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Ebony Wright, LCSW

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationSouth Carolina
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Grief, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Ebony

Ebony Wright is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of other challenges.

Background and approach

She combines a motivational, interactive style with practical, solution-focused work, approaching each person with respect and a belief that they are the expert on their own life. Wright’s background spans settings that include community mental health, in-home care, schools, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, where she has worked with clients across the lifespan.

Her practice draws on evidence-informed methods to address issues such as coping with life changes, self-esteem, parenting and intimacy-related difficulties, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. Wright earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in social work, and holds LCSW credentials in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina.

She emphasizes collaboration and clear communication, aiming to help clients identify achievable goals and build practical skills to navigate challenges and pursue a more satisfying life.

Therapeutic approaches and online options for flexible care

Internal Family Systems (IFS) views a person’s inner experience as made up of different parts with distinct needs and feelings, and it helps people explore and harmonize those parts to reduce internal conflict and increase self-leadership. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance so clients feel understood and can find their own solutions.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the collaborative process; the therapist will work with each person to determine which methods align best with their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns. This flexibility helps shape a plan that feels purposeful and achievable rather than prescriptive.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical benefits like increased scheduling flexibility and easier access from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing support, skill-building, and problem-solving in ways that fit daily life and evolving needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ebony commonly address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting and intimacy-related problems, as well as attention and mood-related conditions.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Their approach is interactive, motivational, and solution-focused, drawing from methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, DBT, Client-Centered Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to tailor work to each person’s needs.
How much experience does she bring to sessions?
She has eight years of experience working in diverse settings including schools, hospitals, community mental health centers, in-home care, and long-term care facilities.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with NC LCSW C012383 and PA LCSW CW022787 and practices from South Carolina.
Can clients who speak other languages work with her?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered for online work?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania

Languages

English