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Overview of Dr. Peter R. Kilmann's Practice
Dr. Peter R. Kilmann is a licensed clinical psychologist and marriage therapist with over 30 years of experience in helping individuals, couples, and families to make positive changes in their daily lives. His practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and he offers a wide range of services, including individual and couples therapy, hypnotherapy, hypnosis, and psychological evaluations.
Credentials
Dr. Kilmann is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH), and The American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). He has a Ph. D. in clinical psychology, and masters' degrees in both school psychology (M.A.), and in public health (M.P.H.). He completed a one-year internship at Patton State Hospital in California and is a licensed clinical psychologist and a licensed marriage and family therapist. He is also an AASECT-certified sex therapist.
Services Offered
Dr. Kilmann's practice offers a variety of services to help clients with a range of issues. These services include:
Psychotherapy
Dr. Kilmann provides individual and couples therapy to help clients deal with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and marriage and sexual issues. He uses a caring and direct approach to help clients find solutions to their difficulties, using solution-focused therapy methods to resolve many difficulties.
Marital Therapy
Dr. Kilmann offers marital therapy to help couples improve their relationships, prevent distress, and save their marriages. He has extensive experience in working with married couples and has been the director of the federally-funded USC Human Sexuality Project.
Hypnotherapy
Dr. Kilmann is certified in clinical hypnosis and offers hypnotherapy to help patients overcome phobias, fear, anxiety, to stop smoking or lose weight, and to improve academic performance or sports performance. Hypnotherapy can be a powerful tool in helping clients make positive changes in their lives.
Psychological Evaluations
Dr. Kilmann provides psychological evaluations and testing related to custody, professional misconduct, competency, when court-ordered and otherwise. He has extensive experience in psychological testing and assessment.
Sexual Problems and Sex-related Addictions
Dr. Kilmann is an AASECT-certified sex therapist and offers therapy for sexual problems and sex-related addictions. He provides a safe and confidential space for clients to address these issues and work towards healing and recovery.
Experience and Expertise
Dr. Kilmann has been in clinical practice in the Columbia area for over 30 years and has extensive experience in treating a wide range of issues. He has been engaged in the practice of clinical psychology in the Columbia/Lexington area for over 35 years and has taught graduate and undergraduate psychology courses for over thirty years on topics such as Personality Theory, Marriage, and Psychotherapy.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Kilmann is a professor at the University of South Carolina (USC) and has made over 60 presentations at scientific meetings and published over 70 research articles in professional journals. He has written two books and has been involved in athletics for most of his life, which has enhanced his ability to help many amateur and professional athletes to improve their performance.
Conclusion
Dr. Peter R. Kilmann is a highly experienced and qualified clinical psychologist and marriage therapist who offers a wide range of services to help clients make positive changes in their lives. His practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and he welcomes new patients. If you are looking for a caring, direct, and experienced therapist, please contact Dr. Kilmann to schedule an appointment.
Recent Patient Reviews for Dr. Kilmann
Inconsistencies in Care and Unprofessional Behavior
The reviews for Dr. Kilmann are starkly contrasting, with two patients expressing severe dissatisfaction and one patient giving a glowing review. Torie Mastalsz, who gave Dr. Kilmann a 1-star rating, describes him as "malpractice" and "money hungry, " citing that his license is under investigation by the state. Additionally, they warn potential patients not to seek evaluation from Dr. Kilmann.
Isaac, also giving a 1-star rating, shares a similar experience, stating that Dr. Kilmann is unhelpful and only schedules multiple appointments to maximize insurance payments. He argues that Dr. Kilmann's methods, including hypnosis, are ineffective and that he charges patients for missed appointments, even when they have valid military orders.
On the other hand, Rick Tangri, who gave Dr. Kilmann a 5-star rating, has a very different experience. He describes Dr. Kilmann as knowledgeable, experienced, and a great psychologist, recommending him highly.
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