Sommer Seitz

Sommer Seitz is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with 18 years of experience. She helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Sommer creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly about thoughts and feelings.

She guides clients through practical steps to feel steadier and more confident. That can include talking through patterns that keep problems stuck, noticing unhelpful thoughts, and practicing new ways of relating to others. Sommer encourages small, doable changes that add up over time.

Her background includes long-term clinical experience in community and outpatient settings. Over nearly two decades she has supported people facing trauma and abuse, attachment and abandonment concerns, and challenges with self-esteem and body image. She also addresses obsessive or compulsive behavior and struggles with isolation or life direction.

Sessions focus on clear goals and gentle honesty. Sommer helps people sort through family of origin issues, communication problems, codependency, control issues, and the aftermath of divorce or separation. She works with feelings like guilt, shame, and the search for purpose.

If someone is ready to start, they click Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability. Sommer works in English and does not take international clients.

How evidence-based methods translate to online work

Sommer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear goals and practical change. One common approach helps people notice and challenge unhelpful thoughts, which can reduce anxiety and low mood by changing how situations are interpreted. Another common technique focuses on relationships and attachment patterns, helping people recognize repeated interaction styles and try new ways of communicating and connecting.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Sommer will talk with each person about symptoms, history, and goals and then recommend approaches that seem most useful. She checks in and adjusts the plan as work progresses so clients feel involved in the decisions about their care.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option, while video allows more visual communication; discuss preferences and practical needs when you schedule to find what fits best.