Heidi Summers is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 26 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self esteem concerns, and major life changes. Heidi aims to create a respectful and warm space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and find clearer ways forward.
She draws on several therapeutic approaches to match her work to each person's needs. Sessions tend to emphasize listening, practical steps, and short-term goal setting when that fits. Heidi has extensive experience supporting people who have lived through trauma, domestic violence, or sexual assault, and she applies trauma-focused methods when appropriate.
Heidi trained at California State University, San Bernardino, earning a Master of Science in Clinical and Counseling Psychology in 1998. She is licensed in California as an LMFT. Her background includes both individual and group therapy with adults facing mood disorders, parenting stresses, relationship conflicts, and career transitions.
Her style is empathetic and accepting, with a focus on helping people identify small, usable changes. She also works with people managing ADHD, bipolar conditions, and issues like abandonment, communication problems, and isolation. Heidi combines experience and practicality to help people build stronger day-to-day coping skills.
If someone is looking for steady support to address anxiety, rebuild self esteem, or work through grief, Heidi offers a collaborative, straightforward approach. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before scheduling.
How Heidi uses therapy approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person in the room. It emphasizes empathetic listening, understanding what matters to the client, and helping them set their own pace. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive place to talk through emotions and relationships.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and simple tools to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and build confidence. CBT can be helpful for stress, depression, and self esteem work.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as practical goals and priorities shift.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days and to keep momentum with short, regular check-ins. It also allows people to use focused exercises or worksheets between meetings so therapy can fit into everyday life.
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self esteem, parenting and relationship concerns. She also supports those dealing with trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is empathetic and accepting, focusing on listening and practical steps. She uses goal-oriented work when helpful and adapts methods to each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
She earned a Master of Science in Clinical and Counseling Psychology in 1998 and has practiced for 26 years. Her work includes individual and group therapy with adults on a range of concerns.
Where is Heidi licensed and based?
She is licensed in California as an LMFT and maintains her practice in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.