Therapists that accept Cash Pay in South Carolina

Choosing a cash pay option for mental health care can provide flexibility and access to quality support without the constraints of insurance networks. With 355 verified therapists in South Carolina who accept cash pay, you can explore therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and supportive counseling to address a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist that has a cash pay option listed below is currently welcoming new clients and has availability soon, offering you a straightforward path to compassionate, accessible care on your terms.

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Charleston

Availability updated: 10/30/2026

$145/session

Open-minded
Direct
Intelligent
Specialties
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Parenting
+4
I am a seasoned educator, school and mental health counselor. I have two young adults. I am a curious, big-picture thinker who is comfortable asking direct questions and offering a different perspective. I sometimes gently challenge a client's first interpretation of a situation so we can consider what else may be true. My style is conversational, practical, and collaborative, with room for humor and honest discussion.
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$100/session

Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Childhood / Intergenerational Trauma
Emotional Regulation
+9
I would describe myself as a therapist who is laid-back, charismatic, warm, and engaging. I firmly believe it is an honor to be part of someone’s journey, and my work ethic reflects that belief in my practice. I want my clients to feel comfortable showing up as their authentic selves without feeling judged or like they have to “perform” in therapy. If you have ever seen Issa Rae in Insecure, then that is probably the closest representation of what I am like in session! I am conversational, relatable, and not afraid to laugh with my clients when the moment calls for it. At the same time, I know when to slow down, sit with the difficult stuff, and have the deeper conversations that may be uncomfortable but necessary. I believe therapy can be both meaningful and enjoyable, and that you do not have to spend every session crying to make meaningful progress. I am also genuinely curious about my clients and want to understand the person beyond their presenting concern. I care about their relationships, experiences, culture, values, and the experiences that have shaped how they see themselves and the world around them. I view therapy as a collaborative process rather than a space where I simply tell someone what to do. My goal is to create an environment where clients feel heard, understood, supported, and challenged when needed. Ultimately, I want my clients to leave sessions feeling like they could be completely themselves, while also walking away with something meaningful to think about, practice, or carry into their everyday lives.
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New to Grow

$195/session

Specialties
Anxiety
Childhood / Intergenerational Trauma
Depression
+5
For more than two decades, Kim has walked alongside individuals healing from trauma and life’s deepest challenges. Her work is grounded, steady, and deeply compassionate. Kim finds meaning in helping clients rediscover their strength, rebuild trust, and move beyond pain toward purpose. Bearing witness to transformation—both quiet and profound—is what continues to inspire her work.
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$150/session

Warm
Authentic
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
+7
Hi! I’m Arley Gordon, LCSW, LISW-CP, a licensed therapist offering compassionate, inclusive support for adolescents, adults, and parents. My approach is rooted in trust, empathy, curiosity, and genuine care, and I believe meaningful change begins in a safe, supportive relationship where you feel seen and understood. I’m committed to walking alongside you as you grow, heal, and deepen your self-understanding. I am the founder of Talk About Stuff, a mental health practice dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges.
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$130/session

Warm
Empowering
Open-minded
Specialties
LGBTQ
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
+10
I specialize in working with women and LGBTQ+ adults who are ready to stop repeating the same relationship patterns and start building a healthier relationship with themselves. You may find yourself questioning your worth, losing yourself in relationships or friendships, struggling to trust your own decisions, or feeling stuck in patterns you know no longer serve you. Together, we'll explore where those patterns began, strengthen your self-trust, and create lasting change rooted in emotional safety and self-respect. My approach integrates attachment-informed, trauma-focused, and evidence-based therapy with practical tools that support meaningful change beyond our sessions. I believe healing involves the whole person, recognizing the impact of relationships, trauma, nervous system regulation, physical health, and life transitions on emotional wellbeing. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Therapist, I also support clients navigating intimacy, sexuality, sexual trauma, religious shame, relationship transitions, and recovery from intimate partner violence.
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New to Grow

$130/session

Authentic
Direct
Humorous
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
+5
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving clients across California with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families. Outside of therapy, I feel most connected to the natural world. I’m an eco-therapist, an avid bird watcher, a lover of line dancing, and someone who values solo travel as a form of self-care and renewal.
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$60/session

