About Unfold Therapy
The therapist behind Unfold
Therapy.
LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
MY STORY
I'm Summer Sahyouni.
My path into mental health began long before my graduate training. Growing up, I often wondered why mental health was so rarely spoken about, even as I watched people around me carry difficult experiences quietly. That stayed with me and sparked a desire to better understand the inner worlds we don’t always know how to put into words.
Before pursuing my Master’s degree, I spent several years working in the mental health field. That passion eventually took me from Lebanon to California, where I earned my Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and deepened my clinical experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
Through it all, one belief has remained at the heart of my work: every person’s story is different, but the need to feel seen, understood, and connected is universal.
"Healing unfolds at your own pace, through online sessions, wherever you are in the world."
Integrative, evidence-based, human.
I believe therapy should feel as individual as the person in the room, shaped by your experiences, needs, and what matters most to you.
Personalized & Integrative Care
My therapeutic style is integrative and adaptive, drawing from CBT, ACT, DBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, Schema Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and attachment-based approaches. Our work is thoughtfully shaped around your individual needs, experiences, and goals.
A Collaborative Journey
I see therapy as a collection of tools, and together, we discover the ones that best support your journey. Every person brings a different story, set of experiences and strengths which is why there is no one-size-fits-all, only the unfolding of what feels most authentic and meaningful for you.
Healing with Hope
I believe healing is possible for everyone, even when the journey feels uncertain. At Unfold Therapy, you'll find a compassionate space where your story is honored, your resilience is nurtured, and you are supported as you unfold into your fullest self, at your own pace.
YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS WITH ONE CONVERSATION
Take the first step toward unfolding.
About Me
My path into this work began long before my degrees. Growing up, I often wondered why mental health was rarely spoken about, even as I watched loved ones struggle in silence. That silence shaped me; it sparked a passion to break stigma, honor people’s inner worlds, and stand beside them as they unfold into their fullest selves.
That passion eventually led me to leave Lebanon and move to California, where I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University. Leaving behind my family, friends, and the life I knew was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made, but it was driven by a single purpose: to deepen my understanding of the human mind and learn how to help others heal.
During my time there, I completed extensive clinical training, walking alongside individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Every person who entrusted me with their story left a lasting mark on me, teaching me about courage, resilience, and the incredible capacity we all have to heal.
My journey has since taken me across both the nonprofit and private sectors in the United States and the Middle East. Working with people from different cultures, backgrounds, and walks of life has reinforced one belief: while every story is unique, our need to feel seen, understood, and connected is universal.
