Christian Therapists in Sumter, SC
Wondering how your life and relationship have gotten so far off track? Do you spend more time remembering when things were great than looking forward to all you have yet to gain? If you have lost sight of who you are, I hope to help you get a fresh vision. Together, we can manage the many barriers, challenges, changes and stressors that life brings by accepting and forgiving your past, and developing an individualized plan for your future. It is easy to lose sight of your path when darkness surrounds. Together we we will find the light and begin again.
Wondering how your life and relationship have gotten so far off track? Do you spend more time remembering when things were great than looking forward to all you have yet to gain? If you have lost sight of who you are, I hope to help you get a fresh vision. Together, we can manage the many barriers, challenges, changes and stressors that life brings by accepting and forgiving your past, and developing an individualized plan for your future. It is easy to lose sight of your path when darkness surrounds. Together we we will find the light and begin again.
Renewed Image Youth & Family Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
1 Endorsed
Sumter, SC 29150
Are you struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, relationship conflict, or life’s challenges? If the answer to this question is “yes”, that’s a sign that it’s time for CHANGE; but the good news is, you’re not alone—and healing is possible with the right support. Many of our clients come to us seeking guidance as they are ready to release negative emotional patterns, rediscover their confidence, and build stronger, more meaningful relationships. So, if you’re needing a space to reconnect with your worth and reclaim your voice, look no further than Renewed Image Youth & Family Services, LLC, a Best of South Carolina 2026 recipient.
Are you struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, relationship conflict, or life’s challenges? If the answer to this question is “yes”, that’s a sign that it’s time for CHANGE; but the good news is, you’re not alone—and healing is possible with the right support. Many of our clients come to us seeking guidance as they are ready to release negative emotional patterns, rediscover their confidence, and build stronger, more meaningful relationships. So, if you’re needing a space to reconnect with your worth and reclaim your voice, look no further than Renewed Image Youth & Family Services, LLC, a Best of South Carolina 2026 recipient.
I blend evidence-based counseling with Biblical truths to provide guidance, insight, and encouragement as you navigate life’s challenges.
I have flexible appointment times and current availability, so you can schedule support when you need it. My goal is to offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, grow in self-awareness, and take intentional steps toward healing and wholeness. I work with adolescents (age 12 and up), teenagers, and adults of all ages.
I blend evidence-based counseling with Biblical truths to provide guidance, insight, and encouragement as you navigate life’s challenges.
I have flexible appointment times and current availability, so you can schedule support when you need it. My goal is to offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, grow in self-awareness, and take intentional steps toward healing and wholeness. I work with adolescents (age 12 and up), teenagers, and adults of all ages.
Serving clients throughout South Carolina, Alabama, Montana and Georgia. I bring over 20 years of experience working with veterans and their families. As a veteran myself, I understand the lasting effects of trauma, transition, and generational challenges. With a deep passion for healing and a commitment to fostering positive change, I have witnessed firsthand the profound transformation that occurs when faith and evidence-based practice come together.
Serving clients throughout South Carolina, Alabama, Montana and Georgia. I bring over 20 years of experience working with veterans and their families. As a veteran myself, I understand the lasting effects of trauma, transition, and generational challenges. With a deep passion for healing and a commitment to fostering positive change, I have witnessed firsthand the profound transformation that occurs when faith and evidence-based practice come together.
Throughout my career my professional passion has been to "make a difference." I am deliberate in listening well to understand situations through your eyes, so I may stand beside you to fight the battles you face. I have no time to be judgmental. Let's talk about what makes things better.
Throughout my career my professional passion has been to "make a difference." I am deliberate in listening well to understand situations through your eyes, so I may stand beside you to fight the battles you face. I have no time to be judgmental. Let's talk about what makes things better.
Have you lost someone, or something, that feels irreplaceable? Whether it's the death of a child, a spouse, or a loved one, or the loss of a career that once gave you purpose, the weight of grief can feel impossible to carry. Maybe you're trapped in memories and nightmares, jolted awake by fear, or moving through your days on autopilot while anxiety quietly runs the show. The motivation to heal feels distant, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow never seems to arrive. But life is too precious to stay caught in the exhausting grip of grief. Reaching out for help, even now, is an act of remarkable courage.
Have you lost someone, or something, that feels irreplaceable? Whether it's the death of a child, a spouse, or a loved one, or the loss of a career that once gave you purpose, the weight of grief can feel impossible to carry. Maybe you're trapped in memories and nightmares, jolted awake by fear, or moving through your days on autopilot while anxiety quietly runs the show. The motivation to heal feels distant, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow never seems to arrive. But life is too precious to stay caught in the exhausting grip of grief. Reaching out for help, even now, is an act of remarkable courage.
