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Sarah Otto

MSN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
She/her/hers

Licensed in: South Carolina and New York

Focus areas: students (18+), seniors, and new or expecting parents

Education: Pace University

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Hello, nice to meet you! I’m Sarah, a double board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner with 10 years of nursing experience. I provide care to clients across South Carolina and New York, specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder. My master’s in nursing and psychiatric specialization was completed at Pace University, where I developed a strong foundation in evidence-based mental health care.

As a psych NP, my background includes treating a wide spectrum of mental health concerns, which supports a comprehensive and individualized approach to care.

Ideally, I want to foster a safe and warm environment and therapeutic relationship for the client to express oneself. Once this is established we work together to create a plan that allows the client to feel empowered by alternative therapeutic modalities, medication mgt (if necessary) and behavioral modifications .

We’re likely a good match if you…

  • feel comfortable with people who give you space to be yourself
  • want support stepping out of old habits that drain you
  • are hoping to feel less controlled by your thoughts
  • hope to feel less overwhelmed by the day-to-day
  • want help navigating changes that feel confusing or unexpected

Specialties

Anxiety Depression ADHD Bipolar disorder Insomnia & sleep issues Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) College & graduade student mental health Life transitions Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Loss, grief, & bereavement Stress management

Treatment Approaches

Behavioral modification Interpersonal therapy Motivational interviewing Positive psychotherapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Client-centered therapy

Insurances Accepted

South Carolina

  • Aetna
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Medicare
  • Oscar Health Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • UnitedHealthcare

New York

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CDPHP
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Cigna Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Medicare
  • Oscar Health Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage

Reviews

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“Sarah Otto is an excellent 5-star Nurse Practitioner. She made me feel extremely comfortable and she was eager to listen to what I had to say. She did not make me feel like I was being "judged." She understood my issues and offered additional EMDR therapy which in all my years of therapy, I've never heard of before. I am eager to continue my future appointments with Sarah Otto. Thank you."

— D. Z.


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“I absolutely loved Sarah. She was thorough, kind, and extremely smart. 10/10 would recommend her as a psychiatrist!"

— S. G.

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“Sarah was so authentic and easy to talk to . She gave me helpful information and a clear plan for the future."

— L. S.


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“I really enjoyed my appointment with Sarah. I was nervous starting with a new therapist, but I immediately felt comfortable with her, which isn't always the case for me with people."

— D. S.


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“Sarah did a great job in our first session making me feel comfortable and having a safe space to talk."

— J. T.