Deborah Gurley, LPC

Deborah Gurley is a professional counselor licensed in South Carolina who brings a long history of work in both school and clinical settings. She spent 22 years supporting students and families as a school counselor and transitioned to private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) for four years, combining extensive experience in educational and therapeutic roles.

She has worked with clients of all ages on issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship and interpersonal concerns, parenting challenges, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and the transitions and challenges that arise throughout life. Her practice focuses on meeting each person where they are and tailoring interventions to the specific issues presented.

Her approach emphasizes creating a warm, welcoming environment where clients feel cared for, accepted, respected, and valued. Treatment choices are guided by the needs and goals that individuals bring to sessions, and part of the therapeutic work centers on identifying and building on personal strengths.

Deborah views each person as the expert of their own story and aims to support them in discovering and using their strengths to navigate obstacles. She is honored to assist people in the process of self-discovery and growth that therapy can facilitate.