The Summit Counseling Center Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

The primary program of The Summit Counseling Center is the Outpatient Office-based and Telehealth Counseling and Psychological Services Program. This program provides individual, couples, family and group counseling services to adults, children, and adolescents. Our professional state licensed clinical staff utilizes evidence-based therapies to treat a wide range of clinical issues including (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, complicated grief, trauma, substance use/abuse, parenting, and relationship difficulties. The Summit provided 23,156 hours of therapy and served 2,881 unduplicated clients in 2024-25. Specialized programs include suicide risk assessments, play therapy for children, dialectical behavioral therapy, and skills groups. Additionally, associate licensed clinicians are provided clinical supervision from certified mental health clinical supervisors at no charge for clinical quality assurance. Specialized Child and Play Therapy Program for children aged 3-12: Mental health is a crucial aspect of children's overall well-being. It encompasses their mental, emotional, and behavioral health, influencing how they think, feel, and act. Additionally, it plays a role in how children handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Nearly 1 in 5 children experience mental health challenges each year. These issues can impact their daily lives, relationships, and overall well-being. Recognizing and addressing these concerns early is essential. Children with mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, or disruptive behavior disorder, benefit significantly from early diagnosis and treatment. Access to mental health care during this critical developmental period can help address issues promptly and improve long-term outcomes. Play therapy is a specialized form of psychotherapy & counseling designed to harness the power of play to help children express feelings, learn coping skills, gain interpersonal skills, and resolve blockages to achieve optimal growth and development. The Summit's certified clinical supervisors and trained play therapists incorporate evidence-based practices and techniques. The Summit provided 5514 sessions of Specialized Child and Play Therapy Services in Office-based settings and served 450 unduplicated clients. Client assistance pro bono discounts and fee subsidies ensure that those in need receive the help they need. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Program: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured program of psychotherapy with a strong educational component. It equips individuals with skills for managing intense emotions and navigating social relationships. Originally developed to address self-destructive impulses in chronically suicidal patients, DBT is also effective for treating borderline personality disorder, emotion dysregulation, and various psychiatric conditions. When appropriate, DBT can be administered in an outpatient setting, allowing individuals to attend therapy sessions and skills groups while continuing to live at home, attend school, and continue to work. The Summit utilizes therapists and clinical supervisors who have received Advanced Training to provide DBT therapy and DBT education groups that train clients in mindfulness practices, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Educational groups are provided for adults, teens (and family members of teens). The Summit provided 1,218 hours of outpatient DBT programming and served 219 adults, adolescents, and family members. Client assistance pro bono discounts and fee subsidies ensure that those in need receive the help they need. Psychological Testing Program: The Summit also provides psychological and psycho-educational testing, screenings and assessments for adults, children, and adolescents. The Summit developed cost-effective, early intervention screenings for mental health, learning disabilities and attentio

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 100%; rating input score 100
• Program expense ratio: 88.8%; rating input score 89
• Fundraising efficiency: $14.04 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 49; 49th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 4 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 67
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Pass
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 72nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 87.5%; rating input score 88; 19th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 89
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -14.2%; rating input score 10; 10th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.4; rating input score 13; 13th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.27; rating input score 37; 37th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 12.9%; rating input score 23; 23rd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 13.5% per year; rating input score 100; 74th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 12.9% per year; rating input score 100; 77th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 22.6% per year; rating input score 100; 87th percentile among comparable filings