About Sarah Epstein, LMFT
Sarah is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in work with individuals suffering from anxiety, the impact of chronic caregiving, family dysfunction, and grief. .
Sarah additionally specializes in works with couples, adult children and their parents, and healthcare workers.
Sarah is a sought-out media expert for issues related to couples and families, and has been featured in Forbes, NBC, Readers Digest, HuffPost, WebMD, and others.
Sarah is also a contributing writer for Psychology Today where her column has amassed over 3.4 million readers for articles about intergenerational family dynamics, grief, and emotional wellness. Read her latest articles here.
When she’s not seeing clients or writing, Sarah spends time with her husband and daughters, reading, cooking, and traveling.
Sarah provides in-person and telehealth therapy to Texas residents and telehealth therapy to residents of Pennsylvania, Washington DC, and Maryland.
Background & Licensure
Master of Family Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University, with honors
Pennsylvania LMFT License #MF001259
Texas LMFT License #204144
Maryland License LCM1064
Washington DC License #LMFT200001354
EMDR Training Part 1 & 2 completed
Level 2 Gottman Couples Therapy Certification
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Certification
Read Sarah’s Latest Articles in Psychology Today
Before becoming a therapist, I had no idea what it meant to “hold space” for somebody. I’d never heard the term. But now, the term proliferates social media and serves as the foundation of mine (and most other therapists') work. Holding space is the backbone of supportive relationships and bridges the gap between two people when one person is in distress.