Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Sumter, SC
Browse Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Sumter, South Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
CFT
Rising Calm Center
Professional Christian Counselor, MS, CMHC, CLC
Life can feel so heavy when anxiety won’t let your mind rest, when fear wakes you at night, or when stress and self-doubt erode your confidence and faith. When burnout creeps in and relationships begin to crack, holding it all together can start to feel overwhelming.
At Rising Calm Center, we understand that weight. Our Christian counselors help young professionals, couples, and families find calm, rebuild trust, and walk in the peace Jesus promised—rather than performing under the pressures this world demands.
We integrate faith-based wisdom with evidence-based care, drawing from CBT, DBT, IFS, ACT, Gottman, EFT, Narrative Therapy, trauma-informed work, tapping, and breathwork. This combination helps you retrain your nervous system, heal emotional and spiritual wounds, and live with genuine peace.
Clients often come to us struggling with anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, grief, burnout, relationship conflict, or a sense of spiritual disconnection. Here, you’ll find compassion, honesty, and practical tools to feel safe in your body and centered in your spirit again.
What we offer:
• Free consultations for new clients — relief can start now
• Same-week availability, including evenings (Mon–Thu until 8 p.m.)
• Sliding-scale rates for affordable care
• In-person, telehealth, or phone sessions
You don’t have to face the storm alone. There is calm on the other side—and together, we can find it.
14 Years Experience
Online in Sumter, SC
CFT
Dr. Samantha Kallberg
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
I strive to create a compassionate space where you feel supported that promotes healing and growth. I specialize in working with those struggling with anxiety, binge eating, emotional eating, body image distress, body dysmorphic disorder, OCD, trauma, and life transitions. I do not believe in a one-sized fits all treatment approach, thus an implement several treatment modalities to tailor to the needs of each client. I have specialized training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) as a level one provider.
8 Years Experience
Online in Sumter, SC (Online Only)
CFT
Roxy Zarrabi
Psychologist, Psy.D.
You may deeply desire to feel safe and connected with yourself and others but find yourself stuck in the same dating or relationship patterns that leave you feeling disconnected and unsatisfied. As a result, you may struggle to feel fully present in your life. Feelings of anxiety, insecurities, and past dating or relationship challenges can interfere with creating or maintaining the meaningful relationships you desire. You know you’re ready to make a change and feel more confident about yourself but have no idea how to get there.
I specialize in helping women struggling with relationship or dating challenges, low self-worth, and/or anxiety to create the life they desire. Our work together can help you learn to manage your anxiety, overcome longstanding patterns that are holding you back, and develop tools to improve your relationship with yourself as well as others.
11 Years Experience
Online in Sumter, SC
CFT
Nancy Hayes-Gary, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, MD , Psy.D.
I have been a psychologist in trauma work for many years, thus I can tailor my approach to meet your needs. Different ages and developmental stages throughout the life span require differing approaches. People generally wait to start therapy until their symptoms are really bothersome. I am currently accepting new patients, with no waiting list.
33 Years Experience
Online in Sumter, SC (Online Only)
CFT
Sara Fraser
Psychologist, PhD
I have been a therapist for many years and in many settings. In describing my practice to prospective clients, I like them to know that we work in three intersecting and overlapping domains-present, past and process. In the present, we focus on how you are able to care for yourself and for others, cultivate relationships with self and other in ways that are enriching and not depleting. Using the past, we can come to understand how you show up in relationships, as informed by patterns laid out in your family of origin but in the hopes that you can come to understand and then do differently if you want, rather than acting from a place of default and habit. And finally, we can use process therapies such as EMDR and Deep Brain Reorienting, to help you truly process and move past your past experiences and help you to shed the weight of past trauma. I use a pragmatic and interactive style to collaborate with clients to assist them in choosing the therapeutic path that fits best for them. Therapy is about healing and I value using trusted and effective approaches to help you reach your goals in therapy in a timely way that allows you to move on from our relationship into living your life fully and completely. I offer a free, 30-minute initial consult call so we can connect and see how we might be a good fit. Email me to schedule that today!
26 Years Experience
Online in Sumter, SC (Online Only)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Sumter, SC Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Sumter, SC average 15 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (90%), Depression (74%), and Stress (69%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 69% | Stress |
| 57% | Self Esteem |
| 57% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 45% | Loss or Grief |
| 45% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 40% | Teen |
| 38% | Senior |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Men |
| 28% | Black / African American |
| 24% | Hispanic / Latino |