Leah Doberne-Schor, EdS, LPC
Couples, Individual and Family Counseling
Columbia and Lexington, SC
Virtual for all South Carolina
Counseling in Columbia, SC
and Lexington, SC
Counseling Services
Counseling in Lexington, SC and in Columbia, SC.
Virtual throughout South Carolina.
Counseling for all types and all stages of relationship, including couples of diverse backgrounds, orientations and religious beliefs.
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Experienced family counseling for parents/caregivers raising children with disabilities or who are neurodivergent (including autism and ADHD)
Teens deserve a safe, accepting space to be heard and gain support.​ Read More
Compassionate, accepting support to navigate life's challenges, including feelings of burnout, overwhelm, anxiety, grief, depressions, life transitions and trauma.
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Grow a postive co-parenting relationship to be there for your children.
Marriage Counseling & Couples Therapy in Lexington, SC and Columbia, SC
It hurts because it matters. And it doesn't have to stay this way.
We can’t take it anymore. We argue so often. We miss our sense of connection.
Can you help us communicate better?
Feel more connected with each other?
Recover from a betrayal or a loss of trust?
We’re at the early stages of our relationship. We're thinking of getting married, moving in, or taking a big step forward together.
Can you help us create a solid foundation in this moment of change?
One (or both) of us identifies as neurodivergent (such as autism or ADHD) or has an experience of trauma.
How can we support one another?
As an experienced therapist for couples in South Carolina, I work with couples (of all types) to help you learn communication strategies, rebuild trust, grow closer and strengthen your relationship. I'll start by taking the time to know you and identifying, with you, your unique counseling goals. While every couple is different, goals might include: Improving communication, increasing a sense of connection Recovering from a hurt or betrayal Growing together in support, love and acceptance Navigating life transitions, parenting challenges, ongoing physical and/or mental health needs My training includes graduate level coursework in couples counseling, clinical supervision in couples counseling, and training in the Gottman Method of couples counseling (level 1).
Parent Counseling & Family Therapy
Including Families Raising Children with Disabilities, Ongoing Healthcare Needs, and Neurodivergence
Parents and caregivers -- especially when you're raising children with disabilities or special healthcare needs (including autism, ADHD and learning differences) have a huge job!
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​Beyond the normal challenges, there are so many extra responsibilities and stresses.
You don't have to walk this path alone.
It happened again, just yesterday. The challenging behavior. The judging relative. The teacher who just doesn't get it.
You find yourself saying:
I'm just so overwhelmed.
I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop!
I want to know that I'm doing it right!
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I don't know how much more of this I can take!
I'm passionate about providing experienced counseling services for parents, caregivers, and families of children with disabilities. I help parents and families Manage stress and burnout Connect with their child Navigate the challenges of parenting a child with a disability Counseling can help you feel centered, so you can parent intentionally. I've walked alongside and supported families raising children with disabilities, and helping them grow skills including navigating IEPs and 504s and advocating for their children. I'm trained in Stepping Stones Triple P, a positive parenting program for families raising children with disabilities. Beyond the counseling room, I've developed and presented workshops for parents/caregivers, including "Parenting Success" in Spring of 2025 for Autism Connect.
Individual Counseling
​I'm just so overwhelmed!
How do I manage the worry, the grief, or the burnout?
How can I be a friend to myself?
You don't have to feel alone, isolated or ashamed of challenges. I created Compass Rose Counseling to be a place where you feel heard and accepted for who you are -- the foundation for developing a new relationship with yourself and working towards the change you seek in your life.
While every client has unique counseling goals, our work might include:
Depression, anxiety
Overwhelm
Burnout
Trauma
Neurodivergent adults (including ADHD and autism)
College students
Parents/caregivers
Helping professionals
Grief counseling
Navigating life transitions
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I offer a free 15 minute consultation! Call (803) 232-9550 or send me a message.
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Counseling for Teens
Teens face so many pressures and challenges - managing anxiety and stress, academic pressure, peer relationships, depression -self esteem and more.
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At Compass Rose Counseling, teens will find a place where they can be themselves, be heard and be accepted for who they are.
The teen years are the perfect time to leverage your growing brain (YES! Your teenage brain is growing incredibly!) to create the foundation for life-long habits to help with managing big feelings, friendships, relationship skills and wellness.
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As an therapist experienced in working with teens, I can help with common teen counseling concerns like:
Being a friend to yourself
Neurotypical and Neuordivergent Teens (including autism and ADHD)
Help with big feelings
Friendships and family
Wellness
Self-esteem
Planning for life after high school
Grief
LGBTQ+ affirming
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If you're a teen -- or a parent or family member of a teen -- let's be in touch.
Contact me for a free 15 minute consultation or call (803) 232-9550.