Shauna Summers
(They/Them/Theirs)
Psychologist
Hello! I identify as nonbinary and queer, and I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. I am an affirming practitioner.
People seek counseling / therapy for many reasons - to gain understanding and insights, make changes, process experiences, for support and encouragement, and many others. Whether you are looking for a safe place to discuss whatever is on your mind, are interested in making life changes, or just want to give therapy a try, I welcome the opportunity to meet with you and see how I may be able to help. You can count on me to be reliable, truthful, and kind. My approach to therapy recognizes the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship. I identify as queer and specialize in working with members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. I am an affirming practitioner. If you would like to have a brief, introductory conversation to discuss what you are looking for and how I may be able to help, please give me a call or send an email. An initial screening consultation is free. I look forward to hearing from you.
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Life Transitions
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Polyamorous relationship
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Immigrants
- Neurodivergent people
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who are blind or visually impaired
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- Professional Healthcare Providers
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Academic Coaching
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Social Skills Training
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Rhode Island
- Aetna – Connecticut
- Aetna – Massachusetts
- Aetna – New York
- Anthem – Connecticut
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Connecticut
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Rhode Island
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Massachusetts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – New York
- Cigna – Rhode Island
- Cigna – Massachusetts
- Cigna – New York
- Harvard Pilgrim Health – Rhode Island
- Harvard Pilgrim Health – Massachusetts
- Managed Health Network (MHN) – Connecticut
- Medicaid – Rhode Island
- Medicare – Rhode Island
- Multiplan – Massachusetts
- Multiplan – New York
- Multiplan – Rhode Island
- Multiplan – Connecticut
- Neighborhood Health Plan (NHP) – Rhode Island
- Neighborhood Health Plan (NHP) – Massachusetts
- Optum – New York
- Optum – Massachusetts
- Oxford Health Plan – Connecticut
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS) – Connecticut
- UHC – New York
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
Psychologist
PS01065, Rhode Island
Psychologist
PSY11566, Massachusetts
Psychologist
4222, Connecticut
Psychologist
27443, New York
Education
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), 2005
I focused on college student development and non-cognitive factors that correlate with academic success.
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2002
I focused on the correlations between various personality types and perceived career barriers.