- grief and loss
- self esteem work
- guilt and shame
About Machelle
Machelle Bolden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, career concerns, and major life transitions. She also addresses communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.
Machelle frames the client as the expert in their own story. She looks for strengths a person already has and builds on them. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than long theory talks. Conversations are straightforward and grounded in everyday problems.
In session she helps people name what they are feeling and try different ways to respond. That can mean practicing new ways to talk to others, testing small changes, or rethinking self-critical beliefs. She pays attention to grief and loss alongside stress and anxiety so these issues are addressed together.
Machelle emphasizes motivation and confidence when work or life transitions feel overwhelming. She helps clients sort priorities and plan next steps without pressure. The approach is collaborative, with an eye to what can be done between sessions.
For someone carrying guilt or shame, Machelle offers practical ways to understand those emotions and to respond differently over time. To begin, clients select the online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
Approach to therapeutic methods and online work
Two evidence-based techniques often used in this kind of work are cognitive-behavioral approaches and grief-focused strategies. Cognitive-behavioral methods look at thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and self-criticism going, and they offer practical experiments and skill practice to test new ways of responding. Grief-focused strategies help people name losses, process emotions linked to those losses, and find ways to carry on with meaningful routines. Another helpful element is short-term problem-solving work that focuses on immediate steps for career stress, life changes, or social anxiety. This approach breaks larger problems into manageable tasks and helps clients try small changes between sessions. Machelle will work with clients to decide which approaches fit their situation and goals, making the choice together rather than prescribing a single method. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how she is offering care at the moment. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats are better when bandwidth or camera use is limited, while others suit deeper hour-long conversations; check the available formats and pick what fits your schedule and needs.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style treats the client as the expert on their life and looks for existing strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps, clear goals, and testing small changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience in counseling settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. The exact pricing depends on the selected subscription for your area.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.