- Focus on communication
- Practical coping skills
- Support for LGBT people
About Summer
She creates a nonjudgmental space for talking about sexuality, body image, and relationship concerns. Her work often includes support for LGBT people and others exploring identity. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and building everyday coping skills.
With eleven years of experience, Summer draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. She uses straightforward methods to address attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and patterns of avoidance. The emphasis is on understanding how past experiences shape current reactions and learning new ways to respond.
Summer also assists people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, or the emotional fallout from cancer and other health challenges. She talks through ways to reduce overwhelm and reclaim a sense of agency in daily life. Communication problems, commitment worries, and control issues are handled with concrete strategies and compassionate attention.
People who prefer candid, collaborative sessions will find an approachable style and steady focus on practical change. Summer helps clients set small, achievable goals and build the skills needed to meet them.
How evidence-based methods inform online care
Summer draws on well-established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotional and relational concerns. One common approach she uses focuses on understanding attachment patterns and how early relationships shape current behavior; this helps people spot repeating patterns and try new ways of relating. Another frequent technique centers on practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step problem solving to reduce overwhelm.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, test methods, and adjust the plan based on what actually helps. That means trying concrete tools early and changing course when needed so therapy matches real life and personal preferences.
If you are interested in online options, confirm session formats before booking since current session types are not specified here. Online work can make attending sessions easier to fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss scheduling, length, and any format preferences when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be planned to suit your day-to-day life.
License and NPI
- LISW
- LCSW
NPI1952947673
As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Ohio, Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and relationship concerns, along with self-esteem and identity questions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on practical steps, clearer communication, and building coping skills.
What is her clinical background?
She has eleven years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Kentucky with licensure also in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.