Sari  Chait
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Sari Chait

She/Her/Hers

Psychologist, PhD
Massachusetts, New York Accepting Online
Newton Not Accepting In-person
Updated February 9, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Sleep disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Adjustment to illness
  • Cancer survivorship
  • Weight loss & management

Professional statement

Dr. Sari Chait is a Clinical Psychologist in Newton, MA who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy with additional expertise in health psychology.  She works with people on adjustment to chronic illness and cancer, insomnia, weight loss, anxiety, depression, and stress management.  Dr. Chait especially enjoys working with women trying to juggle life's many demands and coping with associated stress and worry.

Dr. Chait primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).  She works with her clients to develop a toolbox of skills to help them manage their mood and stress or make lifestyle and behavioral changes.  Using CBT, Dr. Chait helps her clients develop healthy coping tools, adjust thought patterns, and better manage their distress.  She has additional expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), an intervention that targets thoughts and behaviors that impact sleep and cause or worsen insomnia.

Dr. Chait is warm and compassionate and strives to create an environment where clients feel safe and comfortable.  She focuses on teaching clients skills that they can apply in their everyday lives to manage whatever hurdles they encounter.  Before working in private practice, Dr. Chait worked in several medical settings including the VA Boston Healthcare System and a healthcare startup based in Boston.  She received her PhD from the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. As part of her training, she completed a clinical internship and fellowship at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, where she received in-depth training that included both general mental health and health psychology.

Dr. Chait's office is in Newton, conveniently located off of Route 9 and I-95.  She also offers video sessions for folks who are not able to come in person.


Message to clients

Life can be exhausting, whether it's dealing with stress, anxiety, insomnia, or all of the above. Talking to someone each week and learning skills that you can use in your every day life can make a huge difference in allowing you to be more present and enjoy your life more.


Specialties

Sleep disorders - Exploring ways to improve sleep patterns, develop healthy sleep hygiene, master relaxation techniques, manage stressors, reduce worrying, and address insomnia

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

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

Adjustment to illness - Receiving a diagnosis; adjusting to lifestyle and medication changes; coping with related changes in mood, emotions, and relationships; managing symptoms and stress

Cancer survivorship - Working with cancer survivors to find a new normal

Weight loss & management - Healthy approaches to weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight; promoting positive body image




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)
  • Loveland Therapy Fund Clients

Insurance

  • Lyra Health

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $240 (50min)
  • Initial session: $240 (50min)
  • Brief sessions for insomnia: $165 (25min)

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
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

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

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week

Location(s)

Newton practice
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Massachusetts)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Private Practice, 2018 - Present
Iora Health, 2016 - 2019
VA Boston Healthcare System, 2011 - 2016

University of South Florida, PhD, 2009
New York University, BA, 2002


Licensure

Massachusetts: 9848

New York: 019252


Languages

English


Client testimonials

"She had clear communication and was respectful."
- Zencare client • March 2021
"Dr. Chait was very easy to talk to."
- Zencare client • February 2021