Personality Disorders therapists in Sumter, SC
Browse Personality Disorders therapists in Sumter, South Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
PSYCHe, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, DBT-LBC™, LPC, PsyD, MSW, Marriage and Family Counselor, LCSW
PSYCHē, PLLC specializes in the treatment of personality disorders and support of patient's families using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), one of the recognized "gold standards" in the treatment of personality disorders and Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT), another well validated treatment we offer, both of which involve individual and group.
12 Years Experience
Online in Sumter, SC
Nick Sotor
Psychologist, PsyD
I treat Personality Disorders through a therapy called, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT is a cognitive-behavioral therapy designed to empower individuals manage emotional dysregulation, enhance their relationships, effectively cope with distress, and cultivate mindfulness.
12 Years Experience
Online in Sumter, SC
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Personality disorders are often talked about in ways that are flat, stigmatizing, or overly simplified—reducing complex human experiences to labels that can feel limiting or misunderstood. Many people who receive these diagnoses have long histories of navigating intense emotions, relationship challenges, identity questions, or environments that didn’t feel stable or safe. These patterns didn’t come out of nowhere—they developed for a reason. And for some, the diagnosis itself may not fully capture the nuance of what they’re experiencing.
At Nour Counseling, we don’t reduce you to a label. We focus on understanding the patterns—how you experience yourself, how you relate to others, how you cope when things feel overwhelming or uncertain. From there, we actively work with you to build more stability, flexibility, and clarity in those areas. This can include emotional regulation, communication, boundary-setting, and developing a more grounded and consistent sense of self. We also look at the cultural, relational, and systemic context that shaped these patterns, so you’re not internalizing something that had a context. This is thoughtful, collaborative work focused on helping you move toward relationships and a sense of self that feel more steady, more connected, and more aligned with who you want to be.
9 Years Experience
Online in Sumter, SC (Online Only)
Centers for Counseling and Wellness, Int'l
Psychologist, PhD
Living with a personality disorder can feel like you are constantly at war with yourself. Your emotions run deeper, your relationships feel more intense, and the world around you can seem unpredictable in ways that leave you exhausted and misunderstood. You may have spent years being told you are too much, too sensitive, too difficult, without anyone ever stopping to ask what is underneath all of that.
You are not too much. You are carrying something that deserves real, skilled support.
At CCW International, we approach personality disorders with compassion, curiosity, and clinical expertise. We understand that these are not character flaws or moral failings. They are complex patterns that developed for a reason, often rooted in early experiences, trauma, or environments that did not give you what you needed to feel safe and secure.
We work with clients to better understand their patterns, build emotional regulation skills, strengthen relationships, and develop a more stable and compassionate relationship with themselves. Whether you are navigating Borderline Personality Disorder, struggling with long-standing patterns that have affected your relationships and your sense of self, or simply trying to understand why you respond to the world the way you do, we are here to help.
Healing is possible. And you deserve a team that actually believes that about you.
14 Years Experience
Online in Sumter, SC (Online Only)
Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS
Supporting long-term patterns of thinking and behavior to improve relationships and functioning.
7 Years Experience
Online in Sumter, SC
Personality Disorders therapists in Sumter, SC Statistics
Personality Disorders therapists in Sumter, SC average 15 years of experience and charge around $224 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (48%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (48%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$224
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 45% |
Female |
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| 43% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 70% |
In Person and Online |
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| 30% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 48% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 45% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Teen |
| 50% | Senior |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Men |
| 53% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Military / Veterans |
| 35% | Persons with Disabilities |