About
Founded by Sharon M. Gadsden, LPC, this practice centers compassion, cultural awareness, and empowerment to help clients grow into their most authentic selves. They provide virtual therapy for individuals, children, and families across South Carolina, with a focus on supporting clients from marginalized communities. Elevated Essence Counseling is a space where clients can feel affirmed, respected, and truly understood, regardless of their background or life experience. The practice offers a range of services, including individual counseling for adults, youth and adolescent support, and family-centered guidance, with a focus on anxiety, PTSD, self-worth, life transitions, and generational healing. They also provide specialty documentation sessions for emotional and functional support, including emotional support animal letters and short-term disability evaluations.
Insurance & payment
Elevated Essence Counseling currently accepts Aetna, Optum, and UnitedHealthcare (UHC | UBH). They are actively working to expand their network and anticipate accepting additional plans soon.
- Aetna
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare
Listed fee: $140 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Virtual Therapy
Elevated Essence Counseling offers virtual therapy for individuals, children, and families across South Carolina.
Individual Counseling for Adults
The practice provides individual counseling for adults, focusing on anxiety, PTSD, self-worth, life transitions, and generational healing.
Youth & Adolescent Support
Elevated Essence Counseling offers support for youth and adolescents, addressing their unique needs and challenges.
Family-Centered Guidance
The practice provides family-centered guidance, helping families navigate complex issues and work towards healing and growth.
Specialty Documentation Sessions
Elevated Essence Counseling offers specialty documentation sessions for emotional and functional support, including emotional support animal letters and short-term disability evaluations.
Short-term, Clinically Guided Sessions
The practice provides short-term, clinically guided sessions for emotional and functional documentation support.