Business Details
Your Trusted Telehealth Mental Health Partner in South Carolina
Palmetto Mental Health Counseling provides personalized, compassionate mental health services tailored to individual needs. With over seven years of experience in diverse clinical settings, our licensed therapist employs evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-informed care to address anxiety, depression, PTSD, and life transitions. We specialize in supporting college students, working professionals, and LGBTQIA+ individuals through telehealth sessions, offering flexible scheduling and a nonjudgmental environment. Our practice emphasizes client empowerment, confidentiality, and holistic well-being, combining strengths-based and existential-humanistic therapies to foster resilience and personal growth. 
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Counseling for Anxiety
Trauma Counseling
Individual Therapy
LGBTQIA+ Therapy
Life Transitions Support
PTSD Treatment
Social Anxiety Counseling
Telehealth Therapy
Depression Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer tailored therapy for college students and working professionals
- Our therapist has 7 years of experience in diverse clinical settings
- Telehealth sessions provide flexible, accessible mental health care
- We combine CBT, trauma-informed care, and client-centered approaches
- Specialized support for LGBTQIA+ individuals and trauma recovery
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify and modify negative thought patterns and behaviors. This evidence-based approach effectively treats depression, anxiety, OCD, and trauma-related disorders through structured sessions. Our therapists use techniques like cognitive restructuring and behavioral activation to develop practical coping strategies for lasting mental wellness.
Trauma Counseling
Specialized trauma counseling addresses PTSD and complex trauma symptoms using EMDR and trauma-informed care. We help clients process distressing memories, reduce hypervigilance, and develop grounding techniques. Treatment focuses on restoring emotional regulation and rebuilding trust in personal relationships through a safe, supportive therapeutic environment.
Telehealth Therapy
Secure telehealth therapy provides accessible mental health care from any location. This convenient option maintains therapeutic effectiveness through video sessions while accommodating busy schedules. Our platform ensures confidentiality and continuity of care for South Carolina residents seeking anxiety management, depression treatment, or life transition support.
LGBTQIA+ Therapy
Affirming LGBTQIA+ therapy creates a safe space for exploring identity, relationships, and minority stress challenges. We address anxiety, self-esteem issues, and trauma while supporting clients through coming-out processes and gender affirmation journeys using culturally competent, anti-oppressive frameworks.
Life Transitions Support
Life transitions counseling helps navigate major changes like career shifts, parenthood, or loss through structured coping strategies. We address adjustment disorders and existential concerns while building resilience. Sessions focus on clarifying values and developing practical solutions for smoother transitions during challenging life phases.
People
Kelly Benjamin
Therapist
Kelly Benjamin is a licensed professional counselor with seven years of clinical experience in diverse settings including private practice, prisons, and outpatient clinics. Specializing in trauma-informed care and cognitive behavioral therapy, she supports clients through anxiety, depression, and life transitions while maintaining a client-centered, compassionate approach.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma counseling, anxiety treatment, LGBTQIA+ therapy, and life transitions support through secure telehealth sessions.
Are your therapy sessions confidential?
Yes, we maintain strict confidentiality while explaining HIPAA limitations regarding electronic communication through our telehealth platform.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Complete our online form or call (803) 966-4265 during business hours Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM for scheduling assistance.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider and provide documentation for potential insurance reimbursement.
Can students access your services?
Yes, we specialize in supporting college students with academic stress, identity exploration, and transition-related challenges through flexible telehealth appointments.
What therapy approaches do you use?
Our practice integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered approaches, and trauma-informed care tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.
