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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Columbia, SC
With over four decades of dedicated service, I have built a career rooted in compassionate mental health counseling. My practice focuses on helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, and traumatic stress. Drawing from extensive experience as a former school counselor, guidance director, and contract therapist for pre-trial intervention programs, I employ evidence-based techniques tailored to each client's unique needs. My therapeutic approach integrates family therapy, behavioral counseling, Ericksonian hypnosis, and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), with specialized expertise in resolving both 'big T' and 'little t' traumas.Certified as a family court mediator and hypnotherapist, I prioritize creating safe, collaborative environments where clients can achieve lasting healing. My commitment to continuous professional development, including advanced training in EFT and Matrix Reimprinting, ensures clients receive cutting-edge care. Having witnessed countless life transformations, I remain deeply passionate about empowering individuals to reclaim their joy and emotional well-being through personalized therapeutic journeys.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couple Counseling
Family Therapy
EFT Tapping Sessions
Trauma Recovery
Hypnotherapy
Mediation Services
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of clinical experience in mental health counseling
- Specialized training in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
- Certified family court mediator with conflict resolution expertise
- Proven success with trauma recovery and anxiety disorders
- Personalized treatment plans combining traditional and energy psychology
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) SC #0056
- ADR Mediator SC #1227
- National Certified Hypnotherapist NGH #43045
What people say
Gold Standard
Nothing short of a miracle
Profound impact
True mental health professional
Reborn outlook
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored mental health counseling addressing depression, anxiety, and traumatic stress through evidence-based techniques. Clients receive personalized treatment plans combining traditional talk therapy with innovative energy psychology methods. The therapeutic process focuses on resolving dysfunctional thought patterns and emotional blockages to restore emotional well-being.
Emotional Freedom Techniques
Energy psychology approach using meridian point tapping to release emotional trauma and anxiety. This technique addresses both major traumas and subtle stressors by clearing energy blockages that affect mental health. Sessions help clients achieve rapid emotional relief through guided tapping protocols tailored to their specific issues.
Family Therapy
Treatment approach focusing on family dynamics and relationship patterns that influence individual mental health. Sessions address intergenerational trauma and communication issues through systemic interventions. The therapy helps families develop healthier interaction patterns and resolve conflicts affecting multiple members.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized treatment for trauma survivors using integrated therapeutic modalities including EFT and Matrix Reimprinting. Addresses both acute traumatic events and chronic stress from childhood experiences. The recovery process focuses on restoring emotional safety and rebuilding healthy relationship patterns affected by traumatic experiences.
Hypnotherapy
Milton Erickson-based hypnotherapy for addressing emotional issues through subconscious reprogramming. Uses guided relaxation and suggestion techniques to modify negative thought patterns. Particularly effective for anxiety reduction, habit modification, and accessing inner resources for personal growth and healing.
People
Sandra E. Hennies, M.Ed
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
With over 40 years of clinical experience, Sandra E. Hennies is a licensed therapist specializing in trauma recovery, anxiety disorders, and family systems counseling. She combines traditional therapy with EFT and hypnosis techniques, maintaining active certifications in multiple therapeutic modalities.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I specialize in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Ericksonian hypnosis, family systems therapy, and trauma resolution for individuals, couples, and families.
How does EFT therapy work for trauma recovery?
EFT combines acupressure point tapping with cognitive therapy to release emotional blockages, effectively addressing both 'big T' traumas and subtle life stressors.
Can you help with anxiety and depression treatment?
Yes, I provide evidence-based treatment for anxiety and depression using personalized therapy plans that may include EFT, behavioral counseling, and energy psychology techniques.
Are mediation services available for family conflicts?
As a certified South Carolina family court mediator, I offer mediation services to help resolve family disputes through collaborative, non-adversarial processes.
What experience do you have with trauma therapy?
With 40+ years in practice, including work with pre-trial intervention programs and specialized EFT training, I've successfully treated complex trauma cases for decades.
How can I schedule an initial consultation?
Contact me directly at (803) 787-3130 to discuss your needs and schedule an appointment for individual, couple, or family therapy sessions.
