Business Details
12 Years
experience
Trauma-Informed Counseling Services in Greenville, SC
Founded in 2014, Beauty for Ashes Counseling has established itself as a trusted leader in trauma-informed mental health care across South Carolina, Western North Carolina, and Alaska. Our team of highly credentialed therapists combines traditional talk therapy with innovative approaches like art therapy, play therapy, and The Daring Way methodology to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational challenges. With two physical locations in Greenville and Sumter, SC, and telehealth services extending our reach, we serve individuals, children, and families through personalized care rooted in over two decades of collective clinical expertise. Our clinicians hold advanced certifications in specialties ranging from high-conflict divorce coaching to board-certified art therapy, ensuring comprehensive treatment options.We maintain active involvement in professional development through clinical supervision programs and continuing education workshops, while our community outreach initiatives demonstrate our commitment to accessible mental health resources. Our practice integrates creative modalities with evidence-based practices like CBT and DBT, creating healing environments where clients can rebuild their lives through therapeutic alliances focused on restoring authenticity and emotional wellness.
Services
Art Therapy
Play Therapy
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Family Counseling
Walk and Talk Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Group Workshops
Telehealth Sessions
High Conflict Divorce Coaching
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- Our therapists have over 20 years of combined experience in trauma-informed care
- We integrate creative art and play therapy with evidence-based clinical practices
- Telehealth services available across three states including rural Alaska
- Specialized training in high-conflict divorce mediation and narcissistic abuse treatment
- Certified Daring Way facilitators implementing Bren Brown's research
Services
Art Therapy
Our art therapy sessions use creative expression as a therapeutic tool for emotional healing and self-discovery. Clients engage in structured art-making activities within a psychotherapeutic framework to process trauma, reduce anxiety, and develop coping skills. This modality particularly benefits individuals struggling with chronic illness, grief, or non-verbal emotional expression through guided sessions with board-certified art therapists.
Play Therapy
Specially designed for children's emotional development, our play therapy services use age-appropriate techniques to address behavioral issues and trauma recovery. Through structured play activities and sandtray therapy, children learn emotional regulation and communication skills while therapists observe and interpret play patterns to identify underlying psychological concerns in a safe, supportive environment.
Walk and Talk Therapy
This innovative approach combines mental health treatment with physical activity in natural settings along Greenville's Swamp Rabbit Trail. Ideal for clients who benefit from movement during sessions, the service integrates mindfulness practices with traditional talk therapy to enhance emotional processing and reduce anxiety symptoms through nature-based therapeutic interactions.
High Conflict Divorce Coaching
Specialized guidance for clients navigating complex family court proceedings following toxic relationships. Our certified coaches provide strategic support for post-separation challenges, focusing on documentation practices, communication strategies, and court system navigation while maintaining strict professional boundaries against legal or therapeutic advice.
Clinical Supervision
Approved supervision programs for emerging mental health professionals seeking licensure in social work and creative arts therapies. Our experienced supervisors provide both individual and group mentoring that combines clinical expertise with business development guidance, emphasizing ethical practice standards and evidence-based treatment modalities for therapists across multiple disciplines.
People
Cheryl Lynn Childers
Founder & Lead Therapist
Multi-credentialed therapist with 20+ years in social work and art therapy. Certified Daring Way facilitator, board-certified art therapist, and registered play therapy supervisor. Specializes in trauma recovery and creative therapeutic approaches while leading clinical supervision programs.
Angelica Means
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Experienced social worker with 12 years in mental health treatment. Specializes in adolescent to geriatric care, offering evidence-based interventions for anxiety, depression, and trauma. Provides clinical supervision for social work licensure candidates across South Carolina.
Jamie Manko
Art Therapist
Client-centered art therapist specializing in grief counseling and trauma recovery. Combines mindfulness practices with creative expression to address depression and anxiety. Offers clinical supervision for art therapy licensure while maintaining active therapeutic practice in Sumter, SC.
Hannah Patteson
Clinical Social Worker
Compassionate therapist utilizing evidence-based approaches like ERP and ACT for anxiety reduction. Specializes in family therapy and neurodiversity-affirming care, integrating creative expression techniques to enhance treatment outcomes for clients across the lifespan.
Sarah Cotterman
Play Therapist
Child-centered play therapist using neuroscience and attachment theory to improve emotional regulation. Specializes in trauma-informed care for children, employing play-based interventions to build self-esteem and process developmental trauma through certified therapeutic techniques.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer for children?
We provide play therapy, art therapy, and sandtray therapy for children. Our certified therapists use age-appropriate techniques including LEGO therapy groups and role-playing games to address emotional and behavioral challenges through creative expression.
Do you accept insurance for counseling services?
Some therapists accept Medicare, Medicaid, Molina, United Healthcare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend verifying in-network status with your provider before appointments, with super bills available for out-of-network reimbursement.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we offer telehealth services to clients in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Alaska. Virtual sessions maintain the same therapeutic quality through secure video platforms for individual, family, and group counseling.
What are your cancellation policies?
We require 24-hour notice for appointment cancellations. Late cancellations or missed appointments incur full session fees, which cannot be billed to insurance providers as per our practice policies.
Do you provide clinical supervision for licensure candidates?
Yes, we offer approved supervision for clinical social workers and art/play therapists. Our program combines individual and group formats with multidisciplinary learning opportunities to meet licensure requirements across multiple states.
What specialized training do your therapists have?
Our team holds certifications in The Daring Way methodology, high-conflict divorce coaching, registered play therapy, and board-certified art therapy. We maintain expertise in trauma-focused CBT, DBT, and evidence-based approaches for neurodiverse populations.
