Erin Michelle Sadler, PsyD

Co-Director, Mood and Trauma Disorders Program

Director, Early Childhood Trauma Services

Psychologist

Erin M. Sadler, PsyD,PMH-C is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Division of Psychology and Behavioral Health and a clinical associate professor of pediatrics at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Dr. Sadler specializes in treating depression, trauma and anxiety disorders utilizing evidence-based treatments including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy for adolescents (DBT-A). She is a certified provider of trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT) and child-parent psychotherapy (CPP). Dr. Sadler provides outpatient therapy to youth from birth through adolescence. She works with families to build emotion regulation and coping strategies, develop effective problem-solving skills, reduce depression and PTSD symptoms and foster resilience into adulthood. Dr. Sadler tailors her therapeutic approach to help families achieve the most meaningful treatment outcomes.

As a certified perinatal mental health specialist, Dr. Sadler also developed the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Postpartum Support Program to help parents in the NICU who are experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Dr. Sadler has a special interest in addressing adverse childhood experiences while promoting resilience and positive childhood experiences. She is dedicated to providing equitable care and engaging our communities to address health disparities.

Lastly, Dr. Sadler trains psychology students including predoctoral externs, interns and postdoctoral fellows. 

• Early Childhood Behavioral Health Program
• Mood and Trauma Disorders Program
• Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine Center
• Psychology and Behavioral Health