Profile / United States
Summer Von Stein, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
- Parenting and caregiving
About Summer
Summer Von Stein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with five years of experience. She works with adults managing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, and life changes. She helps people who are dealing with attachment issues, mood concerns, and the practical strains of caregiving.
Her sessions focus on clear, usable skills rather than abstract theory. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and habits. She also draws on client-centered methods to make space for each person's priorities and pace.
In a typical meeting she will listen to what is most pressing, map out concrete steps, and try small behavioral experiments between sessions. That might include changing a daily routine, practicing a short communication skill, or testing a new response to anxiety. Notes and brief takeaways are offered so the work can be carried into everyday life.
She often addresses problems such as attachment wounds, body image concerns, caregiver stress, guilt, isolation, and post-traumatic stress. She also helps people facing divorce or separation and those rethinking life purpose and self-regard.
Summer works in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How CBT and client-centered work translate to online sessions
Summer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients spot thinking patterns that increase stress and anxiety, then practice small behavior changes to test new responses. CBT sessions are practical and goal-oriented, which can make progress feel measurable and focused.She also uses client-centered approaches that prioritize the person's concerns and pace. That method keeps the conversation grounded in what the client names as most important and supports clearer decisions about next steps.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Summer will work with clients to weigh their goals and preferences and decide which methods to emphasize. That choice can shift as concerns change or as certain techniques feel more or less helpful.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let a person try a practical skill in their daily environment and then discuss how it went at the next session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with most often?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment, body image, mood issues, and caregiver stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. The work centers on practical exercises and short experiments to change daily habits.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with five years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and relational concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a Virginia LCSW credential and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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