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Therapist in Sanford, Florida Elaine Summers, Therapist

Gender Identity: Female

Ages Served: 6-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Elaine Summers, Therapist

Elaine Summers, MS, LMFT

Specializes In:

Anxiety
Depression/feeling down
Family conflict
First responder stress
General relationship issues
Grief & loss
Marital stress or divorce
Military & veteran
Panic attacks
Parenting
Premarital counseling
Self-esteem
Social skills & communication
Stress management
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Elaine Summers, LMFT, serves clients across the state of Florida, helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges with care and expertise. Elaine specializes in supporting children, teens, and adults through individual, couples, and family therapy, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment. Whether addressing anxiety, depression, or navigating major life transitions, Elaine provides tailored, evidence-based care to help clients unlock the answers they already hold within themselves. Elaine is particularly passionate about working with individuals facing grief and trauma. Using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), couples/marital counseling, and family therapy, she helps clients rebuild their sense of stability and emotional well-being. Her work with military personnel, first responders, and members of the LGBTQ+ community highlights her dedication to supporting diverse populations with unique experiences and challenges. In addition to her professional skills, Elaine integrates creative techniques like art and play therapy to engage clients of all ages, particularly children and adolescents. These innovative methods foster self-expression and growth in ways traditional therapy might not. Elaine’s approach ensures each session is customized to meet the needs of her clients, promoting resilience and meaningful change. Beyond her work at LifeStance Health, Elaine enjoys immersing herself in music, attending musicals and sporting events, and exploring her creative side through crafts. Her personal interests enrich her empathetic and holistic approach to therapy, creating a strong connection with those she serves.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Anxiety
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Grief & loss
  • Panic attacks
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress management
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Attention & focus
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • End-of-life challenges
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • General relationship issues
  • Intense mood changes
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Premarital counseling
  • Retirement
  • School behavioral issues
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Trauma & PTSD

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

  • First responder stress
  • General relationship issues
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Military & veteran
  • Premarital counseling
  • Social skills & communication
  • Aging
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Empty nesters
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Parenthood
  • Retirement
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Trauma & PTSD

Family Therapy

Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.

  • Family conflict
  • Parenting
  • ADHD
  • Attention & focus
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • First responder stress
  • Grief & loss
  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • LGBTQ+
  • Military & veteran
  • School behavioral issues
  • Social skills & communication

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Stetson University

FAQs

Please call us at 407-863-4001 to schedule an appointment with Elaine Summers.

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