Trauma-Informed Therapy In South Carolina

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Dr. Jeremy Henderson‑Teelucksingh (LPC #7859) provides trauma‑informed online counseling for adults, couples, polyamorous relationship systems, and families across South Carolina. Licensed as a professional counselor, Jeremy specializes in PTSD, trauma, anger, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, relationship issues, chronic illness, chronic stress, parental abuse, and more.

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Mental and Behavioral Health in South Carolina

South Carolina faces serious mental and behavioral health challenges:

  • Chronic conditions: 13.5 percent of South Carolina adults live with three or more chronic health conditions, such as arthritis, asthma, chronic kidney disease, or COPD (America’s Health Rankings)

  • Frequent mental distress: Approximately 16 percent of adults report 14 or more days of poor mental health in the past month, indicating persistent emotional challenges (America’s Health Rankings)

  • Most important health issues: Access to care, obesity, substance misuse, mental health (South Carolina State Health Assessment)

  • Anxiety and Depression: 33.1% of adults in South Carolina reported symptoms of anxiety and depression, compared to 32.3% of adults in the U.S. (KFF, Stea Fact Sheet, SC).

  • Substance misuse: The drug overdose rate in South Carolina rose by roughly 50 percent from 2019 to 2021, largely driven by fentanyl (KFF State Fact Sheet, SC).

  • Obesity: Data indicates that 37.6 percent of adults in South Carolina have obesity, matching national trends (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation via County Health Rankings)

  • PTSD & Trauma Exposure: National studies estimate that around 3.6 percent of adults live with PTSD; populations near trauma-exposed areas like military installations in South Carolina likely reflect this rate or higher (National Institute of Mental Health) .

These intersecting issues underscore the need for counseling that addresses both emotional distress and related behavioral health concerns, as well as collaborative care with your medical provider.

Why Trauma‑Informed Therapy Is Essential in South Carolina

Chronic illness, emotional strain, PTSD, and substance use often co‑occur but go unaddressed, especially in communities where seeking help is discouraged or stigmatized. Social pressure, religious silence, and rural isolation all contribute to unmet behavioral health needs.

Although based in Nashville, telehealth services are available across South Carolina, reaching clients in Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg, and rural areas throughout the Pee Dee, Lowcountry, and Upstate regions. Virtual therapy removes travel burdens and opens access to care in places where behavioral health services remain limited or unavailable.

Clients often seek support for:

  • Complex trauma and PTSD

  • Abuse, coercive family control, or intergenerational harm

  • LGBTQ+ identity challenges or family rejection

  • Stress-related illness, burnout, or autoimmune conditions

  • Co-occurring substance misuse or compulsive behaviors

  • Emotional suppression or long-term shame

  • Grief, transitions, or identity shifts

Therapy begins with the recognition that something feels off, even when a formal diagnosis hasn’t been made. If you live in South Carolina and want trauma-informed care grounded in respect, science, and lived experience, schedule a complimentary 15‑minute consultation to explore whether this approach is right for you.

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