Ronena Summers

Empathetic, experienced therapist for life transitions

LMFT California

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Ronena

Ronena Summers is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with 15 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Background and approach

She draws on a blend of evidence-informed methods to support clients through difficult life transitions and persistent emotional patterns, aiming to create space for honest reflection and practical change. Her approach emphasizes collaborative work and emotional attunement, encouraging clients to explore thoughts and feelings without judgment while building tools for coping and communication.

Ronena brings additional focus to concerns such as attachment issues, blended family dynamics, chronic illness and pain, grief and end-of-life matters, and struggles around trust, forgiveness, and separation. She frames the therapeutic process as a partnership where courage to begin is recognized and progress is developed over time.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Offered Online

Ronena uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support clients in clarifying values and practicing acceptance-based strategies that reduce struggle with painful thoughts and feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relational patterns and emotional needs, particularly when family history or attachment wounds influence current relationships.

Determining the right approach is part of the therapeutic work and will happen collaboratively. The therapist will listen to the client’s concerns, goals, and preferences and tailor techniques from CBT, ACT, and attachment-informed work to fit each person’s situation rather than relying on a single method.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for scheduling and access. These formats allow work to continue from different locations, support consistent check-ins between sessions when useful, and let clients choose the communication style that best fits their needs and daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and depression, with further attention to topics like abandonment, attachment, chronic illness, grief, and infidelity.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

The style is collaborative and client-centered, combining emotional support with practical strategies to help clients reflect, regulate, and change unhelpful patterns.

What is Ronena Summers' professional background?

She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns across clinical settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

Ronena is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with the credential CA LMFT 108740.

In which language can I work with this therapist?

Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and therapist availability.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English