- Trauma and abuse
- Skills for coping
- Nonjudgmental support
About Ava
Ava emphasizes active listening. She encourages clients to name the areas they want to heal and then works with them to increase self-awareness. Sessions focus on developing concrete skills for managing emotions, improving relationships, and handling life changes. She uses everyday language and simple tools so people can try strategies between sessions.
Her background spans 14 years as a counselor in South Carolina. Over that time she has supported people dealing with depression, chronic stress, grief, post-traumatic stress, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and difficulties after sexual assault or domestic violence. Ava also addresses concerns like communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and issues tied to infidelity or jealousy.
Clinically, she draws on several approaches to match the person in front of her. That can include acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally focused work on relationships, and mindfulness practices. She aims to help each person find practical ways to feel steadier and more able to face daily demands.
To begin, clients use an online matching process and schedule based on availability. Sessions are organized so people can fit them into their routines and practice new skills between meetings.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Ava commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then choosing actions that match what matters most; it can help with anxiety, stress, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches clear tools to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with depression, anxiety, and coping skills.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and practical needs and then try methods that fit. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan so sessions stay useful and relevant.
If you want online care, please confirm current session options before booking. The goal is to make therapy fit into everyday life - for example, to allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, avoid travel time, or choose a format that works with bandwidth and schedules. Licensed professionals can use different methods to help people practice skills between sessions and apply what they learn to daily routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and coping with life changes, among other challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach centers on active listening and nonjudgmental support while teaching practical coping skills and building self-worth.
How long has she practiced?
She has 14 years of experience working as a counselor in South Carolina.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.