Therapist in Columbia, South Carolina Tawana Nicole Hayes-Newton, Therapist

Tawana Nicole Hayes-Newton, LPC, helps individuals, children, teens, and couples across South Carolina build practical skills to navigate life’s challenges and improve emotional well-being. As a Licensed Professional Counselor at LifeStance Health, she provides compassionate, evidence-based care for concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, offering both individual therapy and couples counseling tailored to each client’s goals. She has a strong clinical focus on ADHD, anxiety, and PTSD/trauma, supporting clients in developing healthier thought patterns, emotional regulation, and resilience. Tawana integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches to help clients better understand their experiences and create meaningful, lasting change. Her work is grounded in a collaborative, client-centered style that emphasizes trust, respect, and measurable progress. Tawana is especially experienced in working with children, adolescents, and teens, as well as adults navigating life transitions. She also supports specialized populations including first responders, military members and veterans, and women, recognizing the unique stressors these groups may face. She offers additional support across a range of mental health concerns and life stages. With over a decade of experience since beginning her practice in 2014, Tawana brings a thoughtful and integrative approach to care. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, dancing, singing, and binge-watching favorite shows.