Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Stefanie Summers, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed clinical social worker - relationships and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C010155
- NPI
- 1174796940
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Stefanie supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Attachment-based therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR and mindfulness
About Stefanie
Stefanie Summers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with 20 years of clinical practice. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, intimacy and parenting challenges. She also supports people dealing with anger, self-esteem, career changes, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach combines talk-based therapy and practical skills. She uses attachment-focused work to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try alternative ways of coping. She also uses EMDR and mindfulness techniques when they suit a client's needs.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and small steps. She helps clients clarify what matters to them and build concrete strategies for day-to-day life. Sessions may cover communication patterns, boundaries, parenting stress, or managing intense emotions.
Stefanie’s background includes work with people who experienced homelessness, serious mental health challenges, foster care and adoption histories, and military-related trauma. That experience informs a practical, steady style that pays attention to real-life pressures like work, money, and caregiving.
She trained at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks and earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Denver. Stefanie became an LCSW in 2008 and continues to integrate approaches to match each person’s situation.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current behavior and feelings. Online sessions using attachment-informed work can help with relationship problems, parenting concerns, and trust issues by identifying patterns and practicing new interactions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on recognizing unhelpful thoughts and trying different responses. In online meetings CBT often involves setting small experiments, tracking thoughts between sessions, and practicing coping skills for anxiety, depression, and anger.
EMDR is a structured approach used to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories. When it is part of therapy the work moves between focused recall and guided procedures to lessen distress and improve daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean starting with CBT for immediate coping, then adding attachment work or EMDR when appropriate.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since the biography does not list exact delivery methods. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family obligations, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people use quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth setups when needed. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life without promising a particular service.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting challenges, intimacy issues, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused. She combines attachment work, CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness to help clients make changes in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical practice experience, including work with people affected by homelessness, serious mental illness, foster care and military-related trauma.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the therapist's biography does not list specific delivery methods.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session after matching.
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