Theresa Skojec LPC, Ph.D.
Dr. Theresa Skojec is Program Director of South Carolina Safe Seniors, which trains healthcare professionals on how to identify and refer cases of elder abuse and provides mental health counseling at no cost to victims of elder abuse.
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and nurse scientist with over 10 years of community-based trauma-informed care. Dr. Skojec completed her Master's in Clinical Counseling at The University of Baltimore and began her career working in Baltimore City with inner city youth, families, and adults. Her clinical interests include treating patients with complex trauma, including comorbid chronic illness. Dr. Skojec is an alumnus of the MUSC College of Nursing with a Ph.D. in Nursing Science. Her research interests include the psychological impact of chronic illness and the development and implementation of interventions for trauma-affected populations.