- Focus on shame relief
- Trauma-informed perspective
- Collaborative and creative
About Sommer
Dr. Sommer Garrett brings nine years of clinical experience to her counseling work. She frames therapy as a trusted space for the parts of life that hurt and the stories people carry. Dr. Garrett focuses on helping people loosen guilt and shame so they can see how past experiences shaped them instead of defining them.
She has provided trauma-focused counseling and education in Kenya, Uganda, and Ukraine. Those international experiences reinforced her belief that the wish to be known and connected is universal, even when stories look different across cultures.
Her style is warm and collaborative. She often uses conversation alongside structured techniques to reduce anxiety and improve self-worth. She values creativity in sessions and may invite guided imagery or expressive exercises when they fit the client's goals.
Dr. Garrett lists Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Narrative Therapy among her approaches. She adapts these methods to address trauma, codependency, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, addiction concerns, ADHD, and family-of-origin issues.
In sessions she helps people identify patterns that keep them stuck and name strengths that have carried them through hard times. The goal is practical change - feeling more connected, less burdened by shame, and better able to move forward.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current bonds and trust. In practice this means talking about relational patterns, noticing how attachments affect close relationships, and trying new ways of connecting that feel safer and more honest.Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities. The therapist follows the client's lead, listens deeply, and helps people name their needs and values so they can make clearer choices in life.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It offers practical tools to test unhelpful thinking, change patterns that increase anxiety or depression, and build new habits that support healthier coping.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they will choose techniques that match the client’s needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, cutting travel time, scheduling brief check-ins during a workday, or avoiding the need to be on camera when that helps someone focus. Licensed professionals use these options to help clients maintain consistency and momentum in treatment.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and codependency among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and collaborative, combining talk therapy with guided imagery, creative exercises, and evidence-informed techniques to reduce anxiety and strengthen self-worth.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has nine years of counseling experience and has provided trauma-focused counseling and education internationally in Kenya, Uganda, and Ukraine.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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