Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
How Acquanita works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW-CP
- Licensed in
- South Carolina, North Carolina
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Acquanita
Acquanita Pettis is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage strong feelings and stressful life moments. She focuses on anger, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and concerns common to LGBT individuals. Her tone is direct and caring, aimed at people who want practical steps and steady support.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify what triggers unhelpful reactions and what small changes can make daily life easier. Sessions often include skills to calm intense emotions and ways to change patterns that cause repeated conflict.
Background and approach
She helps clients notice how past relationships affect current behavior and choices. With 12 years of experience, she blends several evidence-informed methods to match a person’s needs. That can mean talking through thoughts and behaviors, practicing emotion regulation skills, or working on how to connect more securely with others.
The goal is clearer thinking and better ways to handle stress instead of getting stuck in the same cycles. People describe her work as practical and focused on real situations like arguments, overwhelming anger, or ongoing worry. She pays attention to identity and life transitions and supports people sorting out who they are and what they want next.
Her credentials include LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LISW-CP - Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice. Sessions are offered to residents of South Carolina and occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging. If someone prefers to start online, the process begins with a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a session.
What Acquanita works with
Everything Acquanita lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Acquanita's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Acquanita lists
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Evidence-informed approaches for online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current emotional responses and closeness. It helps people recognize patterns in how they seek support and how that affects stress and conflict. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors by teaching practical skills to change reactions and routines. It is useful for anxiety, anger, and mood struggles. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication to reduce intense reactions and impulsive behavior.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review symptoms, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods that fit the person’s situation. Clients and therapist adjust the plan over time to focus on what works in day-to-day life.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to get help. Video calls let people see facial cues and practice new interaction skills. Phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth or no camera is preferred. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or steady contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving days while using the approaches described above.
Questions people ask about Acquanita
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and LGBT-related issues. Additional focuses include attachment issues, codependency, substance concerns, and relationship patterns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and skills-focused. She blends approaches to teach emotion regulation, improve communication, and shift unhelpful thinking.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience as a practicing clinician. That experience includes helping people navigate identity, trauma, and emotion-focused challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina and LISW-CP - Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice in South Carolina, and practices from South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on listed availability.