Summer Rae Singer
Aloha, I am a 33-year-old graduate of UH Hilo, and I am a licensed mental health counselor. I live on the Big Island, and I am a nonjudgmental humanistic counselor. I have worked for two years with college students and five years with local children and families. I put my clients first, and I focus on seeing the world through my clients' eyes.
First session
I always have several questions for my clients on our first session. I want to know about any previous mental health issues, struggles, and things to overcome. I also want to get an idea of your strengths, and values. Besides that, I am just excited to meet you and build a relationship that is healing and helpful!
Strengths
I am a science nerd at heart, and I love learning about technical and complex topics. I am a great person to help brainstorm, always finding new ways to reframe and reimagine with my clients. I speak openly and honestly, and I maintain unconditional positive regard for my client no matter what the circumstances.
Ideal clients
I have had a lot of experience with college aged people, and with teens. I typically see clients aged 14 to 35, but I have experience with everyone (ages from about 5 to 60). I am very knowledgeable about neuroscience and how medications impact your mental health. I have extensive experience with those going through severe depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I have empathy and understanding of a broad range of income and social class levels. I have experience understanding and navigating the challenges of high income and high demand lifestyles.
Treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I practice a person-centered therapeutic approach, with some practical skills from other clinical styles. Person-centered means that I value unconditional acceptance of the whole person, and I am as honest and empathic as I am able. This approach aims to create a space of freedom and growth, often unavailable in our daily lives. My practice values autonomy, empathy, and the positive potential of the client.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Woman
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Self Esteem
Other specialties
Family Conflict
Military/Veterans
Mood Disorders
Sex Therapy
Suicidal Ideation
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Individual Therapy
Man
Non-binary
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Transgender
Woman
Licensed in
HawaiiLicense MHC-1200