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Susan Jillson

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What is your go-to approach for PTSD/trauma therapy?

When working with clients who have trauma, there are now many different evidence-based approaches available to them. The client should be encouraged to seek a trauma-informed therapist and ask them what their approach(es) is and for a brief explanation of the techniques they use, such as EMDR, talk therapy, or somatic therapy.

What tools do you teach in PTSD/trauma therapy?

Some tools that may be utilized are learning to meditate, deep breathing, identifying triggers, and learning how to regulate emotions.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy?

Progress is typically measured by the achievement of individual goals that have been identified at the beginning of therapy.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement PTSD/trauma therapy?

Clients may be encouraged to utilize coping skills they have learned in therapy, such as meditating, relaxation exercises, journaling, support groups, and talking to loved ones.

What should someone do to prepare for starting PTSD/trauma therapy?

The client should ask themselves what they need from therapy and identify the symptoms the have been struggling with.

Starting Trauma/PTSD therapy in Mt Pleasant

What is PTSD/trauma therapy?

At Thriveworks, Trauma/PTSD therapy involves dedicated efforts to address and navigate through past and/or recent traumatic events. Therapists specializing in trauma create a secure environment to process and heal from these experiences, aiming to reduce trauma-related symptoms and enhance overall quality of life.

How does PTSD/trauma therapy work?

Our Thriveworks providers use Trauma/PTSD therapy treatments like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing EMDR, CBT, and exposure therapy with the goal of helping clients process the traumatic events they have experienced so that they can to start feeling safe and secure again.

Symptoms of PTSD

The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can vary but often include:

  • Flashbacks and distressing memories of the traumatic event
  • Nightmares and sleep disturbances
  • Intense anxiety and irritability
  • Avoidance of reminders of the trauma
  • Negative changes in mood and thought patterns
  • Increased arousal, like difficulty concentrating or exaggerated startle response

How do you overcome PTSD triggers?

The best way to overcome PTSD triggers is to seek the assistance of a professional therapist, such as those at Thriveworks, who can help you to understand and treat your PTSD triggers.

What type of therapist is best for PTSD?

In most cases, a therapist who specializes in Trauma/PTSD therapy is the best type of mental health professional to address the symptoms of PTSD.

Is PTSD/trauma therapy conducted in person or online?

PTSD/trauma therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long should you go to therapy for PTSD?

If a client is working through a single traumatic event that occurred as an adult, trauma or PTSD therapy may only take a few months, but in general, it can take a year or more to effectively treat trauma symptoms and PTSD. The duration of treatment is highly dependent on the client and the severity of their symptoms.

How successful is therapy for PTSD?

The success rate of therapy for PTSD depends entirely on the individual’s symptoms, commitment to attending sessions, and personal abilities.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Mt Pleasant accept 31 insurance plans

  • Absolute Total Care | Healthy Connections Medicaid

  • Aetna

  • AnMed Employee Program

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Clover Health Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Mt Pleasant
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Lisa Sep 2025
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My therapist is amazing and kind and understanding and very very knowledgeable. I trust her and feel comfortable and confident speaking with her.
Lisa Sep 2025
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Susan Jillison is wonderful; she's prepared and reviews last visit matters to see if there's any changes. I like the reviewing. She is easy to talk to and I feel like she really enjoys her craft so it feels genuine in conversing with her.
Nicole Sep 2025
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Provider was on time to the appt, listened, had good insight, asked the right questions, and made me feel comfortable.
Bridget Sep 2025
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Ashlee Martin, LPc is the best therapist! Listens well, gives relatable experience, offers plenty of resources. Ashlee goes above and beyond to help her clients and has changed my life!
Amber Jun 2025
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Ashley is a great listener. Her feedback is very valuable to me, always informative and on target. I can hear her advice in my head during the time we are not in session. I imagine what she would say to me in any situation. I consider her to be a valuable dear friend.
Read more Ashley is a great listener. Her feedback is very valuable to me, always informative and on target. I can hear her advice in my head during the time we are not in session. I imagine what she would say to me in any situation. I consider her to be a valuable dear friend.
Nancy Jun 2025
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I am very pleased with Susan Jillson as my provider. The referral to her was a great match for my needs. She quickly grasped my issues, cared enough to ask me what I wanted from her, shared her ideas about a starting approach to help that I'm excited to try, and already gave me helpful information in the first two sessions with her. She is professional, knowledgeable, relatable, and funny at times. She was prompt and the hour flew by. I like that she thinks outside the box and is open to referring me to someone else for matters beyond her expertise, while still taking an interest in those specialties. Lastly, I feel comfortable and safe with her.
Read more I am very pleased with Susan Jillson as my provider. The referral to her was a great match for my needs. She quickly grasped my issues, cared enough to ask me what I wanted from her, shared her ideas about a starting approach to help that I'm excited to try, and already gave me helpful information in the first two sessions with her. She is professional, knowledgeable, relatable, and funny at times. She was prompt and the hour flew by. I like that she thinks outside the box and is open to referring me to someone else for matters beyond her expertise, while still taking an interest in those specialties. Lastly, I feel comfortable and safe with her.
Christy Jun 2025
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This has been very easy to navigate and super convenient for me to fit into my schedule. My provider Heather Boozier has been great to work with.
Angelica Jun 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Mt Pleasant is located off of Queensborough Blvd, right next to the Queensborough Shopping Center and just north of Highway 17. We're right across the street from Groucho's Deli, Beach Cowboy Fitness, and Hunan Chinese. The closest bus stop is Johnnie Dodds Blvd (Frontage Rd) / Queensborough Shopping Center.

Phone number

(843) 588-1846

Languages spoken by SC providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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