
Summer, MA, RDMT
Summer is a dedicated therapist with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master of Arts in Dance/Movement Therapy. With four years of experience in the field, Summer serves a diverse clientele, including adults, children, and seniors (65+), offering individual and couples therapy. Summer addresses issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, and intergenerational traumas. Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy, The Gottman Method, and trauma-informed body-based practices, Summer is committed to holistic healing approaches. She's passionate about Islamic Psychology, social justice, and reducing mental health stigma within communities of color and faith communities. Summer focuses on addressing traumas stemming from incarceration, immigration, refugeeism, and black maternal health disparities. In her work with couples, Summer emphasizes conflict management skills, premarital counseling, and navigating challenges such as infidelity. She is open to incorporating Islamic psychology or a faith-based approach for those interested, believing that healing is fostered through a combination of body-based, systemic, artistic, and trauma-informed modalities.