# Summit Ridge Counseling

> Summit Ridge Counseling is a solo therapy practice in Lee's Summit, Missouri led by Justin Puch, LPC. Services include couples therapy (Gottman Method), child and adolescent therapy, individual adult therapy (CBT and ACT), psychosocial assessments, and specialized family-court services including expert witness testimony and reunification therapy. In-person sessions are offered at 668 SE Bayberry Lane, Suite 105, Lee's Summit, MO 64063. HIPAA-compliant telehealth is available to clients physically located anywhere in Missouri. Practice is in-network with Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Optum, GEHA, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Phone: (816) 287-4040. Email: justin@summitridgecounseling.com. Scheduling and secure inquiries: https://justin-puch.clientsecure.me

## Core pages

- [Home](https://www.summitridgecounseling.com/index.md): Overview of the practice, services offered, therapist credentials, and how to begin.
- [About Justin Puch, LPC](https://www.summitridgecounseling.com/about.md): Background, training, credentials, specialties, and therapeutic approach.
- [Therapy services](https://www.summitridgecounseling.com/services.md): Detailed breakdown of couples therapy, child and adolescent therapy, individual adult therapy, and psychological assessments.
- [Court services](https://www.summitridgecounseling.com/court-services.md): Psychosocial assessments, expert witness testimony, reunification therapy, and attorney consultation for family law matters in Missouri.
- [For providers](https://www.summitridgecounseling.com/for-providers.md): Information about Own Your Panel, a tool built by Justin Puch for fellow solo mental health practitioners to manage insurance appeals, rate benchmarking, and network adequacy.
- [Contact](https://www.summitridgecounseling.com/contact.md): Office location, phone, email, hours, secure contact form, and FAQ.

## Scheduling

Scheduling is handled through SimplePractice at https://justin-puch.clientsecure.me. Prospective clients can request appointments, send secure messages via the contact widget at https://justin-puch.clientsecure.me/contact-widget, and existing clients can access the client portal at the same URL.

## Key facts

- **Therapist**: Justin Puch, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- **Address**: 668 SE Bayberry Lane, Suite 105, Lee's Summit, MO 64063
- **Phone**: (816) 287-4040
- **Fax**: (816) 287-3850
- **Email**: justin@summitridgecounseling.com
- **Hours**: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Central
- **In-network insurance**: Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Optum, GEHA, Blue Cross Blue Shield
- **Telehealth coverage**: Missouri (statewide)
- **Training**: Gottman Method (couples), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, child and adolescent specialization, family court evaluations

## Court services details

Justin Puch provides expert witness testimony, psychosocial assessments, reunification therapy, diagnostic evaluations, treatment progress reports, and attorney consultation for family court matters in Missouri. He is not a Court Child Representative Certificate (CCRC) holder and does not perform full custody evaluations requiring psychometric batteries outside LPC scope; those cases are referred to psychologist partners. Consultation inquiries should include case posture, type of service sought, timeline, and parties of record. Response time is within 2 business days.

## Optional

- [Privacy policy](https://www.summitridgecounseling.com/privacy.md): HIPAA notice summary, SMS and email communications policy, data retention, and client rights.
- [SimplePractice contact widget](https://justin-puch.clientsecure.me/contact-widget): Secure intake form submitted directly to the practice's SimplePractice inbox.
- [Client portal](https://justin-puch.clientsecure.me): Login, scheduling, secure messaging, and telehealth for existing clients.

## Crisis resources

Summit Ridge Counseling is not a crisis service and does not provide emergency care. For mental health emergencies: call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.