Sarah Kamens(She/Her/Hers)

Sarah Kamens, PhD (she/hers) is a clinical psychologist who supports clients in finding their own internal 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. Her integrative practice is grounded in humanistic-existential, person-centered, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming approaches.

Dr. Kamens supports clients in both exploring the meanings of experiences and implementing concrete strategies to address challenges that they face. 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.