My belief is that change happens outside of your comfort zone. I am not the smile and nod therapist but rather a person who is not afraid to challenge you to dive deeper. My goal is to help you make lasting changes and stop living in the lies that are holding you back, you know, all those beliefs that are not true about you. I am a hard worker at my core and I expect the very same from my clients.  For therapy to be successful I expect my clients to show up and be willing to work, this will also include “working" outside of sessions. I specialize in working with persons with mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, grief/loss, emotion

I am a senior professional who uses a strength based, approach in my work with children, adolescents, and adults. I help build on what persons are already doing to resolve their issues. I bring to the work many years of skills, knowledge, and success. I am intrigued and enchanted by the challenges persons present in the dilemmas they face in life and relationships. I find special pleasure when I can help them find unique ways to resolve their issues.

Therapy is my passion and my calling, not a job. When I am with a client, I am 100% present with them, without expectation or judgment. I see my role as one of listening to understand, guidance, providing an alternative perspective, teaching skills for coping with disordered thing, and assisting clients with reframing their negative perceptions and self talk. I worked many years as a medical clinical social worker in the fields of women's health, cancer, caregiving, and finally serious mental illness in the fields of geriatrics, veterans, trauma, and psychotherapy in general. I took early retirement from the Veterans Medical Center in Clevela...

Contact: (803) 761-5244 At Kiv Therapy, we are dedicated to your holistic well-being. Our team of expert therapists offers a range of services including physical therapy, therapy and counseling, massage therapy, body wraps, and relationship counseling. With a small, dedicated team of four professionals, we ensure personalized attention and care to help you achieve your health goals. Experience the difference at Kiv Therapy, where we prioritize your path to healing and self-discovery. Contact; (803) 761-5244