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Randall MacKendrick, LPC

Experienced counselor focused on clear, practical help

35 years in practice · based in South Carolina · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Randall

Randall MacKendrick is a licensed professional counselor with 35 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. He offers calm, straightforward support for parents and adults trying to cope with life changes and low self-esteem. His approach is practical and focused on what each person needs now.

Randall listens first and asks clear questions to understand the problem. He blends talk and action so people leave sessions with small, doable steps.

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Background and approach

That can mean working on thoughts and behaviors, looking at past patterns that still cause pain, or setting concrete goals for daily life. He uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s perspective and pace. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try out new ways of responding.

Psychodynamic ideas sometimes help when past relationships affect current mood and connection. Sessions can also focus on solutions and practical change when a quick plan helps most. Randall pays attention to how family patterns shape habits and expectations.

He will tailor the work to match each person’s situation and values. Randall practices in South Carolina and works in English. He helps people with issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, commitment or communication problems, caregiver stress, infidelity, guilt, and feelings of emptiness.

His goal is steady progress through clear goals and steady support.

How Randall’s Approaches Work Online

Randall often uses client-centered therapy to make sessions feel collaborative and paced to each person. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people name what matters so they can take steps that feel right to them.

He also employs cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns because it breaks problems into manageable steps and experiments people can practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Randall discusses goals and preferences at the start and adjusts methods as progress is seen. That means the plan can shift from more talk and reflection to concrete skills practice when that better fits the person’s needs.

Online formats let sessions fit into busy lives. Video calls are good for a full conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or people who express themselves better in writing. These options provide flexibility so therapy can continue around work, caregiving, and everyday schedules.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Randall commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, along with related topics like attachment, caregiver stress, and loneliness.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Randall uses a blend of client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral work, psychodynamic thinking, and solution-focused planning to create practical, actionable sessions.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 35 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor to his practice and draws on that background when tailoring therapy for individuals.
Where is Randall based and licensed?
He is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client’s needs.
How do I begin working with Randall?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
35 years
Licensed
South Carolina
Languages
English

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