Sumer Jarvis, LISW-CP
About me
I'm a therapist dedicated to supporting individuals through life's most challenging moments. I have developed a strong foundation in helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and sleep difficulties. I also work with people facing significant life transitions and the emotional weight that often accompanies them.
My approach is grounded in compassion and collaboration. I believe that therapy works best when you feel truly heard and understood, and when we work together as partners in your healing journey. I draw on evidence-based practices to help you build coping skills, process difficult emotions, and move toward greater peace and resilience.
Whether you're struggling with overwhelming feelings, adjusting to major changes, or simply seeking support during a difficult season, I'm here to help you find your way forward. I'm honored by the trust my clients place in me, and I'm committed to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can be authentically yourself.
Taking that first step toward therapy takes real courage—I'm proud of you for considering it.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Aging and geriatric issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Eating and food-related issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
License information
SC LISW-CP 19096