Dr. Sara Michelson
Psychologist
Welcome!
I am Dr. Sara Michelson, a licensed psychologist with more than fifteen years of experience treating anxiety and insomnia and providing psychological evaluations.
I specialize in treating anxiety and insomnia through evidence-based treatments. I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), which is a first-line treatment for chronic sleep difficulties and when treating anxiety, I integrate supportive therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
My goal is to provide a compassionate and supportive environment where you can feel understood and empowered. I combine empathy and insight with evidence-based therapeutic methods to help you move toward your goals.
Together, we will explore patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and identify meaningful shifts that support lasting change.
Licensed Psychologist
North Carolina
New York
PSYPACT
Therapy For Anxiety
Anxiety is a natural response to stress, but when it becomes persistent or overwhelming, it can interfere with daily life, relationships, and overall well-being.
Therapy provides a supportive and structured space to understand the sources of your anxiety and to develop effective ways of managing it.
Therapy Specializations
How Therapy Works
Our work together begins with an initial consultation, during which we will discuss your background, current concerns, and goals for therapy.
I offer individual psychotherapy sessions that last fifty-five minutes and are typically held on a weekly basis.
Working With Me
Sessions are conducted via a HIPAA-compliant platform, which can be accessed using a phone, tablet, or computer.
Do you offer a free brief phone consultation?
I have found that in order to meaningfully address initial questions, it is important for me to have a more thorough understanding of your history, which typically requires more than a 10–15 minute phone call. It is also difficult to convey my therapeutic approach to your specific concerns in such a brief conversation. In practice, these conversations often extend to 30 minutes or more without providing sufficient depth. A 55-minute intake appointment allows for a more thorough discussion and gives both of us a clearer sense of whether working together would be a good fit.
What Is Your Theoretical Orientation?
I use an integrative approach that is tailored to each individual’s needs. My primary framework is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and I draw from other therapeutic orientations as appropriate based on the presenting concerns. CBT is often highly effective in reducing symptoms and improving overall functioning. This approach typically includes work outside of sessions, which helps support progress and allows therapy to move forward in a more focused and effective way.