ABOUT US
Lumenate Integrative Therapy is a psychotherapy practice located in Santa Cruz, California.
Our practice is rooted in dedicated community service through transformative mental health care.
We believe that genuineness, empathy, and collaboration are cornerstones of successful therapy.
Mission
& Vision
Our mission is to provide quality, inclusive, and affordable mental health care that strengthens the wellbeing and resiliency of our community.
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Our vision is that all people have access to mental health support
which fosters healing, restoration, and hope.
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Kelly Jo Sumner, LMFT
Welcome! I am the founder and owner of Lumenate Integrative Therapy. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have over 20 years of experience providing mental health services for individuals, families, and couples of diverse identities, cultures, and ethnicities. Over the course of my career, I have worked in a variety of settings including private practice, residential treatment, school programs, and community organizations.
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I am passionate about dismantling stigma and increasing access to mental health care. My aim is to promote personal insight and resiliency and to support, strengthen, and restore relationships.
I provide an integrative approach informed by a variety of modalities.
The foundation of my work focuses on building a trusting alliance with clients and cultivating a safe, supportive, affirming space for all.
Education
& Credentials
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
# 44629
2007
CA Board of
Behavioral Sciences
M.A. Degree in Counseling Psychology
Concentration in Expressive Arts Therapy
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California Institute of Integral Studies
2003
B.A. Degree in Psychology
Concentration in Developmental Theory
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University of California, Santa Cruz
1993
Inclusion
We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and affirming space where all individuals, cultures, and communities feel a sense of belonging. We believe that all people deserve equal access to quality mental health care in which they feel welcomed and valued.
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Empowerment
We recognize and celebrate the human potential for growth and healing. We believe in each person's ability to create positive change in their life and foster resilience. Therapy is viewed as a process of uncovering and actualizing this potential.
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Compassion
We cultivate a culture of care that seeks to serve individuals with empathy and respect. We strive to provide an nonjudgmental environment in which all perspectives and experiences are valued and where people feel seen, heard and understood.
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Collaboration
We view therapy as a collaborative partnership that serves as a source of healing. We honor each individual as the expert on their own experience and hold space for clients to share their authentic self and perspectives in working together to implement change.
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Creativity
We believe in the power of curiosity and imagination in exploring new solutions, insights, and ways of being in the world. Creativity involves the ability to consider new angles, try new things, and move beyond the status quo for growth and healing. Creativity offers an exploratory and transformational way to increase understanding of ourselves and others.
