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Dakota Storm, Therapist

Dakota Storm, LPC, Therapist in Columbia, South Carolina

Specialties:
Attachment issues Gender identity General relationship issues Marital stress or divorce Premarital counseling Religion & spirituality Sex & intimacy issues +18
Ages Served
18-64
Does Not Manage Medication
Provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance

About Dakota Storm (He/Him)

Dakota Storm, MA, NCC, LPC helps individuals navigate life challenges with compassion, practical strategies, and ten years of clinical expertise that fosters a strong therapeutic bond. Serving clients across South Carolina, he provides a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while working toward meaningful change. Dakota offers couples/relational counseling, gender–affirming care, LGBTQIA+ therapy, therapeutic support for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and provides spiritual counseling for those interested. Dakota practices Emotion-Forced Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and teaches psychoeducational skills for teens and adults. Outside of his work, Dakota enjoys guest lecturing, reading books, playing video games, and spending time with friends.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Gender identity
  • General relationship issues
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Premarital counseling
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Emotional abuse
  • Ethnic identity
  • Family conflict
  • Gender affirming evaluations
  • Intense mood changes
  • LGBTQ+
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenting
  • Racial identity
  • Self-esteem
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

  • Attachment issues
  • General relationship issues
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Premarital counseling
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Family conflict
  • Gender identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Parenting
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Sexual trauma
  • Trauma & PTSD

Therapy Types

  • ACT Therapy
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Clinical Evaluations for Gender Affirming Care
  • EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy)
  • Gottman Method
  • Parenting Support

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Francis Marion University
  • Webster University

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dakota Storm

Please call us at 839-746-6262 to schedule an appointment with Dakota Storm.

See what our patients are saying about Dakota Storm

Mr Freeman is knowledgeable, empathetic, patient and professional. He has assisted me in my journey to heal mentally in a way that I have been seeking for years. I can actually be open, transparent and hopeful through this therapy program with Lifestance via Mr Freeman. Thank You so much for hearing me. YOU HEARD ME!! You are a definite ASSSET to the company!!
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May 23, 2026
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Mr Joshua Freeman is very empathetic and compassionate to my mental health history. He listens with true attention and is thorough in his counseling. Mr Freeman is definitely an asset to Lifestance. I see him weekly and I feel that I am finally getting some type of help and control with my mental illness. Thank you Mr Freeman!!!!
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Jan 31, 2026
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Mr Dakota Storm was exceptional with his advice.. therapy... and knowledge today. Thank God for Life Stance. This has really changed my life.
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Dakota Storm, Therapist in Columbia, South Carolina

Dakota Storm

Therapist in Columbia, South Carolina

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