhelmed or constantly “on.” Together, we work on developing practical ways to manage competing demands, set boundaries, respond to difficult emotions, and create greater balance. I also help clients explore the expectations they place on themselves and the ways they may be carrying more than they need to. The goal is not simply to eliminate stress, but to help you feel more grounded, resilient, and able to respond to life’s challenges with greater flexibility and self-compassion.
19 Years Experience
Online in Wade Hampton, SC
Stress therapists in Wade Hampton, SC Statistics
Stress therapists in Wade Hampton, SC average 16 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (41%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (38%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
31%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 31% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 31% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 28% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 28% | Integrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 38% | Men |
| 35% | LGBTQ+ |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |
| 24% | Black / African American |