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Sarah Quaratella, MD(She/Her/Hers)

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Adult Psychiatrist, MD
Rhode IslandColoradoConnecticut
Anxiety -College & graduate student mental health-ADHD-Women's issues-Peak performance-Perfectionism-

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Professional statement

Dr. Sarah Quaratella is a board-certified adult psychiatrist specializing in OCD, sports psychiatry, and reproductive mental health. She works with high-performing individuals, including college and graduate students, professionals, and athletes, as well as women navigating hormonal transitions such as PMDD, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause.

Dr. Quaratella earned her bachelor’s degree from Yale University and her MD from Brown University. She completed her psychiatry residency at the University of Colorado, where she served as chief resident. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

She has extensive experience in reproductive psychiatry, including the treatment of postpartum depression and anxiety, PMDD, infertility, pregnancy loss, PCOS, and perimenopause and menopause. She also works with individuals and couples navigating IVF, surrogacy, egg donation, and adoption, providing support across all stages of care, particularly during times of complex hormonal change. She has authored national textbook chapters and peer-reviewed publications in reproductive mental health.

Dr. Quaratella also specializes in sports psychiatry and works with competitive, collegiate, and professional athletes. As a former Division I athlete at Yale, she brings a unique understanding of the mental and physical demands of high-level performance. Her work with athletes focuses on performance anxiety, ADHD, burnout, injury recovery, and maintaining mental health while optimizing performance.

Her approach is warm, collaborative, and evidence-based. She integrates medication management and psychotherapy to provide comprehensive, individualized care tailored to each patient’s goals, lifestyle, and stage of life.


Message to clients

For Students: College, medical, and graduate training often come with intense academic and personal demands. Dr. Quaratella works with students navigating pressure, transitions, and uncertainty, helping them develop practical, individualized strategies to support resilience, clarity, and sustained performance.

For Women: Hormonal transitions can significantly impact mood, energy, and overall well-being. Dr. Quaratella has specialized training in reproductive psychiatry and works with women navigating PMDD, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. Her approach is thoughtful and individualized, with a focus on helping patients regain stability and feel more like themselves.

For Athletes: As a former Division I athlete at Yale, Dr. Quaratella brings a nuanced understanding of the demands of high-level performance. She works with competitive and professional athletes to address anxiety, focus, burnout, and recovery, with care that supports both mental health and optimal performance.

For High-Performing Professionals: Professionals and executives often face sustained pressure, high expectations, and limited space to step back and recalibrate. Dr. Quaratella works with individuals experiencing burnout, anxiety, and performance-related challenges, offering a confidential, individualized approach that supports both well-being and long-term functioning.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 6 years

Hartselle & Associates, Psychiatrist, 2024 - Present
Intent Clinical , Clinical Director of Fertility Wellness Services, 2024 - Present

Brown University, MD, 2020

Licensure

Colorado: DR.0070622 - Rhode Island: MD19844 - Massachusetts: 1020507 - New York: 332288-01 - Connecticut: 80640

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Women's issues - Therapy and medication management tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges and stressors

Peak performance - Addressing mental barriers to realizing full potential; overcoming performance anxiety and self-doubt to reach personal and professional goals

Perfectionism - Coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, self-criticism, and procrastination; addressing unrealistic expectations of one’s self and negatively comparing self to others




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

Sarah Quaratella is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$1000 (50min)
  • Initial session:$2000 (120min)
  • Medication management and therapy sessions:$1000 (50min)
  • Medication management sessions:$500 (30min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Therapist's note

A receipt for services will be provided after each visit. Insurance companies often cover a portion of out-of-network fees, with coverage typically ranging from 20-90%.


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