Ronena Summers

LMFT15 years of experienceNext available
4.8 (31)
Warm
Authentic
Empowering

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. I earned my Master's Degree in Psychology Counseling from Mt. ST. Mary's University in Los Angeles and have been practicing for 15 years. I facilitate insight into problematic issues in your life transition towards a life worth living. My approach is empathetic, compassionate, and direct.

Ability to create a safe space with my genuine interest in understanding your unique experience and fostering growth.

I help recognize unhealthy patterns of thoughts and behaviors.

First session

I provide active supportive listening to establish rapport to understand your reasons for seeking therapy.

Strengths

Ability to create a safe space with my genuine interest in understanding your unique experience and fostering growth.

Ideal clients

I provide psychotherapy to adults. I am a Credentialed Professional Gerontologist specializing in geropsychology for all aspects of aging.

Treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT is based on the interaction of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors impacts your relationships with others.

Attachment-based

Attachment theory focuses on early attachment relationships that develop your style of interaction with others.

Christian Counseling

Christian counseling focuses on gaining insight and perspective on integrating counseling and biblical principles to enhance spiritual discipline and guidance of life challenges.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

DBT is designed to treat emotional and behavioral issues and focuses on developing skills to regulate emotions, tolerate distress and improve interpersonal relationships.

Solution-Focused Brief Treatment

SFT is future-oriented and collaborative type therapy. We will focus on your strengths and resources to create appropriate solutions, not the past problems.

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

  • Black / African American

  • Woman

Top specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Grief

Other specialties

  • Anger Management

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Career Counseling

  • Chronic Illness

  • Coping Skills

  • Life Transitions

  • Older Adults

  • Self Esteem

  • Women's Issues

Serves

  • Adults (18 to 64)

  • Elders (65 and above)

Licensed in

  • CaliforniaLicense 108740

Accepted insurance

  • Aetna

  • Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

  • Aetna - Allied Benefits

  • Aetna - Gravie

  • Aetna - Lucent Health

  • Aetna - Luminare

  • Aetna - Meritain

  • Aetna - Moda

  • Aetna - WebTPA

  • Aetna – HealthEZ

  • All Savers

  • Ambetter from Health Net

  • Amerihealth Administrators

  • Anthem

  • Blue Cross

  • Independence Administrators

  • Independence Blue Cross

  • Arlo

  • AvMed

  • Blue Shield

  • Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal

  • Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

  • Cash - $200 per session

  • Centivo

  • Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)

  • Cigna

  • Cigna - HealthEZ

  • EAP:Cigna

  • EAP:Evernorth

  • EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Evernorth

  • GTEB

  • Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

  • Golden Rule

  • Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

  • Health Net (Commercial)

  • Health Net (Medi-Cal)

  • Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)

  • CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)

  • Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal

  • L.A. Care PASC-SEIU

  • L.A. Care Covered

  • L.A. Care Covered Direct

  • L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Optum

  • OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

  • Oscar

  • Oxford

  • Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)

  • San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal

  • Scripps Health Plan

  • Sharp Health Plan

  • Surest (formerly Bind)

  • Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)

  • Sutter Health Plan

  • IHSS Healthy Workers

  • Tufts Health/Cigna

  • United Medical Resources

  • UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

  • UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

  • UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

Reviews and ratings

4.8 rating (31)10 reviews
October 9, 2026

I wanted someone who would listen to me and not judge me at all who would allow me to speak who I'm feeling in the moment and someone who is my skin color would understand where I'm coming from

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Ronena
October 3, 2026

Ms.Summers is wise and insightful. She has clear instructions and is very open minded.

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 2 with Ronena
August 30, 2026

She's very informative and I feel very comfortable discussing my life concerns with her and I get a lot of positive feedback so it's really good

Verified client, age 65+Review shared after session 6 with Ronena
Schedule 60 min