Acquanita Pettis , LCSW, LISW-CP

Acquanita Pettis is a licensed social worker who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem concerns, and relationship challenges. With 12 years of experience, she focuses on empowering clients through identity questions, discrimination, attachment issues, and life transitions while offering affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals and young adults.

She draws on evidence-based therapies to help clients build resilience, strengthen communication, and develop a deeper sense of self-worth. Her practice emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore past wounds, examine interpersonal patterns, and work toward meaningful change. Acquanita guides people through panic, relationship strain, and questions about life purpose with respect and steady support.

Acquanita holds the credentials LCSW and LISW-CP - LCSW meaning Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LISW-CP meaning Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice. She is licensed to practice in both North Carolina and South Carolina and integrates approaches that prioritize attachment, client-centered care, and practical skills for managing emotions and behavior.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Acquanita Pettis

Acquanita uses attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationships shape current emotional patterns and interpersonal difficulties, which can help people working through abandonment, attachment issues, and family of origin concerns. She also practices client-centered therapy, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental stance that helps clients feel heard while they clarify values, build self-esteem, and make life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and is useful for addressing anxiety, stress, and mood-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Acquanita collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds to ensure therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy with Acquanita is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent support during transitions, manage ongoing stress, and practice new skills between sessions with licensed professionals and therapists guiding the process.