Breaking the Binary in Mental Health Care
Hey there, I’m sam.
I’m a queer therapist breaking the status quo in mental health care in the South. Several years ago when starting my own mental health journey, I met with several therapists who claimed to be “friendly”, only to be met with intrusive questions and inappropriate curiosity about irrelevant aspects of my life. It fueled my desire to cultivate a safe space for queer and trans folx to get the mental health care they need. I got the degree, applied for the license, and sought out the trainings to build the competency to provide truly affirming care. The result? Therapy that feels different. My curiosity is purposeful, not self-indulgent, and it helps my clients to feel seen in ways that they haven’t with past therapists.
Services We Provide
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Therapy Services
Work with a therapist who is queer competent, affirming, and gets it. No need to educate your therapist on aspects of your identity. Your time in therapy is spent focused on actually helping you make progress in your goals. Therapy at Harborside Counseling is always sex positive and queer/trans-affirming.
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Assessments & Letters
Need a referral letter or letter of support for gender-affirming surgery? We’ve got you covered. No commitment or expectation for on-going therapy.
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Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision for licensure is available for South Carolina LPCAs. If you’re looking to open a private practice, work with LGBTQ+ clients, or sharpen your overall clinical skills— having the right supervisor gives you the advantage you need.
Why therapy?
Everyone starts therapy for different reasons. It could be that you’re no longer feeling quite like yourself or perhaps you felt too seen by a video on tiktok. Whether you’re feeling numb, overwhelmed, or somewhere in between— therapy can help you get your spark back.
