Ronena Summers, LMFT
Therapist in California
Ronena Summers is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 15 years of professional experience.
- Licensed inCalifornia
- License108740
- NPI 1164890356
- Experience15+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Ronena
Ronena Summers is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 15 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. Her approach is calm and straightforward, aimed at making the first steps feel manageable for someone who may be nervous about therapy.
In sessions she creates an open space where clients can share thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Background and approach
She listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps them find practical ways to respond differently. That can mean learning skills to reduce anxiety, talking through painful family dynamics, or working to repair connection after a breach of trust. Ronena draws on several therapy styles to meet each person where they are.
Attachment-based ideas guide work on closeness and safety in relationships. Cognitive behavioral techniques help with unhelpful thinking and behavior. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy offers ways to build a life that matters despite difficult feelings.
She also uses client-centered listening to follow what matters most to each person and dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotional regulation is a focus. Sessions move at the client’s pace and emphasize doable steps between meetings. Parents reading this should know she aims for clear, practical support rather than jargon.
Getting started is treated as a partnership: Ronena helps people set goals, track progress, and adjust the plan as needed. Her practice values steady, compassionate help for common and complex life stresses.
Credentials
- LMFT (California)
- License 108740 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1164890356 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ronena lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Ronena names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how people connect and feel safe with others. It helps when relationship patterns, mistrust, or fear of abandonment make connection hard. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches how to accept difficult feelings while taking steps toward what matters. It is useful for anxiety, chronic stress, and living with ongoing challenges. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathetic listening and following the client's priorities, which helps people feel heard and discover their own answers.Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about needs, goals, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Then she will suggest approaches and adjust them based on the client’s responses so the plan fits the person rather than the other way around.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, tracking progress, or when writing out thoughts feels clearer. These formats make it simpler to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or health needs.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Ronena work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and depression, plus related issues such as attachment concerns, codependency, and communication problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm and practical. She creates an open, nonjudgmental space and uses listening plus skill-building to help clients make small changes that add up.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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