Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant · Michigan Mental Wellness
About Sarah
Sarah grew up in Dearborn and attended Divine Child High School before earning her Bachelor of Arts in Social Science and Creative Writing & Literature with Honors from the University of Michigan. She then received her Master of Social Work — serving as commencement speaker — and worked as a clinical social worker for five years.
She later pursued her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Detroit-Mercy. Sarah has been an avid supporter of behavioral and mental health medicine for over ten years, working in both community mental health and private practice settings.
She is currently pursuing her PhD from the School of Social Work at Wayne State University in Social Policy & Practice, on scholarship, with a dissertation dedicated to the eradication of mental health stigma. In 2018 she was awarded Clinical Professional of the Year from NAMI of Michigan and was named one of ten Physician Assistants of the Year from Point of Care Network.
As a three-time kidney transplant recipient, Sarah feels a deep personal connection with those experiencing mental health symptoms. With respect, reciprocity, and a commitment to patient autonomy, Sarah hopes to empower patients to embrace their best life.
Areas of Focus
Therapeutic Approach
Sarah's practice philosophy is built on respect, reciprocity, and patient autonomy. Drawing on her unique background as a social worker, physician assistant, and chronic illness patient, she brings deep empathy and a whole-person perspective to every interaction. Her research into mental health stigma informs her commitment to creating a practice environment that is inclusive, empowering, and free of judgment.