Sam

Sam Diamond

Licensed Professional Counselor

“I'm queer therapist specializing in gender identity and gender transition, LGBTQ+ specific issues, self-esteem/body-image, anxiety, identity exploration and development, sex therapy, and ADHD. My practice is sex-positive, LGBTQ+ affirming, and BIPOC-allied. I am also poly-affirming and kink-friendly.”

About Me

As a queer therapist, I help you explore gender identity and transition, alongside LGBTQ+ specific issues. My practice is sex-positive, BIPOC-allied, poly-affirming, and kink-friendly, creating a truly welcoming space. We can navigate self-esteem, gender dysphoria, sexuality, and anxiety together. All parts of your experience are honored and openly discussed here.

Approach

Honoring every part of your experience, I move between focused skill-building and reflective exploration so therapy matches your pace and priorities. Sessions are offered in-person in my office in Charleston, SC or via telehealth. You’ll get clear psychoeducation and accessible tools alongside space to explore aspects of your identity or patterns you're stuck in while also holding space for the feelings that arise, with attention to sensory and executive challenges.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

I specialize in LGBTQ+ specific concerns, including but not limited to gender transition, coming out, or navigating complicated family dynamics.

Services Offered:

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Sex Therapy

    Specialised therapy addressing sexual concerns such as low desire, performance anxiety, pain during sex, or mismatched needs between partners.

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  • Somatic Psychotherapy

    A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Identity Issues

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Sexual Issues

    Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with relationships.

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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Professional Counselor

    A counselor licensed to provide professional mental health services including assessment and therapy.

Credentials

Registrations

South Carolina Board of Examiners For Licensure Of Professional Counselors; Marriage And Family Therapists; Addiction Counselors; And Psycho-Educational Specialists

Licensed Professional Counselor

Massachusetts Boards of Allied Health; Allied Mental Health; Psychologists; and Social Workers

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Washington State Department of Health

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Qualifications

Citadel, Military College of South Carolina

Service Areas

The Charleston Wellness Workspace

In-person & Online

Charleston, South Carolina

United States

Charleston, United States