Makeda Kahlein, LPC - Therapist in South Carolina

About Makeda

Makeda Kahlein is a licensed professional counselor who practices in South Carolina. She trained in psychology and community counseling, and brings nine years of clinical experience to her work. She focuses on family and parenting concerns as well as a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

Makeda communicates plainly and aims to make each session focused and understandable for busy families. She grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and moved to South Carolina in 2003.

Background and approach

Her undergraduate studies began at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in forensic psychology and continued at South Carolina State University where she completed her psychology degree. She earned a graduate degree in Community Counseling with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University and is pursuing a Doctorate in Counseling Education and Supervision at Walden University.

Makeda uses practical, conversational methods that help people name problems and find steps forward. She draws on client-centered and narrative ideas to center each person’s story. Motivational interviewing and psychodynamic concepts help uncover what drives choices and patterns over time.

Sessions with her tend to focus on clear goals and realistic next steps. She works with issues like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting, grief, trauma, and addictions. Her broader interests include caregiving stress, blended family dynamics, and concerns around identity and intimacy.

Her practice offers a straightforward approach for families looking for help sorting priorities and improving day-to-day functioning. She speaks English and is available for clients in South Carolina and internationally.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit family life

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping the client set their own goals. This approach is useful for parents and family members who need a calm space to talk through daily stresses and decide what matters most. Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their families, and helps rewrite those stories to open new options for relationships and parenting.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. That way the plan evolves from a conversation rather than a fixed prescription, and clients stay involved in shaping what happens next.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to meet from home, during breaks, or between other responsibilities. The range of options supports continuity of care and allows families to choose what feels most manageable.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Existential Therapy

Takes the larger questions seriously: meaning, choice, mortality, responsibility. Suited to periods when the difficulty is less a symptom than a sense that something has to change.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she help with?

She addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and LGBT matters. Additional focuses include abandonment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and family of origin topics.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is conversational and goal-oriented. She uses client-centered listening, narrative work to examine personal stories, and motivational interviewing to support change.

How long has she been practicing?

She has nine years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and family-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the credential SC LPC 6791 and practices from South Carolina.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does billing work and what does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 9 years
Licensed: South Carolina
Languages: English

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