Business Details
4 Years
experience
Mental Health Counseling in Arlington, VA
At Summit Counseling Services, our mission is your growth. We partner with individuals, couples, and families to help them achieve their fullest potential through compassionate, evidence-based therapy. Founded in 2022, our practice in Arlington, Virginia, serves the entire DMV area with expertise in behavioral and emotional challenges, relationship dynamics, and special educational needs. Our team of licensed clinicians brings decades of combined experience in cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, trauma-focused CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness-based approaches. We prioritize strengths-based care, adapting techniques like motivational interviewing and behavioral activation to meet clients where they are. Our multilingual services in Spanish, Portuguese, and Amharic reflect our commitment to cultural inclusivity.Through teletherapy and in-person sessions, we collaborate with schools, healthcare providers, and community resources to deliver holistic support. We believe therapy is both an art and a science, empowering clients to build resilience, improve communication, and navigate life transitions with confidence. Our case management services ensure coordinated care for families facing complex challenges. From individual counseling to specialized groups like our mens support program, we provide tailored solutions for all ages. With a focus on transparency and client-centered care, we strive to make mental health support accessible and transformative.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Case Management
Special Educational Needs
Details
- Year established: 2022
Highlights and features
- Our team includes certified Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) specialists.
- We offer multilingual services in Spanish, Portuguese, and Amharic.
- Therapists use evidence-based methods like CBT, EMDR, and TF-CBT.
- Case management coordinates care with schools and healthcare providers.
- Specialized support for special educational needs and family dynamics.
What people say
Top-notch professionals
Positive relationship building
Evidence-based techniques
Supportive environment
Effective for family dynamics
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy uses strengths-based approaches to address depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Therapists employ CBT, EMDR, and motivational interviewing to help clients build resilience and achieve personal goals through tailored treatment plans.
Couples Counseling
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps couples improve communication and rebuild emotional bonds. We address conflicts from stress, infidelity, or life transitions using evidence-based techniques to strengthen relationships and foster mutual understanding.
Family Therapy
Family therapy sessions reduce negativity and improve communication through Emotionally-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT). We address behavioral issues in children while helping families develop healthier interaction patterns and stronger emotional connections.
Case Management
Our case management services coordinate with schools and healthcare providers to create comprehensive support plans. We advocate for clients' needs while facilitating access to educational resources and community-based interventions for families.
Special Educational Needs
We provide specialized counseling for children with educational challenges, combining academic strategies with confidence-building techniques. Our team collaborates with educators to develop holistic plans addressing both school performance and family dynamics.
People
Matt Levine
Founder & Therapist
LCSW and EFT-certified therapist with expertise in individual, couples, and family therapy. Specializes in cross-cultural counseling and supervision, offering services in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Rachel Townes
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC with experience in outpatient and in-home counseling. Uses CBT and psychodynamic therapy to treat anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues in children, teens, and adults across Virginia.
Mahlet Mekonnen
Clinical Social Worker
12+ years of experience in community mental health, trained in CBT, DBT, and EMDR. Provides bilingual services in English and Amharic while emphasizing client-centered care for families.
Joao Perosa
Resident Counselor
20-year mental health professional with experience in Brazil and Colorado. Offers psychoanalytic and relational therapies in English, Spanish, and Portuguese for teenagers, adults, and families.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide CBT, EFT, EMDR, TF-CBT, behavioral activation, and mindfulness therapies for individuals, couples, and families.
Do you accept teletherapy appointments?
Yes, we offer teletherapy services for clients in the DMV area and beyond.
How can case management help my family?
Our case management coordinates with schools and providers to create comprehensive care plans for complex family needs.
Are there specialized programs for children?
We specialize in child behavioral issues, special educational needs, and family therapy to improve communication.
What are your therapist qualifications?
Our team includes LCSWs, LPCs, and PhD clinicians with certifications in EFT, TF-CBT, and trauma-informed care.
Do you offer group therapy sessions?
Yes, we host men's support groups and other specialized group therapy sessions weekly.
