I’m excited to help you in your journey. Here are some ways I can help.
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Family Therapy
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Individual Counseling
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Couples Therapy
Specialities
My background and training give me great insight into these areas, which I can use to help my clients.
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Trauma literally means "wound, injury, or shock." It refers to events that overwhelm an individual's ability to cope. People differ in what they find traumatic, but some events are universally distressing. While it was once believed that only physical harm caused trauma, we now know that emotionally stressful events can also result in trauma, especially when there is a lack of supportive care. Trauma can deeply affect a person’s emotional and psychological well-being.
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PTSD is a condition diagnosed in individuals who have experienced or witnessed severe traumatic events, such as death, serious injury, or sexual violence. Those with PTSD often live in fear that the traumatic event will happen again, and they may struggle to realize that the event is over. PTSD changes the way memory functions, causing the brain to simultaneously avoid the traumatic memory due to its distressing nature and attempt to process and make sense of it. This can severely impact various aspects of their life.
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Complex Trauma describes repeated or ongoing trauma, often occurring within personal relationships, making it difficult or impossible to escape. This type of trauma typically begins in childhood, affecting a child's development and often being kept secret or denied. Complex trauma can result in deep-seated emotional and psychological issues that persist into adulthood.
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Attachment Wounds are disruptions in the bond between a child and their caregiver, which can occur due to neglect, abandonment, or inconsistent caregiving. These wounds impact a person's ability to form secure and healthy relationships, affecting emotional and relational development throughout life. Individuals with attachment wounds may struggle with trust, intimacy, and emotional regulation.
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Religious Trauma involves the harm experienced within a religious context, which can include emotional, psychological, and spiritual damage. This trauma can arise from manipulation, control, or exploitation by religious leaders or communities, leaving individuals feeling betrayed and deeply wounded.
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Spiritual Abuse refers to the misuse of spiritual or religious authority to control, manipulate, or exploit others. This abuse can cause significant emotional and psychological harm, leaving individuals feeling confused, hurt, and disconnected from their spirituality.
Approaches to Treatment
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Trauma-Focused Therapy
Trauma can affect the way you feel, relate, cope, and move through the world. Trauma focused therapy helps us understand how past experiences may still be showing up in the present, while working at a pace that supports stability, insight, and healing.
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Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)
Deep Brain Reorienting, or DBR, is a body based trauma therapy that works with the brain and nervous system's response to shock, threat, and attachment pain. Rather than focusing primarily on retelling the story, DBR helps us notice and process the deeper responses that can remain stuck long after an experience has ended. This approach can be especially helpful when you understand your trauma intellectually but still feel its effects in your body and relationships.
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Attachment-Based Therapy
The relationships we experience early in life often shape how we connect with ourselves and others. Attachment based therapy helps us understand relational patterns, heal old wounds, and develop more secure and fulfilling connections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it’s normal to have questions. Here’s what you can expect. If you’re wondering about something else, you’re welcome to reach out.
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I offer both in person and online therapy. My office is located in Greenville, South Carolina, and I also provide secure tele-health sessions for clients located anywhere in South Carolina.
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My standard rate for a 60 minute individual therapy session is $140.
The first individual session is 90 minutes and is $200.
For couples therapy, sessions are typically 90 minutes and are $240. A 60 minute couples session may be available when clinically appropriate and is $160.
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I am considered an “out-of-network” provider and do not bill insurance directly. However, I can provide a superbill upon request, which you may be able to submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about this process, I'm happy to help!
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I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to help you explore whether working together feels like the right fit.
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Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what brings you to therapy. We’ll review consent and confidentiality, talk through relevant history and goals, and begin shaping a plan for our work together. You are welcome to ask questions at any point.
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Most clients begin with weekly sessions to build consistency and momentum. As therapy progresses, we can adjust the frequency based on your needs and goals.
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Each therapy session typically lasts 50-55 minutes.
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Yes, I offer telehealth sessions, and both Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be effectively conducted via telehealth.
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Margaret Cross Counseling is located at 10 East Avenue, Greenville, SC 29601.
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Yes! You are welcome to attend sessions in person at my Greenville office or online through a secure, confidential tele-health platform. We can also discuss a hybrid approach if that best fits your schedule and preferences.
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I ask for at least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule a session. Late cancellations or no-shows may be subject to a cancellation fee.
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I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults. Across every stage of life, I approach therapy through a trauma informed lens, with attention to how past experiences can shape emotions, relationships, and patterns of coping.