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Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Trauma & PTSD Specialist
With more than 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Sarah-Rae Andreski brings extensive training, practical expertise, and a deeply personal approach to psychological care. Her work focuses on helping adults navigate trauma, PTSD, operational stress, anxiety, depression, and the lasting effects of life's most difficult experiences.
ABOUT DR. ANDRESKI
Clinical Expertise.
Genuine Connection.
Dr. Sarah-Rae Andreski believes effective therapy begins with a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, honesty, and mutual respect.
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Throughout her career, she has worked with individuals facing some of life's most challenging circumstances, from military service and repeated exposure to traumatic events to serious physical injuries, personal loss, and major life transitions.
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Her approach balances compassion with clinical expertise. She understands that meaningful progress sometimes requires difficult conversations, new perspectives, and a willingness to challenge patterns that no longer serve you.
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Above all, she believes therapy should be a collaborative experience where clients feel understood, respected, and actively involved in their own treatment.
A Career Grounded in Clinical Practice
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Doctorate (ph.d)
Palo Alto University
Predoctoral Internship
Syracuse VA Medical Center
Postdoctoral Training
Long Beach VA Medical Center
Clinical Experience
Veterans Affairs Healthcare Systems
Professional Licensure
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Andreski earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University in 2014, following extensive graduate-level education and clinical training. Her professional background includes years of specialized experience within Veterans Affairs healthcare systems, where she worked with military personnel, veterans, and individuals navigating complex psychological and physical health challenges. She completed her predoctoral internship at the Syracuse VA Medical Center, with training emphasizing trauma and physical medicine and rehabilitation.
She later completed postdoctoral training at the Long Beach VA Medical Center, specializing in spinal cord injury and disease. Her experience also includes working with military populations through the U.S. Navy, further informing her understanding of operational stress, trauma exposure, resilience, and the unique challenges faced by those who serve. These experiences continue to shape her work today, particularly her commitment to evidence-based treatment for individuals whose experiences require specialized clinical understanding.
The Principles Behind the Practice
While clinical experience and professional training are essential, Dr. Andreski also believes the human connection between psychologist and client matters.
What Guides Dr. Sarah-Rae's Work
Respect & Confidentiality
Every individual deserves to be treated with dignity, professionalism, and respect. Dr. Andreski prioritizes a confidential therapeutic environment where clients can discuss difficult experiences without judgment.
Collaboration & Individuality
No two people arrive at therapy with the same history, circumstances, or goals. Treatment is developed collaboratively and tailored to the needs of the individual.
While clinical experience and professional training are essential, Dr. Andreski also believes the human connection between psychologist and client matters. Her style is warm, direct, and down to earth. She values authenticity, meaningful conversation, and creating an environment where people can speak openly without feeling they need to present a polished version of themselves. Originally from the Metro Detroit area, she has maintained a longstanding connection to community involvement and service. Outside her professional work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, being around horses, and finding opportunities to recharge away from the demands of everyday life. She brings that same grounded, approachable perspective into her practice, recognizing that the person sitting across from her is always more than a diagnosis or a set of symptoms.