Sommer Seitz

Sommer Seitz is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 18 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Sommer aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supportive.

She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings. Conversations are straightforward and practical, aimed at helping people notice what gets in the way of day-to-day functioning. Sommer pays attention to patterns such as abandonment, attachment issues, avoidance, codependency, and control struggles that often show up in relationships.

Work together often includes clarifying what matters most, building small skills to reduce distress, and trying new ways of handling old problems. Sommer also addresses issues like body image, guilt and shame, isolation, and life purpose. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the process while keeping things grounded and usable.

Her approach is collaborative: goals are set with the person in the room and adjusted as progress is made. Sessions aim to be practical and relevant to the person’s daily life, whether that means improving communication, managing obsessive thoughts, or navigating the impact of divorce and separation.

Sommer practices in Washington and conducts sessions in English. She encourages people to take one small step toward support when they feel ready.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Many of the evidence-based therapeutic techniques Sommer uses focus on noticing patterns and practicing concrete skills. One common approach helps people identify automatic thoughts and test them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach targets relationship patterns and attachment issues by helping people notice interaction habits and try clearer communication methods. These techniques are practical and can be applied in day-to-day situations to reduce distress and improve connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which techniques to use based on current goals and what feels most helpful. That collaborative process includes checking in and adjusting methods as progress is made so the plan stays relevant to the client's needs.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping momentum between appointments. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins when needed and to practice new skills in real time between meetings. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking to ensure they match your needs and daily routine.