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MS, LMFT Heidi Summers

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

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Heidi Summers is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

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Licensing: MS, LMFT Years in Practice: 26 State: Maryland

Hello! Thank you for considering the possibility of working together! My name is Heidi and I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for more than 20 years, having received my Master of Science degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology in 1998 from California State University, San Bernardino. I am licensed in California. I am certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and trained in trauma treatment. My professional experience includes individual and group therapy with adults whose issues include being survivors of childhood sexual abuse and victims of sexual assault and domestic violence as well as concerns of depression, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting, relationships, and life changes.

My counseling style is empathetic and accepting. My goal is to create a safe and warm environment where clients feel respected and supported in a confidential setting. I use an eclectic approach to therapy using various therapeutic orientations.

On a personal note, I'm married with four adult children and six grandchildren. I suffered the loss of my first husband to cancer at age 30 which left me a single parent with three very young, grieving children, while managing my own grief . I remarried several years later to a career US Marine which required relocating several times over the years. I had a fourth child, and with multiple extended deployments of my husband, I was often, in essence, a single parent again. I have found that my varied life experiences have enabled me a unique understanding of many of the issues my clients are facing.

Thank you for taking the time to read about my experience. I hope that you will consider working with me!

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Ranging from $60 to $90 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Issues
Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder ADHD
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Reviews for Heidi Summers

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I've been working with Heidi for almost a year now and I can genuinely say that she is an awesome therapist. She's helped me through a lot in the last year and I'm happy to have her support to continue to work on myself and other goals within my life.

K.E.·Mar 01, 2022

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She’s attentive, down to earth and supportive. I’ve enjoyed getting to know Heidi and feel confident and trusting in our sessions.

K.E.·Aug 16, 2021

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Heidi is an excellent therapist. I always feel heard, understood, valued, respected, and safe in our sessions. Talks with Heidi are a high point in my week-- even after talking through the rough stuff I always feel refreshed and rejuvenated after our sessions.

E.M.·Aug 05, 2021

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Heidi is an excellent counselor. She is an extremely good listener, gives input when desired, and is very kind. I have worked with many counselors over the years but seldom have I felt as heard as I do when working with Heidi.

J.E.·Jul 24, 2021

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Heidi is a very sympathetic therapist and has helped me a lot. Her feedback is useful and she is comforting. I recommend her to anyone recovering from an abusive relationship or dealing with anxiety.

E.L.·Jul 21, 2021

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Heidi pulls from a wide array of knowledge, expertise, and experience in order to meet me emotionally and mentally as her client and as a person. She has a way of putting my thoughts into words and untangling them whenever necessary. She also ensures the time we have together is spent working through issues in a constructive manner.

P.A.·May 19, 2021

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Heidi has definitely made sure I have all the proper tools to continue on with my therapy that keep me progressing throughout the entire week. She is definitely making me realize things about myself that have quickly transformed my perspective on others and especially that of life it self. I am greatly appreciative of the patience and understanding Heidi projects. I highly recommend her to anyone.

R.U.·Mar 31, 2021

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Heidi is an incredibly empathetic counselor in a way I haven't experienced before! I appreciate the feedback Heidi gives in addition to listening. I highly recommend her to anyone interested in counseling!

A.N.·Feb 17, 2021

Benefits

Affordable, convenient, and accessible, Heidi Summers offers counseling online

  • Affordable: Pay a low flat fee.
  • Convenient: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
  • Available now: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.