Gayla Partin, LISW-CP

Taking the step to seek help from a counselor is an important decision. I hope that whatever your reason for considering counseling, you know there is a place that you can come to be heard without judgement. I have experience in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, panic, family issues, aging concerns, spiritual struggles, grief and loss, and other life stages. Please contact me for an assessment visit and we will work together to create a plan of care that fits your individual concerns.

Gayla is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in psychology and sociology from the University of South Carolina. She has a Master of Social Work degree from the University of South Carolina and a license to practice as an independent clinical counselor through the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Gayla is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for treatment of trauma and post-traumatic stress. Gayla is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science

Jenna Binion, LISW-CP, CCTP, RYT-200

It is an honor for me to sit with people as they work towards having the life they want. My goal is to help people find relief from the memories, thoughts, and beliefs that weigh them down and work alongside them to replace that heaviness using curiosity, knowledge, and growth.

Jenna is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Social Work degree. She specializes in working with trauma and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and is a Star Behavioral Health Provider, a designation given to providers who are trained in issues unique to service members and their families. She has a license to practice as an independent clinical counselor through the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.

Jenna loves spending time outside with her family and pets, quilting, yoga, and hiking.

ABBYE PRICE, LISW-CP

Life can be emotionally and mentally exhausting. We give so much energy to our roles as fathers, mothers, wives, professionals, daughters, sons, friends, etc; we forget to pour back into ourselves. My primary goal is to offer a safe and caring environment where you will feel supported as you share your story, and finally spend time pouring time and energy into you.

I have experience in working with individuals who have anxiety, depression, marital/partner issues, work and family related stress, or who are adjusting to challenging life events.

Asking for help is hard, and asking a stranger for help is even harder. I understand. If you feel like you may benefit from therapy, I really hope you take that leap and schedule an assessment. Give it a try!

laura Beth Powell, LISW-CP

Life today is busy and constantly changing, which often throws many obstacles in our way. Counseling is an essential tool to managing life’s challenges and living a more fulfilled life. I have experience working with children and adults who have anxiety, depression, marital/partner issues, work and family related stress, or who are adjusting to challenging life events.

Beth is a Licensed Independent Social Worker. She attended The University of South Carolina and received her Bachelor of Arts in psychology and Master’s degree in Social Work. Beth has worked in the field for 44 years in a variety of settings including, medical social work, The Department of Social Services, and foster care and adoptions where she provided assessments and treatment of child abuse and neglect. She also worked as the Tuomey hospice bereavement coordinator, and in the public schools as a school social worker. Beth is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, School Social Workers Association of America and SC School Social Work Association.

Danielle Bigelow

If you call Counseling Sumter, you may have the pleasure of speaking to Danielle! Danielle handles scheduling, correspondence with community partners, and connects new clients to clinicians. In addition to her work at Counseling Sumter, Danielle is in a Masters program for counseling and is an active member of many local groups. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, and reading.