Psychologist, Assistant Professor
Psychology
Department: Family Medicine
I became a clinical health psychologist because I am passionate about helping each patient improve their quality of life. My goal is to teach people the skills they need to know so that they are better equipped to handle life’s challenges without needing to be in therapy for their entire lives.
I see patients for conditions such as anxiety and depression and address sleep issues. I also provide personality and ADHD assessments and evaluate patients who are considering bariatric surgery. In addition, I am a member of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists, and I am a certified grief specialist.
I love that my role at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center includes helping to train the next generation of clinicians. Teaching helps me look at things from different perspectives and stay current with research opportunities. I have previously published a chapter in the book Psychology of Mindfulness and my work has been featured in the Cambridge Dictionary of Psychology.
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As of 11/3/2025, Kelley Drayer has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
