Stefanie Summers

Stefanie Summers, LCSW, helps people facing anger, stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationship strain. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps you can use right away. Her style blends talk therapy with mindfulness and body-aware methods aimed at steady, manageable change. With two decades of clinical work in both civilian and military settings, she has experience supporting people who have faced homelessness, severe mental health challenges, foster care and adoption histories, and combat-related trauma. Stefanie earned a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Alaska at Fairbanks and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Denver. She became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2008. In sessions she draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and build different ways of responding. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing may be part of work for trauma-related memories when appropriate. Stefanie integrates mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to help people stay engaged with change and find practical next steps. She has also incorporated energy-based methods into her broader approach, which some clients find helpful alongside talk therapy. Her aim is to meet people where they are and support steady progress toward clearer thinking and calmer responses. People who reach out can expect a direct, compassionate clinician who focuses on strengths and workable tools. She works from North Carolina and provides services in English. Confirm current session options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.

Approaches that shape online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current reactions and connection patterns. It focuses on recognizing these patterns and trying new ways of relating that reduce reactivity and loneliness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, anger, and mood difficulties to build clearer thinking and steadier habits. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, addresses distressing memories by pairing focused attention with guided processing. It can be helpful for trauma-related symptoms when memory-focused work is needed. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. You can expect a combination of strategies chosen together, with progress reviewed along the way. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as scheduling during a work break or avoiding travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins by phone when needed or sessions that do not require video when that is preferable. Confirm available session options before booking to make sure they match your routine and needs.