Natalie Summit, LPC, LCMHC

Natalie Summit has practiced as a licensed professional counselor since 1996 and brings 29 years of clinical experience to her work. She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and the LCMHC credential - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and has long combined community mental health roots with specialized support for law enforcement and first responders. Natalie began her career in community mental health and later spent two decades serving as a mental health professional within a local law enforcement agency, retiring from that role in 2019.

Across her career she has supported individuals and families through acute and complex situations, including mental illness, addiction, domestic violence, sexual crimes, child and elder abuse or neglect, and tragic losses from natural causes, suicide, homicide, and accidents. Those experiences shaped her practical approach and reinforced a belief in people’s resilience, the importance of being heard, and the value of building respect and trust as the foundation for change. Natalie’s practice is well suited to people ready to engage in growth and exploration.

Natalie offers telehealth counseling with flexible session formats to match client needs and preferences. She has a particular passion for working with first responders - both sworn officers and civilian personnel - and for addressing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, and career or life-change transitions. She invites prospective clients to reach out with questions and to explore collaborative, solutions-focused therapy.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and develop practical steps to live in line with those values. It focuses on accepting difficult emotions while committing to meaningful action, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens carefully and supports the client’s own ability to grow. This approach is useful for building self-esteem, working through grief, and improving communication and relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking patterns and the behaviors that follow, teaching skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, mood disorders, and stress. Sessions are often structured and skill-focused to produce practical tools clients can use between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Natalie works collaboratively with each person to identify the methods that best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals guide clients through that decision-making process so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers flexibility and greater access to care. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to connect from home, work, or on the go and make scheduling easier around busy lives and shift work. These options help maintain continuity of care and make it simpler to engage in regular, ongoing therapy with a consistent therapist.