Sexual Abuse Therapists in Duncan, SC
Full Circle Counseling Service, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
Duncan, SC 29334 (Online Only)
Life presents new challenges and changes daily. When these challenges and changes occur, it cause stress, anxiety, and makes you question certain decisions you have made. You may need to explore new options and directions for your life. My goal for each individual is to obtain a clear understanding of your needs and how we can work to establish personal growth and stability. My goal is to establish respect, compassion and trust in a nonjudgmental environment.
Life presents new challenges and changes daily. When these challenges and changes occur, it cause stress, anxiety, and makes you question certain decisions you have made. You may need to explore new options and directions for your life. My goal for each individual is to obtain a clear understanding of your needs and how we can work to establish personal growth and stability. My goal is to establish respect, compassion and trust in a nonjudgmental environment.
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Life is a journey that can be full of uncertainty. At times we need the assistance of a trusted guide that can help keep us on track, be a sounding board to offer support, and help coach us through the most difficult moments. My calling as a therapist is to provide assistance throughout this journey while helping you move beyond your past, develop new skills, and hone in on your strengths. My motto for therapy is: "I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become." -Carl Jung
Life is a journey that can be full of uncertainty. At times we need the assistance of a trusted guide that can help keep us on track, be a sounding board to offer support, and help coach us through the most difficult moments. My calling as a therapist is to provide assistance throughout this journey while helping you move beyond your past, develop new skills, and hone in on your strengths. My motto for therapy is: "I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become." -Carl Jung
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We all face challenges and crises in our lives and sometimes they can be too much to handle alone. Whether it is a specific event or a chronic illness, I think by facilitating emotional resilience I can help you overcome those challenges and life stressors. From marriage/intimacy, addiction and substance abuse, adolescent behavioral and mental health issues, trauma and other adverse childhood experiences - there are not many issues I have not encountered. I believe we all possess the ability to make positive, sustainable change and I take pride in working together, along side you to find a harmonious balance in your life.
We all face challenges and crises in our lives and sometimes they can be too much to handle alone. Whether it is a specific event or a chronic illness, I think by facilitating emotional resilience I can help you overcome those challenges and life stressors. From marriage/intimacy, addiction and substance abuse, adolescent behavioral and mental health issues, trauma and other adverse childhood experiences - there are not many issues I have not encountered. I believe we all possess the ability to make positive, sustainable change and I take pride in working together, along side you to find a harmonious balance in your life.
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Sabrina C Richardson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CEDS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Duncan, SC 29334
Not accepting new clients
Helping individuals, couples, and families recover is the work I do. For the past two years, I provided counseling services to Marines, Sailors, and their families at Parris Island and the Marine Corps Air Station. Now, I am back in private practice with a clinical concentration in active duty and veteran military members, relational conflict, emotional disturbances, maladaptive coping, binge eating disorder, and generational trauma. As a therapist, my approach centers on thoughts (language of the mind) and emotions (language of the body) that determine our behaviors and impact the choices we make.
Helping individuals, couples, and families recover is the work I do. For the past two years, I provided counseling services to Marines, Sailors, and their families at Parris Island and the Marine Corps Air Station. Now, I am back in private practice with a clinical concentration in active duty and veteran military members, relational conflict, emotional disturbances, maladaptive coping, binge eating disorder, and generational trauma. As a therapist, my approach centers on thoughts (language of the mind) and emotions (language of the body) that determine our behaviors and impact the choices we make.
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Brandy's primary area of focus is on premarital and marriage relationship counseling. She also works with adolescents, adults, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, grief, stress management and a variety of other issues. Brandy has additional experience in working with clients who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault. Brandy strives to create an atmosphere in which her clients feel accepted while finding solutions and hope for the future. She is currently accepting new clients. For appointments, please call 864-205-9249
Brandy's primary area of focus is on premarital and marriage relationship counseling. She also works with adolescents, adults, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, grief, stress management and a variety of other issues. Brandy has additional experience in working with clients who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault. Brandy strives to create an atmosphere in which her clients feel accepted while finding solutions and hope for the future. She is currently accepting new clients. For appointments, please call 864-205-9249
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I offer weeknight and weekend appointments. I believe therapy is a safe space everyone can explore skills that are beneficial in life. I am confident I can assist you on your life journey. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, domestic violence, child abuse, child neglect, sexual abuse, personality disorders, family difficulties, and substance use. I am a CAMS-II provider for anger management counseling. If you have been court ordered to anger management, look no further.
