South Carolina Online Therapy
All of South Carolina. I was born in Sumter, grew up in Greenville, and go to Edisto every summer. I know all the nuances of Bless your heart and You’ll be in my prayers. I am fluent in Evangelical faux-authenticity (“My life group just wants to do life together, you know?”). And I provide online therapy for anxious millennials ready to break the chains of perfectionism, heal their hearts, and build a life they truly love.
All the Single Ladies Group
Join a community of single women who will never look at you with pity, ready to seize the moment instead of waiting for life to begin at marriage.
Clarity Tarot Intensives
You don’t need 6 months of therapy - you need to make a choice, you need your gut to speak loud and clear. Let’s cut through the anxiety fog and get you the answers you need, ASAP.
Weekly Depth Therapy
For anxious over-thinkers ready to rebuild beautiful life. Your personal time slot for online therapy + access to my Skills Class course + unlimited support between sessions.
I’ve never done therapy before… How do I get started?
First of all, yay for you! Excited you’re here. And… I get it!
So…first step to starting online counseling - deep breath.
Second step, schedule a 15 minute phone call. You pick a day and time that works best for you, and I’ll send you a form to get a quick 411. We’ll chat in the virtual therapy room to get a feel for online counseling, and me.
I only work with a few clients at a time so I guarantee consistent, personalized support - so this call is important. It helps us see if I’m a good fit for the support you’re needing. If I am, awesome! And if I’m not, that’s totally cool too. I’ll help you find what you’re looking for, even if it’s not me.
FAQs
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Blood. Sweat. & your first born child.
I kid… a little. The type of deep healing and radical transformation you’re after requires a serious investment. And I know this investment will pay off.
Intake Sessions are $165
Weekly 50 minute sessions are $145
3 Hour Tarot Clarity Intensive is $500
All the Single Ladies Group - application required.
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Sessions are about 50 minutes. I’m also available via messaging and email between sessions for questions, ideas, or concerns in between appointments. I consider myself on retainer for you.
If you’re asking how long does therapy take to work, like, in general…there are several answers.
In general, most clients start to see positive changes in the first 3 sessions, and are conquering major goals in the first six months.
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Therapy (or counseling, I use both words) helps you find acceptance, ground into your values, and take aligned action to create the life you want. You don’t deserve the pain that’s brought you to therapy. And it’s possible to heal. For those defenses to become really relaxed. Discover the things you used to cope with that hard relationship. You can become mindful of any triggers you picked up along the way. You don’t want to inflict any of that trauma onto the people you care about.
In the process of online therapy you learn to have a peaceful, loving relationship. With yourself, the people you love, and a future partner.
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Insurance does cover online counseling! If you want to use your insurance, check out this calculator to see how your insurance plan cover.
Insurance companies make strange bedfellows for heart centered therapists - they are greedy, selfish, and inconsideraIe. And require your private information.
I do take FSA and HSA cards, and all manner of debit and credit cards.
Why online therapy?
Online counseling / virtual therapy / telehealth…all the same thing.
In 2019, I turned down a telehealth option. Who wants to come to therapy online? That’s so weird.
Now we do basically everything online. Evidence shows that online therapy is just as effective as in person therapy. And my clients are busy bees. They’re going from their shift at the hospital to working on their side hustle. Trying to meet a friend before they go on a date. Eating lunch during their zoom meeting while sending an email.
I am exclusively doing online counseling. After six years of an hour long commute every day, I’ve found I do the very best work when I can walk to my office from my kitchen.
Should I see a therapist after a breakup or divorce?
You should see a therapist after a big break up or a divorce. In the same way that you should see a physical therapist after you break a leg.
Break ups and divorce are major life changes that bring a tsunami of emotion. And opinions. So many people will have thoughts and feelings about your choices. Therapy is a chance to enter a no judgment zone. And have someone give you the resources and know how to rebuild life on your terms.
What is online therapy with Emilea like?
Before our first session, you’ll fill out all the intake paperwork. We’ll hit the ground running. My first question is always the same - what are you hoping to walk away with today. I want to make sure you end the session relieved. Rejuvenated. Maybe even hopeful.
