Stuart Worley, LPC
Compassionate LPC blending attachment and DBT
- Attachment-informed care
- DBT skills and coping
- Short-term play approach
About Stuart Worley
Stuart Worley is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with four years of clinical experience. She has supported people facing a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, autism-related symptoms, relationship and communication challenges, parenting issues, ADHD, and trauma. Her background includes work across diverse presenting problems, and she draws on that experience to tailor care to each client's needs.
Stuart’s therapeutic stance is accepting and encouraging. She acknowledges that the patterns people rely on often developed to meet important needs, even when those patterns no longer produce the results a person wants. From that starting point she helps clients identify which patterns to shift and how to build new, more effective ways of coping.
Her clinical approach blends attachment-based methods with elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), alongside short-term focused techniques and a play therapy orientation when appropriate. She customizes conversations and treatment plans to the unique goals and preferences of each client. Stuart emphasizes collaboration and practical steps, and she invites individuals who are ready for change to take that next step toward a more satisfying life.
Stuart’s therapeutic stance is accepting and encouraging. She acknowledges that the patterns people rely on often developed to meet important needs, even when those patterns no longer produce the results a person wants. From that starting point she helps clients identify which patterns to shift and how to build new, more effective ways of coping.
Her clinical approach blends attachment-based methods with elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), alongside short-term focused techniques and a play therapy orientation when appropriate. She customizes conversations and treatment plans to the unique goals and preferences of each client. Stuart emphasizes collaboration and practical steps, and she invites individuals who are ready for change to take that next step toward a more satisfying life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Stuart Worley have?
Stuart Worley has 5 years of experience.
Is Stuart Worley a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for licensed professional counselor. License details: SC LPC 7480.
In which languages does Stuart Worley provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Stuart Worley located?
She is located in South Carolina.
How can I work with Stuart Worley as my therapist?
You can work with Stuart Worley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Stuart Worley work with international clients?
Stuart Worley does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Stuart Worley 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 that work well online
Stuart Worley uses evidence-informed methods that translate effectively to remote sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and adult relationships shape patterns of connection and trust; it helps people understand and shift relationship dynamics that contribute to distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be practiced and reinforced between sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients clarify personal values and take committed action while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than struggling with them.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stuart works collaboratively with clients to determine which strategies best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Clients are invited to be active partners in shaping treatment so that it fits their life and priorities.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through multiple modalities. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions provide a simpler connection, and live chat or text-based messaging can support ongoing work between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to maintain continuity of care from varied locations, while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor care to each client.