- Active listening
- Practical coping
- Relationship focus
About Ava
Ava encourages clients to name the areas they want to heal and then works alongside them as awareness grows. She uses straightforward techniques to reduce overwhelming feelings and to increase day-to-day functioning. Many clients work on stress, depression, or the fallout of past abuse while learning steady coping habits.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy, combined with a client-centered stance that emphasizes being heard. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas also inform how she addresses relationship pain and tough conversations. Techniques are explained simply and applied to real situations the client brings to sessions.
With 14 years of experience, Ava practices in South Carolina and brings a calm, practical style to sessions. She supports people through life changes, parenting strains, first responder issues, and compassion fatigue while attending to guilt, shame, and forgiveness work when it arises.
To begin, clients follow the Start Therapy flow, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session on her calendar. Sessions are set according to therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work
Ava uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts without being controlled by them and then commit to actions that match their values. This approach can help with anxiety, persistent worry, and finding direction after big life changes.She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to practice small behavioral changes that reduce symptoms. CBT techniques are often taught as clear, step-by-step skills that fit well into daily life and homework between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Ava collaborates with each person to figure out which methods match their goals, preferences, and what feels doable. She adjusts techniques over time so the work stays useful and relevant.
Because session formats are determined by the therapist's practice, confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when time is tight, and remove travel time so work or caregiving responsibilities are easier to manage. Licensed professionals can still guide mindfulness exercises, ACT values work, and CBT skill practice effectively in remote sessions.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ava help with?
Ava supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. She also focuses on areas like jealousy, infidelity, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She emphasizes active listening and a nonjudgmental stance. Sessions focus on building self-awareness, self-worth, and practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ava has 14 years of experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, chronic stress, and grief. That background shapes a steady and practical approach to sessions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are provided when scheduling.
What are the steps to get started?
To begin, select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the calendar and therapist availability.