Business Details
Mental Health Therapy Services in Columbia, SC
Sandra E. Hennies is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over four decades of experience in counseling adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Specializing in treating depression, anxiety, and traumatic stress, she employs evidence-based techniques including Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), hypnosis, and family therapy. Her practice emphasizes early intervention, personalized care, and holistic approaches to mental wellness.With certifications in mediation and hypnotherapy, she offers conflict resolution and alternative therapeutic methods. Her commitment to client-centered care and extensive expertise in emotional healing establish her as a trusted professional in the field.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couple Therapy
Family Therapy
EFT Tapping
Mediation Services
Hypnotherapy
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of experience in mental health counseling
- Specialized expertise in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
- Certified family court mediator for conflict resolution
- Personalized treatment plans for depression and anxiety
- Holistic approach combining therapy and alternative methods
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) SC #0056
- ADR Mediator SC #1227
- National Certified Hypnotherapist NGH #43045
- EFT Practitioner
- Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner
What people say
Gold Standard
Miracle results
Profound impact
Reborn outlook
Inner peace guide
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored mental health counseling for individuals addressing depression, anxiety, and trauma. Combines traditional talk therapy with EFT to reprocess emotional wounds. Focuses on breaking dysfunctional thought patterns for lasting personal growth and emotional stability.
Emotional Freedom Techniques
Energy psychology method using meridian tapping to resolve trauma and emotional distress. Effective for PTSD, phobias, and chronic anxiety. Non-invasive technique helps reframe negative experiences without requiring detailed verbalization of trauma.
Family Therapy
Systemic approach addressing family dynamics and interpersonal conflicts. Treats emotional issues within relational contexts using evidence-based interventions. Helps improve communication patterns and resolve generational trauma through structured therapeutic sessions.
Mediation Services
Court-certified mediation for family court matters and civil disputes. Facilitates collaborative solutions for divorce, custody, and interpersonal conflicts. Focuses on mutually beneficial outcomes while maintaining emotional neutrality and legal compliance.
Ericksonian Hypnosis
Utilizes guided suggestion to address subconscious emotional patterns. Effective for habit modification, anxiety reduction, and trauma processing. Combines therapeutic storytelling with deep relaxation techniques to promote behavioral change at the emotional level.
People
Sandra E. Hennies, M.Ed
Licensed Therapist
Mental health professional with 40+ years experience in counseling. Specializes in trauma recovery, EFT, and family systems therapy. Certified mediator and hypnotherapist serving Columbia, SC communities through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Questions
What mental health issues do you specialize in?
Specializes in treating depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and traumatic stress using EFT and traditional therapy methods.
What is Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)?
EFT is an energy psychology method using meridian tapping to release emotional trauma. Effective for anxiety, phobias, and chronic stress without requiring detailed verbalization of traumatic events.
How experienced are you in family therapy?
40+ years of experience in family systems therapy, addressing generational patterns and relationship dynamics through evidence-based counseling approaches.
Do you offer mediation services?
Yes, as a South Carolina Supreme Court-certified family court mediator, providing conflict resolution for divorce, custody, and civil disputes.