Contact Me Today for Online Anxiety Therapy in Charleston SC and Across the U.S. via PSYPACT

Looking for a caring, down-to-earth, effective psychologist? My virtual office gives you convenient access to my services, wherever you are located in Charleston SC or any U.S. state participating in PSYPACT.

I know it can feel like a big step to call a therapist, but I’ll make it easy. We’ll spend 15-20 minutes on the phone, and I’ll let you know how or if I can help. If I am not the right person, I’ll do my best to get you to the right person. Fill out the form on this page to schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation today. 

I have specialized training and expertise in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, neuroscience-informed meditation, anxiety, stress management, life transitions, and mind-body wellness.

Dr. Stephanie Best, PhD | Psychologist in Charleston SC

FAQs about Online Therapy Across the U.S. with a Psychologist in Charleston SC

  • My fee is $320 per hour or 50-60 minute session. My fee for the initial 2-hour Comprehensive Psychodiagnostic and Mental Wellbeing Assessment is $640.

  • I do not accept insurance, at least not directly. I am considered an out-of-network provider for most PPO plans. My focus is on providing quality care and facilitating great outcomes, not on insurance billing. How much my services will cost you depends on your insurance. It can vary greatly from plan-to-plan. My clients pay me in full after each session, then I send them a special itemized receipt (called a 'superbill'), which they can submit to their insurance company for reimbursement, based on their out-of-network benefits. Many of my clients use Reimbursify (reimbursify.com) to make that process a whole lot easier. It’s seamless, entirely digital, and the clients who use it report getting reimbursed anywhere from 20% to 80% of my fee.

    If you have Medicare insurance, please note that I am considered an “opted-out” provider, which means you may NOT submit claims to Medicare for my services and will be responsible for the full cost of care.

    If you’re not sure whether you have out-of-network coverage, please click HERE to download a list of questions to ask your insurance company to find out.

  • My practice is 100% online. I offer telehealth sessions exclusively, using a secure, HIPAA-compliant videoconferencing platform. This means your therapy is conveniently located wherever you are!

  • Just about, but there are still some exceptions. Please check the updated PSYPACT map to confirm that you reside in a participating state.

  • No, I do not have any evening or weekend availability. Currently, my clinical hours are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 10:00am and 4:00pm Eastern time. The availability of any specific 1-hour appointment slot depends on my current caseload and is subject to change.

  • Yes! While I specialize in women’s issues, I also enjoy working with men and have helped quite a few over the years. If the content here on my website resonates with you, you’re committed to personal growth, and you’re willing to try new approaches to mental and physical wellness between sessions, we might be a great fit for one another. Reach out to schedule a free phone consultation, and let’s find out!

  • No, I only offer individual (1-on-1) therapy. However, it is common for my clients to discuss the relationships in their lives and set related goals — for example, learning how to cope with emotions that arise in the context of those relationships, how to communicate more effectively, or how to show up more consistently as ‘the-person-they-most-want-to-be’.

  • I meet with clients weekly, at least at the beginning. This is to facilitate progress as we work toward your goals. Once you feel like you’ve made significant, meaningful progress, we may decide to meet less frequently.

  • If you decide to work with me, you will leave each session with a clear action plan to help you practice the skills you’re learning. Clients who commit to following through with their weekly action plans typically experience powerful forward movement within 4 to 9 months. For those interested in deeper transformation and lasting growth, I also enjoy working with clients on a longer-term basis — toward peak performance and optimal wellness.