Stefanie Summers, LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker and energy healer
- Trauma and abuse support
- Attachment-based therapy
- Energy healing integration
About Stefanie Summers
Stefanie Summers combines more than 20 years of civilian and military clinical practice with an eclectic emphasis on traditional psychotherapy and energy-based work. She has worked across diverse settings with people experiencing homelessness, severe mental illness, emotional disturbance, combat-related trauma among soldiers and airmen, children involved in foster care and adoption, and survivors of abuse and trauma, which contributes to a broad, practice-informed perspective on healing.
Her approach blends holistic, strengths-based care with integrative behavioral health and energy healing modalities to support internal transformation and emotional recovery. Stefanie draws on both clinical methods and complementary practices to create individualized pathways toward wellbeing.
She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is trained as a Level 1 Integral Sound Healer and a certified Reiki Master practitioner. Stefanie began non-clinical social work after earning a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1997 and completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Denver in 2001. She achieved Licensed Clinical Social Worker status in 2008 and has continued to practice psychotherapy alongside energy healing since that time.
Her approach blends holistic, strengths-based care with integrative behavioral health and energy healing modalities to support internal transformation and emotional recovery. Stefanie draws on both clinical methods and complementary practices to create individualized pathways toward wellbeing.
She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is trained as a Level 1 Integral Sound Healer and a certified Reiki Master practitioner. Stefanie began non-clinical social work after earning a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1997 and completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Denver in 2001. She achieved Licensed Clinical Social Worker status in 2008 and has continued to practice psychotherapy alongside energy healing since that time.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Stefanie Summers have?
Stefanie Summers has 20 years of clinical experience.
Is Stefanie Summers a licensed therapist?
Yes. Stefanie Summers holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is listed as NC LCSW C010155.
In which languages does Stefanie Summers provide therapy?
Stefanie Summers provides therapy in English.
Where is Stefanie Summers located?
Stefanie Summers is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Stefanie Summers as my therapist?
Clients can work with Stefanie Summers through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Stefanie Summers work with international clients?
Stefanie Summers does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Stefanie Summers cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships that form early in life and influence current connections. It helps explore how past bonds shape present attachment, communication, and trust issues, offering a path to healthier relational patterns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-oriented approach that examines the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It supports clients in identifying unhelpful thinking styles and developing skills to manage stress, anxiety, and mood challenges.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) provides a structured way to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional charge. When appropriate, it can be integrated with other therapies to address trauma-related symptoms.
Stefanie integrates these clinical approaches with her broader practice and works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals adjust techniques over time, and Stefanie supports that exploration so the therapeutic path evolves with the client.
Online therapy offers flexibility by making sessions accessible via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from varied locations and schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and choose communication styles that fit their comfort and daily routines.