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 364 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.

Find therapists near you in

Charleston

Availability updated: 9/28/2026

$150/session

Solution oriented
Warm
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Self Esteem
+10
My name is Wendy, and I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience. I believe that the therapeutic relationship should be rooted in respect, compassion, and genuine understanding. My approach combines evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These goal-oriented strategies empower you to tap into your own strengths and create meaningful, lasting change—often allowing you to see progress sooner than expected. I work with adults, adolescents, and children, and I am committed to meeting you where you are. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, self-esteem challenges, life transitions, or communication issues, I’ll be here to support and guide you every step of the way. I’m glad you’ve taken this important step toward change. When you’re ready, I’m here to help you move forward on your path to a healthier, more fulfilling life.
VirtualAvailable

$150/session

Solution oriented
Authentic
Direct
Specialties
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
+10
Hi, I’m Joe. I’ve worked in the mental health field for 27 years across substance use treatment, outpatient care, and hospital settings. I’ve supported individuals and families through crisis, transition, and long-term growth. I work well with young adults, adults, and families who are navigating stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, or major life changes. I also have extensive experience working with men who may struggle to express emotions directly and instead feel stuck in withdrawal, irritability, or self-doubt. As a veteran, I understand the mindset and pressures that can come with military life. Across all of my work, I aim to provide a grounded, steady presence where honesty, insight, and meaningful change can take place.
VirtualAvailable

$300/session

Authentic
Empowering
Warm
Specialties
Couples Counseling
Parenting
Sex Therapy
+10
I'm Dr. Ehsan Adib Shabahang, founder of AtReef Therapy PLLC and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and National Certified Counselor based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I hold a PhD in Psychology with a concentration in social psychology and a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My practice provides integrative, depth-oriented therapy for couples and individuals, conducted entirely through secure telehealth. I work most often with high-achieving adults and couples who function well professionally but find themselves facing patterns that intelligence, success, or effort alone have not resolved: recurring conflict, emotional distance, perfectionism, burnout, anxiety, and questions about identity, meaning, and direction. My clinical approach draws on relational and depth psychology, Jungian psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy, integrated according to each client's needs rather than applied as a fixed protocol. I am also the developer of Self-Reflective Relationship Therapy (SRRT), a research-informed framework that emphasizes self-reflection, emotional responsibility, and translating insight into real behavioral change. Therapy with me is not only about understanding why a pattern exists. Insight matters, but it is not the goal on its own. I focus equally on what changes in your communication, boundaries, emotional regulation, and decisions once that understanding is in place. I see couples working through betrayal, disconnection, and recurring cycles of conflict, and I see individuals navigating anxiety, burnout, identity transitions, and the gap between a capable public self and a more uncertain private one. I also bring particular attention to intercultural relationships and cross-cultural identity, informed by my own doctoral research and background working across cultures. If you are looking for a therapist who will engage directly, take your patterns seriously, and hold you accountable to real change rather than surface-level coping strategies, I would be glad to work with you.
VirtualAvailable

$120/session

Warm
Empowering
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+9
English | español I graduated from the University of Gdansk, Poland (B.A. Psychology), and obtained a Master's in professional counseling from Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia. I am licensed to provide professional counseling independently in Arizona, Florida, South Carolina, Virginia, and Texas. I have experience working with individuals from various backgrounds and providing therapy in English and Spanish. Treatment is about finding hope despite the circumstances. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who treats children (ages Zero+), teens, and adults.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

$150/session

Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Family Conflict
+7
I’m Dr. DaQuana Mack, DSW, LISW-CP, a licensed clinical social worker and the founder of Helping Other Pursue Excellence, LLC, a mental health clinic dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I would describe myself as compassionate, approachable, genuine, and nonjudgmental. I believe in creating a safe space where you can be heard, understood, and supported without feeling judged. My approach is collaborative and client-centered. I meet you where you are, help you recognize your strengths, and work with you to develop practical tools for moving forward. My goal is not to tell you how to live your life, but to walk alongside you as you discover your own path toward healing, growth, and excellence.
Available

$130/session

Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
+10
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tennessee (LCSW), Massachusetts (LICSW), Maine (LCSW), and South Carolina (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience guiding individuals through life's challenges. I understand that life's path isn't always straight; transitions, trauma, grief, depression, and relationship struggles are real. I believe in the transformative power of collaboration and growth. With a MA in Social Work from Georgia State University and dual BAs from UMBC, my diverse background equips me to provide tailored therapy and counseling. My compassionate, non-judgmental, honest, and down-to-earth approach creates a safe space where I walk beside you on your journey to healing and growth. NOT CURRENTLY OPEN TO COUPLES.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

