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Sara Johansen, MD, Psychiatry, Palo Alto, CA

SaraJohansenMD

Psychiatry • Palo Alto, CA

Psychiatrist, Private Practice | Clinical Assistant Professor, Stanford University Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

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  • Office

    300 Pasteur Dr
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Phone+1 650-723-4000

Summary

  • I am a psychiatrist in private practice and Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford University in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. In my private practice, I specialize in treatment of depression, anxiety, stress and burnout, life transitions, and relationship issues. I see both individuals and couples, and I offer medication management and psychotherapy. To refer patients to my private practice, visit www.sarajohansen-md.com.

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Psychiatry, 2019 - 2023
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    Stanford University School of MedicineClass of 2019

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • A Psychiatrist’s Perspective on Social Media Algorithms and Mental Health
    A Psychiatrist’s Perspective on Social Media Algorithms and Mental HealthSeptember 14th, 2021

Professional Memberships

  • American Psychiatric Association
    Member

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