
Summit Counseling Services
Serving Hampton Roads Virginia: Norfolk, Va. Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton
Reaching the top is half of the journey.
Let Summit Counseling Services support your route.
Online and In Person available
Immediate availability currently!!!
Existing clients can schedule through portal/ new clients please email: information@summitcounselingservicesnorfolk.com
Discover your obstacles, define your new limits.

We aim to meet you in your place of need. We support people facing life transitions, growth and change.
Mood symptoms and disorders: Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, panic.
Relationships: Infidelity, divorce, strengthening, heart break, co-dependence, communication, separation, women's issues.
General: Women's issues, transitional life changes, adjustment, work stressors, family life management, communication, LGBT needs, managing medical conditions, stress, grief/ loss, aging, change, trauma/PTSD, substance abuse
Children: Mood changes, acting out in school, distractibility, attachment, abuse, shyness, anger, low frustration tolerance, tantrums, divorce, sibling rivalry.
Family: dynamics, changes, deaths, moving, divorce, single session consultations, in-home options.
(*We do not provide treatment for: eating disorder treatment, autism spectrum or immediate crisis appointments for new clients)
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The Summit Counseling Services Team
Licensed Clinicians (LPC, LCSW)

Laura S. Maloney, ATR-BC, LPC, LMFT,
EVMS graduate, art therapist.
24 years of counseling experience.
Treatment offered:
art therapy, verbal counseling,
Specializes in Women's issues
Online and In office
Laura@summitcounselingservicesnorfolk.com

Stephanie Gagnon, LCSW
Skilled in short term, solution-focused psychotherapy.
Over 25 years of experience.
Treatment Offered:
verbal counseling: couples, individuals & families
Online and In office
Stephanie@summitcounselingservicesnorfolk.com

Eleanor Lampell, LPC, ATR-BC
EVMS graduate, art therapist, equine therapist.
Treatment Offered:
art therapy and verbal counseling
play therapy, all ages.
Online counseling only
Eleanor@summitcounselingservicesnorfolk.com

Melissa Avant, LPC, ATR-BC, CSAC
EVMS graduate, art therapist, certified substance abuse counselor.
Treatment Offered:
art therapy, substance abuse, verbal counseling. Adult therapy focus.
Online and in office
Melissa@summitconselingservicesnorfolk.com
(757)204-1865

Stacey O'Toole, LCSW
NSU graduate, Experience in community services board setting.
Treatment offered:
Adults, teens, couples
Online Counseling Only
Stacey@summitcounseleingservicesnorfolk.com
(757) 204-1459
New Clients/ Intake Forms
In Person and Online Visits available
How to Get Started:
You can choose to complete an intake form below and we will contact you on receipt:
Adult Intake Form- https://pdf.ac/2qn3Jf
Child/Teen Intake Form- https://pdf.ac/ATjQ5
OR
Contact us with your name, email and DOB for portal registration and intake forms
send a text to (757) 347-2492 or email information@summitcounselingservicesnorfolk.com
**Form submission is HIPPA compliant and documents are routed directly to our secure email**
Please email any questions related to becoming a new client to information@summitcounselingservicesnorfolk.com
Consent for Texting Services DisclosureText messages from Summit Counseling Services are sent regarding getting set up as a new client and initial appointment. You will have an option on your intake form to opt out of further texts. Texting back is a Text to Join consent to engage in this communication with our counseling practice: Bold Ruler DBA Summit Counseling Services. You can at any time reply: "STOP" to opt out, Reply "HELP" for help; Message frequency varies; message and data rates may apply; Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Incomplete forms may result in session cancellation
Insurance
Cash, Credit Cards accepted for self-pay and insurance-based clients.
*checks require approval and must be mailed directly to billing office: 208 Burleigh Avenue Norfolk, Va. 23505
We require a credit card on file to participate in services per payment policy

Insurance
Summit Counseling accepts insurance plans and self-pay clients.
Self-pay clients (not using insurance)
- Self-pay is an option to see any provider.
- Clients with deductible plans can opt out of insurance
Insurance Paying Clients:
- Please identify if you have more than one insurance provider during scheduling as not providing this information can result in unpaid claims.
- Your insurance will be verified pre-visit although we cannot guaruntee accuracy as insurance systems are constantly changing.
- We are not responsible for managing your plan and there are times we may require your communication with your insurance plan regarding issues with claims/ billing.
- We will submit claims twice on your behalf and if claims go unresolved, patient is responsible.
- Credit cards are required to be on file for copays, and co-insurances and contracted rates for deductible plans. Cards are charged automatically for these fees as well as missed appointment fees.
- Most insurances cover tele-mental health (phone/online) but you must confirm with your plan and coordinate with your plan / payer for claims they don't cover related to this.
- Plese make sure you provide updated insurance information to your counselor, you will be responsible for any lagging / unpaid dates of service resulting from failure to inform.
Accepted Insurances
Sentara, Cigna, Aetna , Anthem, Optum / United Behavioral Health, Magellan, GEHA, UMR
Medicaid for all plans listed, Medicare, Tricare, Johns Hopkins
The SCS Offices
SEE MAP BELOW
OFFICE: 821 West 21st Street #209 & #210 Norfolk, Va. 23517 (off of Colley Ave)
Providers: Eleanor & Melissa (209)
Stephanie & Laura (210)
Directions:
There will be a Walgreens on your left on 21st. Past Fresh Market on your right is too far. Building is brown with large circular windows and sign out front reads "Ghent Center". We are Located above the AOC Salon
Parking: Lots available on either side of the building & street parking.
Getting inside to offices:
Please use outdoor, central stairwell to the second floor. Make a left into building and follow hallways and signs to furthest back waiting area.
Please note: There is NO elevator
Contact Us
Office hours are limited to 2 days a week for ADMIN staff. Please allow 3 business days for responses.
Information email: information@summitcounselingservicesnorfolk.com
Fax: (757) 585 -3521 Text: 757-347-2492
(appts/ cancellations/ questions)
Text/ Call: (757) 347-2492
Call or Text your counselors to schedule/ cancel
Laura: Client line (757) 347-2492
Melissa Client line: (757) 204-1865
Stephanie Client line: (757) 204-1419
Stacey Client line: (757) 204-1459
Eleanor: (757) 204 5452
For Scheduling/ New Clients: Please leave a message with patient's name, DOB, a callback number, and email and insurance member ID or send to information@summitcounselingservicesnorfolk.com or text and submit intake form above.
Location Map Below:
Office MAP
821 West21st St Ste 209
Norfolk, Va 23517per appointment757-280-1777The SCS Blog
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Text messages from Summit Counseling Services are sent regarding getting set up as a new client and initial appointment. You will have an option on your intake form to opt out of further texts. Texting back is a Text to Join consent to engage in this communication with our counseling practice: Bold Ruler DBA Summit Counseling Services. You can at any time reply: "STOP" to opt out, Reply "HELP" for help; Message frequency varies; message and data rates may apply; Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
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