Sari Kaplan

Sari Kaplan, Ph.D. earned a BA in Spanish Language and Literature from Barnard College of Columbia University. She subsequently completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at New School University, a program accredited by the American Psychological Association. Dr. Kaplan completed clinical training at various sites across New York City, including the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health and Beth Israel Medical Center in Manhattan. In her 12 years of private practice , she has provided psychotherapy to adult individuals, couples, and families, as well as supervision of early-career therapists.

Dr. Kaplan has been successful in helping many patients find solutions in areas related to depression and anxiety, relationship conflict, trauma (including work with both posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth), multicultural issues, motivational difficulties, conflict resolution and career concerns, as well as issues related to personal identity and sense of meaning. She focuses on helping clients to reach their personal goals, clarify values toward making life changes, identify personal strengths, and develop tools to improve quality of life. Her focal point is dealing with the stress people experience daily; addressing common problems and worries that can mount into serious issues when not treated properly. All therapeutic change is underpinned by a collaborative treatment plan that identifies the patient’s goals for psychotherapy; Dr. Kaplan believes strongly in the importance of a strong treatment alliance and a shared agenda for treatment. Ultimately, Dr. Kaplan strives to help her patients to heal and to grow toward greater fulfillment and life satisfaction.

In addition, as a bilingual (Spanish-speaking) provider, she has over 20 years of experience working with patients from Spain and Latin America so that language is not a barrier to accessing help. Better understanding of a patient’s cultural background provides valuable context and offers a deeper understanding of the troubles they face.