SUMMER ALVAREZ, M.Ed., LPC

Summer Alvarez is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with individuals and families seeking support for a wide range of emotional and life challenges. In her work, she integrates a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities while maintaining a person-centered, nonjudgmental, and empathetic approach. Whether navigating a specific concern or seeking general support, Summer partners with clients where they are to create a safe, collaborative space tailored to their unique experiences and goals.

Summer's areas of specialty include eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She also has experience supporting clients through depression and trauma. She holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Georgia.

Her clinical background spans all levels of care. Summer began her career as a school-based therapist, supporting children and adolescents with concerns including anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidality, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other trauma-related experiences. She later worked at an eating disorder treatment center, partnering with individuals and families across inpatient, residential, and partial hospitalization levels of care. Today, in outpatient private practice, Summer continues to work with a range of mental health concerns, with a particular focus on eating disorders, anxiety, and OCD.

To schedule an appointment, learn more, or book a complementary 10-minute phone consultation, please reach out via text message at (706) 383-1137‬ or email at summeralvarezlpc@gmail.com.

THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Family-Based Treatment (FBT)
  • Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)

SPECIALTY AREAS

Eating Disorders & Body Image

Summer has extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. She draws from CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) to help clients build skills, increase insight, and move toward recovery. When working with younger clients, Summer uses FBT (Family-Based Treatment) to empower parents and support systems to take an active role in the recovery process. With adults, she continues to emphasize the importance of connection and support, recognizing that recovery is not meant to happen in isolation. She is also experienced in treating co-occurring concerns such as anxiety, depression, and OCD.

Summer understands that recovery from an eating disorder is an overwhelming, nonlinear process. She provides a compassionate and steady therapeutic presence, helping clients feel supported as they navigate the challenges of healing.

Anxiety & OCD

Summer works with individuals experiencing a wide range of anxiety disorders and OCD. She uses evidence-based approaches, including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), to help clients gradually face fears, reduce avoidance, and build confidence. When working with children and adolescents, Summer also incorporates the SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) approach to help parents reduce accommodations and support their child in developing greater independence from anxiety.

Anxiety and OCD can impact not only the individual, but the entire family system as well. Summer recognizes how demanding this work can be and balances implementing effective treatment methods with helping clients move at a pace that feels best for them every step of the way.

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