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Dr. Raven Neal, LISW-CP

Compassionate South Carolina clinical social worker
  • Client-centered care
  • CBT and practical tools
  • Family and parenting focus

About Dr. Raven Neal

Dr. Raven Neal is a licensed clinical social worker with more than a decade of experience supporting youth, adults, and families across office, community, and home settings. She holds the credential LISW-CP - Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice - and has been practicing for 13 years, drawing on a broad background that includes family preservation work and youth residential counseling.

Her clinical approach blends solution-focused strategies, cognitive behavioral techniques, reality therapy, and client-centered methods to address stress, anxiety, family and parenting challenges, depression, trauma, grief, and a range of relational and life-transition concerns. She also brings experience in parent education and family systems work, and she frequently supports clients facing adoption and foster care issues, attachment and blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and communication or control difficulties.

Dr. Neal describes her style as honest, direct, and empathic, aiming to make the therapeutic process both challenging and illuminating. She frames therapy as an opportunity for awakening and practical growth, helping clients move from crisis or confusion toward clearer goals and more effective coping.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Raven Neal have?

Dr. Raven Neal has 13 years of experience providing therapy and related services.

Is Dr. Raven Neal a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LISW-CP credential. License details: SC LISW-CP 12060.

In which languages does Dr. Raven Neal provide therapy?

Dr. Raven Neal provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Raven Neal located?

Dr. Raven Neal is located in South Carolina.

How can I work with Dr. Raven Neal as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Raven Neal through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Raven Neal work with international clients?

Dr. Raven Neal does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Raven Neal 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 Care

Dr. Raven Neal integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support change in online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping clients feel heard and guiding them to explore their values and goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship patterns.

She also draws on mindfulness-informed practices to help clients build present-moment awareness, reduce reactivity, and strengthen emotional regulation. Determining the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process - the therapist works collaboratively with each person to tailor approaches to their needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Dr. Neal can be delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across life changes, reduce travel time, and access licensed professionals from various locations while working toward meaningful, practical improvements.

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