Lester
Psychologist, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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When life feels heavy, scattered, or stuck, therapy can help you regain clarity, stability, and momentum. If you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship stress, family conflict, life transitions, or the emotional strain of aging, you don’t have to sort it out alone. Together, we can better understand what is keeping you off balance, strengthen coping tools, and help you move toward calmer thoughts, healthier relationships, and a more hopeful, grounded daily life.
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist who has been in practice for decades, and I tailor treatment to each individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. In our sessions, you can expect thoughtful listening, a detailed understanding of your history, and practical, evidence-based support informed by CBT and my broad clinical experience.
If you're ready for support, reach out to schedule a session or request a free 15-minute consultation. My online practice, experience working with teens, adults, and families, and website booking options make it easy to take the next step toward feeling better.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem EAP
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna EAP
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum EAP
- Out of Network
Lester Summerfield
Psychologist, PhD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY6055 Lester Harry Summerfield
- In Practice for 47 years
- Attended United States International University, Ph.D. Professional Psychology, Graduated 1974
- Degree/Diploma from UCLA MA Speech / 1968
- Degree/Diploma from CSUN M.A. Counseling Psychology / 1971
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Lester Summerfield
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (805) 398-6846
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- ADHD
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Dementia
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Sex Therapy
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Addiction: Substance/Internet
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family / Marital
- Forensic Psychology
- Interpersonal
- Post Divorce Counseling
Lester Summerfield
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (805) 398-6846
Groups
Mixed Adult
Group consists of sophisticated, mixed adult individuals. Group focuses on these areas: *Overcoming alienation *Relationships (including marital and divorce issues) *Work Issues *Addiction *Life Transitions
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$70
Group Meets
Every Tue 5:45 P.M. - 7:15 P.M.
Location
Online
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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Location
Additional Location
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(805) 398-6846