Skills for managing intense emotions - and everything that comes with them.

Let’s build a life worth living.

You’re not in this alone.

You might feel like your emotions go from 0 to 100 fast—like you’re overwhelmed, reacting in ways you don’t want to, or struggling to feel in control. Maybe you’ve tried to cope, but nothing really sticks, and it’s exhausting. If you’re dealing with intense emotions, self-harm urges, or suicidal thoughts, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure this out by yourself.

I aim to create a space where you can be honest about what you’re going through without judgment, where we can make sense of patterns that feel confusing or hard to change.

Why work with me?

Hi! I’m Sari, and I am so glad that you are here.

I'm a therapist, a dance teacher, and a mom of two. I grew up in New Jersey, built a life in Pennsylvania, and bring a lot of warmth, energy, and real-world perspective into the therapy room.

I specialize in working with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. My approach is grounded in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and other evidence-based practices — but always tailored to you. I'm both compassionate and direct, and I care deeply about creating a space where you feel safe enough to be honest about what's really going on.

My goal is simple: to help you go from feeling stuck to building a life that actually feels worth living.

Check out my article in Psychology Today to learn more about me.

Testimonials

  • Megan Kuhn Sullivan | Clinical Social Work Therapist, MSW, LCSW

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    Sari is an outstanding clinician with a strong depth of clinical expertise. She demonstrates a genuine commitment to her work and consistently shows deep care and compassion for her clients. I highly recommend working with her to improve your life.

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  • Deborah L Robey | Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

    “

    Sari is a highly skilled therapist who works with adolescents, adults and families in crisis. She is warm and empathetic and helps her clients to feel respected and accepted without judgement.

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My Services

  • One-on-one sessions focused on building insight, coping skills, and emotional resilience in a safe, supportive space.

  • Helping children and teens manage anxiety, emotional regulation, social challenges, school stress, and life transitions in a way that feels engaging and age-appropriate.

  • Specialized support for identity development, peer relationships, college transitions, and increasing independence.

  • Support for improving communication, rebuilding trust, navigating conflict, and strengthening connection.

  • Helping families improve communication, reduce conflict, and better understand one another to create a more supportive home environment.

  • Helping parents better understand and support their child’s emotional needs, behaviors, and challenges.

  • Tools and strategies to manage overwhelming thoughts, reduce anxiety, and feel more in control day-to-day.

  • Support in navigating low mood, motivation struggles, and emotional ups and downs.

  • Compassionate, non-judgmental care focused on safety, emotional regulation, and building healthier coping strategies.

  • Targeted support for emotional intensity, relationship challenges, and distress tolerance using evidence-based approaches.

  • Practical skills to better understand, manage, and express emotions in healthier ways.

  • Support for the real-life stressors that come up for all of us—feeling overwhelmed, relationship struggles, work stress, parenting challenges, and finding balance.

  • Support through major life changes such as college transitions, relationship shifts, parenthood, or career changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • An individual session is $150, a couples session is $185.

  • I am Out of Network for insurance companies. This means you will receive a bill and submit it to your insurance company for payments. Once you reach your out of network deductible, you will receive reimbursement from your insurance company for your OON percentage split.

  • I accept all major credit cards, and Health Savings Account / FSA.

  • I offer virtual sessions for patients located in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

  • Yes! Please reach out for availability.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’re not sure where to begin. You don’t have to have everything figured out to reach out. I’m here to help you. Therapy with me isn’t just about skills—it’s about feeling understood.