Sari Chait
She/Her/Hers
Psychologist, PhD Specialties • Insurance & Fees • LocationsI am available for video sessions in MA, NY, and CT
She/Her/Hers
Psychologist, PhD Specialties • Insurance & Fees • LocationsI am available for video sessions in MA, NY, and CT
Dr. Sari Chait is a Clinical Psychologist based in Newton, MA who provides online therapy throughout MA, NY, and CT. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with additional expertise in health psychology. She works with people coping with anxiety, insomnia, fertility and postpartum struggles, adjustment to chronic illness and cancer, depression, and stress management. Dr. Chait especially enjoys working with women trying to juggle life's many demands and coping with the associated stress and worry.
Dr. Chait primarily utilizes CBT and ACT. She works with her clients to develop a toolbox of skills to help them manage their mood and stress or make healthy lifestyle changes. Dr. Chait helps her clients develop healthy coping skills, adjust the way they think about things, and better manage their overall stress. She has additional expertise in CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), a therapy that has been shown to be highly effective for treating insomnia and sleep difficulties.
Dr. Chait is warm and compassionate and strives to create a therapy space where clients feel safe and comfortable. She aims to teach 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 two VA hospitals and primary care clinics. 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 in Connecticut.
Dr. Chait's office is in Newton, conveniently located off of Route 9 and I-95. She also offers video sessions for anyone who are not able to come in person.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health - Addressing issues specific to women and families during the pregnancy and postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety
Sleep disorders - Exploring ways to improve sleep patterns, develop healthy sleep hygiene, master relaxation techniques, manage stressors, reduce worrying, and address insomnia
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
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
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Years of Experience: 14 years
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
Massachusetts: PSY9848
New York: 019252
Connecticut: 4514
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