Dr. Summer Schleif, Psy.D.

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Profession(s): Psychology, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Counseling
License Status:  I'm a licensed professional.
License Type:  Psychologist
License Number:  PSY 21826

My Approach to Helping

I strongly believe that the first and most important step in a sucessful therapy experience is making sure that you feel a comfortable connection with your therapist. I treat each of my clients as unique individuals and attempt to tailor my style to what is most effective for each person.

More Info About My Practice

I have an extreme passion and enthusiasm for guiding clients through the journey of finding comfort, balance, and happiness in life. My specialty areas include: Depression, Anxiety, Substance Use/Chemical Dependency, Mindfulness and Meditation, Relationships and Communication, and Behavior Modification. I am fluent in American Sign Language and have a wealth of knowledge regarding the Deaf and CODA cultures. Other areas of interest include: Trauma/Abuse/PTSD, Eating Disorders and Borderline Personality Disorder. Free Consultation offered to be sure that you feel we are a good match!
 

Services I Provide

  • Individual Therapy & Counseling
  • Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
  • Family Therapy
 

Ages I Work With

  • Adults
  • Elders
 

Languages I Speak

  • English
  • American Sign Language
 

Groups I Work With

  • Deaf persons, CODA (Children of Deaf Adults)
 

Therapy Approaches I Use

  • Breathwork
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Guided Therapeutic Imagery
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Therapy
 
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Locations & Maps
Office 1: 
380 South Melrose Drive Suite 315
Vista, CA 92081 United States
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Concerns & Issues I Help With

  • Abuse / Survivors of Abuse
  • Abandonment and/or Fear of
  • Addictions (Drug & Alcohol)
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Bipolar
  • Chronic Pain
  • Communication Problems
  • Compulsions
  • Control Issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Eating & Food Issues
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Family Problems
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Geriatric Issues
  • Habits
  • Inadequacy
  • Irritability
  • Isolation (Emotional & Social)
  • Life Purpose/Meaning/Inner-Guidance
  • Mood Disturbance
  • Mood Swings
  • Obsessions
  • Panic
  • Parenting
  • Phobias / Fears
  • Physical Abuse
  • Post Traumatic Stress
  • Relationships & Marriage
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sensitivity to Criticism
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Shame
  • Social Phobia/Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Suicidal (Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors)
  • Trauma
  • Trust Issues
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues
  • Worry
  • Worthlessness