Sarah  Church
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Sarah Church

She/Her/Hers

Psychologist, PhD Practice: Wholeview Wellness
New York Accepting Online
Murray Hill Not Accepting In-person
Updated October 16, 2021

Specialties & Expertise

  • Alcohol and substance use
  • Compulsive behaviors

Professional statement

Dr. Sarah Church is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder & Executive Director of Wholeview Wellness, an outpatient addiction treatment center in Midtown Manhattan. Dr. Church brings more than two decades of experience treating patients navigating substance and alcohol use disorders and other mental health issues to the practice, which provides evidence based care in a collaborative setting. She also treats a variety of other issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, trauma and chronic pain. Dr. Church supports patients in all stages of recovery and works with each individual to determine treatment goals.

Therapy with Dr. Church is evidence-based and patient-centered. She draws primarily from Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) to help clients increase internal motivation for change, and to develop sustainable coping skills, while fostering the development of a strong social network and finding meaningful activities to engage in. Dr. Church also works closely with psychiatrists and supports medication-assisted treatments when appropriate and encourages patients to engage in group therapy outside of individual sessions.

Dr. Church supports each patient to make decisions that are reflective of their true personal values. She also welcomes family members of those affected by addiction to her practice, helping them to support their loved ones in seeking care. Wholeview Wellness is conveniently located a short walk from Grand Central.


Message to clients

I have developed a positive innovative approach to treatment which uses respectful and flexible techniques that have been proven to be effective in helping people move forward in their life. I approach treatment with a simple goal. To help my patients create and live healthy and happy lives.


Specialties

Alcohol and substance use - Reducing and preventing the negative impact of drug and alcohol use and addictions on physical, emotional, and relational health

Compulsive behaviors - Coping with overwhelming urges and impulses, such as hair pulling or skin picking; developing alternative ways to reduce stress and alleviate suffering




Clientele

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

Insurance

  • Fidelis Care
  • Healthfirst
  • metroplus

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $350 (45min)
  • Sliding scale: $250 - $350
  • Group sessions: $150

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
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

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

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

Wholeview has two programs, Wholeview Wellness, a private pay program, and Wholeview Direct where we take NYS Medicaid, Healthfirst, Fidelis and Metroplus through our fully virtual NYS licensed outpatient addiction treatment program.


Location(s)

Murray Hill practice
Wholeview Wellness, 369 Lexington Avenue, Suite 14A, New York, New York 10016
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 8:00am-8:00pm
  • Tue 8:00am-8:00pm
  • Wed 8:00am-8:00pm
  • Thu 8:00am-8:00pm
  • Fri 8:00am-8:00pm
  • 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 8:00am-8:00pm
  • Tue 8:00am-8:00pm
  • Wed 8:00am-8:00pm
  • Thu 8:00am-8:00pm
  • Fri 8:00am-8:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Wholeview Wellness, Founder and Executive Director, 2018 - Present
Division of Substance Abuse at Montefiore Medical Center, Executive Director, 2005 - 2018
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Assistant Professor, 2001 - 2018
Substance Treatment and Research Service (STARS) at Columbia University Medical Center, Postdoctoral Year
Yale University School of Medicine, Predoctoral Fellowship

Fordham University, PhD
Columbia University, BA


Licensure

New York: 014279

New Jersey: 35SI00683100

Connecticut: 4348


Languages

English