Emotional Wellness Counseling Center, PLLC

Welcome to EWCC, your space for emotional healing and mental wellness.

The Practice

Founded in 2021, Emotional Wellness Counseling Center, PLLC is a therapy center in Williamsburg, Virginia that serves the entire state of Virginia virtually. At EWCC, we focus on helping those who want to emotionally heal and achieve mental wellness. Each therapeutic journey is tailored to the exact needs of the client taking into account age, sexuality, gender identity, health, race, ethnicity, and trauma history. At EWCC, clients can spend time exploring themselves and working towards creating their own healthy and productive future. Our specialities include adolescent and adult therapy, anxiety therapy, depression therapy, trauma therapy, LGBTQIA+ affirming counseling, gender dysphoria therapy, and letter writing for gender-affirming care. Most insurances are accepted and we offer a sliding scale for self-pay therapy clients. Please use the links above for more information about our practice and team members! We have immediate openings for virtual therapy, so contact us today to get started!

Carter Summerville, Licensed Professional Counselor, Owner and Founder of EWCC

Carter Summerville graduated from Christopher Newport University with a bachelors degree in Psychology in 2013 and from Liberty University with a masters degree in Professional Counseling in 2018. Carter obtained their LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in 2020. Carter currently has over 10 years of experience in the counseling field. Carter has experience working with adults in a psychiatric hospital setting, substance abuse clinic, outpatient therapy, the juvenile detention setting, intensive in-home counseling for children, and within the foster and adoption system. Carter completed specialized training in affirming therapy for individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community in 2023 and EMDR in 2024.

The Team

Donna Cruz, Licensed Resident in Counseling

Donna Cruz is a Licensed Resident in Counseling under direct supervision of Carter Summerville. Donna has experience working with inpatient hospitalization and outpatient therapy. Donna focuses on both adolescent and adult therapy and utilized a person-centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy approach.

Tiffany Grant, Licensed Resident in Counseling

Tiffany Grant is a Licensed Resident in Counseling under direct supervision of Carter Summerville. Tiffany has over 20 years of experience with school counseling, and has decided to shift to outpatient therapy. Tiffany’s focus is on adolescent therapy and their families by using a person-centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach.