Acquanita Pettis, LCSW, LISW-CP

Acquanita Pettis is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She aims to make therapy straightforward and supportive for people facing identity and interpersonal struggles. Acquanita holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and brings 12 years of experience to her practice in South Carolina.

Her approach focuses on clear, practical steps that people can use between sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and change behaviors. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas guide how she builds trust and listens without judgment.

Acquanita works with people dealing with issues related to abandonment, attachment problems, codependency, and family of origin difficulties. She also addresses substance concerns, divorce and separation, communication problems, and feelings of guilt or shame. Her work includes supporting LGBT individuals and people navigating life purpose and transitions.

Sessions aim to combine real-world tools and emotional understanding. That might mean setting small behavior goals, practicing emotion regulation skills, or talking through painful memories at a manageable pace. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Practical matters are part of her offering. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and vary in cost depending on location and therapist availability.

How online methods fit evidence-based approaches

CBT helps people notice and change thinking patterns that feed anxiety or stress. In online sessions this often looks like reviewing recent situations, testing new reactions, and assigning short behavioral experiments to try between meetings.

Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current connections. Online work can include mapping those relationship patterns, naming unmet needs, and practicing new ways of asking for support in day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps most. That collaborative process helps shape whether more skills practice, deeper processing, or relationship-focused work is prioritized.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging to fit different needs. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text can suit quick check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options aim to make therapy easier to fit into busy days and varied schedules.