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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental condition that can completely derail your life. It manifests with disturbing thoughts related to a traumatic event that happened a while ago. Sometimes the wounds of the trauma are so deep that you find it hard to function, and this is where therapy can help.

A licensed PTSD therapist can help you heal from traumatic events and regain a sense of calm and ease. 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.

Symptoms of PTSD

PTSD presents in different ways depending on the individual. If you’re suffering from PTSD, you may experience symptoms such as:

  • Intrusive memories that manifest as nightmares, realistic flashbacks, or reactions to anything that reminds you of the traumatic event.
  • Increased reactiveness to external situations.
  • Mood changes including emotional numbness, hopelessness, and pessimism.

If you are wondering if you have PTSD, read this article for more information about PTSD symptoms.

It’s Never Too Late: Get Help for PTSD Today

A therapist who specializes in PTSD therapy can help you discover the source of your psychological stress and create a treatment plan to help you feel better. Use our free therapist matching tool to find a therapist today!

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Learn techniques for coping with stressful life situations and Identify better ways to manage negative situations and emotions.

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My approach encourage individuals to become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking of challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way.

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  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Paranoia
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Help you gain more insight to yourself, your symptoms and why they may be happening, examining how larger influences around you may be negatively and/or positively impacting how you're feeling, and help you gain more skills for managing concerns.

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My approach is ideal for long-term health, preferring to do the deeper work often needed for holistic, lasting change rather than short fixes! I enjoy utilizing humor, and creative approaches to therapy, providing balance and support within our work.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Dieting
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Eating Disorders
  • Faith/Religious Deconstruction
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Charnell Murphy
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We will work as a team to build on your strengths and also work towards eliminating any factors that might be hindering you in your life. Remember, we are a team and with support you can conquer anything, you've got this!!


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We will work as a team to build on your strengths and also work towards eliminating any factors that might be hindering you in your life. Remember, we are a team and with support you can conquer anything, you've got this!!

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Charnell's approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, existential counseling, motivational interviewing and also Solution Focused. She will work towards ensuring that each technique is utilized to meet your unique and specific needs.

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  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Avoidant Personality Disorder
  • Communication Skills
  • Dependent Personality Disorder
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Life Changes
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Stress
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Together we will clarify your values, increase your ability to respond effectively to painful thoughts and feelings in order to assist you in living more courageously, authentically, and intentionally.


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Together we will clarify your values, increase your ability to respond effectively to painful thoughts and feelings in order to assist you in living more courageously, authentically, and intentionally.

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I specialize in providing holistic, trauma-informed support in response to all forms of trauma and distress, using a variety of therapies and techniques, including ACT, EMDR, mindfulness, other somatic tools.

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Justine Diener O'Leary
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My goal is to help folks gain insight, learn new coping strategies, and increase their self-confidence, self-compassion, and self-advocacy. We will discuss your concerns through the lens of your identities, lived experiences, and unique contexts.


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My goal is to help folks gain insight, learn new coping strategies, and increase their self-confidence, self-compassion, and self-advocacy. We will discuss your concerns through the lens of your identities, lived experiences, and unique contexts.

Something to know about my approach is:

We will begin by building a solid foundation of trust and safety. From there, we will collaboratively set therapy goals which will guide the interventions and approaches utilized. I utilize an integrative and flexible approach to therapy.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Complex Trauma
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Justine Diener O'Leary remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carol...