about summerville women’s mental health studio

We are a safe space for you to work on your mental health goals. Our unique space provides a serene, safe, cozy, and relaxed environment. All of your appointments will take place either virtually or in our soothing studio environment with privacy, complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water, cold beverages, snacks, and individualized care. We offer a down-to-earth and comfortable space that allows you to relax and feel good about yourself so that you can focus on what’s important to you.

We started providing our mental health services with one goal in mind: to help diverse women (cisgender, transgender, non-binary, and woman/feminine identified) with their healing and well-being journey towards good mental health. We are culturally competent and have lived experience with the Latinx, veteran and LGBTQIA2S+ communities. We are here to help our clients recover and find happiness in their work, relationships, and life. Our background in health and human services combined with our education, training, credentials, and experience in mental health helps us to help our clients refine their lives and live the life they want to live.

Xiomara’s Story

Xiomara A. Sosa bio

Hi, my name is Xiomara A. Sosa. I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor/Candidate and Summerville Women’s Mental Health Studio founder, owner, and clinical director here in Summerville, SC.

I am Latina, born and raised in The Bronx, New York City, NY. I am a first-generation college graduate and a very proud daughter of immigrants from Puerto Rico (a territory of the US) and The Dominican Republic.

When I am not working with the people I serve inside and outside my communities, you can find me working on my podcast or nonprofit organization.

Education

I earned my Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Forensic Counseling from Walden University.

I have been serving clients since 2012 working in case management and other capacities, including counseling and therapy. My work has been consistently serving women, and all other underrepresented communities, including communities of color, the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and the veteran community. The bulk of my work has been in anxiety, depression, dysphoria, and trauma/stressor-related disorders, among other issues and conditions related to these communities.

My work is holistic and integrative and rooted in cultural competency and social change advocacy. I focus on combining evidence-based treatment with alternative therapies. My focal point is on treating the whole person, not just the symptoms of a particular illness or concern. That includes mental health, physical health, emotional well-being, interpersonal relationships, and spiritual needs. I help clients identify patterns in their lives that may contribute to their struggles and work on developing strategies for making healthier choices.

My Areas of Focus

My Mental Health Specialties

How we can help you

Counseling and Therapy Services

Counseling is usually focused on a specific issue for a limited amount of time while therapy helps you understand yourself and your patterns of thought, feelings, and behaviors.
Integrative Holistic Services

Integrative holistic health incorporates principles from multiple models to provide the most comprehensive program possible based on everyone’s unique needs.