Are you looking for places that offer mental health care for moms? Feeling a little overwhelmed and searching for someone to help you take care of your mental health? With some research and suggestions from local moms, Kidding Around Contributors have compiled this list of mental health resources for moms in Greenville, SC, and online. Take care of yourselves, mom, so you have something left to take care of everyone else!
This list is for informational purposes. Inclusion on this list should not be considered a specific endorsement by Kidding Around.
Let’s be honest — motherhood is no picnic. Some days you need a little extra help. Whether its pure exhaustion, the need to repeat yourself a million times, having to clean up every hour, or feeling as if you’re making food all day long, mom days can be very long. Add in needing to balance all of that with a full-time job, social life, staying active, tidying up the house, food shopping, and it’s no wonder mom life can get overwhelming.
You may feel like you can handle everything, but in reality, it’s impossible to be superwoman 24/7. It’s okay to ask for help. Feeling like you lost yourself when you became a mom is totally normal.
I’ve made it easy to find local therapists who are willing to help you with what you’re going through! Don’t be embarrassed to reach out to any one of these places to ask for help.
Mental Health Help for Moms in Greenville, SC
Reproductive Journey Counseling and Support
25 Woods Lake Road
Suite 712, Greenville, SC
864.242.0005
Monday – Friday, By Appointment Only
If you or another mom you know is suffering from postpartum depression and feels as if they’re drowning without anyone to talk to, this is the place for you. They have 5 highly-skilled counselors as well as an intern for you to reach out to. They never make you feel judged for thinking a certain way and always make you feel comfortable enough to open up.
Cost of Sessions at Reproductive Journey Counseling and Support
They take Blue Cross of South Carolina. For those without insurance, they charge $110 for the initial fee and the fee after that is $105. They do offer an income-based fee, which is based on household size and income. The sessions are typically 55 minutes. They offer a 20-minute complimentary video or in-person consultation.
Navigating Motherhood Gathering – Free
An expert facilitator will be present at each session tackling motherhood concerns and a chance for new moms to socialize and interact. Pre-registration is required. Every Thursday, 7- 8:30 pm. More info: Navigating Motherhood.
Relationship Workshop for New Parents – Virtual
The workshop is hosted on Zoom and limited to 10 couples. Designed for new parents and parents with children under 3yrs. Learn more about this workshop: Relationship Workshop for New Parents.
COVID PRECAUTIONS: For those who don’t feel comfortable walking into their office, they offer virtual sessions. Whether you are seeing someone in person or virtually, the price is the same.
Clear Path Therapy
198 Roper Mountain Road, Suite C
Greenville, South Carolina
864.670.2070
Monday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 – 4:00 pm
Friday – Saturday – Sunday closed
The difference between venting to a friend versus contacting Kelly Reel is an unbiased opinion. She holds a Masters degree from Converse College in Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as additional certifications in STEP (Systematic Training in Effective Parenting) and completed level 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. She deals with postpartum depression, couples therapy as well as individualized therapy sessions.
On her website, she notes the changes you might be experiencing as a new mom or seasoned mother. She helps moms who suffer from anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed all the time, feeling guilty, overanalyzing situations and the list goes on. If you’re experiencing any of these issues above, seek help.
Cost of Sessions at Clear Path Therapy
The initial (Couples Therapy) session rate is $195 and lasts 1.5 hours. After that, the couples therapy sessions are $130 and last 55-60 minutes.
The Individual Therapy sessions are $130 and last 55-60 minutes. Please note this rate might be lower if insurance pays for all or a portion of the session.
She accepts the following insurance companies:
- BlueCross BlueShield insurances
- Cigna
- United Healthcare/Optum
- Magellan
Tricare EAST
If you do not have any of the above insurance companies, Kelly will provide you with a receipt to submit to your insurance company and you may or may not be reimbursed for your sessions according to your plan. Personal checks are not acceptable, but all major credit cards and HSA accounts are accepted.
