Anna Smalling, LISW-CP
Anna received her Masters of Social Work from the University of South Carolina. She has extensive experience working with clients who have experienced trauma – both blatant trauma like sexual assault or something more latent like rejection, emotional neglect, etc. Anna also works with individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, low self esteem/worth and emotional regulation challenges. Anna utilizes many different techniques tailored to your individual needs including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy.
Anna sees life as a series of patterns and themes many of which we are not entirely aware. Through the therapeutic process she can help individuals untangle their struggles and get to know their true selves and live authentically. Anna is honored to hold a safe space for you to engage in this process and understands the courage it takes to start therapy.
Anna offers both in person and online sessions. You can contact her at 843-259-2060 or email her at therapy@annasmalling.com.
Stacey Sutherland, MA, LPC-A, CIC-CSp, BCC
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns of anger or shutdown, or unsure how to move forward after a crisis or loss? Do you carry painful experiences you’ve never been able to safely process and release? Stacey specializes in helping men and women navigate anxiety and depression, relational distress, and inner conflict using integrative, evidence-based models—most notably Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), along with Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (TF-ACT). She is also an experienced and certified life coach.
At the heart of Stacey’s work is the belief that true healing begins when we compassionately turn toward the parts of ourselves we have long ignored, rejected, or misunderstood. IFS helps clients connect with and unburden wounded or protective parts, allowing them to access their core Self—calm, compassionate, and capable of leading the healing process. EMDR complements this work by reprocessing traumatic memories that keep those parts stuck in cycles of fear, shame, or pain, bringing resolution where talk alone often cannot. Together, these approaches provide a powerful path to lasting change, enabling clients to move beyond survival into deeper wholeness.
Stacey’s clients describe finding clarity, relief, and a sense of calm,, learning new skills in They move beyond coping into deeper healing, and develop resilience that carries into all areas of life.
Her own journey has included navigating military family transitions, confronting spiritual trauma within faith communities, adapting to life abroad, responding to crises as a first responder and crisis interventionist, parenting children with neurodiversity, supporting loved ones in the LGBTQ+ community, and finding renewal after divorce. These experiences have shaped her empathetic, down-to-earth approach and allow her to sit with others in their most vulnerable moments with insight and compassion.
If you are ready to process your story and heal at the deepest level—with courage, compassion, and evidence-based care—Stacey is here to walk alongside you.
She offers both in person and online sessions. You can contact her at 803.792.1192 or psychotherapycharleston@pm.me
Emily Johnson received her bachelors degree in psychology from Dartmouth College in 2000. After graduating, she spent time in the corporate world before taking the leap to follow her passion for helping others. After earning her Masters in Social Work from the University of South Carolina, Emily worked at MUSC’s Institute of Psychiatry for five years before opening her private practice.
Emily enjoys working with clients to help make positive life changes. To aid in clients’ recovery/growth, she assigns “homework” between sessions: books to read, videos to watch, and exercises (written or otherwise) to complete. She sees the therapist role as similar to that of a tennis coach. First understand what is “off” with your swing. Then learn the correct technique. Then practice, practice, practice. Slowly your game changes and you look back over time and see how your hard work has paid off.
Emily currently lives in Charleston with her husband and three children.