Sarah Macedo
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Rhode Island
Trauma-Survivors of sexual assault-Academic pressure-LGBTQIA topics-Transgender identities-Anxiety-Depression-
Sarah Macedo
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Professional statement
Sarah Macedo is a therapist in Bristol, RI with expertise in helping individuals with anxiety, depression, and trauma, particularly survivors of sexual assault. She also is passionate about working with the LGBTQ community and works with individuals struggling with their sexuality and gender identity. Located a 4min drive from Roger Williams University, she sees many students, especially in the law and forensic psych programs, who are managing academic pressures.
Sarah works with young adults, college students, adults, parents, and couples to find a creative treatment approach that works well for the specific issues the clients would like to focus on. She practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, narrative therapy, and supportive therapy. As a former yoga instructor, her interventions are aware of the mind/body connection and the impact of emotional health on the physical body.
Sarah emphasizes starting where the individual is when they walk in the door, and creates an empathetic and supportive space in which to do so. She works hard to help individuals who have been feeling stuck in their past experiences with mental health care.
Work and Education
Private practice
Shri Studio, Community-based Yoga Instructor
Butler Hospital
Boston University, MSW, 2009
Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Survivors of sexual assault - Sexual assault (especially as a university student), accidents, domestic violence; processing memories of the trauma
Academic pressure - Supports high-achieving individuals who are feeling overwhelmed and are struggling with balancing the pressures of coursework; sees many students from Roger Williams University, especially the law and forensic psych programs; helps students find ways to ground themselves, cope with their stress, and reach their goals
LGBTQIA topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Transgender identities - Provides therapeutic support before, during, and after transition. Regularly attends conferences on transgender topics.
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
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Parents
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Sarah Macedo is accepting clients paying listed fees or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:
- Beacon Health Options
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Brown University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Johnson and Wales University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
- RISD Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan
- University of Rhode Island (URI) Student Insurance (United Healthcare)
Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$130 (45min)
- Initial session:$130 (45min)
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:
Payment options
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Venmo