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Ronena Summers

LMFT, 15 years of experience
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. I help recognize unhealthy patterns of thoughts and behaviors.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

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

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

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

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

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

SpecialtiesTop specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Other specialties
Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Career Counseling
I identify as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Location
Virtual
My 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.

, 14 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

July 21, 2025

Ronena is a lovely person who made me feel very comfortable. She gave me some very insightful ideas. Thank you very much. Looking forward to the next session.

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 1 with Ronena

June 18, 2025

Authenticity , directness and efficiency, Ronena has such a wide perspective of philosophy and reception she’s greatly appreciated

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Ronena

Ronena Summers is fully booked.