Gender Dysphoria Counseling and Therapy
Gender dysphoria is not the same as simply conforming to the stereotypical gender role behavior we are expected to conform to. It involves severe distress because of a very strong and pervasive need and desire to be another gender. This can be expressed in different ways.
Mental Health Tip: When Dealing with Online Harassment
There are several reasons why harassment might appeal to those who do it. First, it's possible that the harasser never learned how to manage his or her emotions. So when they see something that ticks them off online, they lash out to deal with those feelings.
Counseling and Therapy for Diverse Women: Cisgender, Transgender, Non-binary, and Woman/Feminine Identified
Counseling and Therapy for Diverse Women: Cisgender, Transgender, Non-binary, and Woman/Feminine Identified.
Mental Health Services for Diverse Women
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.
22 Natural Remedies for Anxiety
There are a broad range of natural methods that can play an integral role in relieving mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety. Natural remedies can also be integrated into first-line conventional types of treatment. These can include lifestyle changes, developing healthy habits, incorporating self-soothing practices, and establishing a strong supportive network.
Women’s Mental Health
Women experience a variety of different mental health concerns that include anxiety, depression, dysphoria, and trauma/stressor-related disorders. Women experience symptoms differently than men do and are at greater risk for some types of mental health conditions. Women must receive mental health treatment that addresses their unique needs as women.
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is Clinical Depression
MDD is clinical depression and is considered a mental health condition. In addition to a depressed mood and loss of interest, it affects appetite and the ability to think clearly. It is a chronic condition and usually occurs in episodes that can last a few weeks, months, or more, some people experience several episodes in their lifetime.
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break free from anxiety, depression, dysphoria, and trauma/stressors.
We help women and woman/feminine identified people who want to break free from their anxiety, depression, dysphoria, and trauma/stressors.
mental healthcare for women
Summerville Women’s Mental Health Studio (SWMHS) understands that traumatic experiences may affect the lives and health of women. We are trauma-informed and are specifically trained to help you feel comfortable and safe at your sessions. We understand and acknowledge how trauma affects your life and we are committed to improving your care.
Meet Xiomara A. Sosa
Clinical Mental Health Counselor Xiomara A. Sosa, a holistic, integrative board-certified Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) focuses on combining evidence-based treatment with alternative therapies.
Xiomara A. Sosa is a Latina bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor
Xiomara A. Sosa is a Latina bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor who offers virtual and in-person sessions to individuals in South Carolina.
Who I am and What I do
I’m a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, a National Certified Counselor, and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Summerville, SC.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
This is the time of year when Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can become a daily challenge for many people.
Counseling and Therapy for Diverse women
If you are seeking mental health services or support we are here to help you. We offer counseling and therapy for diverse women: cisgender, transgender, non-binary, and woman/feminine identified people. We are culturally competent in serving the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Healing and Well-being Towards Good Mental Health
Summerville Women’s Mental Health Studio is a private mental health practice providing a modern approach to counseling and therapy. We combine traditional psychotherapy with a practical, problem-solving approach that creates a dynamic and efficient path for change and problem resolution. Although we work from a wellness model, we can diagnose emotional and psychiatric disorders and guide clients in the process of living with such disorders.
Support your mental health during the holidays
As you navigate this holiday season, please remember that feelings of stress, sadness, loneliness, grief, among many other emotions are normal in our society.
TRAUMA AND STRESSORS
If you are experiencing intrusive memories, avoidance, negative changes in thinking and mood, changes in physical and emotional reaction, flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, uncontrollable thoughts about a terrifying event, by either experiencing it or witnessing it, and this is causing significant problems in social or work situations, in relationships, or if they are interfering with your ability to go about your normal daily tasks:
I provide you with effective treatment to help reduce your symptoms and improve your function.
Talking to your best friend, significant other or family member is not the same as talking to a credentialed clinical counselor/therapist.
Professional clinical counselors/therapists are trained and experienced in what they are providing you. Friends and family can be supportive and have a natural one-sided innate lens with a mission to support you because they love you. This is great help when you need to feel loved and supported.