Ashley F Summers
MA, MLP (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6255 28th St. SE, Ste. 1, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Let's Connect (616) 282-3692
I approach play therapy with curiosity and warmth. I want to support children as they work through their emotions and learn new skills through the safety of play. As a play therapist, I provide flexibility and choice for children to decide how they wish to play. Using play, children learn crucial relationships skills, problem solving, socializing, communication, boundaries, and limits. Because parents are key in the therapeutic process; therefore, I prioritize building a collaborative relationship with parents. I earned a master’s in Counseling Psychology from WMU in 2017.
Prior to my master’s, I worked in an educational and social service setting connecting children and their families with local resources. Upon graduation, I transitioned to working with children and their families by providing support for their behavioral and mental health needs. I also began offering therapy in the private practice setting.
My education and training emphasize developmental and relational patterns. I seek to understand these patterns to help clients improve their relational dynamics and manage emotional distress. My private practice includes working with children ages 3-7 facing anxiety, grief, life transitions, trauma, and family issues.
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
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Ashley F Summers
MA, MLP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6361006534 Ashley F Summers
- In Practice for 7 Years
- Attended Western Michigan University, Graduated 2017
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Ashley F Summers
MA, MLP
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Depression
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Women's Issues
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Ashley F Summers
MA, MLP
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Expressive Arts
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
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Ashley F Summers
MA, MLP
Location
Primary Location
Meredith Psychological & Testing Services, LLC
6255 28th St. SE
Ste. 1
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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Nearby Areas
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Ashley F Summers
MA, MLP