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Stefanie Summers, LCSW

LCSW therapist blending psychotherapy and energy healing
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Energy healing integration
  • 20 years experience

About Stefanie Summers

Stefanie Summers brings two decades of clinical practice to a blended approach that combines traditional psychotherapy with energy healing methods. She has worked across civilian and military settings, supporting people who have experienced homelessness, serious mental illness, combat-related trauma, foster care and adoption challenges, and abuse. That range of clinical settings has shaped a flexible, strengths-based practice that draws on behavioral health approaches alongside sound healing and Reiki techniques.

She trained in social work, earning a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Alaska at Fairbanks in 1997 and a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver in 2001. Stefanie became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2008 - LCSW denotes a licensed clinical social worker who is trained to provide psychotherapy and social work services. In addition to clinical licensure, she holds Level 1 Integral Sound Healer training and is a certified Reiki Master practitioner, adding non-clinical energy modalities to her toolkit.

Using an integrative, holistic framework and a strengths-based orientation, Stefanie combines evidence-informed therapies such as attachment-based interventions, cognitive behavioral strategies, EMDR, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and trauma-focused techniques with her energy healing background. Her practice emphasizes practical coping skills, relational repair, and internal healing processes so clients can work through stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and life transitions.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Stefanie Summers have?

Stefanie Summers has 20 years of clinical practice experience.

Is Stefanie Summers a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW credential. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, which indicates training and licensure to provide clinical social work and psychotherapy. Her license details are NC LCSW C010155.

In which languages does Stefanie Summers provide therapy?

Stefanie Summers provides therapy in English.

Where is Stefanie Summers located?

Stefanie Summers is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Stefanie Summers as my therapist?

You can work with Stefanie Summers through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Stefanie Summers work with international clients?

Stefanie Summers does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Stefanie Summers cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Sessions Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist remotely can meet their needs. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions for many clients.

One of the primary advantages is convenience and flexibility. Clients can choose the format that best fits their life - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or messaging - which can make it easier to attend regularly and maintain continuity of care.

Licensed professionals provide care through these remote options, and if a different match is needed, clients have the ability to switch therapists. For those balancing work, family, or mobility constraints, online therapy offers a way to access therapeutic support with fewer logistical barriers while still relying on trained therapists and established treatment approaches.

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