My Story
Many years ago, I was the advertising manager for a rather intellectual literary magazine. Charged with selling advertising, I was given an American Express Card and invited people to lunch. I discovered that the conversations I engaged in, the people I engaged with, were more interesting and ultimately more compelling; and the ad space quickly faded into the background.
Over 20 Years of Specialized Experience
Now, I am a seasoned psychotherapist with over 20 years’ experience treating a diverse group of clients for a range of individual, couple and family issues. Before beginning my private practice, I worked in outpatient substance abuse settings, with traumatized and at-risk families, and in community mental health clinics. I have developed expertise in addressing complications of depression, anxiety, finding, maintaining, and in some cases leaving meaningful relationships, as well as obstacles to personal and professional accomplishment.
I am extensively trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, couple and family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, psychodrama, and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy. I hold a certificate in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy from NYU’s Postdoctoral Program as well as an MSW and PhD from NYU’s School of Social Work.
For 15 years, I was an adjunct professor at NYU’s School of Social Work and Hunter’s School of Social Work. I have published original, peer-reviewed articles on depression, and psychotherapy treatment, participated in evidence-based research, and periodically review books for professional publications.
Publications
Review of the book, Sex in Psychotherapy: Sexuality, Passion, Love, and Desire in the Therapeutic Encounter.
Journal of GLBT Family Studies, 8(2), 209-211.
2012 | Sarasohn, M. K.
Implementation of an evidence-based modified therapeutic community: Staff and resident perspectives.
Evaluation and Program Planning, 34(2), 105-112.
2011 | Tuchman, E. & Sarasohn, M. K.
Outpatient mental health clinicians' understandings of the persistence of symptoms in chronically depressed adults. Doctoral Dissertation. New York University.
2008 | Sarasohn, M. K.
The use of shame and dread in the countertransference.
Clinical Social Work Journal, 33 (4), 445-453.
2005 | Sarasohn, M. K.
The cause is worse: Remeeting Jocasta.
International Journal of Psycho-analysis, 86(3).
2005 | Sarasohn, M. K.
Balanced on the horns of a dilemma: observations on work with chronic depression.
Clinical Social Work Journal, 32 (2), 171-183.
2004 | Sarasohn, M. K.
Review of the book, Making Sense Together: the Intersubjective Approach to Psychotherapy.
Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy, 20 (1), 77-83.
2003 | Sarasohn, M. K.
Case of Ted: Discussion from an object relations perspective.
Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy, 19 (1), 91-96.
2002 | Sarasohn, K.