- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR and mindfulness
About Stefanie
Stefanie Summers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting strains, anger, and related issues. Stefanie combines evidence-informed approaches with a practical, direct style to help people address what is getting in the way of daily functioning.
She has experience across civilian and military settings and has worked with people affected by foster care, adoption, homelessness, and combat-related issues. That background influences how she notices patterns that link past experiences to current reactions. Stefanie uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape present behavior. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and change behaviors that maintain distress.
EMDR and mindfulness practices appear in her work for people whose trauma memories affect mood and relationships. Motivational interviewing tools are used when someone wants to build readiness for change or shift stuck habits. Sessions are practical and focused on small, doable steps that clients can try between meetings.
Her training includes a Master’s degree in social work and a long career in clinical practice that began in the late 1990s. Stefanie integrates multiple methods rather than relying on a single approach. She invites clear conversation about what a person hopes to achieve and checks in about progress as work continues.
People considering support for anger, trauma, parenting stress, or life transitions will find a clinician who combines long-term clinical experience with several therapeutic tools. Before booking, confirm current session options and how they fit with your schedule.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns. Online sessions can use this approach to identify recurring interaction cycles and practice different responses in real time. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In remote sessions that can mean short homework tasks and quick behavior experiments between meetings. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps reduce the hold of distressing memories; when used remotely, it combines guided processing with grounding and follow-up to track changes in symptoms.Choosing the right method is part of the work together. Stefanie will discuss goals, review what has helped before, and recommend which approaches to try first. This is collaborative research rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription, and adjustments are made based on how the client responds.
Confirm current session formats before scheduling, as options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats are better for exercises that require worksheets and screen sharing, while others suit a quick phone check-in or a longer video session for deeper processing. Discuss timing and structure when you schedule to find what fits your routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related concerns does she address?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, trauma, and grief. Anger is framed in the context of these life challenges rather than as an isolated problem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and direct, using clear steps and exercises. She mixes talk therapy with behavioral and trauma-focused tools.
How much clinical experience does this therapist have?
She has 20 years of clinical practice, including work in civilian and military settings and with people affected by foster care and homelessness.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not listed here. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Fees vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.