Summer Von Stein
Compassionate, practical support for life transitions
LCSW Virginia
- Experience
- 5 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Summer
Summer Von Stein is a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia who works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, and major life transitions.
Background and approach
She draws on practical methods to help clients build coping strategies, improve communication, and navigate difficult changes while honoring each person's strengths and values. Her approach blends client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral techniques to create collaborative, goal-focused sessions.
That combination supports exploration of emotional patterns, practical problem solving, and development of healthier thought and behavior habits over time. Summer pays attention to issues such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and mood disorders, and she offers tailored support for people dealing with divorce, grief, isolation, or questions about life purpose.
With five years of clinical experience, Summer emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that centers the client's priorities. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English, aiming to make therapy accessible through flexible formats and responsive care.
Practical therapeutic approaches for online care
Summer integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into her online practice, using each method to address different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and mood-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting therapeutic relationship through empathetic listening and unconditional positive regard, helping clients feel heard while they explore personal values and life direction.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to understand their goals and preferences, and then tailors interventions so therapy aligns with what the individual wants to change or learn. This flexible stance allows adjustments over time as needs evolve, so treatment remains relevant and person-centered.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and fit into varied schedules. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, manage ongoing stressors, and try techniques in the context of everyday routines, while preserving the collaborative, evidence-informed focus of in-person work.
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Experience
5+ years
Licensed
Virginia
Languages
English