- Acceptance and ACT work
- CBT and mindfulness
- First responder focus
About Natalie
Natalie Summit is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 29 years of experience based in Arizona. She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and related concerns among the areas she works with. Natalie also notes experience supporting people facing grief, parenting strain, relationship and communication problems, and challenges tied to work and life transitions.
Her career began in community mental health and shifted into a law enforcement mental health role where she served for about 20 years before retiring in 2019. That work included crisis intervention and responding to complex situations such as domestic violence, sexual assault, substance issues, and traumatic loss. Those years shaped how she approaches difficult moments and practical problem solving.
In sessions she focuses on listening and helping people identify options that fit their lives. Natalie uses a mix of approaches including acceptance-based work, cognitive techniques, mindfulness, and person-centered discussion. She emphasizes respect and building trust so people feel able to try new skills and perspectives.
She has a particular interest in supporting first responders and the issues they face, though she also works with people from many walks of life. Natalie offers telehealth counseling and frames therapy as a collaborative effort to find realistic steps forward.
Her style is direct and practical. Conversations tend to include skill practice, real-life examples, and planning for what to try between sessions. Prospective clients are invited to ask questions before scheduling a first appointment.
Approaches used in remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting hooked by them, then choose actions that match what matters to them. It can help with persistent anger, anxiety, and life changes by shifting focus from fighting feelings to taking values-based steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, anger, and coping after trauma. Mindfulness-based work brings attention to the present moment and teaches simple practices that reduce reactivity and increase awareness of triggers.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean blending techniques or focusing on skill-building first, and adjustments are made as the work progresses.
The biography indicates she offers telehealth counseling, so confirm exact session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people use video or audio options depending on bandwidth or comfort with being on camera. Discussing practical preferences at the start helps shape sessions that work with everyday life.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Utah, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and related issues like grief, parenting strain, and communication problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on listening, skill practice, and real-life steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 29 years of professional experience, including about 20 years in a law enforcement mental health role before retiring from that position in 2019.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices from Arizona with licensure listed as AZ LPC and UT LCMHC.
Which languages are supported and can international clients sign up?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography states she offers telehealth counseling; confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.