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Ronena Summers, LMFT

California LMFT for relationships and healing
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship and family
  • Trauma and abuse

About Ronena Summers

Ronena Summers is a California-licensed Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of professional experience supporting adults facing emotional and relational challenges. She brings experience working with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression, guiding people toward greater understanding of their thoughts and feelings and clearer steps forward.

Her practice emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can share difficult experiences and explore patterns that affect daily life and relationships. Ronena works collaboratively to help clients feel heard and to develop practical strategies for coping, communication, and healing. She recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy takes courage and affirms clients for beginning that process.

Throughout her career she has aimed to balance compassion with practical tools so clients can address immediate concerns while building long-term resilience. As an LMFT, she draws on training in relational approaches to help individuals and families navigate conflict, repair connection, and move toward healthier functioning.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ronena Summers have?

Ronena Summers has 15 years of professional experience.

Is Ronena Summers a licensed therapist?

Yes. Ronena Summers is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license is CA LMFT 108740.

In which languages does Ronena Summers provide therapy?

Ronena Summers provides therapy in English.

Where is Ronena Summers located?

Ronena Summers is located in California.

How can I work with Ronena Summers as my therapist?

You can work with Ronena Summers through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ronena Summers work with international clients?

Ronena Summers does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ronena Summers 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 for Online Support

Ronena Summers draws on evidence-informed approaches to address emotional and relational concerns in online therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages clients to clarify personal values and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals - it can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, and patterns that interfere with daily life.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relational patterns that began in early relationships and how those patterns affect current family and romantic connections; it helps people understand attachment needs and work toward more secure, supportive relationships.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Ronena works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting strategies over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across locations within the therapist's scope, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each client.

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