Stefanie Summers

Stefanie Summers accepts Oscar, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, Centivo, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, and Out-of-State BlueCard PPO. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in North Carolina are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Stefanie Summers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Stefanie is licensed to practice in Virginia and North Carolina, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Stefanie’s North Carolina license number is C010155, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Stefanie Summers has been practicing therapy for 19 years. Stefanie’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Denver. Over that time, Stefanie has worked closely with Indigenous Americans, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Stefanie is part of that group.

Stefanie Summers works with Indigenous Americans, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Body Image, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, and Premarital Counseling, among other areas. These are the areas where Stefanie spends most of their clinical time. Stefanie also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Stefanie is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Stefanie Summers draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Stefanie’s style is authentic, challenging, engaging, holistic, and warm. In Stefanie’s words: “I also use creative learning, conversational role-play, interactive family dynamics work.”

Stefanie Summers (she/her) offers therapy in English. Stefanie identifies as White.

Stefanie Summers offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 158 Pinebranch Court in Southern Pines. Stefanie is licensed in Virginia and North Carolina, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Stefanie Summers is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Stefanie will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Stefanie’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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