Warm
Authentic
Humorous
Specialties
Anger Management
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+10
Hello, my name is Larry and I have been helping people find contentment, purpose, and fulfillment in life for many years. I work with clients from ages 12 -112 and have a warm and pragmatic approach to life and therapy. I work with individuals, couples, and families in discovering congruence that has been a proven part of my life as a husband, father, and grandfather. My wife and I have seven children (five from birth and two from adoption). We will look at life as a classroom and use every experience for growth and strengthening for one's self and others. We will learn to regulate our emotions, develop genuine love for others, and follow a path of freedom and purpose. Our hope is to gain a passion for life and hope for the future.
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Often rebooked

$130/session

Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Self Esteem
+10
Hello, I'm Dora Smith. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, in the state of Virginia and South Carolina. I am a former teacher who worked with the regular and special education environment. I received my Bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama and my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health from the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky. I work with individuals, couples, and adolescents to improve relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, post-partum, grief, life transitions, ADHD, PTSD, and addictions. I believe everyone can overcome their struggles with support and genuine effort. Life transitions can feel overwhelming, whether you’re adjusting to parenthood, balancing care for both children and aging parents, or stepping into adulthood. My passion is helping you navigate these changes while staying true to yourself. Each person’s journey is unique, and I aim to help you improve your life your way. Together, we’ll explore how your thoughts, actions, and emotions connect, then adjust them to support your goals. My approach is warm, person-centered, and celebratory—I’ll always acknowledge your progress along the way.
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$90/session

Authentic
Empowering
Open-minded
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Perinatal / Postpartum
I’m a compassionate, down-to-earth therapist who believes therapy should feel like a safe place to exhale, be honest, and make sense of what you’re experiencing. With 20 years of experience in behavioral health and 16 years as a licensed clinician, along with a background in nursing, I bring a broad and integrative perspective to emotional and mental wellness. I work with women navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationships, motherhood, trauma, and the many responsibilities that can leave you feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself. My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I want you to feel heard, not judged and supported as you develop insight, strengthen your coping skills, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have gotten lost along the way.
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$150/session

Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
+7
Hi, I'm glad you’re here. I’m Liz Sullivan, and I specialize in helping stressed out, busy achievers find their joy in life, and gain control over stress, anxiety and overthinking. When I meet them, my clients often say life feels like a grind. They are accomplished doers, always busy, but often feel stressed, frustrated and lonely. Everything is on their to-do list (except themselves), and they are realizing they want things to be different. It's possible to let go of your stressors, feel relaxed, enjoy your relationships, and have the energy to do what you love. My expertise is in teaching the tools that will help you break free from what feels like an endless stream of demands with no satisfying finish line. Using research proven mind and body techniques, we'll remove what’s blocking you from experiencing the joys of life. Together, we will find better ways to live your life so you can enjoy and put your energy towards what's important to you. You'll discover a balance that feels good and learn to actually relax and have fun again.
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$125/session

Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
+8
I’m a licensed therapist who works with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and high levels of stress—especially those who appear to have it all together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed internally. I support clients who are balancing demanding roles, such as caregiving or professional responsibilities, and who are ready to better understand themselves and create meaningful change. Through a warm, collaborative, and integrative approach, I help clients build emotional awareness, develop effective coping strategies, and break unhelpful patterns. The impact of our work together is a greater sense of clarity, resilience, and confidence—so clients can feel more grounded, in control, and aligned with the life they want to live.
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$100/session

Authentic
Empowering
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
+7
Hiya. My name is Sejal Patel, and I am currently licensed in North and South Carolina, as a LMFT. As a therapist, I show curiosity when my client(s), families, and couples ask me for guidance. Majority of my clients', share the assumption, because I am a therapist, I experience minimal challenges in life and relationships. I wish that was true. My professional education and knowledge has been helpful and useful. Truthfully, the lessons I learned by experiencing failures, challenges, and struggles of life are the true heroes to how I find my solutions. I welcome your curiosity to a collaborative process that combines my professional expertise, your life experience knowledge, and the power of creative solutions.
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$150/session

Open-minded
Solution oriented
Authentic
Specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
+10
My name is Donald R. Gidney. I have 12 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am currently licensed to practice in North Carolina as a LCSW & South Carolina as an LISW-CP. My areas of expertise include anxiety, stress, depression, substance abuse, phase of life issues, anger management, dual diagnosis, communication skills & PTSD. I use a person-centered & approach to therapy starting with engagement which involves developing a relationship, building rapport & hearing the client's story so that I can gain an understanding of presenting problems. Then I conduct a thorough assessment which includes exploring the client's past/childhood to gain an understanding of their present challenges. I then provide insights, psycho-education & assist them with understanding their problems, developing their strengths, learning new ways of thinking & behaving so that they can overcome life's challenges. My primary therapy approaches are Motivational Interviewing, Adlerian & Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapies.
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$115/session