I work with couples, families, and individuals who feel stuck in unhealthy patterns or are navigating life’s challenges together. Many couples come to therapy feeling disconnected, caught in recurring conflict, struggling with communication, rebuilding trust, adjusting to military life, or blending families. I also support individuals facing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, and self-esteem challenges who want to better understand themselves and strengthen the relationships that matter most.
I work with couples, families, and individuals who feel stuck in unhealthy patterns or are navigating life’s challenges together. Many couples come to therapy feeling disconnected, caught in recurring conflict, struggling with communication, rebuilding trust, adjusting to military life, or blending families. I also support individuals facing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, and self-esteem challenges who want to better understand themselves and strengthen the relationships that matter most.
After I retired from the Air Force, I was on a mission trip and became passionate about helping people to grow and become the best version of themself. I pursued and earned my master's degree in professional counseling from Liberty University. Navigating through life can be challenging and sometimes you need help. Taking that first step to admit you need help takes courage. You deserve to be heard and convey your story in a safe and caring environment. I am committed to helping you reach your fullest potential and empower you to find your own answers by understanding your story and instilling hope to change.
After I retired from the Air Force, I was on a mission trip and became passionate about helping people to grow and become the best version of themself. I pursued and earned my master's degree in professional counseling from Liberty University. Navigating through life can be challenging and sometimes you need help. Taking that first step to admit you need help takes courage. You deserve to be heard and convey your story in a safe and caring environment. I am committed to helping you reach your fullest potential and empower you to find your own answers by understanding your story and instilling hope to change.
Cheryl Lynn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISWCPS, LPCS, RPTS, ATR-BC
5 Endorsed
Sumter, SC 29150
Are you leaving a relationship that left you doubting your own reality? Maybe you're facing a high-conflict divorce, co-parenting with someone who twists every conversation, or trying to recover from the slow erosion of narcissistic abuse. You may feel exhausted, anxious, and isolated, bracing for the next text, the next court date, the next accusation. Perhaps you've been told you're "too sensitive," or you no longer trust your own memory of what happened. The shame and confusion can feel suffocating, and freedom can seem impossibly far away. You are not crazy, you are not alone, and there is a way through this.
Are you leaving a relationship that left you doubting your own reality? Maybe you're facing a high-conflict divorce, co-parenting with someone who twists every conversation, or trying to recover from the slow erosion of narcissistic abuse. You may feel exhausted, anxious, and isolated, bracing for the next text, the next court date, the next accusation. Perhaps you've been told you're "too sensitive," or you no longer trust your own memory of what happened. The shame and confusion can feel suffocating, and freedom can seem impossibly far away. You are not crazy, you are not alone, and there is a way through this.
You've probably been holding it together for a long time. Maybe anxiety keeps you up at night, or you're still carrying grief that nobody around you knows how to talk about. Maybe your family feels fractured, or the anger and stress you're managing daily is starting to take a real toll. If you've been looking for a Black woman therapist in South Carolina — someone who won't talk down to you, won't give you a script, and will actually meet you where you are — I want to hear from you. I've spent over 30 years working with people dealing with depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, relationship issues, and so much more.
You've probably been holding it together for a long time. Maybe anxiety keeps you up at night, or you're still carrying grief that nobody around you knows how to talk about. Maybe your family feels fractured, or the anger and stress you're managing daily is starting to take a real toll. If you've been looking for a Black woman therapist in South Carolina — someone who won't talk down to you, won't give you a script, and will actually meet you where you are — I want to hear from you. I've spent over 30 years working with people dealing with depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, relationship issues, and so much more.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted in your day-to-day life? Do you feel like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster with more down days than ups? Or maybe you’re feeling stuck, unmotivated, and have lost your passion for the things that once brought you fulfillment? If you’re frustrated, losing faith, and feel that your situation is beyond your ability to repair, you’ve picked the right time to seek out someone who can help. Let’s work together to help you find the strategies needed to foster peace, clarity, and gain new perspectives as you start your journey towards renewal.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted in your day-to-day life? Do you feel like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster with more down days than ups? Or maybe you’re feeling stuck, unmotivated, and have lost your passion for the things that once brought you fulfillment? If you’re frustrated, losing faith, and feel that your situation is beyond your ability to repair, you’ve picked the right time to seek out someone who can help. Let’s work together to help you find the strategies needed to foster peace, clarity, and gain new perspectives as you start your journey towards renewal.
