Timothy Summers, LPC

In 2018, I received my Master of Counseling degree from Oakland University School of Counseling and in 2012 I received my bachelor’s degree from Rochester College. I also served as a pastor for eleven years prior to transitioning into the mental health field.  During my time at Oakland University I completed my internship at St Joseph Mercy Hospital where I focused my learning with the Pain Palliative Team providing counseling for bereavement and substance use. Since completing my schooling in 2018 I have worked in the non-profit community mental health field in which I provide counseling services to underserved populations in Oakland County.

Approach:

My approach is a comprehensive, client-centered, solution -focused, psychotherapeutic method, and I utilize Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, along with Adlerian Theory. Motivational Interview is an evidence-based approach to facilitate change and change talk with the client.  Cognitive behavioral therapy is a form of psychological treatment that has been shown effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness. Lastly, Adlerian Theory is integrated with the focuses on addressing patients’ feelings of discouragement and inferiority.