Natalie Summit, LPC, LCMHC
Licensed counselor focused on resilience
- First responder support
- Trauma and addiction care
- Telehealth sessions available
About Natalie Summit
Natalie Summit is a licensed counselor with a career in mental health that spans back to 1996 and includes 29 years of professional experience. She began in community mental health, finding fulfillment in direct client work, and later transitioned to a focused role supporting law enforcement - serving as a mental health professional within a local law enforcement agency for 20 years before retiring from that position in 2019.
Over the course of her career she has worked with individuals and families through complex and often painful situations, including mental illness, addiction, domestic violence, sexual crimes, child and elder abuse or neglect, and traumatic events such as suicide, homicide, accidents, and natural causes. Those experiences shaped her clinical perspective and reinforced a belief in human resilience, the importance of being listened to, and the value of establishing respect and trust as a foundation for change.
Natalie holds the credentials LPC and LCMHC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - which indicate state licensure to provide counseling services. She brings particular experience supporting first responders, both sworn and civilian, and works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, and career questions. Known for a culturally aware, creative, and solution-focused style, she integrates multiple therapeutic approaches to meet each person's needs.
Over the course of her career she has worked with individuals and families through complex and often painful situations, including mental illness, addiction, domestic violence, sexual crimes, child and elder abuse or neglect, and traumatic events such as suicide, homicide, accidents, and natural causes. Those experiences shaped her clinical perspective and reinforced a belief in human resilience, the importance of being listened to, and the value of establishing respect and trust as a foundation for change.
Natalie holds the credentials LPC and LCMHC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - which indicate state licensure to provide counseling services. She brings particular experience supporting first responders, both sworn and civilian, and works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, and career questions. Known for a culturally aware, creative, and solution-focused style, she integrates multiple therapeutic approaches to meet each person's needs.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Communication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Natalie Summit have?
Natalie Summit has 29 years of experience.
Is Natalie Summit a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LPC and LCMHC. License details are AZ LPC 1671 and UT LCMHC 11817045-6004.
In which languages does Natalie Summit provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Natalie Summit located?
She is located in Arizona.
How can I work with Natalie Summit as my therapist?
You can work with Natalie Summit through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Natalie Summit work with international clients?
Natalie Summit does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Natalie Summit cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Natalie Summit uses evidence-informed approaches to guide online work with clients. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration, creating a supportive space where clients lead the pace of exploration and healing - this approach is often helpful for self-esteem, relationship concerns, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and build practical skills, making it a common choice for anxiety, depression, and many mood-related challenges.Natalie approaches treatment collaboratively - she works with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, adapting techniques as progress unfolds. Finding the right therapeutic fit is part of the process and occurs through ongoing conversation and experimentation.
Online therapy with Natalie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow people to receive consistent support from licensed professionals in a way that meets their daily life and comfort level.