Summit Counseling Services (She/Her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LPC, LCSW, ATR-BC
In-Person in Norfolk, VA 23517
We are here to help you navigate through hardships and challenges. We target key areas such as: life transitions, stress management, relationships, mood disorders, and historical trauma. We are invested in helping people create the changes they are looking for through the counseling relationship and improvements in self-awareness and competence. We are open minded and have over 25 years of experience. We look forward to helping people shift out of stagnation and into a place of mental wellness and personal growth. We use holistic, solution focused, person centered counseling theories. Please reach out with your name, email and date of birth to our text line (757) 347 2492 or our information email information@summitcounselingservicesnorfolk.com and we can get you set up with your patient portal and intake forms. There is also a link to fill form on our website https://www.summitcounselingservicesnorfolk.com/ and once submitted, we will reach out to you.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Black / African American, LGBTQ+, Men, Military / Veterans, Women clients.
Languages: english
Treatment Approach
- Art Therapy Uses creative activities like drawing, painting, or sculpture as a way to express emotions. It is especially helpful when words are hard to find.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Object Relations Therapy Focuses on how early caregiver relationships shape current relationships. It aims to improve patterns of attachment and trust.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Reality Therapy / Choice Theory Focuses on present choices and taking responsibility for actions. It helps clients create more fulfilling relationships and lives.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Approach Description: Our counselors offer well rounded approaches to mental wellness. Each counselor brings their own style to their practice. All of us are humanistic and person centered with a focus on emotional stability and holistic supportive interventions. We aim to improve insight and self-awareness through the therapy relationship and to promote independence and confidence outside of your sessions.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- If someone desires a sliding scale, we offer this on a case by case basis with parameters. Please reach out directly to laura@summitcounselingservicesnorfolk.com if need be. If you are in counseling and hardship happens, we work with you to find an appropriate solution as much as we possibly can.
- Accepts Insurance
- tricare, sentara, anthem, aetna, cigna, united, optum, GEHA, blue cross, multiplan, Johns Hopkins University
Education & Credentials
Summit Counseling Services LPC, LCSW, ATR-BC
- Female
- License # 0701003466
- Licensed in virginia
- Practicing Since 2002
Education: All counselors are Master's level educated and board certified if applicable.
Summit Counseling Services Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Norfolk, VA 23517
- Available Online for residents of Florida, Virginia
- Online Therapy Details: We use our Therapy Notes platform for virtual visits and zoom as an alternative. Phone sessions can also be an option for individuals on the go.
We are a small group of female counselors. We have 3 LPC's and 2 LCSW's. We offer in person and online counseling as well as evening and even weekend options. Three of the counselors offer art therapy as well which can be a tool for insight and healing. Services are confidential and we are willing to work with you on scheduling needs, and we create an atmosphere of support and connection. We are a small business which helps keep us down to earth with your needs.