Acquanita Pettis, LCSW, LISW-CP

Therapist in South Carolina

Acquanita Pettis is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and struggles with self-esteem.

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Licensed inSouth Carolina, North Carolina
License16505, C016758
NPI 1508628033
Experience12+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Acquanita

Acquanita Pettis is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and struggles with self-esteem. She works with LGBTQ concerns and supports people dealing with anger and relationship difficulties. Her tone is straightforward and compassionate for people who feel overwhelmed and need practical help.

She draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds shape current relationships. That helps people understand patterns that keep repeating and find new ways to connect.

Background and approach

She also uses Client-Centered techniques to follow each person's goals and pace, so sessions focus on what matters most to the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her toolbox for addressing anxious thoughts and behaviors. She uses clear, step-by-step strategies so people can try small changes between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered for managing strong emotions and reducing conflict when feelings run high. Pettis has 12 years of experience and holds an LCSW and an LISW-CP. She sees clients from South Carolina and frames work around real-life needs like caregiving stress, codependency, addiction, family of origin issues, and problems with control or communication.

Sessions include practical skills, space to process hard feelings, and attention to identity and belonging. People leave with specific steps they can use day-to-day and a clearer sense of what they want from their relationships and life direction.

Credentials

LISW-CP (South Carolina): License 16505 · expires December 2026
LCSW (North Carolina): License C016758 · expires January 2028
NPI: 1508628033 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Acquanita lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Self esteem
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Life purpose
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Approaches Acquanita names

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Online support

Attachment work and skills-based therapy online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice repeating dynamics, understand where they come from, and practice new ways of relating to others. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's goals and experience, offering empathetic listening and guidance so the client sets the pace and direction of work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful habits.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person's needs. Over time they adjust the plan based on what helps most, combining relationship-focused insight with hands-on coping skills when useful.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video is useful for deeper conversations and teaching skills, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to keep regular contact and practice skills in daily life.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does she address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem issues, and LGBT-related concerns. Additional areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, addiction, family problems, and life purpose questions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is compassionate and practical. She blends attachment work with client-centered listening and skills-based methods to help people make concrete changes.

How long has she worked in therapy?

She has 12 years of clinical experience working with people on emotional and relational challenges. That experience informs a practical approach to treatment.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices in South Carolina. The profile lists license types as NC LCSW and SC LISW-CP.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This allows for a range of interaction styles from brief check-ins to longer conversations.

How does cost work?

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