Acquanita Pettis, LCSW, LISW-CP

Acquanita Pettis is a licensed social worker who draws on 12 years of clinical experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationship struggles. She focuses on fostering personal growth and resilience for clients navigating identity questions, discrimination, attachment concerns, and life transitions. Her practice emphasizes an affirming approach for LGBTQ+ individuals, young adults, and those coping with social anxiety or difficulties in close relationships.

She blends evidence-based methods with warm, client-centered care to help people improve communication, manage strong emotions, and rebuild self-esteem after painful experiences. Clients work with her to explore patterns that began in family relationships, to address issues such as codependency, grief, or addiction, and to find clearer direction around life purpose and meaningful goals.

Licensed in both North Carolina and South Carolina, she holds the credentials LCSW and LISW-CP - LCSW refers to Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LISW-CP denotes Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice. Those credentials reflect advanced training in assessment and therapeutic intervention. Acquanita approaches therapy as a collaborative process, offering practical tools alongside compassionate support to help people move toward healthier relationships and greater emotional balance.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acquanita Pettis uses approaches that combine exploration of relationships with practical skills. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional patterns - it helps when people struggle with trust, fear of abandonment, or repeating unhealthy connection styles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s perspective and personal strengths, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space to clarify values and goals and to rebuild self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more effective strategies - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and mood challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Acquanita works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, try methods that fit their situation, and adapt the plan as progress unfolds. She helps clients weigh options and choose tools that align with their goals and preferences.

Online therapy with Acquanita is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from wherever the client is located within the permitted service area.