I offer weeknight and weekend appointments. I believe therapy is a safe space everyone can explore skills that are beneficial in life. I am confident I can assist you on your life journey. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, domestic violence, child abuse, child neglect, sexual abuse, personality disorders, family difficulties, and substance use. I am a CAMS-II provider for anger management counseling. If you have been court ordered to anger management, look no further.
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Rebecca Toulson
Licensed Professional Counselor, CEO, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Greer, SC 29651
Waitlist for new clients
Rebecca has worked with Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families, Geriatrics, Trauma/PTSD, Sexual Assault/Trafficking Survivors, Crisis Management, Intimacy Issues, Depression, Anxiety, Grief/Bereavement, Psychotic Disorders, Mood Disorders, and more.
Rebecca has worked with Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families, Geriatrics, Trauma/PTSD, Sexual Assault/Trafficking Survivors, Crisis Management, Intimacy Issues, Depression, Anxiety, Grief/Bereavement, Psychotic Disorders, Mood Disorders, and more.
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You are struggling and you aren’t sure how to stop it. To everyone else you look happy and seem to be thriving, but it doesn't feel true. When you aren’t with others, you are down on yourself, worrying, avoiding situations and moody. There may be a clear cause from a difficult situation, or it may be you are struggling with all that life is demanding right now. No matter what the cause I have worked with people just like your and seen them move from struggling to become the thriving individual you know is inside.
You are struggling and you aren’t sure how to stop it. To everyone else you look happy and seem to be thriving, but it doesn't feel true. When you aren’t with others, you are down on yourself, worrying, avoiding situations and moody. There may be a clear cause from a difficult situation, or it may be you are struggling with all that life is demanding right now. No matter what the cause I have worked with people just like your and seen them move from struggling to become the thriving individual you know is inside.
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All of us have hard times and face a level of inner turmoil that can leave us feeling all alone. It could be struggles with family, coworkers or with just feeling safe enough to be yourself in spite of social pressures to conform. It is those times that you need someone to help you find your way and to become empowered to live your life to the fullest. Whether is is issue related to trauma, grief or overwhelming anxiety, know that you can get the support you need to thrive.
All of us have hard times and face a level of inner turmoil that can leave us feeling all alone. It could be struggles with family, coworkers or with just feeling safe enough to be yourself in spite of social pressures to conform. It is those times that you need someone to help you find your way and to become empowered to live your life to the fullest. Whether is is issue related to trauma, grief or overwhelming anxiety, know that you can get the support you need to thrive.
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Southern Grace is a place to feel known and understood. It is of utmost importance that all who enter my office feel and know that without a doubt, they are my world for the time we are together. Therapy is about having the desire for change; what we’ve done, been through, or where we come from is just a piece of our life’s story; it doesn’t have to be our whole story. I understand that moving through our discomfort can at times, feel unbearable and impossible. With self-compassion and patience, I believe all wounds can be healed. If you’ll let me, I would love to embark on the healing journey with you.
Southern Grace is a place to feel known and understood. It is of utmost importance that all who enter my office feel and know that without a doubt, they are my world for the time we are together. Therapy is about having the desire for change; what we’ve done, been through, or where we come from is just a piece of our life’s story; it doesn’t have to be our whole story. I understand that moving through our discomfort can at times, feel unbearable and impossible. With self-compassion and patience, I believe all wounds can be healed. If you’ll let me, I would love to embark on the healing journey with you.
