Xiomara A. Sosa

I am the Founder and Owner of XAS Consulting, LLC, a company and brand I created in 2003 dedicated to healing and well-being. In January 2020, I launched Summerville Women’s Mental Health Studio (X-Studio), a venture that offers counseling and therapy services to women to improve their healing and well-being for good mental health. We work with individuals who identify as women (Cisgender, Transgender, and Nonbinary). I specialize in cultural competency and multicultural issues with the Latina, LBTIA+, and veteran women communities. Most of my services are provided in either English or Spanish language in Summerville, SC., and we provide service nationally. My goal is to promote and improve mental health services that represent my altruism and dedication to humanitarianism and social change in my communities. As a 9/11 survivor I am dedicated to helping survivors on their journey to recovery. As a social scientist, I explore global cultures and educate people about diversity issues. As an altruistic social entrepreneur, I address pressing humanitarian issues worldwide. As a social change advocate, I raise awareness about the social welfare of all people.



My counseling specialty is mental health and I am a highly-skilled professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) who provides flexible, consumer-oriented therapy. As a CMHC, I have a foundational skill set that is distinct from those of other behavioral health disciplines. I address and treat mental and emotional disorders and promote mental health. I combine traditional psychotherapy with a practical, problem-solving approach that creates a dynamic and efficient path for change and problem resolution. Although I work from a wellness model, I can diagnose emotional and psychiatric disorders and guide clients in the process of living with such disorders. My training in addressing the needs of the whole person and in wellness and prevention qualifies me in integrating health care.



I practice a progressive, innovative path to mental health with an evidence-based integrative theoretical orientation. I strive to help my clients achieve lasting change through a culturally competent, balanced, flexible, modern and open-minded approach. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques used to address many issues and I help with mental and emotional health issues as well as relationship problems. In addition, I am involved in community outreach, advocacy, and mediation activities. I work closely with other mental health specialists, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, psychiatric nurses, and school counselors.



My credentials include a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Forensics from Walden University, accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). I am also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) with the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) with the South Carolina Board of Professional Counselors. I receive Clinical Supervision from Barbara Melton (#1920 South Carolina) and Dr. Latrice Love.



As a military veteran who served in the Air Force and the Army, I attended The United States Air Force (USAF) University Community College of the Air Force, am a graduate of the USAF Military Training Center, the USAF Technical Training Center, and the United States Army Training Center.



I am a member of the South Carolina Association of Licensed Professional Counselors and the American Mental Health Counselors Association. My professional memberships include Open Path Psychotherapy Collective, Psychology Today, Star Behavioral Health Providers and Therapy Den and The Veteran Owned Business.



I was appointed to serve as a Special Government Employee of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs. In addition, I was a member of the Charleston SC Tri-County Counseling Association and a leader in the American Counseling Association’s Veterans Interest Network. I also provided disaster mental health services to the American Red Cross for disaster and humanitarian relief efforts. I currently serve on the Sesame Stree for Military Families Racial Justice Advisory Committee.