Summyr Harris helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression.
01About Summyr
Summyr Harris helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. She is a California LPCC with eight years of experience in counseling. She creates a calm space where clients can say what they feel and what worries them without judgment.
That first step toward change is hard, and she aims to make it easier to take. In sessions she focuses on listening first and then working together to find practical steps.
Background and approach
She mixes approaches to match what each person needs, using clear tools people can try between meetings. Expect conversations about patterns, what triggers you, and small experiments to test different ways of coping. Her work covers a wide range of concerns beyond the main areas.
These include abandonment fears, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control problems, and feelings of guilt or shame. She also addresses crisis-linked topics like divorce, separation, domestic violence, dissociation, and antisocial or dependent personality traits. Summyr blends therapy styles such as client-centered care, cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical behavior ideas, psychodynamic thinking, and solution-focused techniques.
That mix lets her shift between exploring roots of problems and building new skills for day-to-day life. Clients can expect a straightforward, compassionate approach that balances understanding with practical steps. Sessions aim to leave people with clearer options and small, manageable goals they can use right away.
02Credentials
- LPCC (California)
- License 16097 · expires March 2026
- NPI
- 1194154146 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Summyr lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Summyr names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Summyr names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and better understand their own goals, which can be useful when working through stress or relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling tough conversations.The therapist treats finding the right approach as a team effort. Early sessions are used to learn about goals, patterns, and daily life and then to try methods that match those needs. Clients and the therapist check in together about what feels helpful and shift direction when needed.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls make it possible to maintain visual connection and smoother conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter environment is easier. Live chat and text messaging are useful for short check-ins, skill coaching between sessions, or when writing out thoughts helps more than speaking. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or school schedules while still using evidence-informed approaches.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, codependency, body image, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
Sessions focus on listening first, then collaborating on clear steps and skills. Methods combine client-centered listening with CBT, DBT, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused techniques.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of professional work experience helping people with emotional and relational concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
She is licensed as an LPCC in California and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the person.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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