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 need to have the perfect words or your whole story figured out. 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 provides online therapy for women in Illinois, helping 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.
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
Free from carrying what was never yours.
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
How I Help
I use a warm, holistic, and trauma-informed approach to therapy. Together, we’ll explore not just what happened to you, but how those experiences shaped the way you think, feel, and show up in your life and relationships 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 gentle 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.
You don’t need a plan.
You don’t have to know what to say.
In our first session, we’ll focus on helping you feel comfortable. You won’t be asked to share everything all at once. We’ll talk about what brought you here, what you’re hoping for, and what support feels safest right now.
We’ll take it one step at a time.
Most clients describe therapy with me as warm, honest, and grounding. Some sessions are emotional, some are calm, and sometimes we even laugh — because healing doesn’t have to feel heavy every minute.
Everything happens 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.
“You don’t have to carry it all alone. Healing is possible, and you deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. I provide virtual therapy for women across Illinois, including Chicago, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Evanston, and more.
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I currently accept BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, and Aetna.
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I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, generational trauma, body image concerns, relationship struggles, and life transitions.
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That’s completely normal. We’ll go at your pace, and there’s no pressure to share more than feels comfortable.
Let’s Get Started
You don’t have to wait until you’re falling apart or have everything figured out to reach out.
If you contact our team, we’ll respond within 24–48 hours with gentle next steps — no pressure, no commitment, just support.
I offer online therapy for women in Illinois, including Chicago and Orland Park, and I currently have daytime and evening availability.