Erin M. Sadler, Psy.D., PMH-C is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Division of Psychology & Behavioral Health, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Dr. Sadler specializes in the treatment of depression, trauma, and anxiety disorders occurring during both childhood (infancy through adolescence) and the perinatal period (pregnancy through postpartum). She has expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and is a national provider Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). As a certified Perinatal Mental Health specialist, Dr. Sadler also provides therapeutic support to parents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) who are experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs).
Dr. Sadler has special interests in addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and health disparities, while promoting positive childhood experiences. She is dedicated to working with infants, children and families, and engaging communities to improve the social-emotional and overall wellbeing of our most vulnerable populations. Dr. Sadler tailors her therapeutic approach to provide the most meaningful treatment outcomes to each family. In addition, Dr. Sadler actively participates in the training of psychology students including predoctoral externs, interns, and postdoctoral fellows.