Hi! My name is Summer, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in DC. My goal is to foster a safe and supportive environment that helps people navigate challenges, build resilience, and explore their values to provide a sense of purpose and direction. Regardless of barriers, I believe every person already has the resources within themselves needed to find wholeness.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session, I'll introduce myself and ask for you to give me an overview of your life history. Then we'll focus on what is impacting your life now and how you wish things were different. This will help us come up with a plan to work through in on-going sessions.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I want to see you thrive, but am a supportive presence regardless of where you are at on any given day. I have worked with all ages, and find that a good relationship with a therapist can be one of the most important elements of healing.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I love working with twenty-somethings that feel stuck. Whether single, married, or with kids, I believe there is so much value to taking time to learn to manage cycles you're stuck in. These cycles can make you feel stuck, hopeless, or like your issues are permanent. But leaning into knowing yourself better will help you feel grounded.

About Summer Batterson