Sarah  Kamens
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Sarah Kamens

She/Her/Hers

Psychologist, PhD
New York, Kansas, Florida, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Washington DC, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming Accepting Online
Overland Park Accepting In-person
Updated March 24, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Self-esteem
  • Loneliness
  • Existential crisis & challenges

Professional statement

Sarah Kamens, PhD (she/hers) is a clinical psychologist who supports clients in finding their inner compass. Dr. Kamens works with people facing a variety of challenges including difficulties in relationships or at work, depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, life transitions, social marginalization, discrimination, and existential concerns. She has expertise in working with people who have experienced difficult events such as trauma and stress, as well as in working with people who are struggling with their beliefs.

Using person-centered and integrative approaches, Dr. Kamens supports clients in exploring the meanings of experiences and implementing concrete strategies. She believes that therapy is about improving individual lives and about addressing the problems in the world that lead to psychological distress. Dr. Kamens is honored to be present with clients as they discover the great power that they have within themselves.

Dr. Kamens completed her predoctoral clinical training at the Yale University School of Medicine / Connecticut Mental Health Center in adult community mental health. Her postdoctoral clinical training took place at the Yale Specialized Treatment Early in Psychosis program. She received an MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fordham University. She holds an MA in Communication from the European Graduate School in what is now the Division of Philosophy, Art & Critical Thought. She graduated from New York University (summa cum laude) with a BA in Psychology and English & American Literature.

In her own life, Dr. Kamens transitioned from a career in academia to private practice and is familiar with challenges facing students and faculty. She has lived abroad in Europe and the Middle East and draws on those experiences when working with clients facing migration and discrimination. Dr. Kamens is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and believes that love is love.


Message to clients

At its core, therapy is about listening to a voice deep within yourself. A voice that you might not have heard for … who knows how long. A voice that has been muffled or shut off because of all of those things in the world, and the sadness or anxiety that you’re feeling inside. Other people don’t always know how much you’re carrying on your shoulders. It takes a lot to just get through the motions of each day. So you’ve lost touch with that voice inside, and with the person it belongs to.

Therapy is about finding your way home to you. It is about remembering and being just who you are, where you need to be, at this moment in time. As an integrative and person-centered therapist, I tailor my approach specifically to you and your unique experiences. My role is to be a supportive guide as you embark on this unique journey of self-discovery.

The first step (reaching out!) can be the most difficult and takes a lot of courage. You can schedule a free consultation using the telephone or email address above. You can also learn more about my research, writing, and teaching on my website. I hope to meet you and look forward to answering any questions that you might have about my practice.


Specialties

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Anxiety - Coping with worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep problems, and loss of interest or pleasure in life

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

Loneliness - Developing an understanding of loneliness, including its origins and how it impacts daily life; increasing social supports and meaningful interactions with others

Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Sarah Kamens is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $275 (50min)
  • Sliding scale: $150 - $275
  • Initial session: $350 (90min)
  • Couples sessions: $350 (55min)
  • Group sessions: $80 (55min)
  • Family sessions: $350 (55min)
  • Consultation: $275 (50min)

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:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • IvyPay
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed
Therapist's note

I provide support for clients who are unsure whether their insurance reimburses for out-of-network providers.


Location(s)

Online Sessions (New York)
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Online Sessions (Kansas)
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Online Sessions (Florida)
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Overland Park practice
11900 College Blvd., Suite 310, Overland Park, Kansas 66210
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Online Sessions (Alabama)
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Online Sessions (Arizona)
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Online Sessions (Arkansas)
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Online Sessions (Colorado)
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Online Sessions (Connecticut)
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Online Sessions (Delaware)
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Online Sessions (Washington DC)
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Online Sessions (Georgia)
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Online Sessions (Idaho)
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Online Sessions (Illinois)
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Online Sessions (Indiana)
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Online Sessions (Kentucky)
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Online Sessions (Maine)
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Online Sessions (Maryland)
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Online Sessions (Minnesota)
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Online Sessions (Missouri)
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Online Sessions (Nebraska)
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Online Sessions (Nevada)
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Online Sessions (New Hampshire)
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Online Sessions (New Jersey)
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Online Sessions (North Carolina)
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Online Sessions (Ohio)
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Online Sessions (Oklahoma)
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Online Sessions (Pennsylvania)
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Online Sessions (Tennessee)
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Online Sessions (Texas)
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Online Sessions (Utah)
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Online Sessions (Virginia)
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Online Sessions (Washington)
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Online Sessions (West Virginia)
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Online Sessions (Wisconsin)
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Work and Education

Years of Experience: 7 years

SUNY Old Westbury, Assistant Professor of Psychology, 2020 - 2023
Wesleyan University, Visiting Professor of Psychology, 2018 - 2019
Wesleyan University, Postdoctoral Fellow in Psychology, 2017 - 2018
Fordham University, Graduate Teaching Assistant, 2009 - 2012

Yale University School of Medicine, Postdoctoral Associate, STEP Program, 2017
Yale University School of Medicine, Predoctoral Fellow in Clinical & Community Psychology, 2016
Fordham University, PhD in Clinical Psychology, 2016
Fordham University, MA in Clinical Psychology, 2011


Licensure

New York: 23326

Kansas: LP 03142

Florida: TPPY2049

Alabama: 13487

Arizona: 13487

Arkansas: 13487

Colorado: 13487

Connecticut: 13487

Delaware: 13487

Washington DC: 13487

Georgia: 13487

Idaho: 13487

Illinois: 13487

Indiana: 13487

Kentucky: 13487

Maine: 13487

Maryland: 13487

Minnesota: 13487

Missouri: 13487

Nebraska: 13487

Nevada: 13487

New Hampshire: 13487

New Jersey: 13487

North Carolina: 13487

Ohio: 13487

Oklahoma: 13487

Pennsylvania: 13487

Tennessee: 13487

Texas: 13487

Utah: 13487

Virginia: 13487

Washington: 13487

West Virginia: 13487

Wisconsin: 13487

Wyoming: 13487


Languages

English


Therapy Groups

Sarah  Kamens
Trauma Providers Online Group (open to 35 states)

This online group is for medical/health providers and other therapists who provide services to individuals who have experienced chronic or acute trauma. Open to participants in 35 states (inquire for details).