Sarah Kamens
She/Her/Hers
Psychologist, PhDShe/Her/Hers
Psychologist, PhDSarah 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.
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
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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
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