Acquanita Pettis, LCSW, LISW-CP
- Trauma and abuse
- LGBTQ+ affirming care
- Stress and anxiety
About Acquanita Pettis
She specializes in supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and challenges in interpersonal relationships. She offers affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals and works frequently with young adults, those managing social anxiety, and people navigating relationship struggles or major life transitions. Her practice also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, and family of origin concerns.
Pettis blends evidence-based techniques with a compassionate, client-centered stance to help clients build resilience, strengthen communication, and develop greater self-understanding. She focuses on helping clients heal past wounds, manage panic and intense emotions, and clarify life purpose and personal values. Across her work she aims to create an affirming environment where exploration, growth, and practical skill-building occur at a pace that fits each person.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Acquanita Pettis have?
Acquanita Pettis has 12 years of experience.
Is Acquanita Pettis a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: LCSW and LISW-CP. License details are NC LCSW C016758 and SC LISW-CP 16505.
In which languages does Acquanita Pettis provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Acquanita Pettis located?
She is located in South Carolina.
How can I work with Acquanita Pettis as my therapist?
You can work with Acquanita Pettis through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Acquanita Pettis work with international clients?
Acquanita Pettis does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Acquanita Pettis cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Acquanita Pettis draws on several well-established approaches to tailor treatment to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and can be especially helpful for people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, or repeated relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and the client’s own capacity for growth, making it useful for those working on self-esteem, identity, and personal direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often used for anxiety, stress, and mood-related concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Pettis collaborates with clients to select and adjust methods based on their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to therapy, combining approaches as needed to support practical change and deeper understanding.
Online therapy offers flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives. Sessions may happen by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that feels most accessible. This range of options makes it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.