Stefanie Summers , LCSW

Stefanie Summers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 20 years of combined civilian and military clinical practice. She blends traditional psychotherapy with energy healing to offer a holistic, strengths-based approach tailored to each person's history and goals. Based in North Carolina, Stefanie has worked across diverse settings and populations, including people experiencing homelessness, those living with severe mental illness, emotionally disturbed adolescents and adults, service members facing combat- and war-related issues, children from foster care and adoption backgrounds, and survivors of abuse and trauma.

Her practice integrates evidence-informed behavioral health techniques with complementary modalities. Stefanie is a Level 1 Integral Sound Healer and a certified Reiki Master practitioner, and she weaves those energy-based methods into an eclectic clinical framework when appropriate. She emphasizes internal healing and practical change, supporting clients as they build resilience, manage symptoms, and repair relationships.

Stefanie began her social work career after earning a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1997 and a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver in 2001. She achieved licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2008 and has continued to combine psychotherapy and energy healing throughout her professional work.

Attachment, EMDR, and CBT in Online Therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. It helps individuals and families explore attachment wounds, improve communication, and build more secure bonds in parenting and intimate relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and for developing coping strategies that support daily functioning.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach for processing distressing memories and the emotional reactions tied to them. It can be especially helpful for people working through trauma who want to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stefanie collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts treatment as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals. Video sessions provide face-to-face interaction, phone sessions allow for real-time conversation without video, and live chat or text-based messaging can support those who prefer written communication or need more frequent check-ins. These options make it easier to integrate therapy into busy lives and to continue care across different circumstances.