Erin Michelle Sadler, PsyD

Co-Director, Mood and Trauma Disorders Program

Director, Early Childhood Trauma Services

Psychologist

Erin M. Sadler, PsyD, PMH-C, is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Division of Psychology and Behavioral Health and a clinical associate professor of pediatrics at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Dr. Sadler specializes in treating depression, trauma and anxiety disorders using evidence-based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy for adolescents (DBT-A). Additionally, she is a certified provider of trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT) and child-parent psychotherapy (CPP). Dr. Sadler works with families to reduce depression and PTSD symptoms, build emotion regulation and coping strategies, and develop effective problem-solving skills. She tailors her therapeutic approach to help children from birth through adolescence and their families achieve the most meaningful treatment outcomes and build resilience into adulthood.

Dr. Sadler has a special interest in addressing adverse childhood experiences while promoting resilience and positive childhood experiences. As a certified perinatal mental health specialist, Dr. Sadler also developed the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Postpartum Support Program to help parents in the NICU who are experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. She is dedicated to providing equitable care and engaging our communities to address health disparities.

Lastly, Dr. Sadler is actively involved in the clinical training of psychology students, including predoctoral externs, interns and postdoctoral fellows.

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• Early Childhood Behavioral Health Program
• Mood and Trauma Disorders Program
• Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine Center
• Psychology and Behavioral Health