Sara Casen
Psychologist, PhD
California
Anxiety -ADHD-Dating- Depression-College & graduate student mental health- Relationship issues-
Sara Casen
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Professional statement
Dr. Casen specializes in working with young professionals and college/graduate students, often around goals related to academic/career success, self awareness, dating, self-esteem, and relationships. Overwhelmed by academic/career challenges and pressures? Stressed by trying to achieve some sense of work-life balance and coming up short? Struggling to create a sense of community and identify a professional path forward? Frustrated by dating experiences, especially because you feel ready to invest in satisfying relationships? Dr. Casen works together with her clients to create a manageable action plan to increase a sense of well-being and actualize potential.
Dr. Casen views therapy as a compassionate and collaborative process. Her clients generally appreciate her practical approach, with a focus on gaining concrete new skills to help them live their best life in both the personal and professional realms. Therapy with Dr. Casen aims to build upon strengths, helping to create the change clients would like to see in their lives in a sensitive and productive manner.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 12 years
Fordham University, PhD, 2013
Licensure
California: 31898Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
Dating - Exploring one’s thoughts and beliefs about dating and the values that one brings into the dating world; processing through the ups and downs of meeting new people and starting or ending relationships
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- United Healthcare
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$300 (50min)
- Sliding scale:$200 - $300
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- IvyPay