Dr. Margaret Sala
Founder | Clinical Psychologist
Evidenced-Based Therapy in Greenwich, Darien, Westport, Westchester, and Surrounding Areas in Connecticut and New York.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Greenwich CT as well as an Assistant Professor at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University. I have received research funding from the National Institute of Health and the National Science Foundation, have published over 50 publications, and have given over 40 presentations at national and international conferences. I have been invited to speak at several universities and academic medical centers, including Yale University and Drexel University. I am currently a Principal Investigator on a National Institute of Health funded study focused on developing a treatment that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Meditation for the treatment of eating disorders (with direct costs of
close to $1M). This video talks about research. I am licensed in Connecticut and New York. I also hold a PSYPACT license, meaning that I can see patients residing in any of the 34 PSYPACT states.
Areas of focus:
• Eating disorders
• Behavioral weight loss
• Couples counseling
• Child and adolescent psychology
• Anxiety/stress
• Depression
• Trauma/PTSD
• Insomnia
Dr. Margaret Sala Fees:
$375/session
Education
2020
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology,
Southern Methodist University
Minor: Quantitative Methods
Mentor: Austin Baldwin, Ph.D.
Dissertation Title: A Mindfulness-Based Physical Activity Intervention: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
2016
M.A., Clinical Psychology,
Southern Methodist University
Mentor: Austin Baldwin, Ph.D. 2016
Thesis Title: Post-Exercise Affective Response: Examining Differences Between Regular and Infrequent Exercisers
2019-2020
Clinical Health Psychology Intern, VA Connecticut Healthcare System - West Haven
Majors: Business and Psychology
Mentors: Cynthia M. Bulik, Ph.D. & Mae Lynn Reyes-Rodríguez, Ph.D.
Honors Thesis: Race, Ethnicity, and Eating Disorders
B.S., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2011
Therapy Approach
My style is warm, relaxed, authentic, and practical. Following a collaborative and personalized approach, I tailor evidence-based psychotherapy for my patients, which are treatments based on scientific studies. I have the most expertise to help clients with eating disorders, anxiety (general, social, phobias, panic disorder, (OCD), depression, and insomnia. I also provide couples therapy, and have completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couple Therapy. I provide both in-person and telehealth therapy.
Personal
I live in Riverside, CT with my husband, 10-year-old daughter, 5-year-old son, and bernedoodle dog. We love taking our kids on adventures on the weekends and showing them the beautiful state of CT as well as traveling the world. One of our most recent most memorable trips has been doing the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in Nepal.