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Summer Stewart

Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD

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Palos Heights, IL 60463
You’ve mastered being “fine” while screaming inside. You’re the one everyone depends on, but behind closed doors, the pressure to hold it all together is costing you your peace. I’m Dr. Summer Stewart, and I support high-achieving Black women and women of color who are tired of shrinking to fit into spaces not built for them. If you’re overthinking every move, feeling bone-deep exhaustion, or struggling under cultural expectations, you don't have to carry it alone. Together, we’ll untangle your anxiety, quiet your nervous system, and help you drop the performance for good.
If you’ve spent your life surviving systems that asked you to carry too much, you might feel disconnected from your own body—or like you’re "performing" even in your closest relationships. In this space, the performance ends. We aren't just going to talk about your anxiety; we’re going to untangle the "why" behind it.
You’ve spent so long taking care of everyone else. You deserve a space where you get to put yourself first, speak without judgment, and finally be the one who is held and supported. When you're ready to step out of survival mode and into a life that feels genuinely peaceful, it would be an honor to walk alongside you. Let's connect.
Call or Summer Stewart now for a free 15 minute consultation - (708) 809-2756

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Palos Heights, IL 60463

(708) 809-2756

Chicago, IL 60652

My website
I offer virtual therapy sessions in Chicago and across the state of Illinois. I'm available weekdays and evenings.
I specialize in Women's Issues, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (708) 809-2756
Photo of Summer Stewart, Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Palos Heights, IL 60463

(708) 809-2756

Chicago, IL 60652

My website
I offer virtual therapy sessions in Chicago and across the state of Illinois. I'm available weekdays and evenings.
I specialize in Women's Issues, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Out of Network
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I am in-network for Blue Cross and Aetna, but I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, we're happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable
Photo of Summer Stewart, Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Summer Stewart
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 809-2756
"
I am in-network for Blue Cross and Aetna, but I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, we're happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable
Photo of Summer Stewart, Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Summer Stewart
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 809-2756

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Aretha Steele (Illinois / 071010226) Summer Stewart
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 7 years
  • Attended Adler University, PsyD
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Summer Stewart
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (708) 809-2756
Photo of Summer Stewart, Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Summer Stewart
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (708) 809-2756

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Women's Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Family Conflict
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Stress
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I specialize in supporting Black and Brown women navigating the invisible weight of anxiety, trauma, and the pressure to 'have it all together.' Together, we'll move beyond just 'getting through the day' to a place where you can finally unmask, heal old wounds, and rebuild a self-trust that feels unshakeable. You deserve to feel as grounded on the inside as you look on the outside.
Photo of Summer Stewart, Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Summer Stewart
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 809-2756
"
I specialize in supporting Black and Brown women navigating the invisible weight of anxiety, trauma, and the pressure to 'have it all together.' Together, we'll move beyond just 'getting through the day' to a place where you can finally unmask, heal old wounds, and rebuild a self-trust that feels unshakeable. You deserve to feel as grounded on the inside as you look on the outside.
Photo of Summer Stewart, Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Summer Stewart
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (708) 809-2756


Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Integrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Summer Stewart, Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Summer Stewart
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (708) 809-2756
Photo of Summer Stewart, Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Summer Stewart
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (708) 809-2756

Location

Primary Location

Palos Heights, IL 60463

(708) 809-2756

Additional Location

Chicago, IL 60652

(708) 809-2756
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I offer virtual therapy sessions in Chicago and across the state of Illinois. I'm available weekdays and evenings.
Photo of Summer Stewart, Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Summer Stewart
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Call for a free consultation now - (708) 809-2756
"
I offer virtual therapy sessions in Chicago and across the state of Illinois. I'm available weekdays and evenings.
Photo of Summer Stewart, Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Summer Stewart
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Call for a free consultation now - (708) 809-2756