Summer Von Stein

Summer Von Stein is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and major life changes. She works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by parenting demands, separation or divorce, or shifts in identity. Her approach is calm and straightforward so people can talk about what matters most and find practical steps forward.

She uses client-centered methods to create a respectful space where each person’s experience guides the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is also part of her toolkit and is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build new coping skills.

Sessions focus on clear goals. That can mean improving communication, reducing anxiety symptoms, or making decisions during a separation. Summer helps people break big problems into smaller, manageable steps and practices new responses between meetings.

Her background includes five years of clinical experience as an LCSW, licensed in Virginia. She combines traditional therapeutic conversation with practical exercises that people can use at home and in everyday life.

Summer welcomes international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first meeting. She aims to tailor each plan to the client’s priorities and daily realities.

How Summer’s approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. The therapist offers acceptance and reflection so people can make their own decisions and notice what changes help. This approach is useful for exploring relationship concerns, parenting stress, and feelings that come up during separation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions often include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing small behavioral changes that reduce anxiety and improve mood. CBT can be helpful for coping with stress, mood challenges, and developing new problem-solving habits.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt methods over time. Clients are encouraged to try techniques and give feedback so the plan fits their life.

For practical matters, please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find digital sessions help them maintain continuity during life transitions while still focusing on concrete skills and goals.