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Summer Fletcher

LCSW, LISW

Compassionate support for stress and identity concerns

  • Focus on communication
  • Body image support
  • LGBT affirming care

About Summer

Summer Fletcher is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and concerns about self-esteem. She works with individuals who are navigating identity questions and the effects of difficult life events. Her tone is steady and nonjudgmental, focused on helping people find clearer ways to cope and relate to themselves and others.

She centers conversations on self-understanding and better communication. Sessions often address body image, sexuality, and challenges common in LGBT communities. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver strain, aging concerns, and the fallout from abandonment or attachment wounds.

With 11 years of experience as a licensed social worker, Summer draws on practical, evidence-based techniques to help clients manage symptoms and build skills. She aims to make therapy feel like a collaborative process rather than a lecture. Clients can expect help building tools for emotion regulation, relationship repair, and day-to-day coping.

She is licensed in Kentucky and Ohio as LCSW and LISW, and she sees clients in Kentucky. Sessions are conducted in English. The practice prioritizes a respectful, exploratory approach where the client’s goals guide the work.

To start, Summer asks people to identify priorities and then sets small, workable steps toward those goals. Progress is tracked by what feels different in daily life, such as improved communication or reduced anxiety in stressful moments.

Evidence-based approaches and online care options

Summer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and build skills. One common approach focuses on skills for emotion regulation and anxiety management, teaching practical steps to reduce overwhelm and build steadier day-to-day routines. Another approach centers on improving communication and attachment patterns, helping clients notice interaction habits and try new ways of relating that reduce conflict and increase connection.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to identify what matters most, then adjusts methods to fit their goals and preferences. Clients are invited to try strategies and give feedback so the plan can shift as progress unfolds.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue work during life transitions or when managing chronic health issues. Licensed professionals aim to match a therapeutic approach to what will work best in your day-to-day life.

License and NPI

LISW Ohio · No. I.2405178
LCSW Kentucky · No. 260293
NPI1952947673

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Ohio, Kentucky

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Summer commonly help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, self-esteem, and identity questions. Additional focuses include body image, caregiver strain, chronic illness, attachment issues, and similar challenges.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens with respect and helps people set small, practical steps toward clearer communication and emotion regulation.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 11 years of experience as a licensed social worker working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and is licensed in Kentucky and Ohio. She sees clients in Kentucky.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

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