About Summer Stewart, PsyD
Online Therapy for Women in Chicago & Illinois
Hi, I’m Summer (she/her)
If you’re tired of being the strong one all the time, I see you. Therapy with me is a safe, affirming space where you don’t have to carry it all alone anymore.
If you’re nervous to reach out — that makes sense. You don’t have to have the perfect words or a full breakdown of your story. We’ll go at your pace, and nothing is ever “too much” here.
Meet Summer
Who Am I?
You deserve a space where you can finally set the weight down.
I’m a therapist who helps young adults and adults feel more grounded, confident, and emotionally free.
I believe every woman deserves to feel truly seen, heard, and supported—especially during life’s hardest moments. I especially love working with Black and Brown women who are tired of carrying the weight of expectations and are ready to stop surviving and start healing.
Therapy with me is a place to take the mask off, breathe deeper, and reconnect with yourself. You don’t have to hold it all together anymore—this space is for you.
I Love Working With:
Women navigating anxiety, self-doubt, and perfectionism
Individuals healing from trauma and past pain
People struggling with relationship wounds
Black and Brown women carrying cultural and generational trauma
Those working through body image struggles
Anyone feeling emotionally exhausted and ready for change
What Therapy Looks Like With Me
Therapy isn’t just talking—it’s healing. Together, we’ll unpack what’s weighing you down and explore new ways to feel lighter, stronger, and more connected to yourself.
You can expect:
A safe, judgment-free space to show up as your full self
Culturally sensitive, trauma-informed support
Care that’s personalized to your lived experience
Practical tools to manage overwhelm, anxiety, and burnout
My goal isn’t just for you to feel better — it’s for you to feel free. Free from guilt, free from comparison, and free from carrying what was never yours.
How I Help
I use a warm, holistic, and trauma-informed approach that supports healing. Together, we’ll explore not just what happened to you, but how those experiences shaped the way you think, feel, and show up in relationships and in your life today.
My work includes:
Trauma-Informed Care – honoring your story, your pace, and your boundaries while helping you feel safe in your body and relationships
Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Practices – learning to calm your mind and speak to yourself with kindness rather than criticism
Relational Therapy – understanding how past experiences influence current patterns in love, friendships, and family
Narrative Therapy – gently rewriting internal stories about your worth, identity, and what you deserve
A session with me often starts like catching up with a trusted friend before we explore what’s weighing on you. You can expect thought-provoking questions, fresh perspectives, and supportive challenges like, “Is that thought really true?” or “What if we looked at this another way?”
Healing doesn’t always have to feel heavy — sometimes laughter becomes part of the process too.
What It’s Like in Session With Me
Think of our sessions like talking to someone who really gets you. You don’t have to show up perfect, have a plan, or know what to say — we take it one step at a time.
Most clients describe therapy with me as warm, honest, and grounding. Sometimes it’s emotional, sometimes it’s calm, and sometimes we even laugh — because healing doesn’t have to feel heavy every minute.
You can expect thought-provoking questions, new perspectives, and gentle challenges like, “Is that thought really true?” or “What if we looked at this another way?”
But always at your pace — never rushed, never pushed.
“You don’t have to carry it all alone. Healing is possible, and you deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported.”
Why This Work Matters to Me
I believe every woman—especially Black and Brown women—deserves a place to feel seen, supported, and valued. We live in a world that expects women to be strong all the time, to carry everyone else’s burdens, and to silence their own pain. I’m here to remind you: you deserve care, too.
Healing isn’t about becoming someone new — it’s about reconnecting with the person you were before the world told you who to be.
More About Me
I’m a big fan of humor—it’s my go-to for relaxing and unwinding. Whether I’m watching something funny, joking around with friends, or just finding the lighter side of things, it helps me stay grounded and not take life too seriously when everything feels like a lot. On any given day, you’ll probably find me curled up on my couch binge-watching Netflix or diving into a good book.
Let’s Get Started
You don’t have to wait until you’re falling apart or have everything figured out to reach out — we’ll start from wherever you are today.
If you contact our team we’ll reply within 24–48 hours with gentle next steps — no pressure, no commitment, just support.
I provide online therapy for women across Illinois, including Chicago and Orland Park.
I currently have daytime and evening availability.
Click below and I’ll reach out with next steps — no pressure, just support.
Insurance Accepted:
BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna
Clients Seen:
Young Adults and Adults (18+)
Specialties:
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Generational Trauma, Body Image, Relationships, Life Changes