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Stefanie Summers, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- EMDR for trauma
About Stefanie
Stefanie Summers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 20 years of clinical practice. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting and related issues such as intimacy, anger, self-esteem and career stress. She also focuses on adoption and foster care, attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and challenges tied to family of origin and blended families.
Stefanie uses practical, behavior-focused strategies in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns and EMDR when addressing trauma symptoms. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of her toolbox for building new coping skills.
Her background includes civilian and military clinical work and experience with people affected by homelessness, severe mental illness, and foster care or adoption. She has worked with service members facing combat-related issues and with survivors of abuse and trauma. That range informs a flexible approach to handling difficult life situations.
Sessions are organized around concrete goals and steps. Stefanie combines talk therapy with exercises to practice between sessions. She also incorporates energy healing methods alongside psychotherapy when clients indicate interest.
Clients can expect direct feedback, measurable tasks, and a focus on skills that make daily life more manageable. The emphasis is on learning ways to respond differently to stress, relationships, and past hurt so current life feels more workable.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Stefanie often works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new responses; CBT is practical and focuses on step-by-step changes for anxiety, depression, and stress. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to map relationship patterns and to support changes in how people relate to others. EMDR is available for trauma work and involves guided processing to reduce the intensity of distressing memories.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stefanie will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first based on goals and what feels manageable. She adjusts strategies as progress is tracked and new issues arise.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the original biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people continue work with a therapist while handling family, work, or relocation constraints.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting issues, and related concerns such as anger, self-esteem, career stress, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, using behavior-focused techniques, goal setting, and between-session exercises to build new skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of civilian and military clinical practice experience working with a wide range of issues and populations.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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