Karen Trice, LMFT-A
“We are the stories we tell ourselves.”
— Joan Didion
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who believes real change happens in relationship — with ourselves and with the people we love (and sometimes argue with). I work with couples, individuals, and families who feel stuck in familiar patterns, navigating life transitions, or simply wanting relationships to feel lighter, clearer, and more connected.
If you’re tired of having the same conversations on repeat, feeling unseen, or carrying more than your share emotionally, therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and begin shifting those patterns. My approach is collaborative and narrative at heart. Together, we explore the stories that have shaped you — including the family, cultural, and generational threads that still show up today — and gently loosen the ones that no longer fit. You are not your worst moment, and you don’t have to keep repeating inherited patterns. We can honor where you come from while creating space for who you are becoming.
With couples, I draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy to help partners move out of frustrating cycles and into stronger emotional safety and connection — less “we’ve had this fight before” and more “I actually feel heard.” Our work focuses on deepening understanding and helping both partners feel valued, respected, and secure.
I especially enjoy working with young adults from diverse backgrounds as they clarify their values, explore identity, and learn how to show up authentically in relationships without losing themselves. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and committed to creating a space where all identities and family structures are respected and welcomed.
If you’re ready to feel more grounded and connected, I’d be honored to walk alongside you. You’re welcome to connect with me and schedule a free 20-minute consultation to see if this feels like the right fit.
Counseling Focus
COUPLES: Supporting couples in redefining and co-creating fulfilling relationships through:
• Deepening emotional vulnerability and relational safety
• Identifying and interrupting generational relationship patterns
• Exploring family-of-origin influences that shape attachment, conflict, and the stories couples carry — and helping them re-author the story of their relationship
• Strengthening communication that fosters clarity, accountability, and connection
INDIVIDUALS: Helping adults cultivate personal and relational fulfillment through:
• Developing deeper self-intimacy and emotional awareness
• Exploring attachment patterns and family-of-origin influences that shape current relationships
• Reclaiming identity by identifying and re-authoring the personal narratives that impact connection and self-worth
• Building healthy boundaries while learning to navigate anxiety and stress with greater steadiness
TEENS AND FAMILIES: Supporting families and adolescents through:
• Understanding complex family patterns and generational dynamics that shape teen behavior
• Strengthening attachment and emotional safety within the parent–teen relationship
• Supporting adolescents in developing a secure and authentic sense of identity while exploring family narratives that influence conflict and connection
• Moving beyond reactive cycles to foster clear, sincere, and productive communication
Client Focus
I work with adults, couples, families, and adolescents who are ready to better understand the relational patterns and inherited stories influencing their lives. Together, we explore attachment, identity, and generational dynamics in order to re-author more secure, connected, and intentional ways of relating.
Rates
Individual Sessions
50 Minutes – $135
85 Minutes – $180
Relational Sessions
50 Minutes – $160
85 Minutes -- $220
Payment Accepted
Credit, Debit, Cash, Self-pay; superbills available for out-of-network reimbursement
Insurance Accepted
Insurance not accepted at this time
Contact
Email: ktrice@nextchaptersc.com
Phone: (864) 214-5295
Website coming soon! In the meantime, you can contact me directly at ktrice@nextchaptersc.com for appointments or questions.