Natalie Summit , LPC, LCMHC

Natalie Summit is a licensed counselor with 29 years of clinical experience who has built a career supporting individuals and families through some of life’s most challenging moments. She began in community mental health and later transitioned to provide mental health services within law enforcement, completing a 20-year career at a local agency and retiring in 2019 after extensive work in crisis intervention and officer support.

Over the years she has addressed a wide range of complex issues, including mental illness, addiction, domestic violence, sexual crimes, and child and elder abuse or neglect, as well as responses to tragedy from natural causes, suicide, homicide, and accidents. Those experiences shaped a practice grounded in respect and listening, and reinforced her belief that people are resilient, want to be heard, and can explore new options when trust is established.

Natalie holds the credentials LPC and LCMHC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - reflecting advanced training in clinical assessment and therapeutic care. She offers telehealth counseling with flexible options to meet client needs and has a particular interest in working with first responders, both sworn and civilian, to address the unique stressors of those roles.

Known for cultural awareness, creative problem solving, and a collaborative style, Natalie welcomes thoughtful, meaningful work with clients who are ready to engage and grow.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take practical steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, and it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and mood management.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and meeting clients where they are. This approach supports self-exploration and personal growth and is well suited to clients seeking a compassionate, nonjudgmental space.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Natalie works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best based on individual needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable.