About Chrissy

Dr. Chrissy Summering is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Developmental Psychologist with over 10 years of experience supporting adolescents and young adults in high-acuity residential treatment settings. She integrates trauma-informed approaches, including EMDR and Relational Somatics, to guide clients toward healing and resilience. With a passion for studying attachment and its profound influence on child and adolescent development, Dr. Summering is committed to creating a safe, supportive therapeutic space where meaningful growth can occur.
 

Education 

• Vanguard University, Bachelors of Theatre Arts

• University of South Dakota, Masters in Human Development and Educational Psychology

• University of South Dakota, Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

• Walden University, Masters in Developmental Psychology

• Walden University, PhD in Developmental Psychology: Child & Adolescent Development

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Experience  

• 2.5 years as Clinical Supervisor 

• 10 years working in high acuity mental health treatment for adolescents and young adults

• Family Therapy 

• EMDR Trained

• Relational Somatic Coach

• Clinical background in residential care, transitional aged youth, adolescents and young adult, to include transitional living, treatment, maintenance

Specialties: 

• Child and Adolescent Development

• Attachment Theory

Utilized Modalities: 

-EMDR

-CBT 

-Relational Somatics

-ACT 

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