Specialties
LGBTQ
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
+3
I’m a licensed therapist who believes therapy works best when it feels real, collaborative, and grounded in trust. I strive to create a space where clients can show up as they are, without judgment or pressure, and feel supported in exploring whatever they’re carrying. My work is trauma-responsive, relational, and affirming, and I enjoy helping teens and adults navigate healing, identity, relationships, and life’s transitions with both compassion and practical support.
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$120/session

Warm
Intelligent
Solution oriented
Specialties
Attachment Issues
Emotional Regulation
Women's Issues
+10
The world can feel like it's moving incredibly fast at times, and it is easy to get swept up in that momentum only to realize you’ve been running on empty for a long time. Having lived through that kind of deep, exhausting stress firsthand, this therapist understands how heavy it can feel when the days start blurring together and you want a change but have no idea where to start. This practice is simply a non-judgmental, warm, and honest space to finally pause and slow down. The ultimate hope is that at the end of every session, the walk back out into the world feels just a little bit lighter
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$170/session

Empowering
Authentic
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
+10
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I obtained both my Bachelor's and Master's degree in Social Work at Florida International University. I have over five years of experience helping teens, adults, and families in need of mental health services and/or medical/case management counseling. As a wife, mother, and therapist, I understand the importance of balancing personal responsibilities, relationships, self-care, and life’s many transitions. These roles have strengthened my appreciation for the unique challenges individuals and families face and the importance of creating space for personal growth, healing, and emotional well-being. I am the owner of Forevermore Counseling Services, LLC, licensed in AL, FL, IL, SC, and VA with the pursuit of more states, and utilizes empirical based interventions geared to your needs.
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$85/session

Empowering
Intelligent
Open-minded
Specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
+1
I’m a compassionate, approachable counselor who provides a safe, judgment-free space where clients can feel heard, understood, and supported. I work collaboratively with each client to navigate life transitions, stress, anxiety, relationships, self-doubt, and emotional challenges while developing practical tools that fit their unique needs. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, recognize your strengths, build healthier patterns, and feel more confident in your ability to handle whatever comes next.
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$120/session

Warm
Authentic
Open-minded
Specialties
ADHD
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
+10
I’m a warm, down-to-earth therapist with more than 15 years of experience helping people navigate anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, major life transitions, grief, burnout, emotional overwhelm, and the seasons of life when everything simply feels like a lot. My background is a little different from the traditional therapy path. I’ve worked in schools, community mental health, and crisis intervention settings. I’ve supported veterans, first responders, survivors of trauma and abuse, neurodivergent individuals, parents, professionals, and people facing some of life’s hardest moments. These experiences have taught me how to stay grounded when things feel chaotic and why it’s so important to see the whole person - not simply a diagnosis or list of symptoms. My style is conversational, collaborative, and practical. I’ll give you space to process, but I’m not a therapist who simply nods and asks, “How does that make you feel?” We’ll get curious about patterns, relationships, boundaries, past experiences, and the things that keep showing up in your life. We’ll explore where those patterns came from, how they affect you now, and what you may want to change. I believe insight is only part of the work. Together, we’ll develop practical strategies you can use outside of therapy to manage anxiety, regulate emotions, improve communication, strengthen relationships, establish boundaries, and navigate difficult seasons. You don’t need to know exactly what you need from therapy before you begin. Sometimes it starts with simply recognizing that something isn’t working anymore. My role isn’t to tell you how to live your life - it’s to help you understand yourself more clearly, build skills and confidence, and create meaningful change.
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$125/session

Open-minded
Warm
Authentic
Specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
+2
Hello, I am Michael A. Kirk, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with confidence and resilience. I believe that therapy should be safe, supportive, and a judgement free space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to create real change. I work with adolescents and adult experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, Grieg/loss, relationship issues, life transitions and more. My approach is collaborative. I utilize several evidenced based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Reality Therapy, Motivational interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma Focused CBT.
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Often rebooked

$150/session

Authentic
Warm
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
+3
I am a clinical social worker with more than 20 years of experience and practicing out of Georgia while being licensed in Georgia and South Carolina. My goal is to support individuals in learning healthy coping skills that they can utilize in their current situations as well as in the future. I practice from a perspective that learning more about yourself and how your nervous system responds, brings about empowerment in coping with life events.
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$100/session

