Most days you can find me walking with my dog Ronin, supporting trauma survivors as a therapist, and spending waaaay too much time on Instagram.
I’m mostly known for being a mental health educator and trauma therapist online, but I’m also a writer and a speaker. I love empowering survivors through education, resources, and inspiration to continue the journey towards recovery.
I’m passionate about trauma-informed care, prioritizing joy and pleasure, and nurturing relationships grounded in curiosity and compassion.
Hey, I'm Summer
Yearn for relief from painful emotions and experiences
I work with people who:
Want to grow into the part of themselves that is thriving, not surviving
Can’t figure out how to integrate healing into their day to day life
I’m so lucky to teach them how to be with big emotions, connect to their body safely, and be radically present in their life.
I became a trauma therapist because of my own lived experiences of trauma - when I hear from people “it’s like you’re in my brain!” that's because my brain HAS been your brain.
When I’m not with clients or writing, you can find me adding more books to my TBR than I will ever actually read, trying new recipes to share with my family and friends, or listening to my music way too loudly.
I speak fluent(ish) French and attended university in France for a year! (et je cherche toujours un ami avec qui je peux pratiquer!)
I cycle through hobbies quickly - sometimes it’s gardening, other times it's painting or roller skating or video games!
I have a twin sister (and she’s one of the most important people in my life).
My husband and I met when we were in high school (I was his math tutor!) but we didn’t start dating until the end of college.
I love pop punk music - My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, and Avril Lavigne have my heart.
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CA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #123547
Masters in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University
The American Psychological Association
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
EMDR International Association
The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
Professional Qualifications
Professional Memberships
First Five Steps to Trauma Healing
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Simple steps to help you understand the impact of trauma and get unstuck as you start your journey.
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