Business Details
11 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Therapy for Healers in Lexington, SC
Foothold Counseling was founded to address the unique mental health needs of helping professionals and healers who often prioritize others' well-being over their own. With over 18 years of experience in the medical field and advanced training in trauma-informed therapies, our lead therapist combines clinical expertise with compassionate support to help clients overcome burnout, trauma, and emotional exhaustion. Our practice integrates evidence-based modalities like Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, and Functional Medicine to address the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. We emphasize personalized care through individual counseling tailored to career-related struggles, attachment disruptions, and spiritual crises. Our mission is to create a non-judgmental space where clients can process trauma, develop resilience, and rediscover their capacity for joy and fulfillment.As a licensed practitioner in five states and a registered Florida Telehealth provider, we offer both virtual and in-person sessions to accommodate diverse client needs. Our therapeutic approach prioritizes holistic healing, recognizing that traditional talk therapy alone may not resolve deep-seated emotional pain. We specialize in working with professionals who experience compassion fatigue, providing tools to maintain professional effectiveness while preserving personal well-being. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through continuous education, including 27 hours of Critical Incident Stress Response Training, and partnerships with organizations seeking to enhance mental health support systems.
Services
Brainspotting
Somatic Experiencing
Functional Medicine
Therapeutic Intensives
Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Specialized therapy for helping professionals with 18+ years medical field experience
- Integrates trauma-informed modalities like Brainspotting and Somatic Experiencing
- Offers holistic mind-body-spirit treatment approaches
- Licensed practitioner in five states with telehealth capabilities
- Includes Critical Incident Stress Response certified provider
What people say
Non-judgmental space
Holistic approach
Trauma recovery expertise
Personalized care
Compassionate support
Services
Brainspotting
Brainspotting is a powerful therapy tool that helps process and overcome experiences of trauma, loss, and emotional pain. This eye-position focused technique accesses brain regions storing traumatic memories. By identifying specific eye positions that activate trauma responses, we facilitate processing and release of stored emotional pain through somatic awareness and guided therapy sessions.
Somatic Experiencing
Somatic Experiencing addresses trauma stored in the body and nervous system through heightened bodily awareness. This body-oriented therapy identifies where traumatic energies are held, then works to release these trapped energies and restore nervous system balance. Sessions focus on physiological trauma roots rather than just cognitive processing, helping clients regulate stress responses and build resilience.
Functional Medicine
Functional Medicine examines physiological causes of mental health issues by addressing gut health, inflammation, and hormonal imbalances. This approach combines conventional and complementary therapies to create personalized healing plans. We evaluate diet, sleep, and environmental factors to develop comprehensive strategies that improve mental, emotional, and physical well-being through holistic interventions.
Therapeutic Intensives
Therapeutic intensives provide concentrated 2-5 hour sessions for deep trauma work and emotional healing. These time-intensive sessions combine multiple therapeutic techniques including Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, and mindfulness practices. Designed for clients needing accelerated progress, these sessions address specific issues like compassion fatigue, childhood trauma, and self-esteem challenges through immersive therapeutic experiences.
Consultations
Consultation services provide clinical support and training for mental health professionals and organizations. We offer counselor exam preparation, private practice logistics guidance, and critical incident stress management training. Our expertise helps organizations develop effective peer support programs and integrate holistic approaches to client care through customized consultation and crisis response planning.
People
Sandy Boone
Owner and Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor with 18+ years medical field experience. Specializes in trauma therapy for healers using Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, and Functional Medicine. Holds multiple state licenses and teaches at Wake Forest University.
Questions
What types of therapy do you specialize in?
We specialize in Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, and Functional Medicine approaches for trauma recovery and mental wellness.
Do you offer telehealth sessions?
Yes, we provide telehealth therapy sessions for clients in five states and in-person options for local residents.
How do you support helping professionals?
We offer specialized therapy addressing burnout prevention, compassion fatigue, and career-related emotional challenges for healers.
What mental health issues do you treat?
We treat trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and identity struggles using evidence-based methods.
Are intensive therapy sessions available?
Yes, we offer 2-5 hour therapeutic intensives focused on specific trauma recovery and emotional healing goals.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for out-of-network benefits but do not directly bill insurance companies for services.
