Dr. Jennifer Sumner, PhD, CA | Psychologist

About Dr. Jennifer Sumner

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Children (<13)

Families

Seniors (65+)

Individuals

Groups

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Jennifer Sumner

Dr. Sumner completed a post-baccalaureate fellowship at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke specializing in cortical physiology. She went on to earn a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Brigham Young University with an emphasis on neuropsychology. She completed an APA accredited internship in clinical neuropsychology and a postdoctoral research fellowship in neuropsychology at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. She spent the next 12 years as a lead research associate in the UC San Diego School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Adjunct Faculty at the University of San Diego. Dr. Sumner worked as the director of neuropsychology at Kaizen Brain Center for almost a decade. She currently serves in the same role at Salma Health. Dr. Jennifer Sumner is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with specialty training in neuropsychology. Her primary focus is on cognitive assessment, rehabilitation, and cognitive health coaching. Dr. Sumner believes that every neurological injury is unique and requires an individually tailored approach to treatment. This includes a focus on the “whole person” addressing physical, behavioral, emotional, and cognitive functioning. Dr. Sumner has worked in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation acute care as well as outpatient community clinics and has extensive experience working with individuals who have suffered a variety of neurological injuries and illness including brain tumors, stroke, dementia, neurodevelopmental disorders, and traumatic brain injury. She particularly enjoys participating in early neurorehabilitation interventions like cognitive training as well as medical/health counseling, treatment planning, and concussion management.

In-network insurances

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

Pain Management Consultation

Psychiatry Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

Pain Management Consultation

Psychiatry Consultation

Office location

Dr. Jennifer Sumner, PhD also offers online video visits for patients

Salma Health

4180 La Jolla Village Dr, Ste 240, La Jolla, CA 92037

Get directions

Education and background

Practice names

Salma Health

Education and training

Brigham Young University, PhD in Clinical Psychology
UC San Diego School of Medicine (Post-Doctoral Fellowship)
UC San Diego School of Medicine, Internship in Neuropsychology

NPI number

1518415413

Patient reviews

Help Dr. Jennifer Sumner build an online reputation by being the first to leave a review after having an appointment.

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Jennifer Sumner?

Generally, Dr. Jennifer Sumner has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Sumner's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Jennifer Sumner accepting new patients?

Dr. Jennifer Sumner generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Sumner's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dr. Jennifer Sumner accept my insurance?

Choose your insurance plan to verify if Dr. Sumner is in-network.

Can I make an appointment with Dr. Jennifer Sumner online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Sumner using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Dr. Jennifer Sumner work with?

Dr. Jennifer Sumner works with Salma Health.

Where is Dr. Jennifer Sumner's office located?

Dr. Jennifer Sumner has 2 office locations in La Jolla, view full addresses on Dr. Sumner's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Jennifer Sumner?

Dr. Jennifer Sumner frequently sees patients for Pain Management Consultation, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Jennifer Sumner on their profile.