My name is Sonji Thomas and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice license No. 16622. I believe that we all go through things in our lives, but how we deal with those things will make the difference in how we live our lives. My hope is to work collaboratively to improve quality of life. I want to create a welcoming and safe environment for individuals to be able to express their thoughts and feelings without judgement.
My name is Sonji Thomas and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice license No. 16622. I believe that we all go through things in our lives, but how we deal with those things will make the difference in how we live our lives. My hope is to work collaboratively to improve quality of life. I want to create a welcoming and safe environment for individuals to be able to express their thoughts and feelings without judgement.
Hi, my name is Shaletha. I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults who are looking for a safe, supportive space to be heard and understood. In our work together, I help clients explore their emotions, gain insight, and find healthier ways to navigate life’s ups and downs. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and empowered in your everyday life.
Hi, my name is Shaletha. I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults who are looking for a safe, supportive space to be heard and understood. In our work together, I help clients explore their emotions, gain insight, and find healthier ways to navigate life’s ups and downs. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and empowered in your everyday life.
Hello, I’m Ms. Nickie Rogers, LPC. Healing is possible for everyone. I walk alongside individuals, families, and couples toward emotional well-being and growth. Reaching out is brave; I offer a safe space where you're seen and valued. I address anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and substance use with compassionate, evidence-based support (CBT, DBT, trauma-informed). My experience shows healing isn't linear, but growth is always possible. Flexible telehealth ensures accessible support. I'm committed to ongoing learning to best serve you with empathy. If you seek a compassionate partner in healing, I'm honored to help.
Hello, I’m Ms. Nickie Rogers, LPC. Healing is possible for everyone. I walk alongside individuals, families, and couples toward emotional well-being and growth. Reaching out is brave; I offer a safe space where you're seen and valued. I address anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and substance use with compassionate, evidence-based support (CBT, DBT, trauma-informed). My experience shows healing isn't linear, but growth is always possible. Flexible telehealth ensures accessible support. I'm committed to ongoing learning to best serve you with empathy. If you seek a compassionate partner in healing, I'm honored to help.
My ideal client is someone feeling emotionally overwhelmed—navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life transitions. They may struggle with communication, relationships, or boundaries and want peace, clarity, and connection. I help clients heal past wounds, build confidence, and reconnect with themselves and others. My work honors the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. As an LPCS and CE provider, I also support emerging clinicians through supervision and professional development.
My ideal client is someone feeling emotionally overwhelmed—navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life transitions. They may struggle with communication, relationships, or boundaries and want peace, clarity, and connection. I help clients heal past wounds, build confidence, and reconnect with themselves and others. My work honors the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. As an LPCS and CE provider, I also support emerging clinicians through supervision and professional development.
Ever been in a situation where you felt like there was no escape? No where to run. No where to hide? Most importantly no one to talk to? When asked why I wanted to be a therapist, my reason why is for those individuals who feel as though there is nowhere to go. My why is for those who lost sight of happy endings because they have grown up through survival instead of being nurtured. My why is for those who feel trapped in discomfort and suffocated from their anxiety. My why is for you.
Ever been in a situation where you felt like there was no escape? No where to run. No where to hide? Most importantly no one to talk to? When asked why I wanted to be a therapist, my reason why is for those individuals who feel as though there is nowhere to go. My why is for those who lost sight of happy endings because they have grown up through survival instead of being nurtured. My why is for those who feel trapped in discomfort and suffocated from their anxiety. My why is for you.
Life can be very unpredictable. Things can get hectic, and you may need some help with sorting it all out. This is where I come in! I am skilled in the area of counseling, and I understand the gap between the client and resources. I am all about bridging the gap. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment, which allows you to freely express your emotions. My passion is working with individuals that experience anxiety, depression and trauma. I have several years of experience working with children, adolescence, veterans and families.
Life can be very unpredictable. Things can get hectic, and you may need some help with sorting it all out. This is where I come in! I am skilled in the area of counseling, and I understand the gap between the client and resources. I am all about bridging the gap. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment, which allows you to freely express your emotions. My passion is working with individuals that experience anxiety, depression and trauma. I have several years of experience working with children, adolescence, veterans and families.
My ideal client is someone who can benefit from addressing unprocessed trauma, challenging their negative though patterns, and developing healthy coping and stress management skills. I believe taking care of your mental health is equally as important and taking care of your physical health.
My ideal client is someone who can benefit from addressing unprocessed trauma, challenging their negative though patterns, and developing healthy coping and stress management skills. I believe taking care of your mental health is equally as important and taking care of your physical health.
