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Sarah Pallivalapil-Karerat
Sarah Pallivalapil-Karerat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
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Sarah Pallivalapil-Karerat

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
215 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Not accepting new clients
Connect with Sarah Pallivalapil-Karerat
My therapeutic approach is anti-oppressive and decolonial, rooted in my own experiences as queer, South Asian, immigrant, and Muslim-raised. I understand experiences as shaped by larger sociopolitical and cultural contexts of power, and am invested in supporting you to explore the manifestations of complex, collective, and vicarious trauma in your life. My professional background lies primarily in supporting survivors of partner violence and queer and trans individuals.
In my work, I am relational and psychodynamic in approach. I also understand the body as a critical site of trauma healing and as such, I integrate experiential modalities into my work, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and somatic and Internal Family Systems (IFS) lenses.
I am especially passionate about working with survivors, people of color, queer and trans people of color, and immigrants. I look forward to creating a therapeutic space with you with abundant room for collaboration, vulnerability, healing, and joy.
Sarah Pallivalapil-Karerat now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

215 South Broad Street

Philadelphia, PA 19107

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, LGBTQ+ and Domestic Violence 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Connect with Sarah Pallivalapil-Karerat

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

215 South Broad Street

Philadelphia, PA 19107

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, LGBTQ+ and Domestic Violence 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
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I accept a sliding scale fee, based on your ability to pay. I also accept Penn Aetna Student Health insurance, and can provide receipts for reimbursement as an out-of-network provider for other insurances.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Sarah Pallivalapil-Karerat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
"
I accept a sliding scale fee, based on your ability to pay. I also accept Penn Aetna Student Health insurance, and can provide receipts for reimbursement as an out-of-network provider for other insurances.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Sarah Pallivalapil-Karerat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / SW140549 Sarah Pallivalapil-Karerat
  • Attended University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2023
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
Sarah Pallivalapil-Karerat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
Sarah Pallivalapil-Karerat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • LGBTQ+
  • Domestic Violence

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Teen Violence
  • Transgender
Do these issues align with your needs?
Sarah Pallivalapil-Karerat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Do these issues align with your needs?
Sarah Pallivalapil-Karerat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Body Positivity
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Body Positivity
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Somatic
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.
Sarah Pallivalapil-Karerat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.
Sarah Pallivalapil-Karerat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW

Location

Primary Location

215 South Broad Street

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Sarah Pallivalapil-Karerat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Sarah Pallivalapil-Karerat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Last Modified: 18 Apr 2024