Hi there, I'm Summer!

Compassionate therapeutic services for individuals and families. I am straightforward and down to earth, and through Summer Cares Therapy, you can find strength and meaning in your relationships, your career, and within yourself.

My focus

I offer a variety of counseling services to meet the unique needs of my clients. I also offer specialized services for issues such as parenting, anger management, and grief and loss.

My approach

I use a client-centered approach, working collaboratively with our clients to identify their goals and develop a customized treatment plan. We also place a strong emphasis on building a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship.

My communication style

I enjoy a collaborative communication style. I am an active listener and love to give and receive feedback. I am direct and compassionate in my approach.

My journey to mental healthcare

My therapy journey could be viewed as a board game. Lots of choices and obstacles led me to become a stronger therapist. Through working with various populations, I learned about culture and my goals, which led me to private practice. I have always been approachable and easy to talk to, which created a lifelong career goal of helping others.

My goals for you

I see therapy as client-centered, and you are in the driver's seat. Together, we’ll set goals that tailor to your needs and review them as you grow. As you gain new insights, we’ll adapt your plan to stay client-driven and create new attainable goals along the way.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Non-denominational

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma Focused

Art Therapy

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 14 more

Focus populations

Body Positivity

Single Mother

Vegan

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Sidecar Health
Ascension-SmartHealth
Create
MagnaCare
USC PPO / EPO Plan

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Walden University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

411 Lakewood Cir A110-I, Colorado Springs, CO 80910

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Summer Gerdis