Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Summer Gomez, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LGBT and young adult concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 25416
- NPI
- 1073684536
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Summer 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
- LGBT support
- Sexuality topics
- Young adult issues
About Summer
Summer Gomez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on supporting LGBT people, women, and young adults who are navigating changes in work, relationships, or identity. She also addresses sexuality and mood concerns in straightforward, practical sessions.
In sessions she listens for what is creating the most stress right now. Conversations focus on what can be done next rather than long theory talks. Clients can expect clear options for coping, exploring identity questions, and managing mood shifts that get in the way of daily life.
Summer uses evidence-based techniques to help people learn new skills and form different habits. This often includes step-by-step strategies for handling difficult feelings, improving communication, and making decisions that fit current life demands. She frames these techniques as tools to try and adjust, not as labels or fixed plans.
She pays attention to how social expectations and identity pressures affect mental health. That means practical problem solving around workplace stress, dating, intimacy, and the transitions common in young adulthood. Sessions also cover sexual health concerns in a direct, nonjudgmental way.
People who prefer clear, pragmatic therapy tend to do well with her style. New clients start by describing their immediate concerns and setting realistic goals. The process is collaborative and paced to balance progress with everyday responsibilities.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches appear in online sessions
Summer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood, sexuality, and identity concerns. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing practical alternatives that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Behavioral strategies involve small actionable steps to change routines, build coping skills, and practice new ways of responding to stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review your goals, preferences, and current challenges and jointly decide which techniques to try first. Sessions are collaborative, with regular check-ins on what is helping and what should change.
Confirm current session options before booking since the profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people attend from different locations within the same state, which can support continuity of care during life transitions.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with LGBT concerns and also focuses on sexuality, women's issues, and young adult challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, emphasizing concrete steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with mood, sexuality, and relationship concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers