"One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began...
- Mary Oliver, Dreamwork

About Us

Counseling Practice

SummerSmith is the mental health counseling and consulting practice of Janet Summers, M.Ed., LPC & Reed C. Smith, M.Ed., LPC. – offering effective counseling interventions for the treatment of adolescent and adult anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationships and addictions.

SummerSmith is one of the best equipped offices, offering specialized services including Biofeedback and Eye Movement Desensitization (EMDR). Additionally, we have specialized training in a wide variety of modalities including Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (CBT), Career Counseling and Psychodrama – just to name a few. Of course, all services are customized to meet the unique needs of the client.

Program and Product Development

SummerSmith, Inc. is also a product and program development consulting firm in the health and wellness industry.  Reed and Janet have made a life long career of creating growth opportunities for individuals and financial success for organizations. They have played a leading role in the design, opening and operation of several innovative programs in the United States and Europe.  Among their past clients include two of the top 10 health resorts in the world.

With SummerSmith’s guidance as product development consultant, The Miraval Health Resort, in Tucson Arizona, received unparalleled national press and customer response.  While still early in the program development stage, The Wall Street Journal reported, “The luxury resort business sure has changed”, The Robb Report called the concept “unique and one of the best in the world”, Mirabella said “How come it’s taken so long for someone to recognize the window in this market?” and McCall’s exclaimed “It’s about time someone came along with a concept this good!”

Location

Our offices are located in the central foothills of Tucson, Arizona. We are located between Campbell and Swan, north of Skyline Rd. Our office offers a professional yet private setting with easy access from most parts of Tucson and Oro Valley. Please contact us for directions.

Insurance

Although we do not bill insurance companies directly, several of our clients are successful in receiving reimbursement for part or all of our service costs. We are licensed in Arizona as licensed professional counselors (LPC). Insurance policies often will offer reimbursement for part or all of our fees.

If you have questions, feel free to call us and also contact your insurance company directly – for more specific information.

Fees and Payment

Our regular fees are $150 per (60 minute) hour. If you have payment questions or want information about anticipated costs, give us a call. We can discuss your specific payment questions and needs.  However, unless other arrangements are made, we expect clients to pay for services at the time of the appointment.

We provide to all clients who request it, a statement including all the necessary codes for submission to their insurance provider .

Call us for a confidential consultation
at (520)529-1565
or send us an email