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Welcome

Drew Summerer, PsyD

Licensed Psychologist

President Elect, Oregon Psychological Association

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If we can help one another bear the darkness rather than evade it, perhaps one day we will be able to see the light—as finite human beings, finitely bonded to one another.

Robert D. Stolorow

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ABOUT DR. SUMMERER

I am a licensed psychologist based in Portland, Oregon. I earned my Doctor of Psychology degree from an APA-accredited program at George Fox University.  Since 2012, I have worked in various mental health settings, including inpatient psychiatric units, public schools, primary care, university counseling, and community mental health. As a psychologist, my doctoral training has offered me extensive expertise in areas such as human development, psychopathology and clinical diagnosis, personality theories, psychotherapy, neuropsychological/biological foundations, assessment, supervision and consultation, and peer-reviewed scientific research.

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PSYCHOTHERAPY

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My approach to psychotherapy is integrative, meaning I frequently pull from the wisdom of various evidence-based theoretical, philosophical, and empirical approaches to inform the uniqueness of each encounter. 

I find most grounding in a collection of clinical theories or sensibilities known as relational psychoanalysis.  These theories emphasize the significance of formative relationships, experiences, and other social and contextual processes in the development of the mind--they also honor the relational context and process in which healing and growth emerge.

​As a therapist, I first and foremost work to meet my patients where they are in their mental health journey.  I seek to create an environment characterized by empathy, curiosity, and appreciation for complexity and paradox.  I try to help my patients hold tensions and honor multiple (oftentimes conflicting) emotional realities. I hope to cultivate a stance of tenderness, warmth, and understanding towards emotion-states and parts of yourself that are difficult to bear, and to engage in a meaning-making process that allows for insight, grief, liberation, and openness to new possibilities.

As a psychologist, I do not prescribe medications; however, I often coordinate with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and primary care physicians who can prescribe medications when indicated.

 

PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT

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I serve as the President-Elect for the Oregon Psychological Association (OPA) board of directors.

Much of my involvement is through the OPA's Legislative Committee, where we coordinate with Oregon lawmakers to support the work of Oregon psychologists, as well as ensure Oregon residents receive competent and accessible mental health care.

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SUPERVISION & CLINICAL TRAINING

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I provide supervision and clinical consultation to doctoral psychology students, postdocs, and other mental health professionals.  

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there is you and you
this is a relationship
this is the most important relationship.

Nayyirah Waheed

CLINICAL FOCUS

I currently work with adults in individual psychotherapy.  My practice is intentionally broad and general.  My background and training as a clinically-focused psychologist gives me a breadth of experience in treating emotional distress and mental health conditions through utilizing evidence-based insights and principles from the field of psychology.

Topic/Conditions/Presenting concerns I have experience and interest include:

  • Anxiety

  • Mood Disorders

  • Trauma

  • Relationships

  • Family of Origin Concerns

  • Grief and loss

  • Identity Development

  • Personality Disorders 

  • Gender Identity

  • LGBTQ+ individuals

  • Poly/non-monogamous relationships 

  • Neurodivergent processes

  • Autism

  • ADHD

  • Religious Trauma  

  • Spirituality

FAQ

WHERE DO YOU PRACTICE?

 

I am currently licensed in Oregon and Washington. I offer both in-person and telehealth visits

 

WHAT ARE YOUR RATES?

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My standard rates are:

$180.00 for a 45 minute session

$240.00 for a 60 minute session

$275.00 for an initial intake

 

DO YOU OFFER SLIDING SCALE RATES?

 

I reserve a portion of my caseload for individuals covered by the Oregon Health Plan/Medicaid

 

DO YOU TAKE INSURANCE?

 

I am in-network with PacificSource, First Choice, Aetna, Regence BCBS, Moda, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, Cigna, Kaiser PPO, and Medicare.  All other insurers I am able to bill as an out-of-network provider.

No Surprise Act (2022)

Learn about your rights and protections against surprise billing practices here and at cms.gov/nosurprises.

CONTACT ME

I am not taking new patients at this time

2279 NW Irving St

Portland, OR 97210

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Enter through the front gate.  Take a left on the front porch.  A staircase on the west side of the building leads to the office suites.  Please respect the privacy of house residents and other building tenants. 

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