$175/session

Specialties
Burnout
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
+9
I am licensed in three states (NY, NC, and SC) and have 8 years total of clinical experience. My career started in North Carolina when I got my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Carolina University and completed my internship serving as a counselor in an inpatient substance use treatment facility. After that, most of my career was spent serving diverse populations in New York City, in multiple settings of care including substance use treatment and community mental health treatment facilities, and private practice settings. I worked with a heavily diverse, international, and multicultural population from many backgrounds. Over time I had immersive experience building a niche working with LGBTQ+ clients, with a particularly strong following of gay men navigating complexities in their identity, sexuality, and interpersonal relationships. I also worked with clients from all walks of life navigating concerns around trauma, addiction, mood disorders, major life transitions, and concerns regarding intimate relationships. I consider my counseling approach to be ecletic. I incorperate concepts from many different modalities and adapt them to the unique needs and personalities of my clients. Some of the major counseling theories I draw from include Person-centered therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognative Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, and many others.
Available

Often rebooked

$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.
VirtualAvailable

$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.
VirtualAvailable

$60/session

Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
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.
Available

$125/session

Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Women's Issues
+10
Life can be challenging, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with depression, processing past trauma, facing relationship difficulties, or simply feeling stuck, I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you can be yourself and focus on healing and growth. I'm Ta'Meka Gethers, MA, LPC, NCC, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and families overcome obstacles and build healthier, more fulfilling lives. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. I believe that every person has strengths they can draw upon, even during life's most difficult seasons. Together, we'll work to better understand your experiences, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful change that aligns with your goals and values. My goal is to help you feel empowered, supported, and confident in your ability to move forward.
Available

$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.
Available

Often rebooked

$100/session

Authentic
Warm
Direct
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
+6
Welcome! I’m Rachel. Are you struggling with a difficult life situation? Are you looking for lasting and meaningful change? I’d like to provide you with a supportive space to deal with what is occurring in your life. Dealing with the stresses and challenges of everyday life can be hard, and when you add in relationship issues, anxiety or depression, or personal struggles – it can be overwhelming. If you’re looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, or you’re just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to helping you achieve your goals. I will encourage you to be kind to your body and mind as you work to solve your problems. I am a firm believer in the mind-body connection. My clients are encouraged to be diligent about routine medical care, and I often consult with healthcare workers and fitness experts to gain insight and knowledge for my clients. When you feel better about yourself, you can feel more optimistic about the future. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage and I am proud of you for getting started. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I enjoy helping people and truly believe that every individual deserves to lead a happy, fulfilling life. Let’s work together!
VirtualAvailable

$85/session

Warm
Authentic
Intelligent
Specialties
Personality Disorders
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
+9
I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can exhale—where you don’t have to have everything figured out, and where you can show up exactly as you are. I know that life can feel overwhelming when you’re carrying trauma, anxiety, depression, or intense emotions, and I’m passionate about helping clients feel supported as they work toward healing. Through evidence-based approaches like DBT, CBT, and CPT, I help adults make sense of their experiences, strengthen their coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. My hope is that our work together helps you feel more grounded, empowered, and connected to the life you want to live.
Available

$140/session

Empowering
Warm
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
+10
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I obtained both my Bachelor's and Master's degree 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. 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.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

$125/session

Specialties
Anxiety
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
+7
Baddies have bad days too. You may look confident, capable, and put together on the outside while quietly struggling underneath. I work with adults navigating heartbreak, relationship concerns, trauma, anxiety, and low self esteem. I provide a warm and honest space where you can put down the pressure to have it all together, work through what is hurting, and begin feeling like yourself again.
Available

$100/session

Empowering
Warm
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
+10
My ideal client is someone who recognizes that life presents with many challenges and understands that receiving help is not a sign of weakness, rather it is strength. Those life challenges maybe due to stress, health issues, family conflicts, or something more, but they are looking to identify, process, and gain needed support and skills to conquer those challenges. They are looking for someone who will encourage them, keep them accountable, and be open and honest with them. I feel that therapy is more than an occupation for me, rather it is a calling. I will be a listening ear, support, encourager, and support for my clients. I believe that encouraging is a gift which I possess and freely give, and when my clients are going through some of their toughest battles, understanding that they are not alone really matters. There are many different providers who are looking to support and help clients, which is good, because finding the right provider absolutely makes a difference. I want to be a support, sounding board, and ally to work through crisis, challenges, and even give a different perspective. Life is hard, but finding the right provider should not be.
Available