You may feel disconnected from yourself after trauma, substance use recovery, burnout, relationship changes, or a major life transition. You may be living in survival mode, struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, identity, or emotional regulation. You may also be exploring ADHD, autism, neurodivergence, or lifelong patterns that were never fully understood. I help adults make sense of their experiences, recognize their strengths, build emotional safety, and reconnect with themselves so they can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
You may feel disconnected from yourself after trauma, substance use recovery, burnout, relationship changes, or a major life transition. You may be living in survival mode, struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, identity, or emotional regulation. You may also be exploring ADHD, autism, neurodivergence, or lifelong patterns that were never fully understood. I help adults make sense of their experiences, recognize their strengths, build emotional safety, and reconnect with themselves so they can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Life’s journey can be complicated. While pursuing peace, joy and purpose, certain twists or turns can bring about circumstances that leave you wondering if and how you’ll be able to move forward. When unexpected or painful challenges arise along your path, it can sometimes feel isolating and overwhelming. No path has be to walked alone, and at Renewed Path, we aim to bring supportive partnership to your healing endeavors. With personalized tools and therapeutic intention, any journey can begin to reflect the hopes and desires of a person working towards healing and progress.
Life’s journey can be complicated. While pursuing peace, joy and purpose, certain twists or turns can bring about circumstances that leave you wondering if and how you’ll be able to move forward. When unexpected or painful challenges arise along your path, it can sometimes feel isolating and overwhelming. No path has be to walked alone, and at Renewed Path, we aim to bring supportive partnership to your healing endeavors. With personalized tools and therapeutic intention, any journey can begin to reflect the hopes and desires of a person working towards healing and progress.
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What can a Christian therapist help with?
Many Christian counselors incorporate faith-based principles into psychotherapy and draw guidance from biblical writings. This approach may be particularly helpful if you are experiencing concerns related to faith, prolonged grief, substance use, or questions about life’s purpose. Christian therapists may also offer marital, premarital, or family counseling. These can be helpful options if your concerns are more relational in nature, such as communication challenges in a marriage, conflict within a family, or adjustment following a major family transition, such as divorce or a move.
How does Christian faith shape the therapy experience?
Christian faith can shape the therapy experience by giving you a familiar framework for discussing meaning, purpose, forgiveness, relationships, and hope in sessions. For clients who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may draw on Christian values, prayer, or spiritual reflection alongside other therapeutic approaches. In addition, while training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has shown that a strong alliance between you and your therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns, but also shares a client’s faith and values. Nevertheless, an ethical Christian therapist should be clear about how they incorporate faith and should respect the level of spiritual discussion that feels right for you.
Does Christian therapy work across different denominations?
Christian therapy can be helpful for people from various different Christian traditions, including Catholic, Protestant, Evangelical, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, and Anglican backgrounds. Many Christian therapists are able to support clients across denominations by focusing on shared Christian values, such as faith, prayer, forgiveness, and hope. That said, denomination can matter for some clients. A person’s identified denomination may shape how they understand relationships and life roles. If these differences are important to you, it may be helpful to ask a therapist whether they have experience working with clients from your specific denomination or faith tradition.
Can a Christian therapist help with marriage and couples counseling?
Christian faith-based therapy can take many different forms, including marriage counseling and couples counseling. Some therapists may also offer Christian pre-marital counseling. In these settings, Christian therapists may work with couples on concerns such as communication, conflict, trust, intimacy, parenting, and major life transitions. A Christian therapist may also help couples explore how shared Christian beliefs shape the relationship. They may encourage you and your partner to practice skills learned in therapy in your everyday lives, including both faith-based practices and non-faith-based tools, such as prayer or communication skills.
Can a Christian therapist help with sensitive issues like sex, trauma, or addiction?
Licensed therapists with adequate training should be equipped to help with a number of sensitive issues, including sex, trauma, and addiction. For clients who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may help explore how your spiritual beliefs relate to your challenges, healing, and recovery. A competent and ethical Christian therapist should not judge, shame, or impose a particular belief when discussing these topics, and if you feel judged, it may be time to seek another therapist.
How can a Christian therapist support family therapy?
Christian family therapy can help families address conflict, communication challenges, parenting concerns, grief, or adjustment following a major life transition. A Christian therapist may support family members in understanding one another’s perspectives, improving communication, setting healthier boundaries, and rebuilding trust. For families who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may also help explore how family values related to Christianity can support healing.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience working with Christian clients?
If religion is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with Christian clients. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask how they incorporate Christian values into therapy or how they approach certain topics that matter to you. As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A strong therapeutic alliance does not necessarily require a therapist to share your religious background, but they should respond to your concerns with respect and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed, misunderstood, or find yourself having to explain your beliefs constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles and have identified as Christian. It shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason.