About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Parenting concerns
About Summer
Summer Von Stein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with five years of experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, parenting pressures, and major life changes. Sessions focus on practical ways to cope and on clearer communication at home.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify patterns of thinking and try small behavioral changes. Together these approaches aim to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Summer frequently supports people dealing with attachment issues, body image concerns, caregiver stress, and the confusion that follows divorce or separation. She addresses guilt, shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose in straightforward conversation. Work can include building day-to-day coping skills and practicing more effective ways to speak with others.
Her practice pays attention to mood disorders and post-traumatic stress when they affect functioning at home. She also focuses on women's issues and self-love as part of broader emotional work. Summer combines listening with problem-solving to help people move forward.
Her style is direct and practical. She helps people set small goals, try new habits, and notice what changes. Progress is measured in the things people can do differently in their daily life.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy places the client's concerns at the center of each session. The therapist listens, reflects back what she hears, and helps clients identify what matters most to them. This approach supports work on relationship issues, parenting stress, and questions about life purpose.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes. It is useful for anxiety, mood problems, and building practical coping skills that can be used day to day.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision is based on the client's needs, the concerns they bring, and how they respond in early sessions.
Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around parenting, work, and caregiving responsibilities. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not practical, or avoid travel time so therapy fits into a busy day. Licensed professionals generally aim to match scheduling and session length to real-life constraints while keeping the focus on clear, usable strategies.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family and parenting pressures, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and mood issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to listen closely and then work on concrete thinking and behavior changes. Sessions emphasize practical strategies you can use at home.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a practicing clinician. That experience informs work with relationship and parenting-related challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Virginia. Her practice is listed in that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are conducted in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are available.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing will be provided during the sign-up process.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.