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.
Frequently asked questions
How long can assessments take?
A complete neuropsychological assessment is performed on 2 separate days. The first day is a 1-2 hour interview, the second day is a 3-5 hour testing session.
Who should consider neuropsychological assessments?
Anyone noticing changes in memory, attention, language, problem-solving, processing speed or post-stroke should consider assessments. It’s especially helpful for people concerned about dementia/Alzheimer’s, recovering from a brain injury, tracking cognitive changes over time, or needing data to personalize a treatment plan.
Is Salma Health right for me?
If you’re living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental health challenges and haven’t found the relief you deserve, Salma Health may be a good fit. Our approach combines advanced diagnostics, personalized treatment, and compassionate care to help you find what truly works for you. The first step is a short consultation with our team, we’ll help determine the best path forward together.
How do I know what therapies are right for me?
Every journey at Salma Health begins with a comprehensive evaluation led by our clinical team. Together, we’ll understand your symptoms, history, and goals, then design a personalized care plan that may include TMS, esketamine, talk therapy, or other evidence based treatments. No two care plans are alike; each is tailored to your unique needs.
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