- Years in practice
- 29
- Credentials
- LPC, LCMHC
- Licensed in
- Arizona, Utah, Washington
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Natalie
Natalie Summit is a licensed counselor with nearly three decades of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, parenting challenges, grief, and relationship strain. Natalie communicates plainly and listens first to understand each person's priorities.
Her background includes long work in community mental health and a 20-year role supporting law enforcement before retiring from that agency in 2019. Those years shaped her response to crisis, addiction, domestic violence, sexual assault, and severe loss.
Background and approach
She emphasizes respect and practical steps when people feel overwhelmed. Natalie uses a mix of methods to match what someone needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and on acceptance-based methods to help people live by their values.
She also brings mindfulness and client-centered skills to steady emotions and improve coping. Parents often seek her out for help with communication, parenting stress, and rebuilding routines after big life changes. She connects problem-solving with realistic goals so small changes add up.
Natalie describes resilience as a starting point and helps people find options that fit their lives. Sessions are offered through telehealth with flexible formats. She welcomes questions and encourages people to ask about how a collaborative plan would look for their situation.
What Natalie works with
Everything Natalie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Natalie helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Natalie lists
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward them while accepting difficult feelings that come up. It can help with stress, anxiety, and life transitions by shifting attention from avoidance to meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going; it uses practical exercises to change thinking and build new habits for mood and anxiety challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic relationship where the person sets the pace and direction of work, which helps people feel heard and develop self-directed growth.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and then tailor methods collaboratively. Many people use a blend of approaches so sessions match changing needs over time.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make counseling more accessible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a short break or work around bandwidth limits. Live chat or text messaging suit brief check-ins, written reflection, or ongoing support between longer appointments. These options make it easier to schedule care around parenting, work, and day-to-day life.
Questions people ask about Natalie
What concerns does Natalie address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, parenting challenges, grief, relationship issues, and related concerns such as ADHD, bipolar, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens first, then uses practical methods to set achievable goals and build coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 29 years of experience, including work in community mental health and a 20-year role supporting law enforcement before retiring from that agency in 2019.
Which credentials and region apply to her practice?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials with licensure in Arizona and Utah as listed, and her practice is based in Arizona.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How do fees and subscription work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's schedule.
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