Authentic
Intelligent
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Parenting
Women's Issues
+10
Are you easily triggered? Burned out? Wondering whether or not you're on the right path? As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), practicing virtually in South Carolina and Alabama, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate the challenges they face in today’s world while pouring into their loved ones. My approach integrates a variety of therapeutic approaches and psychoeducation to create and implement personalized treatment plans that promote lasting change. I provide guidance with improving communication, setting boundaries, and strengthening family dynamics. With twenty years in the field of education and almost ten in counseling, I strive to offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their feelings, challenge negative thought patterns, and develop coping strategies that work in real life to strengthen their relationships. My therapy sessions are client centered, goal-oriented, practical, educational, and aimed at achieving meaningful results through collaboration and support.
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$115/session

Authentic
Direct
Solution oriented
Specialties
Couples Counseling
Family Conflict
Parenting
+4
Are you feeling like your life or relationship doesn’t feel the way you wish it did? Is communicating to the people in your life, whether that is work, home, or love, a major challenge? Do you sometimes feel like you're not sure what the motivation is to get up the next day and do it all again? If the answer is yes to any or all of these, come see me. Whatever it is you’re facing we can identify and challenge it, create a new path forward if you're willing to put in the work. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with licenses in Ohio, Florida and South Carolina. I specialize in relationships and communication, dealing with family dynamics with specialized training in the Gottman method. I am a father of two which includes a step-daughter and special needs son, and have been married for nearly 21 years. I have particularly specialty in couples counseling where I am fair and even-handed, not taking sides. Christian counseling is available and part of my own personal journey. As I respect each individual's personal journey, it will only be included by your request. We all list the styles of therapy that as counselors we employ but at the end of the day you are coming to a therapist to be heard, be understood, and to be supported. I will do that for you without judgment or criticism. Let’s talk today!
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$150/session

Solution oriented
Authentic
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+7
Welcome! My name is Kim, and I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of clinical experience and I believe therapy is a place where you can feel truly heard, supported, and empowered to grow. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy, which means I draw from different techniques and perspectives to best fit your unique needs and goals. I bring a warm, down-to-earth style to our work together, meeting you where you are and helping you navigate life’s challenges with compassion and hope. My goal is to create a safe and caring space where you feel comfortable to be yourself and move towards the changes you want in your life.
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$150/session

Direct
Empowering
Intelligent
Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
+9
My dream client is someone who recognizes that they deserve to be happy and is genuinely ready to grow. They approach the therapeutic process with an open mind, understanding that motivation and introspection can develop over time. This client is committed to taking control of their life and actively managing symptoms of mental health that hinder their well-being, paving the way for a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle.
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$120/session

Warm
Authentic
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+7
Hello, my name is Ruth McKowen. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker, and I am honored to help people navigate life’s challenges and difficulties. I have been in the mental health field for eleven years—five of which were spent in crisis intervention, where I had the privilege of meeting people at very dark points in their lives to help provide stabilization and hope. My approach centers on empowering clients to recognize their unique identity, skills, talents, and gifts, while providing the warm support and guidance they need.
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When looking for online therapy, you can see anyone that is credentialed in the state. We want you to find the best fit, therefore, Grow Therapy shows available therapists across the entire state. If you’d rather see someone in-person, you can change the filter from virtual and find a therapist near your address.

When booking you’ll be asked to verify with your Member ID. However, if you don’t have any of the insurances available you can select cash. Our therapists will have their cost of appointment on their profile. Individual session costs will vary.

The specialty filter is optional. You don’t need to check any boxes to see a provider. However, fit is very important when selecting an online therapist. If you have knowledge or experience to recognize what specialties you may need.

Finding a provider with a similar life experience can be beneficial because it can be easier to establish rapport and potentially be understood quicker and clearer.

Your first therapy session is for you and your therapist to meet each other and to ask any questions that you have about the counseling process. This is where you can expect your therapist to do the same as they will ask questions to gain insight into your specific situation. In this first session the therapist is doing their part to gather as much information so they can better assess if they are able to meet your therapeutic needs. Depending upon your provider's specialty, you may also discuss the methods the therapist will use. For additional information on therapy methods, please visit the Grow Therapy Help Center.Some people feel nervous before their first appointment, and that is totally normal! Coming prepared with a list of questions for your therapist may help. Remember, you're taking a brave step by seeking therapy, and it is okay to be nervous as you try something new.