Sami Saghafi, PsyD

Psychologist, she/her/hers

Licensed Clinical Psychologist: New York 024430, Pennsylvania 019543, authorized to provide teletherapy in 38 states and District of Columbia through PSYPACT

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience utilizing evidence-based treatments. My overall approach to treatment is cognitive-behavioral in nature, with a specific focus and expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also have experience with treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). I have treated a diverse group of clients across a variety of settings, including community mental health clinics, college counseling centers, inpatient psychiatric hospitals and private practice. I completed a pre-doctoral internship at Ancora State Psychiatric Hospital and Rowan University’s College Counseling Center, as well as a postdoctoral fellowship under the supervision of Lata K. McGinn, PhD and Alec L. Miller, PsyD, two leading experts in CBT and DBT.

Tending to our mental health is an incredibly important part of taking care of our overall health. In therapy, I engage with clients to work toward meaningful behavior change by developing an individually tailored evidence-based approach that incorporates aspects of both mindfulness and acceptance. I also work with clients to gain a better understanding of their values and whether their current behaviors are aligned with those values. Together in therapy, we can engage in the rewarding process of working toward a life that is truly worth living. 

TREATMENT AREAS

• Depression and mood disorders

• Anxiety disorders

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

• Post-traumatic stress disorder and trauma-related issues

• Procrastination and motivation

• Interpersonal difficulties

• Identity concerns

• Borderline Personality Disorder

  and more