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I am a graduate student in the Clinical Psychology Psy.D program at The American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University. I received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from San Francisco State University in 2008. In 2011, I received a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University, and will complete requirements for the Psy.D in 2013.

I was born and raised in the Bay Area. My previous clinical experience includes psychological assessment and therapy with a diverse population of adults in outpatient settings. I have also worked with the chronically mentally ill, in community mental health settings and provided crisis intervention.

I joined Kaiser Permanente in 2010. Since joining the Chemical Dependency Recovery Program, I have worked in the adolescent family program and the adult program. I have worked with adults, teens, families and couples. Currently, I provide individual therapy and facilitate different treatment groups, such as the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Education Group, Women's Psychotherapy Group and a Dual Diagnosis Group for patients with co-existing psychiatric and substance use disorders.

It is rewarding to help individuals recover from alcohol and drug dependency. I enjoy working with patients who are making healthy choices to improve their lives.

Outside of work, I like to read, the outdoors, mindfulness meditation, traveling, and listening to music.

Melanie Summerhayes, M.A.
Psy.D Candidate

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