COVID PRECAUTIONS: On Mondays and Wednesdays, she only offers telehealth sessions. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, she offers in-person or telehealth sessions.
Mindful Upstate Counseling
3453 Pelham Road Ste 107
Greenville, SC 29615
864.887.5139
Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
For moms who are dealing with trauma, anger management, mood swings, life adjustments, parenting problems, Mindful Upstate Counseling is the place you should call. According to Holly’s Mindful Upstate Counseling website, her techniques include, “cognitive behavioral therapy (including trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy), dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused therapy, eco-therapy, and mindfulness and skills training, including parenting.”
She’s passionate about working with individuals who are brave enough to seek help. So, if you’re debating whether or not you should ask for help when it comes to your mental health, just remember that it will cost you more in the long run if you end up in the hospital. Asking for help is never seen as a “weakness,” instead it’s a sign that you’re going above and beyond to make yourself an overall better person.
At this time, they’re not accepting new patients, but you may be placed on a waitlist for Mindful Upstate Counseling.
Cost of Sessions at Mindful Upstate Counseling
The initial assessment is $160, which lasts 50-90 minutes.
The follow-up assessment is $120, which lasts 60 minutes.
Family and Couples counseling is $120, which lasts 50 minutes.
Individual counseling is $105 for 45 minutes or $120 for 60 minutes.
Educational consultation is $50 per 30 minutes.
Mindful Upstate only accepts self-pay, but individuals are able to provide a receipt to their insurance company for possible reimbursement.
COVID PRECAUTIONS: Masks are required, patients are given the option to wait in the car instead of the waiting room, they regularly disinfect high touch areas and space out appointments.
Online Mental Health Services
Better Help
Online therapy platform that connects the patient to licensed and trained professional therapists at any time. You may choose from a chat, phone or video for your counseling sessions. Their services are for individuals seeking advice from a professional counselor at one’s convenience.
Cost of Sessions at Better Help
The sessions are on a weekly basis and the cost ranges from $60 to $90, billed every 4 weeks. Membership is cancellable at any time. Better Help does not take Medical Insurance. All payments are made via Paypal or Credit Card.
How Better Help Different from Face-to-Face Therapists
Better Help is for people who are looking to consult a professional about a specific concern. Please note although you may receive the same benefit as seeing a counselor face-to-face, Better Help therapists won’t be able to: make any official diagnosis, to fulfill a court order, or prescribe medication.
Cerebral
Cerebral offers long-term online care and medication management for a wide range of mental health conditions including post-partum depression, anxiety and insomnia. In South Carolina, they are currently in-network with Aetna.
Cost of Care at Cerebral
They have 3 membership plans that are all FSA/HSA eligible, billed monthly and cancellable at anytime:
Medication + Care Counseling: $30 for the first month, $85 for consecutive months
Medication + Therapy: $139 for the first month, $325 for consecutive months
Therapy: $90 for the first month, $259 for consecutive months
How Does Cerebral Work?
They offer a FREE emotional assessment to start. The next step is to select the type of membership you need. Generally, the patient may choose a phone or video session. However, if your Insurance provider is in-network with Cerebral, video sessions are required.
Talkspace
Talkspace provides therapy services for individuals, couples, teens (13-17), and medication management. Talkspace uses messaging, phone, and video sessions. The individual has to be 18 and above to access their services. Parent/Guardian consent for teens under 18 are required by US law. Talkspace accepts insurance coverage, check this coverage list for a list of health plans.
Cost of Talksapce Sessions
They don’t have a published listing of their rates but they do indicate that Talkspace rates are 80% less than face-to-face therapy. Currently, they have a $100 discount using a promotional code on their site. They also have an option for gift cards.
How Does Talkspace Work?
Talkspace will ask you to create an account so they can give you a brief assessment. After which you can choose from their list of services.
Crisis Situations
If you are in crisis or in an emergency situation, please call 911, please do not use these sites.
Here are some numbers to call if you are in emotional distress:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1.800.273.8255
Crisis text line Text HOME.741.741
