Find Abuse Therapists & Counselors in Sumter, SC.

 

If you’ve dealt with any type of abuse in the past, you may be aware of the adverse effects it can have on your mental health. On the opposite end of the spectrum, if you’ve been abusive in the past, you may have trouble forgiving yourself.

Regardless, a licensed therapist can help you access your feelings and heal from abuse you’ve experienced. Whether you are located in downtown Sumter, the suburbs of Sumter, other nearby places such as Columbia, Florence, or anywhere else in South Carolina, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You Need Help with Abuse

Whether you’ve abused someone else in the past or you’ve been a victim of abuse, you may have some scars that make life difficult.

Here are some signs you need help with abuse:

  • You may be easily triggered to feel fear or panic.
  • You may hold a lot of anger toward the person who abused you.
  • You avoid talking about or doing anything that can remind you of your experience.
  • You blame yourself for your experience.

Abuse comes in many forms, including physical abuse, mental abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, verbal abuse, and more (this is not an exhaustive list). No matter the type of abuse you are dealing with, Mental Health Match can help you find a therapist to get the healing process started and improve your life.

If you’re struggling with past abuse and not sure how therapy can help, read this article by licensed therapist Kennyetta Watkins: When bad things happen to good people.

Speak With an Abuse Counselor Today!

Abuse can take hold and change the trajectory of your life - in severe cases, it can take your life completely off track. But, with targeted therapy based on your specific abuse situation, there’s hope for recovery and lasting happiness. And with Mental Health Match, finding a great therapist is easy! Start by browsing below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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work together to identify core values, goals, beliefs, and how to manage intense emotions that prevent you from living your healthiest life.

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I utilize evidence based practices and consider clients part of the treatment process.

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  • Adjustment Issues
  • Attachment Issues
  • Body Acceptance
  • Chronic Dieting
  • College Students
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Cult Abuse
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emerging Adults
  • Empowerment
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity
  • High-Achieving
  • Human Trafficking
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Leaving Home
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Masculinity
  • Mass Shooting Survivors
  • Orthorexia
  • Perfectionism
  • Queer
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Relationship Distress
  • Religious Trauma
  • Reparenting Yourself
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Suicide loss
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Together, we will explore patterns in your relationships, and work to establish relationships that are healthy, and meaningful. We will also explore unhealthy patterns keeping you stuck, and work to heal and resolve these issues.


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Together, we will explore patterns in your relationships, and work to establish relationships that are healthy, and meaningful. We will also explore unhealthy patterns keeping you stuck, and work to heal and resolve these issues.

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My approach is highly relational. When working with me you can expect to feel nurtured, validated, and heard. Deeply rooted patterns of behavior may also emerge. At this time I collaborate with you to develop coping resources, and healthy boundaries.

FOCUS AREAS:
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  • Attachment Disorders
  • Attachment Issues
  • Attachment Styles
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We'll explore how your behaviors may be serving you, examine factors that influence these behaviors, and help you understand yourself better so that we can change what's not working. We'll heal old pain, and invite in new qualities of behaving.


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We'll explore how your behaviors may be serving you, examine factors that influence these behaviors, and help you understand yourself better so that we can change what's not working. We'll heal old pain, and invite in new qualities of behaving.

Something to know about my approach is:

You will be able to develop a compassionate relationship with various aspects of yourself, learn how these aspects serve you, and heal any old beliefs/feelings that no longer serve you. We'll invite more choices into your life. I welcome all of you!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Agoraphobia
  • Alcohol
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Body Image
  • Boundaries
  • Breakups
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • College Students
  • Depression
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Fitness Goals
  • Grief
  • Job Loss
  • Loving Someone with Addiction
  • Mind-Body Connection
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosomatic Issues
  • Relationship Distress
  • Trauma
  • Weight Management
  • Workplace Issues
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Phillip Stepka, PsyD
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Together, we will:

Explore the interaction between your history, emotional style, relationships, and current circumstances as they affect and concern you. Together we collaborate on pathways to recovery and/or greater wellbeing, sense of self, and resiliency.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am trained in and utilize state-of-the-art approaches to address impacts of stress, self-image, and overwhelming emotions. However, each therapeutic relationship and approach is different and collaboratively based on your unique needs and pace.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety-Driven Anger
  • Attachment Issues
  • Behavior Change
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Feelings of Not Being Good Enough
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Impulsive Behavior
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Traumatic Loss
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Dr. Anthony LoPresti
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Get to know your presenting issues, where they come from, how they serve (and don't really serve) you, and find a path forward. We will also understand your feelings and how you can cope with them in the moment.


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Together, we will:

Get to know your presenting issues, where they come from, how they serve (and don't really serve) you, and find a path forward. We will also understand your feelings and how you can cope with them in the moment.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am actively committed to helping clients learn more about themselves. I don’t just sit and listen. I talk and ask thought-provoking questions. I offer new perspectives while also offering time to reflect together.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Adulting
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Identity
  • Perfectionism
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Distress
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  • Trauma
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