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Antonia Graves

Antonia Graves, LISW-CP

South Carolina

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Licensed social worker - young adult concerns

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Depression support
  • Relationship work

About Antonia

Antonia Graves is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) in South Carolina and brings 16 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. Antonia works with adults navigating common pressures in early adulthood and beyond.

She approaches sessions as a chance to build on the strengths clients already have. Antonia treats clients as the experts on their own stories and helps them notice what is working. Conversations are practical and grounded, aimed at clearer thinking and small, usable changes.

Her background includes many years supporting people coping with life changes such as career shifts, parenting stresses, divorce and separation, and caregiver responsibilities. She also addresses problems that affect daily functioning, like sleeping difficulties, chronic pain or illness, and anger.

Antonia aims to help clients untangle relationship and intimacy-related issues. She works through communication problems, blended family dynamics, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. She also supports people dealing with money worries, midlife questions, and finding life purpose.

Sessions focus on realistic steps clients can take between meetings. Antonia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on coping skills, emotional regulation, and practical problem solving. She encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes.

How evidence-based work translates to online sessions

Antonia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and problem solving. For example, cognitive approaches help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced thoughts, which can ease anxiety and depression. Behavioral techniques focus on small action steps and routine changes to improve sleep, mood, and daily functioning.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match techniques to their goals, preferences, and life demands. Expect discussion about what felt helpful and adjustments to the plan as work progresses.

Confirm the exact session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks from work or study. Phone-only sessions may be useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. The emphasis is on making sessions practical so they fit into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

16+ years

Listed in

South Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, grief, trauma, and related issues such as sleep problems and parenting stress.

What is her approach in sessions?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and helps clients build on their own strengths with practical, step-by-step work between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 16 years of professional work experience in social work and clinical practice in South Carolina.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the credential LISW-CP and practices in South Carolina.

Does she offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; pricing depends on the subscription plan you choose.

How do I get started with a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the booking flow.

Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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