MEET OUR THERAPISTS

We believe it’s important to meet people where they are in the healing process.  

Summit Family Therapy has a diverse team of specialists who will customize their approach to meet your needs.  We will ask a few questions during your first phone call to match you with the right counselor. 

Please take a moment to read our counselors’ profiles. Each has different areas of focus and personal strengths. All of our psychotherapists are licensed to independently practice and accept several major insurance plans. If you feel like one of them is a good match for your needs, give us a call to schedule your first session. We can refer you to another therapist in our community if we can’t find the right fit.

Waiting list status was updated last on May 20, 2025, so please contact us to confirm availability.

If you are not sure which counselor to choose, please call our support staff who will assist you and ask a few initial questions. If we cannot help you, we will give you a referral to other providers who can. The most important issue is that you receive the help you need.

Meet the Team

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    Regina Bridges, MA, LCPC

    *Day appointments

    *Limited evening appointments

    *Closed waitlist

    Email: regina@summitfamily.net

    Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief, Self-confidence/Self-image, Stress Management

    EMDR, Play Therapy 

    Children (3-11), Adolescents/ Teens (12-18), Adults

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  • A smiling middle-aged woman with shoulder-length blonde hair wearing a purple jacket and a colorful scarf stands in front of a brick wall.

    Linda Cherry, MS, LCPC

    Psychotherapist

    *Telehealth/Video only

    *Accepting new clients

    Email: linda@summitfamily.net

    Adult Survivors of Abuse, Crisis Intervention, Trauma/PTSD

    EMDR

    Adults, Couples, Families

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    Julie Cummings, MSW, LCSW, RN

    Psychotherapist

    *Day appointments

    *Limited evening appointments

    *Waitlist closed

    Email: julie@summitfamily.net

    Grief and Loss, Perinatal Mental Health, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Intimate Partner Violence, Post Traumatic Growth and Resilience

    EMDR

    Adults (18-64), Older Adults (65+)

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  • A young woman with shoulder-length brown hair, smiling, wearing a teal top, standing outdoors in front of a blurred brick wall background.

    Andrea Desatnick, MA, LCPC

    Psychotherapist

    *Day appointments

    *Limited evening appointments

    *Call for waitlist

    Email: andrea@summitfamily.net

    Depression, Self Harm / Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety, Trauma & PTSD

    Children (8+), Adolescents, Adults, Families

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  • A smiling young woman with long black hair, wearing a brown turtleneck sweater, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Hannah Dobson, MA, ALMFT

    Psychotherapist

    *Daytime appointments only

    *No waitlist

    Email: hannah@summitfamily.net

    Couples & Marriage, Trauma, Adoption, Parenting, Depression, Anxiety

    Adolescents (ages 14+), Adults, Couples, Individuals, Families

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    Shelly Hart, MA, LPC

    *Day appointments

    *Limited evening appointments

    *Accepting new clients

    Email: shelly@summitfamily.net

    Life Transitions, Stress & Adjustment, Interpersonal Challenges, Post Traumatic Growth & Resilience, Depression & Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Parenting , Play therapy techniques

    Children (ages 7+), Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families

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  • A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair smiling, wearing a navy blazer, colorful patterned top, and a gold necklace, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Robin Hayles, MA, LCPC

    Psychotherapist

    *Daytime appointments only

    *No waitlist

    Email: robin@summitfamily.net

    Anxiety & Depression, Grief & Ambiguous Loss, Life Transitions, Substance Abuse/Harm Reduction, Co-Dependency Issues

    Nutritional and Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions, Intergenerational Conflict & Estrangement, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Families, Emotional Labor with Partners

    Adults (18-64), Seniors (65+)

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  • A smiling man with glasses wearing a blue collared shirt and black sweater, standing in front of a wooden background.

    Brandon C. Hovey, MA, LCPC NCC

    Psychotherapist

    *Day appointments

    *Evening appointments

    *No waitlist

    Email: brandon@summitfamily.net

    Addiction & Trauma, Post Traumatic Growth & Resilience, Adult Autism, ADHD, Crisis Intervention, Men’s Issues

    Faith Based Counseling (by request), Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, Professional Speaking Engagements

    Adults, Couples, Young Adults (ages 17+)

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  • A smiling woman with long wavy brown hair and glasses, wearing a maroon sweater, in front of a brick wall.

