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Expert guidance and support through family struggles and high-conflict custody cases.

In-person therapy available in Belton and Greenville; virtual anywhere in South Carolina. 

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Stuck in long, chaotic family battles and court days that seem to never end, unsure if you're even headed in the right direction—let alone what's best for your child?

The tension, behavioral struggles, and high-conflict custody battles feel overwhelming.

Picture having a team by your side—guiding you with non-biased support. One that listens, educates, and supports you through this tough season.

On the other side? You’re stronger, knowing your child is getting the care they deserve—and you are too.

We work with the whole family, ensuring everyone feels heard and supported. Whether it's behavior modification, play therapy, family therapy, or a custom blend, we tailor our approach to fit your unique needs.

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    Trauma-Informed Care

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    High Conflict Custody Cases

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    Family Systems Treatment

With 38+ years of experience in mental health—working with high-conflict court cases, trauma, forensic interviewing, court-informed counseling, mental health disorders, reunification, and child and family therapy—we bring expertise and a whole lot of heart to every session.

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→ Feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to navigate the court system in your high-conflict custody case.

→ Struggling with your child’s behavior and not sure where to turn.

→ Feeling unheard or dismissed in past family therapy.

→ Needing support to manage life’s big stressors—divorce, major changes, or challenges at home.

→ Feeling unsure of how to handle reunification, custody, and visitation in a way that truly puts your child first.

Wondering if your child’s struggles are from trauma, behavior issues, or possibly a mental health disorder like ADHD, ODD, anxiety, or depression.

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Some topics we may discuss in session …

  • → Why we take a team-based approach, working with family, school, and so on, to create a plan best suited to your child’s success.

  • → A dive into the core reason for the behaviors impacting your child and family dynamic.

  • → Our game plan for a clear, unbiased, court-informed treatment approach that puts your child’s well-being first, always

  • → Why every family voice matters to us.

  • → How to emotionally navigate the court system, high-conflict family systems, adoption, reunification, and divorce.

  • → Our tips and therapies for navigating life stressors.

  • → Our expert-led approach to reunification after life events like incarceration, rehabilitation, custody events, and the military.

  • → How owning past mistakes can create space for a stronger, healthier future—for you and your family.

  • → Our top strategies for creating a co-parenting environment where your child feels safe, supported, and never stuck in the middle.

  • → A closer look at our therapy styles, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Family Therapy.

  • → How trauma can show up in your child’s behaviors.

  • → How our evaluation process blends individual meetings with group sessions to support your family’s unique needs.

  • → Why families who’ve struggled to see results in therapy turn to us, and finally see real progress.

  • → How mental health challenges like ADHD, ODD, depression, and anxiety could be affecting your child’s happiness and behavior, and tools that can help.

  • → Our belief that you and your family deserve the support you need—and we’re here to help you get it.

  • → Why we take a personalized approach to therapy—tailoring strategies, therapeutic tools, and session frequency to fit your needs.

Meet The Therapists

Hey there, welcome to Heart to Heart Therapeutic Services.

We know family struggles can feel like you’re stuck in a storm with no end in sight, but you don’t have to weather it alone. We’re here to walk with you, steady and sure, with empathy, expertise, and a heart set on your child’s well-being.

With decades of experience guiding families through these complex seasons, we’re here to be your lifeline—offering real support and genuine care

Our goal is simple: helping your family find peace, healing, and a stronger path forward.

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    Denean Banister, MEd, LPC, LPC/S

  • Maddie Golson, MS, LPC

  • Gene Holland, BS

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    Michelle Bebdzin, BA

    Certified Health, Life & Trauma Recovery Coach, Reiki Practitioner

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