About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Sommer
Sommer Hail is a California LPCC with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, and depression. Sommer also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and workplace issues.
She uses clear, practical conversation to identify what feels most urgent. Sessions usually focus on concrete steps for coping and on small changes that reduce daily overwhelm. Sommer draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques to help people notice patterns and test new responses.
Mindfulness and somatic methods appear in her work when clients need help with body-based stress responses. Trauma-focused practices are used to address past hurts that continue to affect daily life. She explains methods plainly and checks in about how each approach feels for the person in front of her.
Her style is direct and respectful. Sommer helps people set short-term goals and tracks progress in measurable ways. She also supports those dealing with pregnancy and childbirth related stress, social anxiety, and women's issues.
Clients who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
How sessions work
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Sommer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress and to test small changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood problems, and practical relationship steps.She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice stress reactions and build steady attention to present-moment experience. Mindfulness can help with anxiety, caregiver strain, and managing overwhelm.
Solution-Focused Therapy appears in shorter-term work to set clear goals and try specific strategies that can be evaluated quickly. This approach is useful when someone wants concrete changes in daily routines or communication.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist discusses options and adjusts methods based on a person's goals, needs, and what feels workable in regular life. Clients and therapist check progress and change course when something is not helpful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around parenting, work, or medical appointments. Some formats also let people have shorter check-ins or avoid being on camera when that helps them engage with the work.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and depression. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, and workplace issues.
What is her general therapy style like?
She uses direct, practical conversation and sets short-term goals. Sessions focus on concrete steps and measurable progress rather than abstract discussion.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional work experience as a clinician. That experience has included a range of mood, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LPCC credential and is licensed in California. Her practice is located in California.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video or phone visits are offered.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.