Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and accepts 50 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 7 more.
Hello, my name is Sarah Kushnir, I am a LCSW and have been working in mental health for the past 12 years. I believe in teaching skills to patients so they are well-equipped to be able to process their thoughts and feelings, to be able to thrive in their world. It is important to walk with the patient on their healing journey and allow them to be the guide for treatment.
Patients can expect to be interviewed about their present symptoms, focusing on frequency, intensity, and duration. Patients can also expect to discuss relevant history and each system in their life in order for me to better understand them and conceptualize treatment. Patients can also expect to get empathy and support in order to build rapport and trust; it is vital patients feel comfortable.
I feel my greatest strength is getting on people's level, being non-judgmental and open to every person I meet.
I like to work with anyone that has a desire to grow within themselves. I love people that are willing to take inventory and reflect on their thought and behavior patterns that are causing them to experience a vast myriad of symptoms that may inhibit them from fully thriving in their life.
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Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Capital Blue Cross
Capital Blue Cross - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Geisinger - Commercial
Geisinger - Medicare
Geisinger – Dual (Geisinger Gold HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Highmark
Highmark - Medicare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UPMC Health Plan
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT with all my patients, it helps patients process their thoughts and feelings in order to have healthier thinking, reducing and eliminating unhealthy thought patterns.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
I use this treatment for trauma, it is very effective at reshaping unhealthy beliefs associated with trauma.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use DBT regularly to treat patients with the four tenets of DBT: distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.
Motivational Interviewing
I use MIT to help patients address potential changes that need made.
6 ratings with written reviews
June 26, 2025
I'm loving this journey so far. You are kind and intelligent. It has been challenging but I will embrace the challenges and continue to grow. Thank you Sarah!
May 9, 2025
LOVED her! We clicked! Very easy to talk to too. I'm looking forward to working with her
April 26, 2025
I've been trying to find someone who I feel will make a difference. After only one visit, I feel extremely hopeful. Sarah was very on point and I look forward to our next session.