Welcome to Palmetto Mental Health Counseling

Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming — but you deserve a space where your struggles are understood, your strengths are honored, and your path forward feels possible. With over a decade of experience as a person-centered, integrative eclectic therapist, I specialize in working with professionals and college students navigating life’s most pressing challenges.

Whether you’re feeling stuck in patterns of stress, anxiety, trauma, or depression, therapy can be a powerful place to slow down, get clarity, and grow. Online counseling offers a safe, confidential, and flexible space to explore your thoughts and emotions — all from the comfort of your home or campus.

You Are Not Alone — Let’s Navigate This Together

Life transitions — from entering college to launching your career — can stir up uncertainty, pressure, and overwhelming feelings. You may be asking yourself:

  • “Why don’t I feel like myself anymore?”
  • “How do I manage anxiety that just won’t stop?”
  • “Why can’t I escape sadness or burnout?”
  • “Can I handle school/work stress and still enjoy life?”

If any of these resonate, therapy can help you build insight, resilience, and actionable tools to experience genuine change and relief.

Who I Help

College Students

College life brings exciting possibilities — and sometimes intense stress, identity concerns, performance pressure, social changes, or adjustment challenges. I support students working through:

  • Academic stress and perfectionism
  • Social anxiety or relationships
  • Identity exploration and self-confidence
  • Transitioning into adulthood
  • Feeling overwhelmed or stuck

Together, we’ll build coping strategies, strengthen emotional resilience, and help you feel more grounded and confident.

Working Professionals

You don’t have to navigate your career journey alone. For working adults facing stress, burnout, or a sense of imbalance, therapy provides a space to process:

  • Career stress and expectations
  • Workplace burnout and recovery strategies
  • Imposter syndrome
  • Work–life boundaries and fulfillment
  • Personal growth and self-understanding

We’ll work collaboratively to identify patterns, shift behaviors that no longer serve you, and build sustainable practices for wellbeing.

Adults of All Backgrounds

Whether you’re dealing with:

  • Anxiety that interferes with your daily life
  • Depression or persistent low mood
  • Trauma or PTSD symptoms
  • Difficult life transitions
  • Self-esteem and identity concerns

Your experience matters here — and therapy can help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface and move toward healing.

My Approach: Compassionate, Personalized, Integrative

I bring over a decade of clinical experience to every session — offering a person-centered, integrative eclectic approach tailored to each individual. This means:

  • You are seen and heard, not just labeled
  • Your goals and pace matter
  • Strategies are practical and grounded in real life
  • Therapy is collaborative and focused on your growth

Healing isn’t about perfection — it’s about connection, insight, and sustainable change.


What You Can Expect in Therapy

Clients tell me they value sessions where they feel genuinely understood, can uncover underlying patterns, and walk away with practical tools they can apply outside of sessions. Common areas we work on include:

  • Strategies for managing anxiety and overwhelm
  • Tools to reduce depressive symptoms
  • Understanding and integrating past experiences
  • Enhancing emotional regulation skills
  • Strengthening self-compassion and resilience

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Taking the first step toward change takes courage — and you're already doing that by being here. If you’re ready to:

✔ find greater clarity and confidence
✔ build healthier coping skills
✔ unpack stubborn thoughts and patterns
✔ feel more balanced and empowered

I’m here to walk with you every step of the way.

Appointments: Monday–Friday (8 AM – 5 PM)

Phone: (803) 966-4265 | Email: kwbenjamin@palmettomentalhealthcounseling.com

Why Work With Me?

  • Licensed counselor experienced with both young adults and working professionals

  • Compassionate, non-judgmental approach tailored to your needs

  • Flexible scheduling—including telehealth sessions that fit into busy student or professional lives

  • Affirming and supportive environment for individuals of all identities and backgrounds