- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- Self esteem work
About Sommer
Sommer Seitz is a Washington-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 18 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and depression. She also supports clients who struggle with self-esteem, motivation, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
She focuses on how patterns from early family life show up now. That can mean repeated communication problems, issues with trust or attachment, or feeling stuck in roles learned at home. Sommer talks through these patterns with clients and helps them identify specific moments to try a different response.
Sessions are straightforward and conversational. Sommer asks about day-to-day struggles and what the person wants to change. Together they set small, practical goals to test new behaviors and notice what shifts in relationships and mood.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address things like obsessive thoughts, control issues, codependency, and isolation. For people facing midlife questions, divorce, or questions about life purpose, she helps clarify priorities and plan next steps.
Sommer works in English and practices in Washington. Her approach emphasizes clear feedback, steady pacing, and concrete steps rather than abstract explanations. If family of origin patterns feel like the root of current stress, she helps people recognize those links and try different ways of relating.
How evidence-based methods are used in online sessions
Sommer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. That helps with anxiety, low mood, and obsessive thoughts by giving specific strategies to test in daily life.Another approach targets attachment and family-of-origin patterns. This method looks at repeated roles and expectations learned in childhood and helps people try different ways of relating in present relationships. It is useful for codependency, communication problems, and issues around abandonment or trust.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sommer treats this as a collaborative process and discusses options based on the client's goals, preferences, and what shows up in early sessions. She adjusts focus as needs change rather than sticking to a single method.
If you plan to meet online, please confirm current session formats before booking since the profile does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Licensed professionals and therapists often use these practical benefits to keep therapy consistent with daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and depression. The profile also lists related issues such as attachment, codependency, and family of origin problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She works in a conversational, practical way that focuses on current patterns and small behavioral changes. The emphasis is on clear feedback and setting achievable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with adults on issues like anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Washington LMHC and practices in Washington state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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