Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 14 ratings

Ronena Summers

LMFT, 15 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Virtual
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About me

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.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

Anger ManagementBipolar DisorderChronic IllnessSelf Esteem

I identify as

Serves ages

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.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Accepts

Cash - $120 per sessionAetnaAetna - Allied BenefitsAetna - LuminareAetna - MedicareAetna - WebTPAAll SaversAnthemAvMedBlue CrossBlue ShieldBlue Shield (MHSA) MagellanBlue Shield of California - MedicareCarelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)CignaEAP:CignaEAP:EvernorthEAP:UnitedHealthcare/OptumEvernorthGold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)Golden RuleHarvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcareHealth Net (Commercial)Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-CalL.A. Care CoveredL.A. Care Covered DirectL.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)L.A. Care PASC-SEIUOptumOptumHealth Complex Medical ConditionsOscarOxfordPartnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)Scripps Health PlanSharp Health PlanSurest (formerly Bind)Tufts Health/CignaUnited Medical ResourcesUnitedHealthcare Life InsuranceUnitedHealthcare Shared ServicesUnitedHealthcare StudentResourcesUnitedHealthcare/OptumUnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 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