Therapist in Columbia, South Carolina Opal Fulwood, Therapist

Opal Fulwood, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) at LifeStance Health, is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective mental health services to individuals and families across South Carolina. With a focus on individual, couples, and family therapy, she assists adults and seniors in navigating life’s challenges, fostering resilience, and promoting well-being. Specializing in areas such as anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders, Opal employs evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs. She is particularly passionate about supporting individuals through midlife and later life transitions, addressing grief and loss, and helping those coping with medical conditions. Her expertise extends to assisting clients with gender identity exploration, postpartum depression and anxiety, and couples navigating relational difficulties. Opal’s therapeutic approach integrates various interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She also offers faith-based counseling for clients seeking to incorporate their spiritual beliefs into the healing process. Opal is committed to creating an inclusive environment, serving diverse populations such as the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, and first responders. Beyond her clinical practice, Opal cherishes her role as a grandmother. She enjoys family gatherings filled with board games and shared meals, delving into historical literature, watching documentaries, and exploring new culinary experiences at local restaurants.