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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
About Machelle
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 5 years of experience. Machelle Bolden focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes. She speaks English and works from a strengths-based perspective.
Machelle treats stress and anxiety by helping people notice patterns that keep them stuck. She guides practical steps to manage worry and to rebuild routines after a loss. Sessions also address self-esteem and confidence so people can make clearer decisions about work and purpose.
Her approach treats the client as the expert in their own life. She looks for existing strengths and practical strategies that fit day-to-day life. Conversations focus on small, actionable changes rather than abstract theories.
Machelle also works on communication problems, forgiveness, and dealing with guilt or shame. She helps people who feel isolated or who struggle with social anxiety find ways to connect that feel doable. Career-related sessions look at motivation, decision making, and next steps.
For people starting therapy she asks a few questions to understand the immediate concerns and goals. Sessions are paced to each person’s needs and focus on building skills that can be used between meetings. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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Therapeutic approaches and what online sessions involve
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to address current problems and build coping skills. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of responding to reduce anxiety and stress. This helps when worry or repetitive negative thoughts interfere with daily life.Another approach centers on grief and loss work, guiding people through practical steps to manage emotions and rebuild routines after a significant change. This approach supports processing feelings while finding manageable next steps. A third strand emphasizes skills for self-esteem and confidence, using small behavioral changes to improve decision making and motivation.
Finding the right combination of methods is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may change as new issues emerge or progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals use online work to keep continuity between appointments and to practice skills that transfer to everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a strengths-based, practical approach that emphasizes actions people can use day to day. The client’s own goals and experiences guide the work.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with the listed concerns. That experience is applied to helping clients develop manageable skills.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina. Sessions are offered from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the scheduling process.
What are the first steps to begin?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and planning conversation.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.