Trauma and PTSD therapists in Florence, SC
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Florence, South Carolina who provide testing, evidence-based treatment for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Compare detailed therapist profiles and connect with a provider that’s right for you.
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PTSD/Trauma
Melissa Berschauer
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
When a painful past experience keeps showing up in your present-day reactions, it can feel like you're permanently on high alert. We will work together at a pace that feels completely safe for you, often using EMDR, helping your brain and body finally register that you are out of danger.
14 Years Experience
Online in Florence, SC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Kasia Ciszewski
Therapist, LPC
Ever experience something so terrible that it seems to take over your every thought and cause unpredictable and explainable emotional reactions? Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event.
8 Years Experience
Online in Florence, SC
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Yuye Zhang
Psychologist, PhD, MSW
Traumatic experiences can continue to affect how you feel, relate to others, and understand yourself long after the original evens have passed. I work with adults who are experiencing the effects of trauma, including PTSD and complex PTSD (CPTSD), in a supportive and collaborative space. Our work can focus on understanding how past experiences continue to shape the present, reducing self-blame, and developing greater flexibility, self-understanding, and connection with yourself and others.
11 Years Experience
Online in Florence, SC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Kelsi Clayson
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Trauma has a way of showing up and persisting despite our efforts to keep it at bay. For some, it’s like a thorn that has settled into place and doesn’t hurt too badly as long as you focus your attention elsewhere. For others, it’s an unavoidable, constant source of pain, anger, and fear. Whether it happened recently or decades ago, trauma can take up valuable space in our lives. This may come in the form of unwanted memories, difficulty trusting others, feeling on edge, irritability, avoiding certain situations, or maybe all of the above. Unfortunately, efforts to avoid thinking about past traumatic events often keep people from seeking treatment and finding relief. Although challenging, addressing and resolving emotional wounds can be incredibly liberating and rewarding. Trauma treatment can positively shift the lens through which you see yourself, your relationships, and ultimately the world around you.
8 Years Experience
Online in Florence, SC
PTSD/Trauma
Sarah J Thompson
Counselor/Therapist, MEd, LPC, LCMHC
Most people will experience trauma in their lifetime whether it’s a car accident, abuse or neglect, the sudden death of a loved one, a violent criminal act, exposure to the violence of war, or a natural disaster.
While many people can recover from trauma over time with the love and support of family and friends and bounce back with resiliency, others may discover effects of lasting trauma, which can cause a person to live with deep emotional pain, fear, confusion, or post-traumatic stress far after the event has passed.
In these circumstances, the support, guidance, and assistance of a therapist is fundamental to healing from trauma.
Trauma Symptoms
According to the four types of symptoms listed in the DSM-5
Avoidance Symptoms
Avoiding specific locations, sights, situations, and sounds that serve as reminders of the event
Anxiety, depression, numbness, or guilt
Re-experiencing Symptoms
Intrusive thoughts, nightmares or flashbacks
Hyperarousal Symptoms
Anger, irritability, and hypervigilance
Aggressive, reckless behavior, including self-harm
Sleep disturbances
Negative Mood and Cognition Symptoms
Loss of interest in activities that were once considered enjoyable
Difficulty remembering details of the distressing event
Change in habits or behavior since the trauma
Research has proven psychotherapy to be the most effective form of treatment for trauma. Most commonly, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) are used in treating trauma.
If you or someone you know matches the trauma symptoms listed above, I am confident that I can help and invite you to contact me today for a free consultation.
17 Years Experience
Online in Florence, SC
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Florence, SC Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Florence, SC average 15 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (41%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (33%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 30% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 29% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 28% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 26% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 37% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 29% | Military / Veterans |
| 23% | Black / African American |