    Michelle Matzke, MA, LCPC

    Psychotherapist

    *Weekend appointments

    *Evening appointments

    *Waitlist closed

    Email: michelle@summitfamily.net

    Grief & Loss, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Self Esteem & Self Image, Stress Management, Life Transitions

    Children (4-11), Adolescents/Teens (12-18), Adults

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    Kate Mills, MA, LCPC

    Psychotherapist

    *Daytime appointments only

    *Call for waitlist

    Email: kate@summitfamily.net

    Life Transitions, Stress & Adjustment, Interpersonal Challenges, Post Traumatic Growth & Resilience, Depression & Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Parenting & Child Behavior, Play therapy techniques, Art & Music Therapy techniques

    Children (ages 5+), Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families

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    Katie Nimtz, MA, LCPC

    Psychotherapist

    *Evening appointments

    *No waitlist

    Email: katien@summitfamily.net

    Women’s Issues, Dating & Singleness, Divorce Recovery, Adolescent Issues

    Faith Based Counseling (by request)

    Teens, Adults

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  • A man with dark hair and glasses smiling, wearing a purple polo shirt, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Nathaniel Oldenburg, MA, LCPC

    Psychotherapist

    *Day appointments

    *Limited evening appointments

    *No waitlist

    Email: nathaniel@summitfamily.net

    ADHD, Adult Autism, Couples & Marriage, Depression, Drug & Alcohol Abuse, Young Adults, Neurodivergent Relationships

    Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families

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  • A woman with dark curly hair, earrings, and a nose ring smiling outdoors in front of a brick wall.

    Jayshree Panchal, MA, LCPC

    Psychotherapist

    *Telehealth/Video only

    *Evening and weekend appointments only

    *No waitlist

    Email: jayshree@summitfamily.net

    Grief & Loss, Life Transitions & Stress, Chronic Illness, Depression, Anxiety

    Teens/Adolescents (12-18), Young Adults, Adults, Seniors

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  • A woman with blonde, curly hair and blue eyes standing in front of a brick wall, smiling at the camera.

    Erica Ray, MEd, LCPC

    Psychotherapist

    *Daytime appointments only

    *Call for waitlist

    Email: erica@summitfamily.net

    Anxiety, Depression, Parenting, Relationships

    Children, Teens/Adolescents, Adults, Families

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    Dr. Courtney Stivers, PhD, LMFT

    Chief Executive Officer / Owner

    *Daytime appointments only

    *Call for waitlist

    Email: courtney@summitfamily.net

    Couples Therapy, Partners Impacted by Infidelity, Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse & Trauma, Spiritual & Religious Trauma, Purity Culture Recovery & Faith Deconstruction, Counselors, Medical Workers, & Other Helping Professionals, Women’s Issues, Anxiety, Depression

    EMDR, Faith Based Counseling (by request only), Certified Trauma Therapist, Gottman Couples Method Level 3

    Teens/Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families

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    Manhattan “Hattie” Stivers, CGCA

    AKC Community Canine

    Therapy Dog

    *never reads her email :-)

    *specializes in co-therapy

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  • A smiling man with glasses and a beard wearing a pink shirt and a black tie standing outdoors in front of a brick wall.

    Dr. Ryan Stivers, PhD, LMFT

    Chief Clinical Officer / Owner

    *Daytime appointments only

    *Call for waitlist

    Email: ryan@summitfamily.net

    Trauma Healing, Shame Recovery, Marital and Couple Therapy, Men’s Issues, First Responders, Substance Recovery, EMDR, Custom Intensives

    Adults, Individuals, Couples, Families

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    Britny Wallace, BA, MA (in progress)

    Counseling Intern

    *Day appointments

    *Limited evening appointments

    *No waitlist

    Email: britny@summitfamily.net

    Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD

    Multicultural Counseling

    Children (age 5+), Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families

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    Kaylee Yates, MA, LMFT

    Psychotherapist

    *Telehealth/Video preferred

    *Day appointments

    *Limited evening appointments

    *Call for waitlist

    Email: kaylee@summitfamily.net

    Couples & Marriage, Depression, Young Adults, Premarital Counseling

    Adults, Couples, Families

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