Trauma and PTSD therapists in Murrells Inlet, SC
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Murrells Inlet, 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.
PTSD/Trauma
Maria Barber
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I take a gentle, IFS‑informed approach to trauma and PTSD, helping you understand the protective parts of you that have worked hard to keep you safe. Trauma isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s the imprint of overwhelming experiences that your system adapted to in the best way it could. In therapy, we slow down and build enough safety for those protective parts to soften so we can access the wounded, burdened places that still carry fear, shame, or overwhelm.
IFS offers a compassionate, non‑pathologizing way to work with trauma. Instead of forcing change or revisiting memories before you’re ready, we honor the internal system that developed to help you survive. As you build more connection with your Self—your calm, grounded, wise center—your parts begin to trust that healing is possible. Over time, the intensity of triggers decreases, emotional reactivity settles, and you gain more clarity and choice in how you move through the world.
Whether trauma shows up in your relationships, your nervous system, or your sense of self, I provide a steady, attuned space to help you heal at a pace that feels safe and sustainable.
6 Years Experience
Online in Murrells Inlet, SC
PTSD/Trauma
Melissa Jermann
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Trauma can leave a lasting imprint, shaping how you see yourself, others, and the world around you. Our practice is dedicated to helping you process and heal from trauma in a safe and compassionate space. Using trauma-focused therapies, such as Cognitive Processing Therapy and EMDR, we’ll work to untangle the effects of past experiences, rebuild your sense of safety, and help you move toward a life that feels more balanced and whole. Whether you’re dealing with recent trauma or carrying the weight of experiences from the past, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
9 Years Experience
Online in Murrells Inlet, SC
PTSD/Trauma
Lauren Feliciano Nieles
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Trauma can leave lasting echoes, affecting how you see yourself, others, and the world. We’ll create a safe, supportive space to process what you've been through, at your pace. Together, we’ll work toward healing, rebuilding trust in yourself, and finding a sense of safety and empowerment moving forward.
3 Years Experience
Online in Murrells Inlet, SC
PTSD/Trauma
Paul T. Haefner, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Trauma lives in the body as much as in memory, showing up as hypervigilance, flashbacks, numbness, or reactions that feel far bigger than the moment warrants. It makes sense: your system learned to protect you. I offer a careful, paced approach that respects that wisdom while helping you feel safe in your own skin again, so the past loosens its grip and the present becomes yours to live. This includes trauma tied to falls, injuries, and frightening experiences with horses.
35 Years Experience
Online in Murrells Inlet, 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 Murrells Inlet, SC
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Murrells Inlet, SC Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Murrells Inlet, 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
41%
Offer sliding scale
32%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
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 |
| 31% | 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 |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 29% | Military / Veterans |
| 23% | Black / African American |