The first session is a full 90 minutes. It helps me get a full understanding of your needs and how I can help. Every session after that will be 50 minutes. I usually pull tarot cards each session to invite your intuition to the party. I blend evidence based skills and tools with intuition centered processes.
Hoping for more info? Keep scrolling…
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Are break ups & anxiety related?
IN A WORD: YES
Constantly thinking about whether you’re good enough. A deep yearning to be known exactly as you are.
But despite how hard you try (and you try damn hard)... Your palms are still sweaty at work. And you don’t even wanna talk about the dates.
Most of my clients start online therapy because they know they can do something. Soothe the well of anger, dry up the tide of sadness, and have the right tooTs for their relationships.
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What if I'm not single?
JUICY WORK TO DO
The wounds that happen in relationships can also be healed in relationships.
You want to work on yourself to get back to how it used to be. You know you’re not perfect. And you want help so your boyfriend can be happier. So things will get better.
Online therapy is still awesome for you, whether it’s with your SO or just you solo. Improving communication, accessing vulnerability, and building deep romance.
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Is therapy really for me?
ARE MY PROBLEMS REALLY THAT BAD?
Before they came to see me, my clients wondered if they’re really hurting enough to be in therapy. That starting therapy would mean they weren’t as capable as they thought. But they’re running on empty and at their core, they’re suffering for it. Therapy isn’t for everyone. But if you’re ready to dive deep. If you’re ready to be the daughter, friend, and boss you love. If you’re ready to find a healthy, juicy, lasting love. Then therapy is for you my friend.
Checklist for Successful Online Therapy
You don’t need a commute to get the life you want.
You just need a solid wifi connection. And I recommend headphones. I make sure my end of the call is completely isolated from anyone. Total privacy. I think headphones are the easiest way for you to ensure that for yourself.
I love it when clients have an iced coffee too.
A favorite pillow or blanket to snuggle. Light a beautiful candle. Anything that helps them feel safe and homey. You’ve set aside an hour to invest in yourself. Invest all the way!
My in-office clients…
enjoy having a pocket in their day to just be themselves. Not responsible for anyone else’s needs. Don’t have to ‘be together.’ Close the office door, take a deep breath, and be real.
My WFH Clients…
love online therapy. It’s a chance to unplug from their corporate life, curl up in their favorite blanket, and cuss up a storm
What’s online therapy with Emilea really like?
Maybe you’ve heard your favorite podcaster talk about how life changing therapy is. Maybe you’ve only seen therapy on TV. Or you once did couples therapy with an ex where you know you weren’t truthful. Now you’re curious but apprehensive.
Here’s a little look at what virtual therapy with me is like:
In general, the first session is kind of like a first date. We’re getting to know each other. Make sure our senses of humor sync up. See if we have a spark. The most important element of good therapy, online counseling or in person, is a good relationship between me and the client. It doesn’t matter how fancy or evidence based my techniques are. If you aren’t feeling it - therapy won’t work.
After that, we gotta start with what you want. All the things you fantasize about during your rewatch marathons. I dig into those desires. I dig into those past relationships. I want you to feel validated and heard. Together we map out commonalities of failed relationships. Your expectations and emotions. The ways you’ve learned to cope. Do you like those coping skills? Do you need more?
Then I ask the question my clients are most afraid of. The question my clients don’t think is important. But is the most important question I can ask as a therapist.
What do you want?
What about Sliding Scale?
I do reserve a few sliding scale spots on my caseload. If you are interested in that option, please contact me through Open Path Psychotherapy Collective. They are a great organization helping make great therapy accessible. You sign up for a lifetime membership with a one time fee. And then we work out the sliding scale.
I operate a pay-what-you-can sliding scale. Open Path will ask you about annual income numbers, but I don’t care about those at all. You are the expert on your life in the therapy room. You are the expert of your finances. You know how much you can and want to invest in yourself. What amount can you reasonably pay for weekly therapy? The only wrong answer is more than $250.