- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and loss
- Practical coping skills
About Summer
She brings seven years of clinical experience and focuses on concerns like compassion fatigue, depression, and issues tied to attachment and abandonment. Summer also addresses topics such as body image, codependency, communication problems, and the emotional fallout from divorce or infidelity.
Summer often works with people who have served in the military or who are first responders, recognizing the special stresses those roles can bring. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps people set small, manageable goals to build resilience and coping skills.
Clinically, she uses approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, client-centered techniques, and motivational interviewing to guide sessions. Summer focuses on what a person wants to change and supports steps toward that change.
She practices in Colorado and conducts sessions in English. People who want to start can expect straightforward guidance on next steps and a focus on practical tools to use between sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening communication. It often helps with overwhelming stress and problems that repeat over time. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus; it supports recovery from trauma and helps with everyday stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, symptoms, and preferences, and then suggest one or more methods to try. Clients and the therapist check in as they go and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
The original profile does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let sessions happen from quieter surroundings or during a break from work, which can help people maintain momentum while juggling daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Summer work with most often?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like parenting, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, emphasizing listening first and then setting practical, small goals to build coping skills and resilience.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working with concerns such as trauma, attachment issues, body image, and the stresses faced by service members and first responders.
Which credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
She holds a Colorado LPC, which stands for licensed professional counselor, and practices in Colorado.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Summer?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
