Mental Health Care for Women Veterans

Women Veterans
Written By Xiomara A. Sosa

I specialize in treating women veterans. I provide the most effective, personalized care for women veterans to address their unique mental health challenges and the best practices for treating them. Women veterans experience a higher rate of clinical depression and Post Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD). 

PTSD, clinical depression, clinical anxiety, suicide ideation, substance use disorders, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are some of the most common mental health challenges faced by veterans in general. Women veterans tend to face additional or different mental health challenges than men veterans. PTSD is experienced by up to 12% of female veterans which is almost double the rate of male veterans.

Women veterans also have higher rates of eating disorders and clinical depression. In addition, they may experience reproductive mental health conditions and have to deal with social issues, employment issues, and medical issues. All of these issues can have an impact on their mental health as well as their quality of life and relationships. 

Read the full article on sondermind here https://www.sondermind.com/resources/clinical-resources/best-clinical-practices-for-working-with-female-veterans/

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Xiomara A. Sosa

Hi, my name is Xiomara A. Sosa. I am the owner and Clinical Director of Summerville Women’s Mental Health Services.

I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor-Candidate. I am supervised by Dr. Latrice Love, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor.

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 of my communities, you can find me working on my nonprofit organization, The X-Studio: A Mental Health Cooperative, or on my podcast, The X-Podcast: Real Conversations About Mental Health.

Education

I earned my Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Phoenix University and my Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Forensic Counseling from Walden University, both CACREP-accredited universities.

I have been serving clients since 2012, working in case management and other capacities, including counseling/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, and other specialty areas and issues.

My specialization is women’s mental health, integrative mental health (IMH), and multicultural counseling/therapy. My foundation is 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. I am also a 9/11 survivor and a proud United States Air Force and Army veteran. You can read my full bio on my website at www.swmhs.net

https://www.CounselorXiomaraASosa.com
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