Maurissa McCulloch, LPC - Therapist in South Carolina

About Maurissa

Maurissa McCulloch is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina. She brings 12 years of clinical experience helping people who are dealing with stress and anxiety, LGBT concerns, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, and major life changes. She frames clients as the experts of their own stories and offers practical support to move toward a more fulfilling life.

She focuses on building on each person’s strengths. Sessions aim to identify what is working and what gets in the way.

Background and approach

Maurissa listens closely, asks clear questions, and helps clients try concrete steps between meetings. Her approach feels direct and compassionate rather than overly technical. In work with intimacy and sexuality concerns she helps people name patterns and practice new ways of relating.

For parenting worries she concentrates on realistic strategies that fit day-to-day life. When anxiety or stress becomes overwhelming, she supports steady, small changes to regain a sense of control. Maurissa also addresses attachment issues, guilt and shame, life purpose, and self-love.

She encourages active collaboration so clients can test ideas and notice what makes a real difference. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Her style is straightforward and supportive.

She invites clients to try things, reflect on results, and adjust as needed. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she offers steady guidance through that process.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Many of the techniques Maurissa uses are practical and adapt easily to remote sessions. One common approach focuses on skills for managing stress and anxiety - teaching simple breathing, grounding, and activity-based strategies that can be practiced between meetings. These tools help reduce immediate distress and build confidence over time.

Another helpful focus is on relationship and intimacy work, where conversations identify patterns and create new interaction experiments. This involves naming how people relate, trying small behavior changes, and noticing the effects. It is useful for sexual concerns, intimacy blocks, and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Maurissa collaborates with each person to choose what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She watches how techniques land in real life and adjusts plans together rather than prescribing a fixed method.

Online formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. These options allow for flexible scheduling, brief check-ins between sessions, and different ways to communicate when talking face-to-face feels hard. For many people this accessibility supports steady progress and practical problem solving.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

Maurissa works with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, intimacy-related problems, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. She also addresses attachment issues, guilt and shame, life purpose, self-love, sexuality, and women’s issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is straightforward and supportive. She focuses on clients' strengths, clear questions, and practical steps to try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional work experience helping people with a range of concerns related to stress, relationships, and identity.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in South Carolina with licence number SC LPC 10294.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and she is available to work with international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience: 12 years
Licensed: South Carolina
Languages: English

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