Summit Counseling Services, LLC

11/29/2025

It’s almost time for Candyland Christmas! Some of our counseling team had so much fun decorating this year’s “Calm & Bright” holiday tree.

We hope our tree reflects the things we value most at Summit— compassion, honoring our stories, and leaning into the power of connection. We feel so thankful to be a part of this community and look forward to enjoying the festivity and light that comes from being together (and the fabulous trees)!

Join us for the Grand Tree Lighting in Downtown at 6:30p TONIGHT! After that, the trees will be ready to add a little brightness to your life through January 4th. We’re looking forward to seeing you there! ✨

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re so thankful to be a part of such a lovely, strong community. We hope this season is one of peace, rest, and connection. ⁣
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Our office will be closed on Thursday, 11/27, and Friday, 11/28. We will return to the office on Monday, December 1st. ⁣
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If you would like to get in touch, feel free to leave a message at 423-207-3336 or send a message to your provider via the Portal link on our website. ⁣
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If you are in crisis, please call 988 or go to your nearest emergency room.

11/04/2025

The winter and holiday season can amplify the weight of grief and loss, making it feel isolating and overwhelming. If you’re dreading the months ahead, we want you to know that don’t have to walk this path alone.

If you’re looking for an authentic way to connect and express your grief this season, we invite you to join our grief intensive:

𝗪𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲: 𝐀 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭

Hosted by Summit Counseling at Fauna Forest Farm, this unique intensive offers a nature-based, holistic approach to grief and loss support. Our counselor, Shea Keane, LPC/MHSP/T, will guide participants through trauma-informed and somatic practices to:

-find grounding in a hectic season when expectations are high
-process difficult emotions in a safe and non-judgmental way and
-remember and honor your loved ones throughout your grieving process.

Just fifteen minutes from our Downtown, Johnson City office, Fauna Forest Farm is peaceful and easily accessible for this afternoon session.

Date: Saturday, December 13th
Time: 12:30-4:30p
Cost: $125 for the afternoon

For more information or to sign up, visit:

Genuine enough to laugh and cry with you, honest enough to tell you the truth. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for individuals and couples.

10/28/2025

Are you a book lover? Want to dig into themes around mental health, personal growth, or relationships? Need another book (or two) to add to your TBR? Check out our new collab with our neighbors at !

After your next session, stop by Johnson’s Literary Depot to pick up our recommendations that are stocked and currently on shelves! And while you’re there, pick up a Summit bookmark for easy access to our recommendations in the future.

Check out our therapist’s favorite book recommendations with the link in our bio and stay tuned as we add to our recommendation lists!

10/15/2025

We’re grateful to the Johnson City Press for highlighting our new group, Nurtured in the Garden, and our friends at Fauna Forest Farm (and The Earth School at Fauna Forest Farm)! We believe in the power of nature to connect us to each other and to our communities.

If you’re a parent of a child 5 or under and are interested in building connections, increasing social-emotional learning, and strengthening your parent-child bond, this is the group for you. Using the power of nature, storytelling, and the skilled guidance of an experienced counselor, this 1.5 hour group is sure to be a highlight in your week.

For more information or to sign up, visit:

https://summitcounselingtn.com/nurtured-in-the-garden-group/

Fauna Forest Farm and Summit Counseling are partnering to offer nature-based therapy programs that reconnect families and children with the healing rhythms of the natural world.

10/11/2025

Come see us at Founders for TriPride this afternoon! We’re excited to be here and are so happy to celebrate with you all. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Come grab a sticker, some candy, and a word of encouragement from your fellow community members! These affirmations, y’all. 🥹

You are not alone. ❤️

10/08/2025

We’re more disconnected from each other than ever. We know how disconnection is impacting our communities and why it’s so powerful when have opportunities to truly connect. ⁣
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Which is why some of our newest group offerings are creating a safe space for community members to find growth, healing, and connection with the support of trained counselors. ⁣
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Are you a Swiftie who enjoys discussing things like identity, relationships, and personal growth through creative expression? Our Eras of Healing Group is for you! Starting Monday, 10/13. ⁣
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Or perhaps you’re a parent seeking ways to deepen your bond with your child (or children). Maybe you know the importance of regulation and are looking for a fun and engaging way to develop and promote those skills within your kid through the use of nature and storytelling. If so, Nurtured in the Garden is for you! Starting this Friday, 10/10. ⁣
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If you’d like more information about either group, check out the link in our bio. Can’t wait to connect.

09/18/2025

We excited to share a new group offering exclusive for parents/ caregivers of children five and under!

The parent-child bond is like no other and we know the importance of early childhood bonding and attachment. Our new group, facilitated by Shea Keane, LPC/MHSP/T, uses the power of nature and storytelling to build connection, increase social-emotional skills, and help add to your parenting toolkit so that you feel less isolated and more connected in your parenting journey.

Interested in learning more? You’ll find details here:

Who 🍂: Parents of Children 5 and Under

Where 🍂: Fauna Forest Farm in Jonesborough (exact location provided upon sign-up). Enjoy the beauty of Autumn in a peaceful, but convenient location.

When 🍂: Fridays, from 10a-11:30a, starting October 10th to November 21st

Investment 🍂: $45 per session. Tiered pricing available for families of all sizes.

For more information or to sign up, visit:

www.summitcounselingtn.com/nurtured-in-the-garden-group

09/11/2025

Are you ready for it? 𝐄𝐫𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐠, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 is Summit Counseling’s new group inspired by the music and messages of Taylor Swift. This group is perfect for adult Swifties seeking deeper connection, personal growth, and a space to shake it off. ⁣
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Through guided discussion, reflection, and just the right amount of Swiftie spirit, we’ll explore themes of resilience, identity, relationships, and healing. Whether you’re navigating a cruel summer or stepping into a new era, this group is a safe space to grow, connect, and maybe even make a friendship bracelet (or two).⁣
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When: Starting Monday, October 13, for six weeks⁣
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Time: 5:30-7pm⁣
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Where: Summit Counseling (217 E Market St)⁣
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Who: Any 18+ swifties who are ready to find healing and community through Taylor’s music. ⁣
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Led by KR Withrow, LMSW, this group will certainly be a connecting experience for fans of Taylor. Interested in learning more? Click the link in our bio! ⁣
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You’re (not) on your own, kid. ✨

09/04/2025

Are you ready for it? It’s a new Era of healing! ⁣
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We’re excited to leave an Easter Egg (okay, a pretty major one) about an exciting new group for Swifties aged 18+. ⁣
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Stay tuned for details and more information. ⁣
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It’s been a long time coming. ✨⁣
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08/28/2025

Struggling with chronic illness? Is your mental health taking a hit? You’re not alone. Whether visible or invisible, we know that chronic illness can play a significant role in your overall wellness and that it can be hard to find someone who understands the challenge of supporting the mind/ body connection. ⁣⁣
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Read our newest blog post by our very own, Emma Browning, as she shares her experiences with chronic illness and how she’s navigating the intersection of the physical and mental. ⁣⁣For more info, read along here:

https://summitcounselingtn.com/2025/07/14/how-chronic-illness-can-affect-mental-health/

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If you’re struggling, know you’re not alone.

06/19/2025

Happy Juneteenth! Today, we celebrate freedom, honor Black history, and recognize the contributions of our Black community members. ⁣⁣
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For some of our favorite Black mental health resources, check out our stories for some great info!