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Cassaundra Gamble
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greer, SC 29650
Much like plants, with just the right amount of nourishment, attention, and care, a person can thrive in even the harshest of environments. As a strength-based and solution focused therapist, I believe that my clients have all the tools necessary to help them bloom where they’ve been planted. My calling is to facilitate the growth into a flower that represents your full potential.
Much like plants, with just the right amount of nourishment, attention, and care, a person can thrive in even the harshest of environments. As a strength-based and solution focused therapist, I believe that my clients have all the tools necessary to help them bloom where they’ve been planted. My calling is to facilitate the growth into a flower that represents your full potential.
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Free Bird Psychological Services, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greer, SC 29650
Those of us who were raised in chaotic, abusive, or neglectful families can experience lingering effects. Whether a parent had a mental illness, abused substances, or was otherwise unable to provide a safe, stable, and nurturing environment, developmental trauma (DT) can occur. Events that happen to us during formative years (particularly emotional abuse/neglect) affect attachment, brain development, and the ways we perceive the world. Although outwardly successful, we often struggle with codependency, negative self-views, and patterns of behavior learned in dysfunctional homes. This can leave us exhausted and feeling hopeless.
Those of us who were raised in chaotic, abusive, or neglectful families can experience lingering effects. Whether a parent had a mental illness, abused substances, or was otherwise unable to provide a safe, stable, and nurturing environment, developmental trauma (DT) can occur. Events that happen to us during formative years (particularly emotional abuse/neglect) affect attachment, brain development, and the ways we perceive the world. Although outwardly successful, we often struggle with codependency, negative self-views, and patterns of behavior learned in dysfunctional homes. This can leave us exhausted and feeling hopeless.
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I believe when you are struggling with traumatic stress, negative-false beliefs often stick and prohibit you from change. Through talk therapy and EMDR, I believe there is a benefit in addressing the issue(s) head on; along with looking in ourselves for processing potentials. Through collaborative work, goals will be met and a more positive, realistic outlook on life will hold true. Traumatic Stress is an intrusion that can manifest within you as any number of symptoms (flashbacks, intense emotions, somatic sensations, nightmares, pervasive life themes, and character styles).
I believe when you are struggling with traumatic stress, negative-false beliefs often stick and prohibit you from change. Through talk therapy and EMDR, I believe there is a benefit in addressing the issue(s) head on; along with looking in ourselves for processing potentials. Through collaborative work, goals will be met and a more positive, realistic outlook on life will hold true. Traumatic Stress is an intrusion that can manifest within you as any number of symptoms (flashbacks, intense emotions, somatic sensations, nightmares, pervasive life themes, and character styles).
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Beauty for Ashes Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Taylors, SC 29687
Our faith based counseling services incorporate both art and play therapy to offer adult, Children and Families relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD.
Our faith based counseling services incorporate both art and play therapy to offer adult, Children and Families relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD.
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Susan Tankersley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Greer, SC 29650
Waitlist for new clients
In this world you and I are guaranteed to experience some sort of trouble (John 16:33). I am called and have been very well equipped to help individuals, couples, and families learn how to have an abundant life in-spite of the troubles of this world. I have limited space available for new clients. Please call to see if I can help meet your needs.
In this world you and I are guaranteed to experience some sort of trouble (John 16:33). I am called and have been very well equipped to help individuals, couples, and families learn how to have an abundant life in-spite of the troubles of this world. I have limited space available for new clients. Please call to see if I can help meet your needs.
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Cheryl Childers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISWCPS, LPC, RPTS, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Taylors, SC 29687
As someone who has experienced past sexual & physical abuse or chronic illness, do you often wonder how to move past the overwhelming shame and pain? Have you tried everything but nothing seems to alleviate the flashbacks or unwanted memories? Do you want to understand dissociation better? Do you long to be free of anxiety depression & suicidal thoughts, longing for connection and worthiness, and to tell your story with a safe, non-judgmental person? Are you willing to examine thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and learn how to utilize your whole self, develop shame resilience—transform the way you live & love in your relationships?
