Dr. Laura Summerhill, PhD, LCSW-S

(she/her)

Online Therapy

About Me

Laura is a neurodivergent psychotherapist and social work educator with a small private practice serving Houston-area clients in person and clients throughout Texas, New York, Florida, and Idaho through telehealth. She specializes in working with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, and IBS and other functional GI disorders. Her approach is evidence-based, integrative, and grounded in helping clients understand the connections among the brain, body, emotions, and behavior. She draws from approaches including EMDR, ART, CBT, clinical hypnosis, and pain-focused interventions to help clients reduce symptoms, restore functioning, and feel more in control of their lives.

Education & Experience

PhD, Clinical Social Work, NYU; MSW, Clinical Social Work, Columbia University; MS Ed in Special Education, Bank Street College of Education; BSW, Florida State University

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

Member of EMDRIA, IS-ART, ASCH, NASW, IASP (International Association for the Study of Pain), FNDS (Functional Neurological Disorder Society)

Specialty Area

  • ADHD/Neurodiversity
  • Adoption
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Headaches/Migraines
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • Correctional Facility
  • Expats
  • First Responders
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+
  • Underserved
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Does Not Accept Insurance