Acquanita Pettis, LCSW, LISW-CP
Licensed social worker for healing and growth
- Stress and anxiety support
- LGBTQ affirming care
- Trauma informed work
About Acquanita Pettis
Acquanita Pettis is a licensed social worker who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, and challenges with self-esteem and relationships. She brings a compassionate, affirming approach to therapy and concentrates on helping LGBTQ+ individuals, young adults, and anyone coping with social anxiety, relationship strain, or life transitions. Her practice emphasizes understanding how past experiences shape present patterns and helping clients find practical ways to move forward.
Acquanita creates a respectful space where individuals can explore identity, attachment, and experiences of discrimination while working toward healing and greater self-understanding. She uses evidence-based methods to help clients strengthen resilience, improve communication, and develop healthier coping skills. Whether addressing panic, relationship conflict, addiction, or questions of life purpose, she focuses on helping people build insight and concrete strategies for change.
She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials, clinical social work licenses that qualify her to provide psychotherapy in North Carolina and South Carolina. With a patient, collaborative stance, Acquanita guides clients through personal transformation with care and practical support.
Acquanita creates a respectful space where individuals can explore identity, attachment, and experiences of discrimination while working toward healing and greater self-understanding. She uses evidence-based methods to help clients strengthen resilience, improve communication, and develop healthier coping skills. Whether addressing panic, relationship conflict, addiction, or questions of life purpose, she focuses on helping people build insight and concrete strategies for change.
She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials, clinical social work licenses that qualify her to provide psychotherapy in North Carolina and South Carolina. With a patient, collaborative stance, Acquanita guides clients through personal transformation with care and practical support.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Acquanita Pettis have?
Acquanita Pettis has 12 years of experience.
Is Acquanita Pettis a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: LCSW, LISW-CP. License details: NC LCSW C016758, SC LISW-CP 16505.
In which languages does Acquanita Pettis provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Acquanita Pettis located?
She is located in South Carolina.
How can I work with Acquanita Pettis as my therapist?
You can work with Acquanita Pettis through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Acquanita Pettis work with international clients?
Acquanita Pettis does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Acquanita Pettis cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acquanita integrates approaches that aim to make therapy understandable and practical. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns - it helps people address attachment issues, abandonment, and recurring relationship challenges by exploring emotional bonds and developing healthier ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and unconditional positive regard - it focuses on the individual's experience, helping people build self-esteem, clarify values, and find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and mood-related concerns to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Acquanita works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Therapy is an active partnership focused on practical steps and deeper insight.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make her services more accessible and flexible. These formats allow scheduling around work and family commitments, reduce travel time, and let people engage in treatment from locations that feel most comfortable to them while still working with a licensed professional.