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Will Hunter, PsyD

Will Hunter, PsyD

Specialties
Clinical Psychology
Degrees and Certifications
Fellowship, Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Severe Mental Illness, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, Texas; Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Baylor University, Texas; Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, Baylor University, Texas; Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Davidson College

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360 North Irby St., Florence, SC 29501
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About Dr. Hunter

Dr. Will Hunter is a clinical psychologist at the HopeHealth Medical Plaza.

Originally from Columbia, SC, Dr. Hunter earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Davidson College in North Carolina, and a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from Baylor University, Texas. Additionally, Dr. Hunter completed his fellowship for Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Severe Mental Illness at South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, Texas.

He has also received additional training in Cognitive Processing Therapy for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and enjoys working with veterans. His clinical interests include the diagnostic assessment of complex mental health issues, crisis intervention and risk assessment, and the treatment of severe and chronic mental illness, including schizophrenia-spectrum disorders and bipolar disorder.

He is a member of numerous professional organizations, such as the American Psychological Association, the National Register of Health Service Psychologists, the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, the South Carolina Association on Higher Education and Disability, and the Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society. He was previously the Director of Counseling and Testing at Francis Marion University, and he continues to teach their masters and doctoral psychology students.

Education

  • Fellowship: Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Severe Mental Illness, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, Texas
  • Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Baylor University, Texas
  • Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, Baylor University, Texas
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Davidson College

Professional Associations

  • American Psychological Association
  • National Register of Health Service Psychologies
  • Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors
  • APA Division 44-Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
  • World Professional Association for Transgender Health
  • South Carolina Association on Higher Education and Disability
  • Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Publications:

  • Breuninger, M.M., Grosso, J., Hunter, W.M., & Dolan, S. (2020). Treatment of alcohol use disorder: Integration of Alcoholics Anonymous and cognitive behavioral therapy. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 14(1), 19-26.
  • Williams, P.D., Hunter, W.M., Seyers, E., Sammut, S., & Breuninger, M.M. (2019). Religious/spiritual struggles and perceived parenting style in a religious college-aged sample. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 22(5), 500-516.
  • Wilson, J.L., Hunter, W.M., O’Rourke, J.J.F., & Soble, J.R. (2019). Restructuring blank spaces: The role of cognitive behavioral interventions for two patients with post-traumatic amnesia after severe traumatic brain injury. Military Medicine, 184(1-2), e266-e271.
  • Lehman, J., Hunter, W.M., Fergus, T., & Rowatt, W. (2018). Secure attachment to God uniquely linked to psychological health in a national, random sample of American adults. International Journal for the Psychology of Religion, 28(3), 162-173.
  • Hunter, W.M., & Stanford, M.S. (2014). Adolescent mental health: The role of youth and college pastors. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 17(10), 957-966.

Presentations:

  • Hunter, W.M. (2023, October 20-22). Interpersonal disclosure of sexual orientation impacts views about religious support and conflict. [Conference presentation]. The Society for the Scientific Study of Religion and Religious Research Association Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.
  • Nixon, C., Hunter, W.M., Wall, J.C., Ivester, J., Stutts, M., & Erwin, L. (2022, April 7). High quality transition planning: What students and parents should look and ask for. [Conference presentation]. The Family Connections Hopes & Dreams Conference, Columbia, SC.
  • Breuninger, M.M., Vansuch, E., & Hunter, W.M. (2021, March 26-27). The relationship between attachment to God and views of suffering. [Poster presentation]. The Christian Association for Psychological Studies International Convention, Louisville, KY.
  • Hunter, W.M, & Breuninger, M.M. (2020, March 12-14). The role of religious belief and perceptions of suicide. [Poster presentation]. The Christian Association for Psychological Studies. International Convention, Atlanta, GA.
  • Hunter, W.M. (2018, April 12-14). The role of religious coping schemas in mental health. [Poster presentation].The Christian Association for Psychological Studies International Convention, Norfolk, VA.
  • Hunter, W.M., & Breuninger, M.M. (April 2016). Mental health and the relationship with God: An attachment and internal working model perspective. Poster presentation at the Christian Association for Psychological Studies International Convention in Pasadena, CA.

  • Ross, H., Hunter, W.M., Breuninger, M.M., & Dolan, S. (April 2016). The relationship to God as a factor in religious coping and mental health outcomes in diverse samples. Poster presentation at the Christian Association for Psychological Studies International Convention in Pasadena, CA.

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