Specializing in life transitions, pregnancy, motherhood, parenting skills and women with late-diagnosed ADHD and autism.
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Are you a woman who is struggling with anxiety, a negative mindset and a lack of confidence in her day-to-day life?
Do you feel overwhelmed, drained and exhausted by the weight of your responsibilities?
Are you at a crossroads in life and feel frozen with indecision and anxiety from the weight of your options?
Is the stress and exhaustion of motherhood overshadowing your happiness?
Did you recently receive a late diagnosis of autism or ADHD and are reeling from the clarity and simultaneous grief it has brought you?
Does parenting feel like a guessing game fueled by comparison, fear and self-doubt?
Do you sense that you're checked out and just going through the motions of daily life?
It’s time to reclaim your power.
✨Who I Work With✨
I support women navigating:
College to career transitions
Late-diagnosed ADHD and autism
Perinatal and postpartum mental health
Adjustment to motherhood
Parenting stress and emotional overwhelm
Virtual Therapy for women in Charleston, SC and across South Carolina:
Welcome to Summer Sol Counseling where we empower women to show up authentically, receive support while openly struggling, reflecting and seeking the type of growth that finally leads to clarity and finding the strength to reignite your light in life’s darkest moments.
Explore what we offer:
Who
we are
✨ At Summer Sol Counseling, we believe in your strength, resilience, and ability to create a future that is as beautiful as it is unexpected. If you're ready to break free from the weight of overwhelm and step into a life full of possibility, we’re here to walk with you. ✨
Together, we can make it happen.
Summer Zell, MA, LPC-A, BCBA is a compassionate therapist and behavior analyst, dedicated to empowering women as they navigate the unpredictable journey of life. With a rich background in Counseling, Applied Behavior Analysis, Art Therapy, and Wellness Coaching, she guides women through the art of managing stress, building resilience, and finding harmony in their lives. Through one-on-one virtual therapy from the comfort and convenience of your home, or Beach Walk therapy, Summer weaves personalized strategies and stress management techniques, crafted to suit the unique rhythm of womanhood. Trained in sleep, stress management, and recovery coaching, Summer helps women rediscover their inner peace and strength, offering them the tools to write a vibrant, purposeful new chapter in their life’s story.✨
My Approach to Therapy
My approach to therapy is warm, relational, and focused on helping you feel more like yourself again.
I believe healing happens in safe, supportive relationships. We’ll move at your pace—building self-trust, understanding your experiences, and creating meaningful, lasting change.
My work is trauma-informed and integrates a mind-body (somatic) approach, recognizing that stress and overwhelm live in both the mind and body. Together, we’ll build awareness of your nervous system and develop tools to help you feel more grounded, calm, and in control.
I incorporate:
Attachment-based therapy
Nervous system regulation
Somatic (mind-body) awareness
Values-focused work
Self-compassion and confidence-building
Evidence-based, practical strategies for daily life
I also respect that your time is valuable. Our sessions are intentional and focused—balancing deeper insight with tools you can use right away.
This is collaborative, personalized therapy—designed to support you in feeling more clear, connected, and grounded in your everyday life.
Convenient and Calm Counseling
✨Walking therapy in Charleston, SC combines movement and counseling. Walking Counseling for the woman with a strong mind-body connection, This technique integrates physical movement with emotional and mental processing, allowing you to release and work through memories, emotions, and stress on a deeper level. As you walk, the body’s natural movement helps facilitate the processing of difficult feelings, enabling you to break through mental and emotional walls that might be keeping you stuck.
By combining the benefits of physical activity with therapeutic conversation, walking counseling enhances your ability to regulate emotions, improve mood, and gain clarity in challenging situations. It helps foster a sense of calm and balance, supporting your emotional wellbeing while making it easier to navigate through tough moments. This approach not only encourages emotional release but also promotes mindfulness, grounding you in the present moment as you move forward in your journey of healing and growth.✨
Walk & Talk
Virtual Sessions
✨Virtual therapy for women across South Carolina, including Charleston, Mount Pleasant, James Island, and surrounding areas. Online Therapy for mothers, over-scheduled workers and homebodies, is driving somewhere or sitting in an office too anxiety provoking and overwhelming? Or your schedule doesn’t allow for childcare and long lunch breaks? Virtual counseling sessions meet you where you are. Log on to a secure virtual session from the comfort of your home or office space. Living your life doesn’t have to be a barrier to putting in the work.✨