Sexual Abuse therapists in Charleston, SC
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Sexual Abuse
Andrea Meier, LLC | Holistic Wellness Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.S., LPC, LAC
Healing from sexual abuse requires safety, trust and a pace that honors your individual experience. We provide compassionate, trauma-informed therapy to help clients process the impact of sexual trauma, reconnect with their bodies and sense of self, strengthen boundaries and move toward greater safety, choice and freedom -- without pressure to disclose or process before they are ready.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Charleston, SC
Online in Charleston, SC
Sexual Abuse
Dr. Katerina Nair
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
I work with indviduals who have experienced sexual abuse by providing a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space to process experiences that may continue to affect their sense of self, relationships, and emotional well-being. We'll explore the ways trauma and attachment experiences may have shaped how you relate to yourself and others while working toward greater safety, self-compassion, and healthy boundaries.
10 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, SC
Sexual Abuse
Bobby Newell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, SEP
I specialize in supporting individuals who have experienced sexual abuse, offering a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental space to begin healing at your own pace. Experiences like this can impact your sense of safety, trust, and connection to your body and relationships. Together, we focus on gently processing what you’ve been through while building a sense of stability, control, and self-trust. My approach is trauma-informed and integrates both emotional and body-based techniques, helping you move out of survival mode and toward a place of greater safety, strength, and empowerment.
27 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, SC
Sexual Abuse
James C. Carpenter, PhD, ABPP
Psychologist, PhD (Clinical Psychology, Ohio State U), Board Certified in Clinical Psychology (ABPP), PSYPACT
I gradually and not too happily became an expert in treating sexual abuse -- especially early abuse in childhood -- through working intensely with so many people who have presented with those issues. I understand the suggestibility of memory, and I never suggest or over-lead clients to these possible traumas. But they often enough present themselves indisputably into therapy work as it becomes deeper and safer. I have had and given a lot of training in this area and have a big toolbox of approaches at my disposal in working on this very delicate and important material.
41 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, SC
Sexual Abuse
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Sexual abuse is often spoken about in ways that are either too clinical or too minimized—leaving little room for the actual impact it has on your body, your sense of safety, your relationships, and how you move through the world. Many survivors carry layers of confusion, shame, anger, or disconnection, especially when what happened was not named, was dismissed, or was normalized in some way. Cultural, familial, and systemic dynamics can make this even more complex—shaping whether you felt believed, supported, or able to speak about it at all.
At Nour Counseling, we approach this work with care, pacing, and a deep respect for your autonomy. We don’t rush you into retelling or reliving experiences before you’re ready. We offer S.A.F.E. EMDR (Somatic and Attachment-Focused EMDR), which is especially relevant for sexual trauma because it prioritizes safety, stabilization, and the body’s response to trauma—not just the memory itself. Sexual abuse often lives in the nervous system as much as in the narrative, and this approach allows us to process trauma in a way that is more contained, less overwhelming, and attuned to your capacity in the moment.
Alongside this, we help you rebuild a sense of safety in your body, strengthen boundaries, and make sense of how the impact of the abuse may still be showing up in your life. We also name the cultural and systemic factors that shape how sexual abuse is experienced and responded to, so you’re not carrying that context alone. This work is not about pushing you to “move on”—it’s about helping you reconnect with yourself in a way that feels safer, more grounded, and more your own.
9 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, SC (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse therapists in Charleston, SC Statistics
Sexual Abuse therapists in Charleston, SC average 17 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (35%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 35% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 53% | Men |
| 42% | Military / Veterans |
| 37% | Hispanic / Latino |