As someone who has experienced past sexual & physical abuse or chronic illness, do you often wonder how to move past the overwhelming shame and pain? Have you tried everything but nothing seems to alleviate the flashbacks or unwanted memories? Do you want to understand dissociation better? Do you long to be free of anxiety depression & suicidal thoughts, longing for connection and worthiness, and to tell your story with a safe, non-judgmental person? Are you willing to examine thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and learn how to utilize your whole self, develop shame resilience—transform the way you live & love in your relationships?
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My counseling philosophy is that all clients are unique and must have an inclusive and accepting environment where they can grow emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. It is my goal to create the type of mutually respectful atmosphere that makes room for clients to be active participants in change, improved communication, and increased self-awareness. I provide a safe space where clients are invited to share ideas, take risks, feel heard -and sometimes challenged- in the way they currently experience life. “People are not problems to be solved, they are mysteries to be explored”. EH Peterson
My counseling philosophy is that all clients are unique and must have an inclusive and accepting environment where they can grow emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. It is my goal to create the type of mutually respectful atmosphere that makes room for clients to be active participants in change, improved communication, and increased self-awareness. I provide a safe space where clients are invited to share ideas, take risks, feel heard -and sometimes challenged- in the way they currently experience life. “People are not problems to be solved, they are mysteries to be explored”. EH Peterson
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Sarah Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Spartanburg, SC 29301 (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck? Like you are only living a half-life, barely able to keep your head up, sinking beneath the waves of life? You may find yourself struggling to cope with work, school or family life. Whether you are experiencing the pain of depression, anxiety, grief, loss, or have experienced trauma, you don't have to do this alone. It is possible to feel better again and counseling can help.
Do you feel stuck? Like you are only living a half-life, barely able to keep your head up, sinking beneath the waves of life? You may find yourself struggling to cope with work, school or family life. Whether you are experiencing the pain of depression, anxiety, grief, loss, or have experienced trauma, you don't have to do this alone. It is possible to feel better again and counseling can help.
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We are a counseling center with a team of both male and female counselors who can help you if you are suffering from depression, anger, OCD or addictions. We reconcile marriages that are headed towards divorce by: (1) Teaching husbands and wives how to communicate with each other without it leading to the same old argument. (2). Healing the hurts and wounds from the past that lead to the same old arguments. (3). Teaching husbands and wives how to love and meet each other's needs (to feel loved by each other). Visit our website at WOGCounseling.org for further understanding
We are a counseling center with a team of both male and female counselors who can help you if you are suffering from depression, anger, OCD or addictions. We reconcile marriages that are headed towards divorce by: (1) Teaching husbands and wives how to communicate with each other without it leading to the same old argument. (2). Healing the hurts and wounds from the past that lead to the same old arguments. (3). Teaching husbands and wives how to love and meet each other's needs (to feel loved by each other). Visit our website at WOGCounseling.org for further understanding
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T Dianne Macpherson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW, MAC, SAP, EAS-C
Verified Verified
Greer, SC 29651
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with issues that are either acute (recent) or chronic (lifelong). I find that it is particularly important to form a working relationship that will focus on a path of discovery that will begin to identify possible solutions. Often problems can be resolved quickly such as parenting issues and sometimes issues are very complex and require examining a thorough history of life experiences from childhood to the present. I am always amazed how my words stick with people for years and years and I believe that a journey of discovery takes many paths and has many time frames.
I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with issues that are either acute (recent) or chronic (lifelong). I find that it is particularly important to form a working relationship that will focus on a path of discovery that will begin to identify possible solutions. Often problems can be resolved quickly such as parenting issues and sometimes issues are very complex and require examining a thorough history of life experiences from childhood to the present. I am always amazed how my words stick with people for years and years and I believe that a journey of discovery takes many paths and has many time frames.
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Sexual Abuse Therapists
How do therapists treat sexual abuse?
A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.
Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?
Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.
How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?
Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.
Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?
As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.