Ali Mays

MA, LPC, BC-TMH, NCC
Accepting Clients

Healing is possible!

Licensed Professional Counselor in Surfside Beach, SC

About My Clients

I work with teens and adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected — whether they’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, eating disorders, or major life transitions. Many of my clients come to me feeling like they’ve tried to hold it all together for too long, often struggling with perfectionism, self-doubt, or the weight of unprocessed pain. Some are in recovery or considering it, while others are simply looking to reconnect with themselves and find a sense of peace again.

My Background and Approach

As a counselor who’s also walked the road of recovery from addiction and an eating disorder, I bring both professional insight and personal understanding into therapy. I know what it feels like to be caught in the cycle of shame, fear and self-doubt — I know the freedom that comes from healing. My journey has shaped how I show up for my clients: with honesty, empathy and zero judgment. In our work together you’ll find a safe, down-to-earth space to speak freely and be met with compassion. Recovery isn’t a straight path — there are highs, lows and everything in between. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, self-worth, relapse fears or the emotional weight of your story. I blend my personal experience with evidence-based approaches to create sessions uniquely tailored to you. We’ll go beyond surface-level symptoms to explore what’s underneath the patterns, triggers and emotional wounds that keep you feeling stuck. My goal is to offer both hope and practical tools for lasting change.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

My approach is rooted in authenticity, compassion and lived experience — because I’ve walked through the fire myself. As someone who’s overcome addiction and an eating disorder, I understand how shame, fear and chaos can take over your life. That journey fuels the empathy, honesty and hope I bring to every session. I believe in truth with grace, laughter in the mess and soul-level transformation that happens when faith and therapy work hand in hand. I believe healing happens when we address the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. My experience has granted me a vast understanding of the importance of a holistic approach to healing. I recognize the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being and will support you in cultivating balance across all areas. My faith plays a central role in both my life and my practice — I believe deeply in restoration, in becoming a new creation, healing that doesn’t just manage symptoms, but sets people free.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Meritain Health
  • Federal Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Evernorth
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 10 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 200/session

Info

Email Ali
2734 Beaver Run Blvd
Suite B #232
Surfside Beach, SC 29575

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