Discover the Heart of Local Care at Summit Family Therapy
At Summit Family Therapy, we believe healing starts with connection—and that connection begins right here in your own community. As a proud family-owned practice rooted in Peoria, Illinois, we’re more than just therapists—we’re your neighbors.
Founded and led by Drs. Ryan and Courtney Stivers, Summit is built on a shared passion for helping individuals, couples, and families thrive. Our close-knit team offers personalized, compassionate care with a deep understanding of the unique needs of our local community. From play therapy to trauma recovery, couples counseling to individual support, every session is grounded in professionalism, authenticity, and a commitment to walk alongside you in life’s hardest and most meaningful moments.
Support local. Heal deeply. Grow together.
When you choose Summit, you’re not just choosing expert therapy—you’re choosing people who care deeply about your well-being, because this is our home too.
Your Privacy Is Our Priority
At Summit Family Therapy, your trust means everything to us—and we take your privacy and confidentiality seriously.
All of our services are fully HIPAA-compliant, which means your personal information, therapy sessions, and records are protected by strict federal privacy laws. We follow best practices to ensure that your mental health care remains private, secure, and confidential at every step.
We do NOT record your sessions
We do NOT use AI to monitor, analyze, or transcribe therapy conversations
Your data is never shared, sold, or used for any purpose outside your care
We use secure, encrypted systems for all communication and telehealth sessions. Whether you meet with us in person or online, you can trust that your story stays between you and your therapist.
If you ever have questions about how your information is protected, we’re here to answer them.
Our Story
How did this all start? Yes, Courtney and Ryan Stivers are a married couple. They dreamed for years of starting their own counseling practice. Summit Family Therapy, PLLC, was originally founded in Arkansas under the name Stivers Counseling and Consulting in 2012. Our company relocated to central Illinois in 2016. You can learn more about their professional credentials below in our individual staff profiles.
Drs. Ryan & Courtney Stivers
What we love most about counseling is having the honor of walking with clients through their own path. We understand what a giant step it can be to ask for help, as it takes a great deal of bravery and vulnerability. By the end of your first session, it is our goal that you feel comfort, relief, and a genuine hope that change is possible.
We are committed to building a quality team of professionals who are dedicated to providing the best professional counseling services possible. Please, take a moment to review our staff profiles and see which of our counselors might be the best fit for your situation. It is our hope that clients of all backgrounds, ethnicities, faith systems, and sexual orientations feel welcome.
We invite you to take that courageous next step towards health and wellness. You do not have to do this alone. We will join you on your journey, offer support and helpful insights, and help you rewrite your story through a lens of empathy and understanding. It is time to take that step towards achieving wellness.
