FAQ'S

Gnosis Wellness Collective is based in Charleston, South Carolina. I offer online counseling to adults (18+) and couples who are physically located in South Carolina at the time of session. Walk-and-talk sessions may be available in the Charleston area when clinically appropriate.

I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship and attachment concerns, life transitions, identity shifts, self-worth struggles, and the impact of difficult or overwhelming experiences. You do not have to label your story as “trauma” to work with me.

I offer integrative, trauma-informed therapy that blends talk-based and somatic-informed approaches. We explore how your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and body cues are connected, and use CBT, mindfulness, and somatic-informed tools to support flexibility, regulation, and more choice over time. Our work is collaborative, paced with you, and grounded in consent.

Yes. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) in South Carolina, a National Certified Counselor (NCC), certified in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy (Embody Lab), and a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (Yoga Alliance). I practice under the supervision of Dr. Maia Gill, PhD, Licensed Psychologist (SC #1202).

I am a private-pay provider. Current counseling session fees are listed on my Zencare and Psychology Today profiles, and you’re welcome to contact me directly for details. Payment is due prior to the start of each session and can be made by card, electronic payment, or cash. Rates are subject to change. Fees reflect the time, preparation, and ongoing training that go into providing specialized care. Individual Therapy Sessions Counseling | Virtual or in Person

• length: 50 minutes

• location: In person as Walk & Talk or Virtual

• Professional fee: $135 per session

Couples Therapy Sessions Counseling | Virtual

• length: 50 minutes

• location: Virtual

• Professional fee: $175 per session

Sliding scale available and based on income, $100-150 per session. Application available at the consultation. For details on my current fees and out-of-network options, you can view my Zencare profile or contact me directly. If you have out-of-network benefits, you may be able to submit a superbill for partial reimbursement; I recommend confirming coverage with your insurance plan. You may also view our FAQ's to see more information about my professional fees, coverage and more.

I am not in-network with insurance. For counseling clients, I can provide a superbill you may submit to your insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement; coverage varies by plan and is not guaranteed. Many clients can use HSA/FSA funds for eligible counseling services, depending on their benefits. Please confirm specifics with your plan.

Stephanie's services are limited to psychotherapy for South Carolina residents. Coaching at Gnōsis is provided by other qualified coaches, not by me in my LPC-A role. Coaching is growth-focused, not mental health treatment, and may be available to clients outside South Carolina. We keep therapy and coaching clearly separate to protect your care and my ethical scope.

No. I am not able to offer 24/7 or emergency services. If you are in crisis or experiencing thoughts of harming yourself or others, please call 988, 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or use your local crisis resources.

Yes. I provide secure telehealth sessions for adults and couples located in South Carolina. Sessions are held over a HIPAA-compliant video platform. You’ll receive a link before each appointment and can join from a private, quiet space using a phone, tablet, or computer. Telehealth can be a good fit if you need flexibility, live outside Charleston, or prefer care from home.

Is telehealth as effective as in-person therapy? For many concerns—such as anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma recovery, and life transitions—telehealth can be as effective as in-person therapy when you have a private, reliable space and connection. If at any point telehealth doesn’t feel like the best fit, we’ll talk about options together.

Counseling services follow HIPAA and professional ethical guidelines. Your information and records are stored securely, and only authorized providers involved in your care have access. I will not share your information without your written consent, except when required by law (for example, serious risk of harm to self or others, or abuse/neglect concerns).

What should I know about privacy with telehealth sessions? I use a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform and conduct sessions in a private space. You’re responsible for choosing a location where you cannot be overheard and using your own devices or trusted networks when possible. We’ll review telehealth informed consent together so you know how your information is protected and what the limits of confidentiality are.

Gnōsis does not provide or prescribe any substances, and we do not offer psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Some people independently choose to pursue psychedelic or “medicine” experiences through medical settings, research programs, clinical trials or retreats where these practices are legal and regulated. When that happens, therapy may play an important role in helping them make sense of what came up.

My role as a therapist is limited to preparation and integration, which means:

• Supporting you in meaning-making around your experience (emotions, memories, insights, and questions that surfaced).

• Helping you track and regulate your nervous system, especially if things feel intense, confusing, or destabilizing afterward.

• Exploring how any insights fit (or don’t fit) with your values, relationships, and long-term wellbeing.

I do not:

• Provide, recommend, or prescribe psychedelic substances.

• Give medical advice or tell you what you “should” take, where to go, or how to dose.

• Encourage illegal or unsafe use.

Preparation and integration work focuses on psychological support, safety, and meaning-making within the same ethical boundaries as any other therapy I provide.