- Attachment-based methods
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Sommer
Dr. Sommer Garrett is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in South Carolina with nine years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, and family of origin issues among other challenges. Sessions also address attention difficulties, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
Her work pays special attention to guilt and shame that come from difficult experiences. She frames these feelings as responses people developed to get through hard times, not as evidence that someone is broken. That perspective shapes how she talks with people about their past and present patterns.
Dr. Garrett blends conversational work with practical techniques. She uses elements from attachment-based approaches, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, narrative methods, and trauma-focused practices. This can include guided imagery, creative expression, and techniques drawn from Trauma-Focused CBT when relevant.
She has provided trauma-focused counseling and training internationally in Kenya, Uganda, and Ukraine. Those experiences inform her cultural awareness and the way she listens for how different life stories shape coping and relationships.
In sessions she helps people notice patterns that came from childhood or family relationships and how those patterns show up now. The focus is on clear, manageable steps - reducing overwhelm, strengthening self-regard, and improving communication. People leave with concrete skills to test between meetings and clearer ideas about what feels different for them.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns of closeness and distance. It helps people notice how early relationships shaped expectations and how those expectations show up now in relationships and self-image. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and reflective responses so the person sets the pace and topics; it is useful for building trust and clarifying goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about what they need, what has worked before, and what feels comfortable. Together they will try methods and adjust them based on progress and preference.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, virtual work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits can help people try tools between meetings and keep momentum when life is hectic.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and family of origin issues among other concerns.
Which therapeutic approaches are used?
Her work draws on attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, narrative therapy, and trauma-focused techniques when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience as a licensed professional counselor working with adults on trauma, family patterns, and related issues.
What credential and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in South Carolina.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
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