Beauty for Ashes Counseling, LLC

05/14/2026

Beauty for Ashes Counseling’s Greenville office is closed today May 14 2026 all scheduled appointments will move to telehealth. There was a power line that fell and ignited our front lawn. No one was hurt. Many thanks to the Greenville Fire E6 for their quick response and for doing a walkthrough of our office to make sure there was no damage.

04/30/2026

We’ve been told, “God hates divorce.”

And for many women, that sentence has kept them in harm.

But what if we’ve misunderstood it?

God does not hate you for leaving what is destroying you.
God is not asking you to endure violence, betrayal, or abuse to prove your faith.

God hates what leads to divorce.

He hates violence.
He hates betrayal.
He hates the hard-heartedness that crushes another human being.

He hates what destroys covenant.

And here’s the truth that changes everything:

God loves you more than He hates divorce, more than he loves marriage.

You are not more valuable to Him as a married woman than as a safe woman.

If what you are experiencing is harm, control, and fear…

That is not something God is asking you to preserve.

That is something breaking His heart.

Leaving is courageous.

Leaving is hard.

Living is harder.

03/15/2026

If you’ve been telling yourself you need a break… this is it. 🌊

The Creative Beach Retreat is happening NEXT MONTH, and there are only a few spots left.

This is not a packed conference schedule.
It’s not performative vulnerability.
It’s not another space where you have to be “on.”

It’s four days intentionally designed for therapists, helping professionals, trauma survivors, and growth-oriented humans who need space to slow down and regulate.

Through expressive arts, mindful movement, evidence-based therapeutic practices, and grounding time in nature, this retreat supports deep nervous system restoration and meaningful connection.

If you’ve been running on empty, this is your invitation to step out of survival mode and into something steadier. 🌱

Spots are limited to preserve intimacy. If you’re coming with a group of 4 or more, you’ll receive 15% off.

Visit www.bravespaceretreats.com to secure your spot before it fills!

09/06/2025

We are so excited to announce that Sarah Cotterman, Ed.S, LPCA, NCC has joined our therapist team.

Sarah is a child and adolescent therapist focused on creating a safe, compassionate space where children and teens feel seen, heard, and empowered to express themselves authentically. She specializes in working with children using Child-Centered Play Therapy and Expressive Arts as well as cognitive-based therapies. Whether working through anxiety, behavioral challenges, trauma, or life transitions, Sarah helps young clients develop a positive self-concept, build emotional resilience, and create healthy coping strategies. She incorporates working with families by using neuroscience and attachment theory to help them understand the “why” behind behaviors.

Sarah holds an Ed.S. in Counselor Education with a focus on Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Carolina. She has extensive trauma-informed training and holds a certificate in play therapy. She is working toward becoming a Registered Play Therapist.

She has current openings for in-person sessions at our Greenville office for children and parents.

She accepts Healthy Blue/Blue Choice Medicaid, Molina Medicaid, SC Healthy Connections Medicaid, Humana Medicaid, Cigna, and Aetna.



https://www.beautyforashescounseling.com/about

09/04/2025

Beauty for Ashes Counseling provides TRAUMA-INFORMED services that incorporate traditional counseling, expressive arts and play therapy to adults, children, & families seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, dissociation and PTSD. Through its success, Beauty for Ashes Counseling, LLC has grown from a single therapist to over 10 therapists, and two locations spanning 150 miles apart. It is the only the only dedicated art and play therapy practice in the upstate and Sumter County with both board-certified art therapists and registered play therapists.

From the beginning, the vision of therapist and founder Cheryl Childers has been to offer premier trauma-informed creative arts-based therapy. The company grew beyond traditional counseling and therapy models by incorporating expressive arts therapies, play therapy with traditional trauma-informed treatment, expanding to a clinician education program.

“Beauty for Ashes Counseling’s success has been directly related to continually following to our vision,” states owner Childers. “Our staff is committed to providing solace, emotional wellness, and healing to people in pain. Our ultimate goal is to help our clients find and become their most authentic self. The best way to do that is through creativity, expression and play.”

As the first Art and Play Therapy Centered Practice in the Upstate and Sumter County, Beauty for Ashes Counseling will soon become Art and Play Therapy Studios to better focus its mission to be at the forefront of trauma-informed expressive and creative arts therapy treatment.

“Through Art and Play Therapy Studios, clients and their families will develop skills for lasting wellness. Everyday our organization is driven by why we do what we do: to inspire the potential of the human spirit knowing that all people have the capacity to be well and thrive. As we enter our second decade, we remain inspired and excited by our vision.”

If you are interested in becoming a part of our team, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

07/14/2025

🎭 When Children Can't Find the Words, They Show Us Through Play 🎭

Ready to deepen your understanding of the stories children tell through play?

Join us for "Identifying Trauma through Play" - a transformative 3-hour CEU experience that will enhance your ability to recognize trauma indicators in the playroom.

✨ What You'll Discover:

- How a child's choice of toys can reveal their inner world
- The difference between healing play and trauma getting "stuck"
- Why some children gravitate toward the same materials session after session
- How to recognize when play is helping vs. when intervention is needed

This isn't just another training - it's your opportunity to sharpen your skills in understanding the profound stories children tell through their play. Whether you're a seasoned play therapist or just starting to incorporate play into your practice, you'll leave with fresh insights and practical skills.

Perfect for: Play therapists, counselors, clinical social workers, and supervised clinicians working with children

🎯 Limited spots available - Don't miss this chance to deepen your trauma-informed practice!

Register now and transform how you connect with the children in your care. Because sometimes the most important conversations happen without saying a word.

https://www.beautyforashescounseling.com/groups-events

07/10/2025

06/26/2025

This dropped today. Was a pleasure being on this episode snd talking with Dustin about my journey with ADHD and share what Ive learned so far.

Podcast Episode · ADHD in a HURRY! · 06/25/2025 · 39m

04/08/2025