Ken Summers
Hello! I'm a Christian Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Illinois. I received my Master's from Capella University in Minnesota and have practiced in Illinois for 15 years. Previously, I was a licensed and ordained youth pastor for almost 24 years.
Successful treatment is reflected when the individual or family can utilize strategies that empower them to meet and go beyond their desired relationship and goals with confidence.
I love to help couples, parents, and their children navigate through challenging life and relational issues toward restoration and health.
First session
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions and then dive into the specific challenges you are facing. This will help me design a tailored plan for us to work through and direction for follow-up sessions if needed.
Strengths
I have worked with individuals, couples, and families with various needs from a Biblical perspective and best practices. I believe we are so much more than the challenges we face and I enjoy helping others grow toward restoration and peace. Much of my experience has been in helping restore broken or damaged relationships and helping you develop practical skills to be your best.
Ideal clients
I love working with people of faith who desire to become their best and give their best. I provide premarital, marital, family, individual, and Child and Family Counseling to cultivate healthy relationships and interactions.
Treatment methods
Christian Counseling
I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) for the past 15 + years and a full-time therapist for over 17. Prior to my career as a professional Marriage and Family Counselor, I was an ordained and licensed pastor for nearly 24 years. My approach comes from a Biblical perspective, knowing that the Lord desires to bring restoration and peace to your life.
Couples Counseling
Couples Counseling is often utilized when a couple's relationship has been strained and often misunderstood. Couples long to restore their relationship to the healthy and vibrant relationship they once had or even better.
Attachment-based
I have 15 years of experience working with clients who have experienced early developmental trauma, traumatic experiences, PTSD, Attachment issues, anger issues, broken trust, etc. Helping children and adults cultivate and work toward a healthier attachment and relationship. I am a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner and have helped train 100s of parents and professionals to use TBRI. Though TBRI was originally developed for children who have experienced early trauma, its principles work with all relationships that are impacted by past trauma and strained relationships. Additionally, I utilize Theraplay when there is an insecure attachment between the parent and child to cultivate healthier interactions. I frequently use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help adults address some of their own trauma that often hinders their ability to cultivate the healthy relationships they desire.
Family Therapy
I believe that, though many individuals experience various mental health challenges, the family system can play a vital role in restoring health to individuals through the family. Understanding the needs of each individual and how our history can impact our beliefs and our actions can help facilitate greater health. Relational trauma can only be restored to health through relationships.
Relational
I am very relational and value each person's strengths and perspectives. You will always be more important than the problem and will be my primary focus to help you become the best you!
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions3101 Airport Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704