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Natalie Summit, LPC, LCMHC
Arizona
Licensed counselor - Trauma and stress
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- First responder issues
- Mindfulness skills
About Natalie
Natalie Summit is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Arizona with 29 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, self-esteem, career, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Natalie also attends to concerns like compassion fatigue and first responder issues.
Natalie began her career in community mental health and later spent two decades working as a mental health professional within a local law enforcement agency before retiring in 2019. That work included crisis intervention and supporting people through very hard events, including domestic violence, sexual assault, substance use, and loss. Those settings shaped a practical approach that values clear communication and steady problem solving.
Her sessions emphasize helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and then try different responses. Techniques she uses include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and client-centered methods. She also draws on mindfulness and skills for managing strong emotions and stress.
Natalie has experience supporting people affected by trauma, addiction, and work-related stress for first responders. She aims to help clients weigh options, practice new skills, and build routines that fit daily life. The focus is on concrete steps rather than abstract explanations.
Telehealth is offered, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to begin working on their goals.
How CBT, ACT and client-centered work in online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep problems going.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that fit their values. It can be helpful for stress, grief, and life transitions.
Client-centered approaches emphasize listening and collaboration so clients can set the pace and goals. This is useful when people want to process trauma, relationship concerns, or big life decisions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Natalie will help figure out what methods fit a person’s goals and preferences and will adjust the plan over time in collaboration with the client.
The biography indicates telehealth is offered. Because specific session formats were not listed in detail, confirm the exact online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can use session time to teach CBT skills, practice exposure steps, run ACT exercises, or coach emotion-regulation techniques so people can apply them between sessions.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Utah, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, grief, parenting and self-esteem among other issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using methods that help people notice thoughts and try new responses.
What is her background and experience?
She has 29 years of experience, including community mental health and 20 years as a mental health professional within a law enforcement agency.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Arizona.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.