Natalie Summit , LPC, LCMHC

Natalie Summit is a licensed counselor who has worked in the mental health field since 1996 and brings 29 years of experience to her practice. She began in community mental health and later focused her career on supporting law enforcement personnel and the broader community, completing a 20-year tenure with a local law enforcement agency before retiring in 2019. Her background includes extensive crisis intervention and hands-on work with individuals and families facing acute and chronic challenges.

Natalie has supported people through complex issues including mental illness, addiction, domestic violence, sexual crimes, child and elder abuse or neglect, and traumatic losses from natural causes, suicide, homicide, and accidents. Those experiences shaped her clinical perspective and reinforced core beliefs about resilience, the healing power of being heard, and the importance of building respect and trust as the foundation for change. She seeks clients who are ready to engage in growth and exploration.

She offers telehealth counseling with flexible session options to meet diverse needs. Natalie has a particular interest in working with first responders, both sworn and civilian, and applies a culturally attuned, creative approach to problem solving. Her credentials include LPC and LCMHC - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LCMHC denotes a licensed clinical mental health counseling credential - reflecting long-term professional training and practice.

Natalie welcomes questions from those seeking thoughtful, experienced support for matters such as stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, and other life transitions. She invites prospective clients to reach out to learn more about her approach and whether it may fit their needs.