$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.
VirtualAvailable

$100/session

Empowering
Solution oriented
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Mood Disorders
+5
With more than a decade of experience guiding individuals through some of life’s greatest challenges, I am able to meet clients where they are to help them reach their full potential. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in both Georgia and South Carolina, I am committed to seeing each person I work with succeed in overcoming the obstacles they face in life with confidence. I enjoy helping families and individuals through Individual Counseling, Family Counseling, Group Counseling, and Consulting. I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work from California State University, while also being a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
VirtualAvailable

$110/session

Authentic
Warm
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Insomnia/Sleep Issues
Life Transitions
+9
Hi there, I'm Jenni! Feeling stuck and frustrated? Struggling to deal with the loss of a loved one? Trying to find balance in your life while coping with chronic illness? Expecting an upcoming change? Not able to sleep or stay on top of things in your life? I am here to help! Therapy cannot be effective if we are not meeting your specific needs and goals. I want to meet you where you are and together identify a path forward. I want to understand you, your values, and your background while also giving you solution-focused interventions you can utilize to make changes. If talking it through without homework is the way you want to go, that is fine too! We are all capable of change and moving forward but sometimes it is the dialogues in our head, relationships, or other factors that are getting in our way. Therapy is a great place to work through those and be more connected with what you value in your life. Let's work together!
VirtualAvailable

$120/session

Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Military/Veterans
+10
I am a bilingual and bicultural Licensed Mental Health Counselor licensed in Florida with over 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked around the world- in Mexico, in the US, in Germany, in Japan, and in US, and worked in a wide variety of settings, including extensive work in community mental health, substance abuse/addictions, child welfare, and with military and veteran populations. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including couples/relationship issues, anxiety, depression, immigration-related issues, abuse and trauma, divorce and separation, and grief and loss, among other things. I have also worked extensively with the Marine Corps in the area of force preservation and suicide prevention, and have worked with other branches of the service as well, both in the US and OCONUS. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. I honestly believe we can work together to find solutions for almost any problem and that we can emerge from challenges stronger, and even more resilient. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, mindfulness training, and other techniques. I also have incorporated many things I have learned in my travels and interactions with psychology in other cultures and countries into my extensive training. I will tailor our interactions and treatment to help you meet your goals and work collaboratively with you every step along the way. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
VirtualAvailable

$100/session

Direct
Empowering
Open-minded
Specialties
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Military/Veterans
+9
William brings one of the more distinctive backgrounds on the Grow therapy platform: a former Army Chaplain with over 15 years active military experience, personal experience with therapy, and a rich modality set spanning EMDR, EFT for couples, Solution Focused Therapy, Family Systems, and Narrative Art Therapy. Married with adult children, he is ready to walk alongside his clients to help them through and out of their situation and onto reaching goals of their own. With over 30 years of counseling in a wide variety of settings and groups, let William see if he can help you today. Veterans and First Responders will find that William has a very unique understanding of those communities and cultures and the challenges they can present. Schedule a session today! Now accepting clients. Share this resource with your friends! Sessions are VERY affordable at $85 and hour and $95 per couple. A variety of insurances are accepted, along with private pay through Venmo and Zelle.
Available

Often rebooked

$90/session

Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
+10
Misty Bamberg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (GA) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (SC). She earned her MSW in social work at the University of South Carolina. Misty has experience treating a variety of disorders and conditions to include depression and anxiety; managing stress; building self-esteem and confidence; and coping with life changes to include grief and loss.
VirtualAvailable

$125/session

Warm
Empowering
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Self Esteem
+10
Hi, I’m Stephanie, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) who helps individuals struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, and the constant pressure to please others. My work focuses on creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore what’s behind the stress, self-doubt, and overwhelm you’re feeling. I’ll help you build healthier boundaries, quiet your inner critic, and start showing up more confidently in your life and relationships. Whether you’re feeling stuck or just ready for a change, I’m here to guide you through it with empathy and evidence-based tools.
VirtualAvailable

$200/session

Authentic
Solution oriented
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+10
Hi! I'm a LCMHCS, LPCS, LCAS, CCS based in North Carolina and practicing in NC, SC, GA, TX, AZ, MA, ME, RI, NH and US VI. I received my Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University and two Masters from Webster University in Counseling and Health Administration. I have been practicing for over 20 years and enjoy working with a diverse population of people. I have several areas of expertise and enjoy using them to support my clients in their overall life goals and plans for success.
VirtualAvailable
Frequently asked questions

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.