ABOUT
Dr. Sawtelle has been working with children, adolescents, adults and families for nearly 15 years. A graduate of Amherst College with a B.A in Psychology, and of William James College with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Dr. Sawtelle has been in private practice in Brookline, MA for 5 years. Before that, he has worked as a staff psychologist at The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health, and in pediatric psychiatric research at Massachusetts General Hospital. Currently Dr. Sawtelle offers a variety of clinical services and consultations through his practice, and enjoys writing and collaborating with various authors. He was recently featured in The New York Times.
SERVICES I OFFER
I take great pride in working thoughtfully to create a welcoming, safe space for each and every client who steps into my office. As I truly believe that each person requires and deserves a well-considered, customized approach to enhance their therapeutic experience, I draw from a variety of techniques and theoretical approaches based on the individual and their presenting issues. From small scale circumstances to traumatic experiences, I work diligently to gently guide my clients to deeper levels of emotional understanding and comfort.
INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY
I offer individual therapy for children, adolescents and adults involving a variety of approaches tailored to the need of the client. From play therapy with younger children, to relational work with adolescents, to psychodynamic therapy with adults, I create a comfortable, safe environment in order for us to do valuable work together.
PARENT GUIDANCE AND FAMILY THERAPY
Having worked clinically with children and families for several years, I additionally offer parent guidance and family therapy. Through approaches such as collaborative problem solving, I can offer a helpful perspective when parenting or family circumstances seem "stuck".
PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION
If you are seeking guidance for the best course of action to address the issues you are facing, I offer briefer consultations to discuss therapeutic options and to offer recommendations based on a limited number of evaluation sessions.
