Meet Abigail Testani, LPC
Hi! I’m Abigail, a Licensed Professional Counselor and founder of Joy Talk Counseling. I’m glad you’re here!
Abigail is a virtual Charleston therapist who believes real growth happens in a space where you feel truly seen, safe and accepted to help deepen your understanding of your true self. She is committed to reducing shame and creating a safe space for your personal growth.
Therapeutic Approach
Abigail takes a relational approach- a genuine therapeutic connection between her and her clients is at the heart of the work. She draws from evidence-based methods including CBT, CPT, somatic techniques, mindfulness, narrative work, and self-compassion- tailoring to what best fits your life. She also incorporates simple awareness of the world around you to support calm, grounding and a more peaceful mind.
Education and Experience
Abigail graduated with a MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2021. Her background is working in Outpatient, Inpatient, and Suicide Prevention Case Management. She also worked on the Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team working directly with local mental health centers, law enforcement, emergency service centers, and community providers. After here, she moved into private practice, with having valuable experience of learning the importance of creating a safe space and understanding the whole-person to best help her clients.
Abigail holds additional certification in trauma-informed and shame-informed care. She has specialized training in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD.
Professional Development
Abigail is committed to ongoing continuing education focused on evidence-based therapeutic approaches. She purses advanced trainings, workshops and certifications in interventions supported by current research to strengthen clinical skills and provide effective, high-quality care to her clients.
Outside the Office
In her free time, Abigail loves spending time outside from sitting on her back porch spotting birds, exploring beaches for shells, to hiking in the woods- pretty much anything that gets her outside. She also enjoys a good documentary and keeping her body moving with practicing Pilates, yoga, and lifting weights. She finds her greatest fulfilment in spending time with her dogs and her family.
