Kathleen Marie May

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have worked in private practice in the Clemson area for over twenty years. My practice includes adults, adolescents, children, families and couples. I work with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, as well as issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity. My approach is essentially collaborative. Depending upon the specific circumstances, I employ a variety of techniques and orientations. These include cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness training, and play therapy (with children). My foundation is a narrative one. By narrative I mean that we all have stories we tell ourselves- or that others tell us – about who we are. In treatment I encourage clients to look at other, potentially more empowering ways of viewing themselves. This can open up alternative possibilities that had not previously been considered. Underlying my work is the belief that within all of us – no matter how