
Sarah Mcallister, MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
69 East Avenue norwalk CT, 06851About
Dr. Sarah McAllister is a psychiatrist practicing in Southern Fairfield County, Connecticut. Dr. McAllister is a medical doctor who has practiced almost 20 years. As a psychiatrist, Dr. McAllister diagnoses and treats a wide range of issues ranging from mild adjustment disorders, anxiety or depressive issues, bipolar disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders eating disorders to trauma related illnesses. Dr. McAllister specializes in womens' issues such as post partum depression, motherhood, midlife work and divorce.
Education and Training
Vanderbilt University Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude 1994
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
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Why A Midlife Crisis May Not Be Bad
In our culture, the idea of the midlife crisis is feared, ridiculed or even shamed. After practicing medicine for almost 20 years, I have noticed a common pattern with adults approaching the ominous "middle age". It does appear that the wheels start falling off in this age group. This does not...
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- College Scholars Program 1991 Vanderbilt University
- Phi Beta Kappa 1994 Vanderbilt University
Professional Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association
Areas of research
Dr. McAllister focuses on the relationship between psychiatric symptoms and the natural phases of human life. A large area of this work is the Midlife "crisis". Dr. McAllister's philosophy towards treatment is to understand this relationship before jumping to medicate the issue.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Maurice Masse MD191 Linden Farms Rd Locust Valley New York 11560
- Dr. Deborah Lipschitz M.D.21 Sherman Ct Fairfield CT 06824
- Dr. Ladan Hamdheydari MD100 Parrott Drive Shelton CT 06484
- Dr. Juliana Kanji MD775 Park Ave Huntington NY 11743
- Dr. Samuel C. Klagsbrun MD800 Cross River Road Katonah New York 10536
- Dr. Jessica Carbajal MD46 Route 25a Ste 4 East Setauket NY 11733
Nearest Hospitals
NORWALK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONl
24 STEVENS STREET NORWALK CT 6856STAMFORD HOSPITALl
30 SHELBURNE ROAD STAMFORD CT 6904