Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Tucson
Summer Smith is a Tucson-based counseling and consulting practice dedicated to empowering individuals through personalized mental health and relationship counseling. Founded by licensed professional counselors Janet Summers and Reed Smith, we combine decades of expertise with compassionate care to address anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and relationship challenges. Our evidence-based approach integrates modalities like Biofeedback, EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, tailored to each client's unique needs.We prioritize client autonomy, fostering self-discovery and sustainable growth while maintaining strict confidentiality. Our team's extensive experience in program development for health resorts further demonstrates our commitment to innovative solutions in mental wellness.
Services
Anxiety Counseling
Depression Treatment
Eating Disorder Recovery
Relationship Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Biofeedback Services
Career Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of combined experience in mental health counseling
- Our personalized approach adapts to each client's unique needs
- Specialized services include EMDR, Biofeedback, and Career Counseling
- We provide insurance reimbursement assistance for out-of-network claims
- Conveniently located in Tucson's central foothills with private setting
Associations and certifications
- Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
Services
Anxiety Counseling
Specialized treatment for anxiety disorders using evidence-based techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Biofeedback. Our counselors help clients develop coping strategies for panic attacks, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety. We address workplace stress and relationship impacts while teaching long-term self-regulation techniques.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy for trauma and PTSD. This structured approach helps process distressing memories using bilateral stimulation. We specialize in treating trauma-related anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, following APA and WHO recommended protocols for trauma recovery.
Relationship Counseling
Evidence-based interventions for improving communication and resolving conflicts in relationships. Our approach addresses trust issues, intimacy problems, and life transitions. We help couples develop healthier patterns using Gottman Method principles and emotionally focused therapy techniques tailored to each partnership's needs.
Depression Treatment
Comprehensive care for depression using behavioral activation and cognitive restructuring techniques. We address symptoms impacting work, relationships, and physical health. Our approach combines skill-building for emotional regulation with practical strategies to re-engage with meaningful activities and improve quality of life.
Biofeedback Services
Advanced biofeedback technology to improve self-regulation of physiological processes. Clients learn to manage stress responses, reduce anxiety symptoms, and enhance emotional control through real-time feedback on heart rate variability, muscle tension, and skin temperature. This non-invasive method builds lasting self-management skills.
People
Janet Summers
Co-Founder & Licensed Professional Counselor
M.Ed. in Counseling, Arizona-licensed LPC with 15+ years specializing in anxiety disorders and relationship counseling. Expertise in EMDR therapy and program development for wellness resorts. Committed to client-centered care and evidence-based practices.
Reed C. Smith
Co-Founder & Licensed Professional Counselor
M.Ed. in Counseling, Arizona-licensed LPC with extensive experience in depression treatment and career counseling. 20+ years developing innovative mental health programs. Specializes in integrating behavioral therapies with practical life solutions for lasting personal growth.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We specialize in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship counseling, EMDR therapy, Biofeedback, and career counseling. All services are customized to individual needs using evidence-based approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
We don't bill insurance directly but provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement. Many clients successfully claim partial or full reimbursement through their mental health benefits.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 24-hour notice for appointment cancellations. Missed appointments without prior notice will be charged the full session fee to maintain scheduling integrity for all clients.
How long are counseling sessions?
Standard sessions last 50-60 minutes. We also offer extended sessions for intensive work when clinically appropriate, typically 90-minute or 2-hour sessions for specific therapeutic needs.
What makes your approach different?
We combine clinical expertise with personalized care, focusing on practical solutions and lasting behavioral change. Our background in program development ensures innovative, research-backed approaches tailored to each client's unique situation.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us via phone at (520) 529-1565 or email for a confidential consultation. We'll discuss your needs and schedule your first session with the most appropriate counselor based on your specific concerns.
