The journey toward healing…
Bedelia believes healing happens when we care for the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. Life’s challenges often affect us on many levels—our thoughts, emotions, physical well-being, and our sense of meaning or purpose.
Her approach to counseling is holistic, person-centered, and trauma-informed. Together, you will explore patterns of thoughts and behaviors while also paying attention to how stress and life experiences are held in the body. Bedelia integrates evidence-based therapy with practical tools that support emotional regulation, self-compassion, and lasting resilience.
Many of the people Bedelia works with are navigating seasons of grief, loss, aging, caregiving, or significant life transitions. Others come when anxiety, stress, or past experiences begin to feel overwhelming. Whether you are facing a recent change or carrying something that has felt heavy for a long time, counseling offers a place to slow down, reflect, and begin moving forward with greater clarity and hope.
Bedelia is passionate about helping people who are hurting. She brings insight, compassion, and gentle humor to her work, creating a space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported as you navigate difficult seasons of life.
And yes—she truly believes there is always hope.
Areas of Specialization
- Grief and Loss
- Aging
- Dementia and Caregiving
- Adjustments and Life Transitions
- Depression
- Anxiety
Professional Credentials & Affiliations
- SC Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice. #9401
- Dementia Specialist - Trained through Dementia Dialogues Program with Dr. Macie P. Smith
- Level 1&2 EMDRIA-trained in EMDR
- Level 1 Gottman Method for Couples: Trained under Drs. John & Julie Gottman, Atlanta, GA.
- Level 2 Gottman Method for Couples
- Level 3 Gottman Method for Couples
- Emotionally Focused Therapy: Trained under Dr. Sue Johnson
- Level 1 Grief M.E.N.T.O.R. Method™ developed by and trained by Meghan Riordan Jarvis
- Currently pursuing Complex Trauma Certification Training (CCTP/CCTP‑II) based on the work of Janina Fisher
- National Association of Social Workers
- North American Association of Christians in Social Work
- Clinical Social Work Association
- South Carolina Society for Clinical Social Work
About Bedelia
Bedelia Gant, LISW-CP, is a clinical social worker providing therapy services to clients throughout South Carolina. Coaching services and professional consultations are offered nationwide and internationally.
A native of South Carolina, Bedelia spent ten years living in Maryland, where she earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work in Baltimore with a clinical concentration in Mental Health. She is licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in South Carolina and practices in Pawleys Island.
Bedelia is grateful for the life she shares with her husband and the time they enjoy with family. She is the proud “Mama” to four grown children and “DiDi” to eleven grandchildren. At home, two precocious dachshunds believe they are in charge and keep life entertaining, to say the least.
Whether you are navigating a difficult season or simply feeling the need for support and clarity, counseling can offer a place to slow down, reflect, and begin moving forward with hope.
Bedelia looks forward to coming alongside you on your journey toward healing.
Dum spiro, spero.
While I breathe, I hope.
Hope is the anchor. Healing is the journey.