I am a clinical social worker licensed in North and South Carolina with over 15 years of experience working as a therapist. I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, finances, career challenges, personal relationship issues, and ADHD. I have also worked with people who have experience physical, emotional, and mental abuse.
My counseling style is open and non-judgemental. I believe in treating everyone with respect and demonstrating empathy in all situations. I view the relationship between the counselor and client as a partnership, and work closely with my clients to empower them to be active participants in the counseling process. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral and systemic approaches and includes a heavy emphasis on the strengths perspective.
Taking the first step towards seeking a change in your life is always the hardest step to take! I commend you for considering this process and am here to support you if you decide to move forward.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Career difficulties, Depression, ADHD, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Domestic Violence, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
NC LCSW C005008
SC LISW-CP 11816
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Summer Woodside. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Woodside is very understanding and offers multiple ways to work on issues I’m facing. Even when I’m just complaining about my day, she has something to say that makes me remember I’m not alone or losing my mind. It’s so helpful, especially during the stress of our “new normal” in this pandemic.
Written on Jan 04, 2021 after therapy with Summer for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I love her so much! She is so nice and easy to talk to. She really makes me feel like she cares and understands me.
Written on Sep 04, 2020 after therapy with Summer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I have only had 2 live sessions so far but Dr. Woodside has messaged me several times in between. I feel like she is listening and has sent me worksheets of things I have mentioned. She's amazing!
Written on Sep 02, 2020 after therapy with Summer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Dr Woodside really helped me during one of my toughest time this year. I really appreciate her patience with me and it’s nice having someone just hear me out.
Written on Sep 02, 2020 after therapy with Summer for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I've only had 2 sessions with dr Woodside so far, but I trust her and really feel like she can help me. I don't know if betterhelp takes my insurance or not, but I may continue to work with her even after the free sessions offered by my job expire, if I can afford it.
Written on Sep 01, 2020 after therapy with Summer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and adhd