Dr. Sarah West

• Phone: 973-218-5818
• Email: sarah@masslercenter.com

Dr. Sarah West, Ph.D., LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of New Jersey and a certified School Counselor in both Connecticut and New Jersey. She holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, reflecting her advanced clinical training, deep commitment to the counseling profession, and dedication to developing future counselors and leaders in the field.

Dr. West earned her B.A. in Psychology from LaSalle University. She went on to complete a dual M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling at New Jersey City University. Her doctoral studies have further strengthened her ability to provide evidence-based, person-centered care while also contributing to counselor education and supervision.

Dr. West has worked in both school settings and private practice and joined The Massler Center in 2020. She believes that successful treatment is built on a foundation of collaboration, trust, and a strong counselor-client relationship.

In 2016, the New Jersey Counseling Association invited Dr. West to present at their annual conference, where she delivered her lecture, “Out of the Closets and Into the Streets: Assisting the Coming Out Process for LGBTQ Youth.” Her presentation explored the stages of the coming out process and focused on improving family support and responses for LGBTQ individuals.

Dr. West is committed to creating a supportive, judgment-free space where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and goals. Within this warm and accepting environment, she works with clients to better understand the challenges that brought them to therapy and to develop meaningful strategies for growth, healing, and mental wellness.

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” – Carl Rogers