Dr. Elmina Lanier Summerall
Psychiatrist, MD
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Dr. Lanier Summerall attended Yale University, where she studied philosophy in the Great Books Program. She later studied Molecular Biology at the University of Colorado, where she and her husband moved after getting married. She received her medical degree from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Program, and completed her residency at Dartmouth Medical School. She also trained at Massachusetts General Hospital with Dr. Theodore Stern in his area of expertise (Consult Psychiatry) and learned from his immense skill at building strong rapport with all patients.
Dr. Summerall has experience in inpatient, and outpatient settings, along with teaching and research. She has worked in hospital administration, government entities, most importantly the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Dr. Summerall values transparent communication and will work with you to create the change.
he treats patients as unique individuals and treatment is put into place with individualized plans in mind. Her approach to patients, which emphasizes holistic, patient centered, strength based treatment built on a foundation of strong doctor-patient alliance and evidence based medical knowledge.
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Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Humana
- Magellan
- MagnaCare
- Meritain Health
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Dr. Elmina Lanier Summerall
Psychiatrist, MD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: South Carolina / 40246 Elmina Lanier Summerall
- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, Graduated 2001
Education and Years In Practice
Dr. Elmina Lanier Summerall
Psychiatrist, MD
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Medication Management
- ADHD
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Elmina Lanier Summerall
Psychiatrist, MD
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Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
- Psychodynamic
- Supportive Therapy
Dr. Elmina Lanier Summerall
Psychiatrist, MD
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