Therapist profile
Nancy Drose, LISW-CP
Licensed social worker - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and ACT
- Mindfulness skills
About Nancy
Nancy Drose is a licensed independent social worker with clinical practice (LISW-CP) in South Carolina and has nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship tension, parenting strain, trauma and related concerns such as grief, sleep problems, and attention challenges. Her writing and approach are aimed at people juggling responsibilities at home and work who need practical help now.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify the immediate problems causing strain. Sessions focus on what is happening day to day - communication breakdowns, emotional reactivity, trouble sleeping, or feeling stuck after a major change. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice thinking patterns and on mindfulness strategies to manage overwhelming feelings.
Nancy also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and make small, concrete changes that align with those values. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when emotional intensity and impulsivity interfere with daily life. Client-centered methods keep the work focused on the person’s own goals and experience.
People who want practical skills, clearer communication, and steadier emotion regulation often find this approach useful. She has experience addressing attachment concerns, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and adoption or foster care related topics. Sessions move at a realistic pace and aim to leave people with specific strategies they can try between meetings.
If you are an adult handling family or parenting stress and want a direct, skills-based approach, Nancy helps break down problems into manageable steps and supports follow-through.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small actions that align with those values. It helps when life changes or parenting demands make it hard to act on what you care about. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques for changing unhelpful patterns. CBT is often useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nancy will collaborate with each individual to decide which methods fit best based on goals, daily routines, and what feels manageable. The plan can be adjusted as needs change, and sessions will include practice exercises to use between meetings.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy home life because sessions can be scheduled without travel. It also allows for shorter check-ins when a brief touchpoint is more practical, and for work that mixes skill coaching with talk-based reflection. Ask about formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so the setup fits your day-to-day needs.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
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What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She works with adults who are dealing with family conflict, parenting strain, blended family issues, and related communication problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, skills-focused style drawing on CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and client-centered methods to address day-to-day problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working with adults on concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a SC LISW-CP, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice in South Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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