Sarah Mcallister, MD, Psychologist
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Sarah Mcallister, MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

69 East Avenue norwalk CT, 06851
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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

Provider Details

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Sarah Mcallister, MD's Expert Contributions
  • 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

Womens' IssuesMidlife CrisisPhases of Life - Critical JuncturesAnxietyDepression

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.

Sarah Mcallister, MD's Practice location

McAllister Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, LLC

69 East Avenue -
norwalk, CT 06851
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