Stefanie Summers, LCSW - Therapist in North Carolina

About Stefanie

Stefanie Summers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with two decades of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, and questions about intimacy and relationships. Stefanie blends practical talk therapy with tools aimed at improving day-to-day functioning and emotional safety.

Her background includes social work practice since graduating with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Denver in 2001. She earned her LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) credential in 2008 and has worked in a variety of clinical roles over the years.

Background and approach

She also trained in energy healing and brings that perspective into her broader approach. In sessions Stefanie uses methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She draws on Attachment-Based approaches to help people understand patterns in close relationships.

She also uses EMDR for trauma and mindfulness exercises to build calmer responses to stress. Stefanie describes her style as practical and strengths-focused. She helps people set realistic goals and tries to give tools they can use between sessions.

Many clients work on parenting stress, grief, career shifts, compassion fatigue, or challenges tied to family of origin. Her practice operates from North Carolina and sessions are offered in English. Stefanie supports people seeking short-term coaching or longer-term therapy depending on their needs.

How Stefanie’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Stefanie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR in her practice. CBT is a structured method that helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses guided processing to help reduce the emotional intensity of painful memories and related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Stefanie will talk with each person about their concerns, goals, and preferences, and then suggest approaches to try. Together they review what’s helping and adjust methods as needed so therapy fits the person rather than the other way around.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access. These options make it easier to fit sessions around parenting, work, or caregiving responsibilities and allow people to continue care when travel or local barriers arise. Stefanie uses these formats to deliver the same therapeutic techniques as in-person work, focusing on practical tools, symptom reduction, and skill building.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stefanie address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and many relationship and intimacy-related issues.

What is her therapeutic approach like?

Her style is practical and strengths-focused, using talk therapy and skill building to help clients cope day to day.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of clinical practice experience, with a background that includes social work and complementary healing training.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NC LCSW C010155, based in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Stefanie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online work.

How are costs handled for therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with her services?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 20 years
Licensed: North Carolina
Languages: English

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