Chidale Blackwood, LPC
Therapist in South Carolina
Centered counselor for practical recovery
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Profile checklist
- CredentialsLPC
- License listedLPC, South Carolina (no. 8599)
- NPI number1578626750
- Experience6 years listed
- LanguageEnglish
- Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Anger management
- Approaches includeAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp
Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.
- Addictions focus
- Collaboration first
- Evidence-informed tools
About Chidale
Chidale Blackwood, LPC, helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions feel steadier and more understood. She focuses on concrete steps that reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Her tone is practical and compassionate so people can try changes without feeling judged.
Chidale offers short-term strategies and longer-term work depending on what each person needs. Sessions often focus on improving communication, managing anger, and coping with grief or major life changes. She also addresses issues tied to trauma, attachment, and codependency in simple, step-by-step ways.
Her background includes six years practicing in South Carolina as a licensed professional counselor. She brings experience with a broad range of concerns, from eating and sleeping problems to career stress and relationship strain. She also supports people exploring identity and LGBT-related issues.
Chidale uses approaches that help people notice thoughts and choose meaningful actions. She combines practical tools for emotion regulation with attention to relationships and life purpose. The work is collaborative - the therapist and client set goals and adjust methods as needed.
People who come to her can expect a respectful, down-to-earth style. Sessions aim to build coping skills, clearer communication, and a calmer routine. If you want straightforward help to manage daily strain or recover from past hurt, Chidale offers a steady, supportive presence.
Chidale offers short-term strategies and longer-term work depending on what each person needs. Sessions often focus on improving communication, managing anger, and coping with grief or major life changes. She also addresses issues tied to trauma, attachment, and codependency in simple, step-by-step ways.
Her background includes six years practicing in South Carolina as a licensed professional counselor. She brings experience with a broad range of concerns, from eating and sleeping problems to career stress and relationship strain. She also supports people exploring identity and LGBT-related issues.
Chidale uses approaches that help people notice thoughts and choose meaningful actions. She combines practical tools for emotion regulation with attention to relationships and life purpose. The work is collaborative - the therapist and client set goals and adjust methods as needed.
People who come to her can expect a respectful, down-to-earth style. Sessions aim to build coping skills, clearer communication, and a calmer routine. If you want straightforward help to manage daily strain or recover from past hurt, Chidale offers a steady, supportive presence.
How her approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and making life changes that matter to you.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and trying new, small experiments to change them. It often helps with mood, sleep, and worry.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That decision is revisited as progress is made and needs change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit care into a busy week, shorten commute time, or allow for check-ins during a work break. They can also let people use tools and worksheets between meetings to practice new skills in everyday situations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Chidale help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and relationship concerns among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centered and collaborative, blending practical skills with attention to relationships and life purpose.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Chidale has six years of experience working as a licensed professional counselor in South Carolina.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not work with international clients at this time.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.