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Sarah Pursell
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
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Shelton, CT 06484
Let's Connect (203) 240-1309
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As a current Doctoral student in a clinical psychology (PsyD) program, I primarily work with clients 10+ years old who struggle with significant emotional dysregulation, interpersonal conflict, depression/anxiety, and trauma-related issues. I work in collaboration with parents and caregivers in understanding/managing their children’s emotions/behaviors while building upon preexisting strengths within the family system. Through therapy, I support clients in their journey of self-growth and empower them to take an active role in shaping the life they deserve.
Fundamentally, I focus on establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship that facilitates sharing. When clients are ready, I take a warm, compassionate, yet direct approach in challenging clients to make actionable change in their lives that align with their values and goals.
I encourage clients to reflect upon patterns that show up in their life and their relationships and help to identify aspects in their life to change. I focus on building self-awareness of the interplay between each individual’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors utilizing evidence-based practices that also support clients in navigating a balanced life.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
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Sarah Pursell
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Dr. Richard Meagher (Connecticut / 003826) Sarah Pursell
- Attended University of Hartford, MA, Graduated 2024
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Trauma and PTSD
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family Systems
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Strength-Based
Location
Nearby Areas
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Sarah Pursell
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA