Anthony Hampton, LISW-CP

Anthony Hampton, LISW-CP is a licensed clinical social worker and registered yoga teacher in Columbia, SC, offering solution-focused psychodynamic therapy for individuals, couples, and families. His practice integrates evidence-based approaches such as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, CBT, trauma-informed care, and narrative techniques, tailored to each client’s unique needs. He specializes in addressing substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, unprocessed trauma, chronic anxiety and depression, grief, divorce, and identity-related challenges. With a background in theater, speech, and dance from the University of SC, as well as experience as a professional ballet dancer and a person in long-term recovery, he brings depth and lived understanding to his work. His therapeutic approach emphasizes the client-therapist relationship as the foundation for healing and personal growth. He is committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where clients can thrive, not just survive.

Anthony Hampton’s therapy practice is rooted in an integrated model that combines short-term, goal-oriented strategies with deeper psychodynamic exploration. He draws from a diverse toolkit of therapeutic modalities, including existential, experiential, and strengths-based methods, always centering the client’s voice and agency. His work is informed by personal and professional experiences that include long-term recovery, fatherhood, and performance arts, allowing him to connect with clients on multiple levels. He emphasizes authenticity, courage, and commitment in the healing journey, viewing therapy as a shared and transformative process.

Located at 2210 Devine St in Columbia, SC, the practice sits just a short walk from Devine Street and Harden Street, near the Southeast Regions Headquarters police station and several public artworks including Hootie and the Blowfish, Stone of Hope, and Rubble Without a Cause. The location is within a few hundred meters of these landmarks, placing the practice in a vibrant, accessible part of the city.

The business is recognized for having thorough, well-documented information available online and a website that search engines read cleanly, enhancing its visibility and credibility. These strengths contribute to consistent, reliable access for individuals seeking mental health support in Columbia.

By blending mindfulness, yoga, and deep therapeutic work, Anthony Hampton provides a distinctive, holistic approach to emotional wellness in the heart of Columbia.